Longitudinal study of the manifestations and mechanisms of technology-related prescribing errors in pediatrics (11 September 2024)

Summary

This study in JAMIA aimed to examine changes in technology-related errors (TREs) in paediatrics. It looked at how errors manifest and their underlying mechanisms at three time points after the implementation of computerised provider order entry (CPOE) in an electronic health record. It also evaluated the clinical decision support (CDS) available to mitigate technology-related errors at five-years after the implementation of CPOE.

The authors found that technology-related errors persisted 4-years post-CPOE with no difference in the rate compared to immediately post-CPOE. They highlight the need for greater attention to address technology-related errors and enhance the safety benefits of systems.