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Title | ||
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Exploring the contextual and human factors of electronic medication reconciliation research: a scoping review. |
Abstract | ||
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Medication reconciliation (MedRec) is an important task that occurs in a variety of different contexts. Similar to other healthcare practices, MedRec is transitioning from being a paper-based process to one that is performed electronically. This paper will provide a scoping review of the prevalent research topics from both contextual and human factors perspectives. Methods: PubMed and CINAHL were searched for all articles including the term "medication reconciliation". The 139 articles that met inclusion criteria were reviewed for themes and findings. Results: Three primary themes surfaced through this analysis: a) The contextual factors of MedRec, b) information technology (IT) in MedRec, and c) obstacles and opportunities for improving MedRec. Discussion: MedRec is performed in a variety of settings. The transition to electronic MedRec (eMedRec) has the potential to mitigate errors associated with a paper-based system but also creates opportunities for new technology-induced errors to occur. Interoperability with other health information systems is ideal. Additionally, Process standardization and workflow are important considerations when transitioning to eMedRec. Conclusion: As the process of medication reconciliation transitions from a paper-based to an electronic task, it is imperative to minimize the opportunity for human error and maximize the effectiveness of the system as a whole. Further, it is important for research to continue to explore original strategies for IT to enhance medication reconciliation. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
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2013 | 10.3233/978-1-61499-293-6-166 | Studies in Health Technology and Informatics |
Keywords | Field | DocType |
Electronic medication reconciliation,medication reconciliation,human factors,contextual factors,barriers,usability,patient safety | Data mining,Medication Reconciliation,Knowledge management,Medicine | Conference |
Volume | ISSN | Citations |
194 | 0926-9630 | 2 |
PageRank | References | Authors |
0.44 | 4 | 4 |
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
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| Helen Monkman | 1 | 3 | 4.20 |
| Elizabeth M Borycki | 2 | 222 | 62.45 |
| André Kushniruk | 3 | 8 | 3.43 |
| Mu-Hsing Kuo | 4 | 71 | 13.43 |