Decision Support
Decision Support is a field of study that focuses on the development of systems designed to help decision-makers make informed choices. These systems are often computer-based and utilize algorithms, data, and models to provide insights and recommendations. Decision support systems are used in a variety of fields, including healthcare, business, and environmental management.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Decision Support Systems (DSS) are a category of information systems that support business and organizational decision-making activities. A properly designed DSS is an interactive software-based system intended to help decision makers compile useful information from raw data, documents, personal knowledge, and/or business models to identify and solve problems and make decisions.
Healthcare Decision Support[edit | edit source]
In the field of healthcare, decision support systems are often used to assist healthcare professionals in making clinical decisions. These systems can provide recommendations for patient care based on a variety of factors, including patient history, current health status, and clinical guidelines. This type of decision support is often referred to as Clinical Decision Support (CDS).
Business Decision Support[edit | edit source]
In business, decision support systems are used to help managers and executives make strategic decisions. These systems can analyze business data and provide insights into trends, performance, and opportunities for improvement. This type of decision support is often referred to as Business Intelligence (BI).
Environmental Decision Support[edit | edit source]
Environmental Decision Support Systems (EDSS) are used to help decision-makers in the environmental sector make informed decisions about environmental management and conservation. These systems can analyze environmental data and provide recommendations based on scientific research and environmental models.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Information Systems
- Business Intelligence
- Clinical Decision Support
- Environmental Decision Support Systems
References[edit | edit source]
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