Digital interventions for antimicrobial prescribing and monitoring: a qualitative meta-synthesis of factors influencing user acceptance.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To understand and synthesize factors influencing user acceptance of digital interventions used for antimicrobial prescribing and monitoring in hospitals.

Materials and methods

A meta-synthesis was conducted to identify qualitative studies that explored user acceptance of digital interventions for antimicrobial prescribing and/or monitoring in hospitals. Databases were searched and qualitative data were extracted and systematically classified using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model.

Results

Fifteen qualitative studies met the inclusion criteria. Eleven papers used interviews and four used focus groups. Most digital interventions evaluated in studies were decision support for prescribing (n = 13). Majority of perceptions were

SUBMITTER: Van Dort BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9471701 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature