Computerized physician order entry in the cardiac intensive care unit: effects on prescription errors and workflow conditions.
Armada ER, Villamañán E, López-de-Sá E, et al. Computerized physician order entry in the cardiac intensive care unit: effects on prescription errors and workflow conditions. J Crit Care. 2014;29(2):188-93. doi:10.1016/j.jcrc.2013.10.016.
According to this before-and-after study, implementation of computerized physician order entry was associated with fewer medication errors and improved legibility. These findings add to the conflicting evidence about introduction of health information technology and errors.