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Date Submitted: May 1, 2019
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Implementation of electronic prescription - the physicians’ view
Background:
Connected Health is a paradigm shift looking after the individual and community health that is arising all over the world. Applicable in a wide spectrum of care services, including primary care, where electronic prescriptions (e-prescriptions) are a core part of this ecosystem. Electronic prescribing has great potential as it reduces legibility problems associated with handwritten prescriptions, can automatically flag potential interactions, adverse effects improving patient safety and can facilitate operational pharmaceutical management including potentially reducing stock-outs. While e-prescription has been widely adopted, the manner of its’ application and monitoring needs further attention to optimize quality and reduce healthcare costs.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to investigate the physicians’ opinions about e-prescriptions and how well they manage to use them in the context of different settings.
Methods:
Using a trusted online survey website, a brief questionnaire comprising of 10-multiple choice questions were sent to physicians through e-mail in thirteen different countries.
Results:
Ninety-three questionnaires were complete and analysed. The survey showed that implementation of e-prescriptions is feasible. The time for writing e-prescriptions is not shortened comparing to handwritten prescriptions and the support system is not adequate. The prescribers had mostly problems with technical support. The use of e-prescriptions was more difficult for older physicians.
Conclusions:
To increase its use, prescribers need to be informed how electronic health systems can be beneficial for the easier use of e-prescriptions. Adequate technical support must be provided, and special training for elderly physicians, as they need more time for e-prescribing.
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