Researchers found that the use of clinical decision support resulted in a reduction in mortality and improving patient outcomes

A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine examined the effects of clinical decision support on healthcare quality. It found that the use of these tools significantly reduces the cognitive workload of clinicians and the time clinicians spend searching for information.

According to the study, CDSS tools are associated with better patient outcomes — helping clinicians deliver better care with lower mortality rates for pneumonia in emergency departments.