Knowledge Management Software

Summary

From Bauer et al. J. Calif Dent Assoc (2006): 

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are statements developed from best evidence about clinically relevant appropriate care. These statements may be about protocols, standards or practice patterns. CPGs are important to the clinician to improve process and health outcomes whether they are created locally or nationally. CPGs organize and sequence care outcomes for specific conditions. Thus, the dentist uses the CPG to address specific and narrowly defined patient care issues. CPGs, have been shown to be effective in producing behavioral change in clinicians’ practices and care delivery.

UCLA researchers have developed knowledge management software for use in managing and complying with CPGs.

Related Materials

• Interdisciplinary resources optimize Evidence-Based Dental Practice. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2005
• Evidence-based decision making in dental practice. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2005
• Evidence-based dentistry: a clinician's perspective. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2006
• Making clinical decisions using a clinical practice guideline. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2006