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The influence of electronic health record design on usability and medication safety: systematic review.

March 5, 2025

Cahill M, Cleary BJ, Cullinan S. BMC Health Serv Res. 2025;25(1):31.

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Poor electronic health record (EHR) design can result in medication errors. This systematic review sought to evaluate what design features within EHRs can impact medication safety. Design elements fell into one or more of the following themes: searchability, automation, customization, data entry, workflow, user guidance, and interoperability.

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