Electronic health record nudges and health care quality and outcomes in primary care: A systematic review (17 September 2024)

Summary

Electronic health record (EHR) nudges are a common way to subtly change clinician behaviour (e.g., prompt for immunisations). This review summarizes the association between EHR nudges and health outcomes in primary care. Results show nudges improve specific aspects of healthcare quality, but most studies reported only process measures—whether the nudge was accepted— not the impact on patient safety.