IntroductIon Finding appropriate decision support systems (DSS) development processes and methodologies is a topic that has kept researchers in the decision support community busy for the past three decades at least. Inspired by Gibson and Nolan's curve (Gibson & Nolan 1974; Nolan, 1979), it is fair BLOCKINto BLOCKINcontend BLOCKINthat BLOCKINthe BLOCKINfield BLOCKINof BLOCKINDSS BLOCKINdevelop...

Using an eight-dimensional model for studying socio-technical systems, a multidisciplinary team of investigators identified barriers and facilitators to clinical decision support (CDS) implementation in a community setting, the Mid-Valley Independent Physicians Association in the Salem, Oregon area. The team used the Rapid Assessment Process, which included nine formal interviews with CDS stake...

Many approaches have been suggested for the evaluation of decision support systems (DSS). Most attempt to produce a single evaluation measure, usually based on the opinions of a single group. As DSS development and use can involve a large number of different people, this approach may be deficient. We propose a framework that takes into account multiple groups or constituencies within the evalua...

Appropriateness of AdvancedDiagnostic Imaging Ordering Before andAfter Implementation of Clinical Decision Support Systems Computerized clinical decision support (CDS) systems that match patient characteristics against appropriateness criteria to produce algorithmic treatment recommendations are a potentialmeansof improving care.1,2 TheProtectingAccess to Medicare Act of 2014mandates use of CDS...

This article relates to the concept of urban expansion reduction in limited areas, called “de-sprinkling districts”, and methods of designation of their range, as well as modelling and management of their network. This concept was developed from research concluded in 2016, referring to 50 years of urban evolution in Italy, that investigated and diagnosed the forms of urban growth focusing on th...