CDS assists clinicians with their workflow
With so much attention on healthcare worker burnout, organizations are always looking for effective ways to streamline workflows and reduce the time and cognitive load clinicians spend on administrative tasks or extra research that takes them away from direct patient care.
With fast access to trusted, evidence-based guidance from UpToDate, studies show clinicians are able to find answers to 79% more of their questions than those who did not use UpToDate. That saves them valuable research and administrative time and enables them to get back to direct patient care more quickly and confidently.
In this most recent poll, 49% of survey respondents said UpToDate saved them time, with one clinician explaining that was because it provided “condensed, easy-to-read, easy-to-find information that has improved my diagnostic skills and management.” Among those who reported the most time-savings were:
- Residents: 76%
- Nurse practitioners: 70%
- Nurses: 63%
Additionally, 65% of users said UpToDate helped them improve management. Most notably among those were:
Evolving trends in the delivery of complex care
“I gained a deeper understanding of pre-existing knowledge, and [I learned] entirely new concepts that were very helpful in the management of a very complicated case,” one clinician said.
Medical knowledge is estimated to double every 73 days, and it is impossible for any clinician to keep up with everything they may need to know to diagnose and treat all the patients they may see in a day. To support critical decision-making and complex patient care, UpToDate helps keep healthcare professionals current with the latest best practices in 25 specialties.
When it matters most at the point of care, 63% of respondents said UpToDate helped confirmed their essential care decisions. That number increases looking just at pharmacist users, 79% of whom said they relied on UpToDate to help confirm decisions.
According to the survey, 29% say they believe UpToDate has reduced the chances of an adverse event occurring. Among the specialties that report the highest likelihood of averting adverse events with the help of UpToDate are:
- Psychiatry: 36%
- Oncology: 33%
- Nephrology: 33%
With each year, UpToDate seeks to further enhance clinical decision-making and reduce harmful variations in care by connecting healthcare professionals to the most recent standards of practice, latest literature and recommendations on treatment options and diagnostic tests, and clinical pathways.