Evaluating the Uptake and Impact of Clinical Decision Support Systems in an Australian Healthcare Setting

Recognised as the most aspiring usage of IT in healthcare in reducing medication errors and inefficiency, Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) streamline medication prescription and administration processes and enabling the system to provide high quality services. Numerous studies have examined the impact of CDSS and showed that their positive effects on hospital outcomes are not as significant as anticipated. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the factors influencing the perception of users and their attitude towards using the technology, as well as factors that contribute to usage behaviour.