Memorandum on the use of information technology to improve medication safety

Ammenwerth E, Aly AF, Bürkle T, Christ P, Dormann H, Friesdorf W, Haas C, Haefeli WE, Jeske M, Kaltschmidt J, Menges K, Moeller H, Neubert A, Rascher W, Reichert H, Schuler J, Schreier G, Schulz S, Seidling HM, Stuehlinger W, Criegee-Rieck M (2014)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2014

Journal

Publisher: Schattauer

Book Volume: 53

Pages Range: 336-43

Journal Issue: 5

DOI: 10.3414/ME14-01-0040

Abstract

Information technology in health care has a clear potential to improve the quality and efficiency of health care, especially in the area of medication processes. On the other hand, existing studies show possible adverse effects on patient safety when IT for medication-related processes is developed, introduced or used inappropriately.To summarize definitions and observations on IT usage in pharmacotherapy and to derive recommendations and future research priorities for decision makers and domain experts.This memorandum was developed in a consensus-based iterative process that included workshops and e-mail discussions among 21 experts coordinated by the Drug Information Systems Working Group of the German Society for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology (GMDS).The recommendations address, among other things, a stepwise and comprehensive strategy for IT usage in medication processes, the integration of contextual information for alert generation, the involvement of patients, the semantic integration of information resources, usability and adaptability of IT solutions, and the need for their continuous evaluation.Information technology can help to improve medication safety. However, challenges remain regarding access to information, quality of information, and measurable benefits.

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Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität Austria (AT) AIT Austrian Institute of Technology Austria (AT) Medizinische Universität Graz Austria (AT) Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg Germany (DE) UMIT - Private Universität für Gesundheitswissenschaften, Medizinische Informatik und Technik GmbH Austria (AT) German Medical Association (GMA) / Bundesärztekammer (BÄK) Germany (DE) Medizinische Medien Informations GmbH Germany (DE) Klinikum Fürth Germany (DE) Institute for Health Care Systems Management Berlin (HCMB) Germany (DE) German Institute for Medical Documentation and Information / Deutsches Institut für Medizinische Dokumentation und Information (DIMDI) Germany (DE) Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck / University of Innsbruck Austria (AT)

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APA:

Ammenwerth, E., Aly, A.-F., Bürkle, T., Christ, P., Dormann, H., Friesdorf, W.,... Criegee-Rieck, M. (2014). Memorandum on the use of information technology to improve medication safety. Methods of Information in Medicine, 53(5), 336-43. https://dx.doi.org/10.3414/ME14-01-0040

MLA:

Ammenwerth, E., et al. "Memorandum on the use of information technology to improve medication safety." Methods of Information in Medicine 53.5 (2014): 336-43.

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