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Residents' numeric inputting error in computerized physician order entry prescription.
June 29, 2016
Wu X, Wu C, Zhang K, et al. Int J Med Inform. 2016;88:25-33.
Computerized provider order entry can improve medication safety, but numeric entry errors may still occur. This study found that numeric entry errors are more common in urgent situations and when numbers are entered from a main keyboard rather than a numeric keypad. This work underscores the importance of interface design in safety improvement efforts.
