A systematic review of the types and causes of prescribing errors generated from using computerized provider order entry systems in primary and secondary care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To understand the different types and causes of prescribing errors associated with computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems, and recommend improvements in these systems.

Materials and methods

We conducted a systematic review of the literature published between January 2004 and June 2015 using three large databases: the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, and Medline. Studies that reported qualitative data about the types and causes of these errors were included. A narrative synthesis of all eligible studies was undertaken.

Results

A total of 1185 publications were identified, of which 34 were included in the review. We identified 8 key themes associated with CPOE-related prescribing errors: computer screen display, drop-

SUBMITTER: Brown CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7651904 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature