A comparison of drug interaction software programs: applicability to the emergency department.
OBJECTIVE
To compare the features of available drug interaction software programs in terms of general applicability to an emergency department setting.


METHODS
Prospective evaluation of drug interaction software programs based on presence or absence of a variety of performance features.


METHODS
University and community hospital EDs.


METHODS
Eight commercially available drug interaction software programs.


RESULTS
Programs were evaluated according to designated performance and data base features. Tabulated results were compiled for purposes of comparison.


CONCLUSIONS
Although no computer program tested completely met the specific needs of a busy ED, many programs have features with at least some general applicability.
Goldberg
R M
RM
Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center.
Mabee
J
J
Mammone
M
M
Chan
L
L
Tarleton
G
G
Broderick
S
S
Robinson
D C
DC
Hurst
A K
AK
Whelan
G P
GP
D004346:Drug Information Services; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012984:Software