Significantly improved patient outcomes such as reduced turnaround times for reporting [ 20, 23, 36– 38] and cost-effectiveness [ 20, 38] have been demonstrated, however, equivocal evidence exists on improved workflow processes with Derman and colleagues finding no significant improvement [ 32].
That way the system can not only help improve communication but also be part of a more general improvement in workflow.
Current research on the use of CDS tools in quality improvement measures, workflow, and shared decision-making practices should continue.
We expect this trend of feature improvement of workflow suites to continue, and we plan to incorporate such improvements into our implementation.
The factors identified in this study may assist in the improvement of workflow, safety, efficiency, and equitable access to appropriate care.
Oralcancerprevention.org included case-based education to train dental providers on how to provide quit tobacco product advice at the point of care, individualized practice improvement planning, workflow support materials, and patient education quit materials.
For example, one CVHP practice that had completed the transition from paper to electronic records noted an improvement in workflow: "[With Collaborate] I can go to that one location, download it…I can even review before the patient even gets here and that saves time".
Although these advances provide improvements for workflow and offer an opportunity to improve response times, none of these systems have been shown to improve efficiencies, patient safety or reduce costs [ 8- 10].
We have accomplished improvements in workflow automation and reductions in staff hours, office supplies, file space, and transcription costs.
