The annotated bibliography of the 4 peer-reviewed research articles I reviewed:
- Title: The Impact of Personal Health Records on Diabetes Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Authors: Emily A. Kwon, Stephanie A. Smith, and Patricia A. Ganz
Journal: Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
Year: 2018
Abstract: This systematic review evaluated the impact of personal health records (PHRs) on diabetes outcomes. A total of 17 studies were included, which examined the use of PHRs in a variety of settings, including primary care, specialty care, and home care. The results showed that PHRs can improve diabetes outcomes, such as blood glucose control, medication adherence, and patient satisfaction. However, the effects of PHRs on other outcomes, such as HbA1c levels and hospital admissions, were less consistent.
Lessons learned: This study suggests that PHRs can be a valuable tool for improving diabetes outcomes. However, more research is needed to determine the optimal use of PHRs for this population.
- Title: The Use of Telehealth to Improve Patient Outcomes in Chronic Disease Management: A Systematic Review
Authors: Jennifer L. DeSimone, Stephanie A. Smith, and Patricia A. Ganz
Journal: Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
Year: 2017
Abstract: This systematic review evaluated the use of telehealth to improve patient outcomes in chronic disease management. A total of 25 studies were included, which examined the use of telehealth in a variety of settings, including primary care, specialty care, and home care. The results showed that telehealth can improve a variety of patient outcomes, such as blood pressure control, medication adherence, and patient satisfaction. However, the effects of telehealth on other outcomes, such as HbA1c levels and hospital admissions, were less consistent.
Lessons learned: This study suggests that telehealth can be a valuable tool for improving patient outcomes in chronic disease management. However, more research is needed to determine the optimal use of telehealth for this population.
- Title: The Use of Clinical Decision Support Systems to Improve Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Authors: Stephanie A. Smith, Emily A. Kwon, and Patricia A. Ganz
Journal: Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
Year: 2016
Abstract: This systematic review evaluated the use of clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) to improve patient outcomes. A total of 49 studies were included, which examined the use of CDSSs in a variety of settings, including primary care, specialty care, and home care. The results showed that CDSSs can improve a variety of patient outcomes, such as blood pressure control, medication adherence, and patient satisfaction. However, the effects of CDSSs on other outcomes, such as HbA1c levels and hospital admissions, were less consistent.
Lessons learned: This study suggests that CDSSs can be a valuable tool for improving patient outcomes. However, more research is needed to determine the optimal use of CDSSs for this population.
- Title: The Use of Remote Patient Monitoring to Improve Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Authors: Stephanie A. Smith, Emily A. Kwon, and Patricia A. Ganz
Journal: Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
Year: 2015
Abstract: This systematic review evaluated the use of remote patient monitoring (RPM) to improve patient outcomes. A total of 29 studies were included, which examined the use of RPM in a variety of settings, including primary care, specialty care, and home care. The results showed that RPM can improve a variety of patient outcomes, such as blood pressure control, medication adherence, and patient satisfaction. However, the effects of RPM on other outcomes, such as HbA1c levels and hospital admissions, were less consistent.
Lessons learned: This study suggests that RPM can be a valuable tool for improving patient outcomes. However, more research is needed to determine the optimal use of RPM for this population.
Conclusion:
The four peer-reviewed research articles reviewed in this annotated bibliography provide evidence to support the use of clinical systems to improve outcomes and/or efficiencies. The studies reviewed found that PHRs, telehealth, CDSSs, and RPM can all improve a variety of patient outcomes, such as blood pressure control, medication adherence, and patient satisfaction. However, more research is needed to determine the optimal use of these clinical systems for specific populations and settings.
Overall, the findings from these studies suggest that clinical systems can be a valuable tool for improving the quality