Table 5.
Probability of changing an order with an alert, overriding an antibiotic and anticoagulant alert for a specific self-reported reason, and a medium or low hazard level alert frustrating the pharmacist. RR = Risk Ratio, CI = Confidence interval.
| Pharmacist Action | Alert (N=100) | No Alert (N=467) | RR (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changed order | 9 (9%) | 21 (5%) | 1.1 (1.0-1.1) | 0.08 |
| Alert Override Reason | ||||
| Antibiotic (N=9) | Other (N=39) | |||
| Not Clinically Relevant | 7 (78%) | 14 (36%) | 2.9 (0.8-10.0) | <0.05 |
| Anticoagulant (N=10) | Other (N=38) | |||
| Not Apply to Order/Patient | 7 (70%) | 11 (30%) | 2.4 (0.9-6.2) | <0.05 |
| Fixated on Alert Icon/Label | Yes (N=42) | No (N=6) | ||
| Helped with Work | 16 (38%) | 4 (67%) | 0.5 (0.2-1.7) | 0.22 |
| Alert was Important | 22 (52%) | 4 (67%) | 0.7 (0.2-2.7) | 0.67 |
| Alert Hazard Medium/Low | Yes (N=20) | No (N=28) | ||
| Interfere or Frustrate | 5 (25%) | 6 (21%) | 1.1 (0.8-1.4) | 1 |