A computerized prompt for thromboprophylaxis in hospitalized cancer patients.

Article history: Received 29 July 2009 Received in revised form 24 September 2009 Accepted 24 September 2009 Available online 30 October 2009 were less likely to receive prophylaxis than other medical patients [17]. In order to reduce the burdenofVTE in cancer and improveoutcomes for patients, it is important to close the gap between evidence-based guidelines and their implementation. Various interventions have been studied in order to enhance provider compliance with guidelines [18]. The increasing use of computerized order entry systems is an opportunity for point-of-care prompts that may increase adherence to clinical guidelines. In a prospective study, the use of a computer-alert