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Table 3 Differences found in response to a selection of the questions between HF nurses (HF) and cardiologists (cardio)

From: Perceived barriers of heart failure nurses and cardiologists in using clinical decision support systems in the treatment of heart failure patients

 

% agree

diff.

P-value

% not agree

diff.

P-value

 

Cardio

HF

  

Cardio

HF

  
 

Knowledge management

 

A CDSS gives me useful information about the treatment.

43

68

26

0.02

3

0

3

 

A warning from a CDSS about the course of treatment is very welcome.

62

36

26

0.74

6

21

15

 

I can determine the optimal dose of heart failure medication much faster with the help of a CDSS.

50

36

14

0.26

12

21

9

 
 

Responsibility and Trust (R&T)

 

The treatment I prescribe to my patients could depend on a CDSS.

65

36

29

0.49

27

23

4

 

A CDSS can give advice about the treatment I should implement.

67

81

14

0.37

6

6

0.2

 

The Healthcare Inspectorate should stimulate the use of a CDSS that can provide treatment advice.

18

21

4

 

32

18

14

0.03

 

Barriers and Threats (B&T)

 

When I use a computer during patient contacts, this does not influence my relationship with the patient.

32

45

13

 

55

29

26

0.05

A CDSS could play a dominant role during a consultation.

9

20

11

 

53

38

15

0.08

A CDSS reduces my work load.

0

10

10

 

49

37

12

0.21

The application of guidelines by a CDSS is still in its infancy.

64

36

28

<0.01

0

2

2

 

A CDSS that works with guidelines can be adapted quickly.

44

27

17

0.97

10

2

8

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