Emotional aspects of computer-based provider order entry: a qualitative study.

Objectives: Computer-based provider order entry (CPOE) systems are implemented to increase both efficiency and accuracy in health care, but these systems often cause a myriad of emotions to arise. This qualitative research investigates the emotions surrounding CPOE implementation and use.

Methods: We performed a secondary analysis of several previously collected qualitative data sets from interviews and observations of over 50 individuals.