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. 2005 Jul-Aug;12(4):438–447. doi: 10.1197/jamia.M1777

Table 5.

Summary of Findings from Present and Previous Studies on Barriers to the Use of Computerized Clinical Reminders

Barriers Facilitators
1. Coordination issues between nurses and providers 1. Limiting the overall number of reminders at a site
2. Satisfying reminders while not with the patient8 2. Improving the location of the computer workstations
3. Workload8,9 3. Improving integration of reminders into workflow
4. Lack of flexibility, false alarms8,9 4. Ability to document problems and receive prompt feedback
5. Poor usability9
6. Training8,9*
7. Accessibility issues9
8. A perception that administration benefits more than providers9*
*

Not observed in present study.

Partially supported in present study.