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Device: computerized physician order entry.
We wanted to investigate if the introduction of a computerized intensive care unit system reduced the incidence and severity of medication prescription errors (MPEs). A prospective trial was conducted during 5 weeks in a paper-based unit versus a computerized unit. The registration of different classes of MPEs was done by a clinical pharmacist. An independent panel evaluated the severity of MPEs.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| computerized physician order entry | Device |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| To compare the the incidence and severity of medication prescription errors between a CPOE unit and a paper-based unit at completion of the study. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Description of MPEs in both units at completion of the study. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kirsten Colpaert, MD | University Hospital, Ghent | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospital Ghent | Ghent | 9000 | Belgium |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16469126 | Result | Colpaert K, Claus B, Somers A, Vandewoude K, Robays H, Decruyenaere J. Impact of computerized physician order entry on medication prescription errors in the intensive care unit: a controlled cross-sectional trial. Crit Care. 2006 Feb;10(1):R21. doi: 10.1186/cc3983. |
| Label | URL |
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| Website University Hospital Ghent | View source |
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