Using text analysis software to identify determinants of inappropriate clinical question reporting and diagnostic procedure referrals in Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Francesco VenturelliMarta OttoneFabio PignattiEletta BellocchioMirco PinottiGiulia BesuttiOlivera DjuricPaolo Giorgi Rossi

Published in: BMC health services research (2021)

Routinely collected data and IT tools can be useful to identify and monitor diagnostic procedures at high risk of inappropriate prescribing. Assessing determinants of inappropriate referral makes it possible to tailor educational and organizational interventions to those who need them.

Keyphrases

primary care
adverse drug
physical activity
electronic health record
minimally invasive
big data
emergency department
machine learning
artificial intelligence