Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of the electronic prescribing systems executed in Iran from the physician's viewpoint: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) is an essential technology in the modern health system. This technology has made many changes in the prescription process, which have advantages and disadvantages and have created opportunities for transforming the health system. This study aimed to investigate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the e-prescribing system implemented in Iran from the physician's viewpoint.

Methods

This phenomenological qualitative study was conducted in 2022. The participants were 15 Iranian specialist physicians working at Urmia University of Medical Sciences, selected purposively and deliberately. Data was collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews using an interview guide comprising 16 questions. Interviews w

SUBMITTER: Jebraeily M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11441130 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature