This article reports on a theoretical simulation model to investigate effects from policy interventions in the adoption of electronic health records among hospitals, physicians, and patients. The project draws on established system dynamics diffusion theories and provides a conceptual framework to develop and test interventions to promote adoption of electronic health records. Using data from t...

BACKGROUND Information technology-based interventions are increasingly being used to manage health care. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding whether these interventions improve outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials, assessing the impact of information technology on cha...

BACKGROUND Medication errors are frequently related to failure to appropriately select medications or adjust for laboratory parameters. Differences between guideline recommendations and actual frequency of therapeutic laboratory monitoring are substantial. This study evaluated interventions to improve laboratory monitoring at initiation of medication therapy. METHODS This cluster-randomized t...

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Background: The prevalence of diabetes 2 is a global health challenge that requires continuous care. The use of non- Pharmaceutical interventions in the control and treatment of type-2 diabetes can be less costly and have less complications. Therefore, this study aimed to identify a variety of non- Pharmaceutical interventions in the control and treatment of type-2 diabetes through systematic r...