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Computerised clinical decision support systems to improve medication safety in long-term care homes: a systematic review.

Marasinghe KM. Computerised clinical decision support systems to improve medication safety in long-term care homes: a systematic review. BMJ Open. 2015;5(5):e006539. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006539.

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May 27, 2015
Marasinghe KM. BMJ Open. 2015;5(5):e006539.
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This systematic review of clinical decision support in long-term care facilities found promising improvements in prescribing decisions and reduced risk of injury, though the author reports that further well-designed observational and intervention studies are needed to optimize decision support for such settings. A prior AHRQ WebM&M commentary discussed patient safety in long-term care.

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Marasinghe KM. Computerised clinical decision support systems to improve medication safety in long-term care homes: a systematic review. BMJ Open. 2015;5(5):e006539. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006539.