The Study of clinical decision support systems role in health Care (1980-2010)

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Background: Clinical decision support systems (CDSS or CDS) are interactive computer programs, which are designed to assist physicians and other health professionals with decision making tasks. Results: Forty five studies met our inclusion criteria. From 28 studies that addressed the role of CDSSs in Improving the quality of health care, 22 (78%) study were useful, and from 13 studies that addressed the reducing of medical errors, 11 (85%) found improvement with the use of a CDSS. finally, in reducing Inappropriate diagnostic and therapeutic practice all of the CDSSs in 8 studies were completely useful. Conclusion: The use of CDSSs in clinical practices can improve the quality of health care, reduce the amount of Inappropriate diagnostic and therapeutic practice and decrease medical errors.