Prescribers' interactions with medication alerts at the point of prescribing: a multi-method, in situ investigation of the human–computer interaction.

Alissa L. Russ; Alan J. Zillich; Sue McManus; Bradley N. Doebbeling; Jason J. Saleem

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Prescribers' interactions with medication alerts at the point of prescribing: a multi-method, in situ investigation of the human–computer interaction.

June 6, 2012

Russ AL, Zillich AJ, McManus S, et al. Int J Med Inform. 2012;81(4):232-43.

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This study provides a framework to understand the increasing importance of the prescriber–alert interaction in computerized provider order entry systems. The alert interface is a key element in influencing providers and promoting patient safety.

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