The impact of a computerized physician order entry system implementation on 20 different criteria of medication documentation—a before-and-after study

The impact of a computerized physician order entry system implementation on 20 different criteria of medication documentation—a before-and-after study

Abstract Background The medication process is complex and error-prone. To avoid medication errors, a medication order should fulfil certain criteria, such as good readability and comprehensiveness. In this context, a computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system can be helpful. This study aims to...

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Main Authors: Viktoria Jungreithmayr, Andreas D. Meid, Implementation Team, Walter E. Haefeli, Hanna M. Seidling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
Subjects:
Computerized physician order entry system
Evaluation results
Medication prescription
Documentation errors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-021-01607-6

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