Perceptions of e-prescribing efficiencies and inefficiencies in ambulatory care

被引:40
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作者
Lapane, Kate L. [1 ]
Rosen, Rochelle K. [2 ]
Dube, Catherine [3 ]
机构
[1] Virginia Commonwealth Univ, Dept Epidemiol & Community Hlth, Richmond, VA 23298 USA
[2] Miriam Hosp, Ctr Behav & Prevent Med, Providence, RI 02906 USA
[3] Brown Univ, Warren Alpert Med Sch, Dept Community Hlth, Providence, RI 02912 USA
基金
美国医疗保健研究与质量局;
关键词
Ambulatory care; Electronic prescribing; E-prescribing; Efficiency; TIME-MOTION; SYSTEMS; ALERTS;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2010.10.018
中图分类号
TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号
0812 ;
摘要
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. The next closest method was computer generated fax and prescriptions in which similar to 25% rated the method as very efficient. Improvements in workflow and record keeping were noted. Perceived efficiencies were realized by decreased errors, availability of formularies at the point of prescribing and refill processing. Perceived inefficiencies noted included the need for dual systems owing to regulations preventing e-prescribing of scheduled medications as well as those introduced with incorrect information on formularies, pharmacy used, and warnings. Discussion: Overwhelmingly, clinicians and their staff confirmed the perceived efficiencies realized with the adoption of e-prescribing. Perceived efficiencies were realized in knowing formularies, processing refills, and decreasing errors. Opportunities to improve efficiencies could be realized by assuring correct information in the system. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:39 / 46
页数:8
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