Table 5.
Error distribution.
| Error classification | Handwritten prescription n (%) | E-prescription n (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improper or omitted dose | 24 (12.1) | 2 (1.0) | 0.000+ |
| Improper or omitted frequency | 6 (3.0) | 3 (1.5) | 0.503 |
| Improper or omitted route of administration | 30 (15.1) | 0 (0.0) | 0.000+ |
| Incorrect treatment duration | 5 (2.5) | 0 (0.0) | 0.061 |
| Medical duplication | 4 (2.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0.123 |
| Drug interaction | 2 (1.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0.499 |
| Total errors | 71 (35.7) | 5 (2.5) |
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The probability is rounded to three decimal values. The actual probability is slightly greater than zero.