Protocol for a qualitative study to identify strategies to optimise hospital ePrescribing systems.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Electronic prescribing (ePrescribing) is a key area of development and investment in the UK and across the developed world. ePrescribing is widely understood as a vehicle for tackling medication-related safety concerns, improving care quality and making more efficient use of health resources. Nevertheless, implementation of an electronic health record does not itself ensure benefits for prescribing are maximised. We examine the process of optimisation of ePrescribing systems using case studies to provide policy recommendations based on the experiences of digitally mature hospital sites.

Methods and analysis

Qualitative interviews within six digitally mature sites will be carried out. The aim is to capture successful optimisation of electronic prescribing (ePresc

SUBMITTER: Heeney C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7812111 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature