Perceptions of e-prescribing efficiencies and inefficiencies in ambulatory care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Recent studies have demonstrated that e-prescribing takes longer than handwriting. Additional studies documenting the perceived efficiencies realized from e-prescribing from those who have implemented electronic prescribing are warranted.

Methods

We used a mixed method study design. We report on qualitative date from 64 focus groups with clinicians and office staff from six US states. Participants used one of six e-prescribing software packages. Qualitative data from the focus groups (276 participants) were coded and analyzed using NVivo software. Quantitative data regarding perceived efficiencies were extracted from a survey of 157 clinicians using e-prescribing.

Results

Perceptions of e-prescribing included 64% reporting e-prescribing as very efficient.

SUBMITTER: Lapane KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3073364 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature