Measuring and Improving Evidence-Based Patient Care Using a Web-Based Gamified Approach in Primary Care (QualityIQ): Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Unwarranted variability in clinical practice is a challenging problem in practice today, leading to poor outcomes for patients and low-value care for providers, payers, and patients.

Objective: In this study, we introduced a novel tool, QualityIQ, and determined the extent to which it helps primary care physicians to align care decisions with the latest best practices included in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).

Methods: We developed the fully automated QualityIQ patient simulation platform with real-time evidence-based feedback and gamified peer benchmarking.

Evidence-based choices of physicians: a comparative analysis of physicians participating in Internet CME and non-participants.

Background: The amount of medical education offered through the Internet continues to increase, providing unprecedented access for physicians nationwide. However, the process of evaluating these activities is ongoing. This study is a continuation of an earlier report that found online continuing medical education (CME) to be highly effective in making evidence-based decisions.

Management of female sexual problems: perceived barriers, practice patterns, and confidence among primary care physicians and gynecologists.

Introduction: Although approximately 40% of women report female sexual problems--and particularly sexual desire disorders, there are numerous practical, professional, and personal barriers to their diagnosis and management by treating clinicians.

Aim: To identify practice patterns, perceptions, and barriers to the diagnosis and management of female sexual problems among U.S.

How does older age influence oncologists' cancer management?

Background: Over half of new cancer cases occur in patients aged > or = 65 years. Many older patients can benefit from intensive cancer therapies, yet evidence suggests that this population is undertreated.

Methods: To assess preferences and influential factors in geriatric cancer management, practicing U.

Practice patterns and guideline adherence of medical oncologists in managing patients with early breast cancer.

Background: Studies of adherence to breast cancer guidelines have often focused on primary therapies, but concordance with other guideline recommendations has not been examined as extensively. This study assesses the knowledge and practice patterns of medical oncologists in the United States to inform education and quality improvement initiatives that can improve breast cancer care.

Methods: A survey containing case vignettes and related questions was developed to examine oncologists' clinical decision-making in evaluating and treating women with early breast cancer.