The impact of computerized provider order entry systems on inpatient clinical workflow: a literature review.

Zahra Niazkhani; Habibollah Pirnejad; Marc Berg; Jos Aarts

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The impact of computerized provider order entry systems on inpatient clinical workflow: a literature review.

July 22, 2009

Niazkhani Z, Pirnejad H, Berg M, et al. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2009;16(4):539-49.

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This review highlights the mixed impact of CPOE systems on clinical workflow, including the noted impact on efficiency and limitations caused by poor user–system interactions.

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