Human factors considerations relevant to CPOE implementations.

April Saathoff

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Human factors considerations relevant to CPOE implementations.

August 10, 2005

Saathoff A. J Healthc Inf Manag. 2005;19(3):71-8.

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The author reviews the literature on computerized provider order entry (CPOE) implementation and outlines human factors elements that can support implementation.

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