Mobile Clinical Decision Support Systems: A Pathway from Design to Commercialization

Abstract

A smartphone-based clinical decision support system (CDSS) has been designed for perioperative patient management in cancer care. A systematic design approach to ensure fit-for-purpose of such mobile CDSSs is lacking. This study attempts to fill that void by reporting on the pathway we took from design to commercialization. Our pathway is governed by the design science research methodology and the theory of task technology fit. Our experiences are generalizable and can provide guidance to many mobile clinical decision support solutions in healthcare.