Physicians’ perceptions of electronic prescribing with electronic medical records in Kuwaiti primary healthcare centres
Other Title(s)
آراء الأطباء عن الوصفة الإلكترونية بالسجلات الطبية الإلكترونية في مراكز الرعاية الصحية الأولية في الكويت
Joint Authors
al-Mutayri, Bashir Abd Allah
Potts, Henry W. W.
al-Azmi, Sadun Faris
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 4 (30 Nov. 2018), pp.476-482, 7 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2018-11-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate physicians’ perceptions of electronic prescribing in Kuwaiti primary healthcare centres.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between June and August 2017 among 368 physicians from 25 primary healthcare centres in Kuwait.
Data were collected from the participants using a selfreported questionnaire, including sociodemographic characteristics, previous experience with computers and awareness, knowledge and use of e-prescribing systems and their functional features.
In addition, perceptions of the benefits and levels of satisfaction associated with e-prescribing were explored.
Results: A total of 306 physicians completed the survey (response rate: 83%).
The majority had positive perceptions regarding the use of e-prescribing, particularly in terms of time-savings (86%), healthcare quality (84%), productivity (80%) and clinical workflow and efficiency (83%).
However, many respondents indicated that e-prescribing systems required additional improvements in terms of functionality.
Conclusion: Most physicians in primary healthcare centres in Kuwait recognised the importance of e-prescribing to improve the quality of patient care, streamline workflow, increase productivity and reduce medical errors.
However, there is a need to improve the design and infrastructure of e-prescribing systems, which may aid in the adoption of such systems in Kuwait
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Mutayri, Bashir Abd Allah& Potts, Henry W. W.& al-Azmi, Sadun Faris. 2018. Physicians’ perceptions of electronic prescribing with electronic medical records in Kuwaiti primary healthcare centres. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 4, pp.476-482.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Mutayri, Bashir Abd Allah…[et al.]. Physicians’ perceptions of electronic prescribing with electronic medical records in Kuwaiti primary healthcare centres. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 4 (Nov. 2018), pp.476-482.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Mutayri, Bashir Abd Allah& Potts, Henry W. W.& al-Azmi, Sadun Faris. Physicians’ perceptions of electronic prescribing with electronic medical records in Kuwaiti primary healthcare centres. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2018. Vol. 18, no. 4, pp.476-482.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-890795
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Text in English ; abstracts in English and Arabic.
Record ID
BIM-890795