Methods of information in medicine
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Comparing Graphical Formats for Feedback of Clinical Practice Data. A Multicenter Study among Anesthesiologists in France.
Although graphical formats used to feedback clinical practice data may have an important impact, the most effective formats remain unknown. Using prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting by anesthesiologists as an application, the objective of this study was to assess which graphical formats for feedback of clinical practice data are the most incentive to change practice. ⋯ Graphs associated with a defined target to reach should be preferred to deliver feedback, especially bar graphs or pictographs for indicators which are more complex to represent such as effectiveness indicators. Anesthesiologists are also more motivated to change practice when graphs report contrasted data between the physician and his / her team and a lower conformity or effectiveness for the physician than for his / her team.