Table 1.
Coding Category | Definition |
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Usability | Ease of use of the CDS tool, ability to use with minimal effort. This can be both positive and negative (usability errors). |
Visibility | Ability to quickly recognize key messages and instructions provided by the CDS tool. Colors and symbols are examples of how messages can be easily recognized in the CDS. |
Workflow | Ability of the CDS tool to fit into the natural order of events in a patient encounter. |
Content | Medical accuracy or appropriateness of CDS tool text included as orders, patient information, documentation. |
Understandability | Ability to quickly comprehend meaning of text, instructions, and the purpose of CDS components. |
Medical Usefulness | Improves clinical decision-making during encounter. |
Navigation | Ability to move easily through the CDS tool. |