Identification of features of electronic prescribing systems to support quality and safety in primary care using a modified Delphi process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic prescribing is increasingly being used in primary care and in hospitals. Studies on the effects of e-prescribing systems have found evidence for both benefit and harm. The aim of this study was to identify features of e-prescribing software systems that support patient safety and quality of care and that are useful to the clinician and the patient, with a focus on improving the quality use of medicines.

Methods

Software features were identified by a literature review, key informants and an expert group. A modified Delphi process was used with a 12-member multidisciplinary expert group to reach consensus on the expected impact of the features in four domains: patient safety, quality of care, usefulness to the clinician and usefulness to the patient. The

SUBMITTER: Sweidan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2881675 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature