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Types of unintended consequences related to computerized provider order entry.
Campbell EM, Sittig DF, Ash JS, Guappone KP, Dykstra RH. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2006;13:547-556.
 

This qualitative study describes the capture and analysis of computerized provider order entry (CPOE)–related events from five different CPOE sites. Building on an initial set of examples from an expert panel, investigators designed a 9-category classification scheme for nearly 325 unintended consequences reported. The most frequent unintended consequences included more or new work for clinicians, workflow issues, and never-ending system demands. The authors discuss strategies to address each of the categories and explain the importance of understanding these issues to advance management of future CPOE applications. A past study and commentary discussed the need for caution with implementation of CPOE systems in light of similar concerns and available research.

 
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Resource Type:  Journal Article > Study

Target Audience:  Health Care Executives and Administrators > Quality and Safety Professionals

   Non-Health Care Professionals > Information Professionals

Approach to Improving Safety:  Technologic Approaches > Clinical Information Systems > Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)

   Technologic Approaches > Clinical Information Systems > Computerized Decision Support

Origin/Sponsor:  North America > United States of America
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