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J Am Med Inform Assoc 14:65-75 doi:10.1197/jamia.M2231
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A Cognitive Task Analysis of Information Management Strategies in a Computerized Provider Order Entry Environment

Table 3

Information Management Goals

Goals Description
Relevance screening Reducing the amount of information to sort through, highlighting relevant data, making relevant cues salient.
Ensuring accuracy Increasing the size and scope of presented information in order to not miss anything, setting up redundant processes, correlating items, or checking multiple sources.
Minimizing memory load Tracking the status of tasks, setting up automatic procedures that serve as reminders, setting up structured division of labor or setting up lists of tasks.
Negotiating responsibility Giving and receiving orders, consults, sharing information, and hand-offs.

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