Computerized clinical decision support system utilization in nursing

Abstract

Review question/objective: The objective of this scoping review is to comprehensively identify and examine the available literature on computerized clinical decision support systems utilized in nursing. The following focus questions will be used as an initial starting point in order to map and discuss important characteristics of the work done in this field: i) What is the nature of computerized clinical decision support systems (CCDSSs) utilized in nursing? ii) What is the nature of the research conducted on CCDSSs utilized in nursing, particularly, how has the research been conducted, what topics/aspects have been investigated, and what topics/aspects represent knowledge gaps? iii) What impact/outcomes have been reported through the use of CCDSSs utilized in nursing?