Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres
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...
Main Authors: | , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Sultan Qaboos University
2019-03-01
|
Series: | Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal |
Online Access: | https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/2989 |
id |
doaj-2e728b462dd748eea918dce9ba48a082 |
---|---|
record_format |
Article |
spelling |
doaj-2e728b462dd748eea918dce9ba48a0822020-11-25T03:33:05ZengSultan Qaboos UniversitySultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 2075-051X2075-05282019-03-0118447648210.18295/squmj.2018.18.04.0082528Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare CentresBashair A. Almutairi0Henry W. W. Potts1Saadoun F. Al-Azmi2Department of Medical Records, College of Health Sciences, Public Authority of Applied Education & Training, Kuwait City, KuwaitInstitute of Health Informatics, University College London, London, UKDepartment of Medical Records, College of Health Sciences, Public Authority of Applied Education & Training, Kuwait City, KuwaitObjectives: 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 self-reported 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. Keywords: Computer-Assisted Drug Therapies; Electronic Prescribing; Electronic Medical Records; Physicians; Primary Healthcare; Kuwait.https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/2989 |
collection |
DOAJ |
language |
English |
format |
Article |
sources |
DOAJ |
author |
Bashair A. Almutairi Henry W. W. Potts Saadoun F. Al-Azmi |
spellingShingle |
Bashair A. Almutairi Henry W. W. Potts Saadoun F. Al-Azmi Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal |
author_facet |
Bashair A. Almutairi Henry W. W. Potts Saadoun F. Al-Azmi |
author_sort |
Bashair A. Almutairi |
title |
Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres |
title_short |
Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres |
title_full |
Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres |
title_fullStr |
Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres |
title_full_unstemmed |
Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres |
title_sort |
physicians’ perceptions of electronic prescribing with electronic medical records in kuwaiti primary healthcare centres |
publisher |
Sultan Qaboos University |
series |
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal |
issn |
2075-051X 2075-0528 |
publishDate |
2019-03-01 |
description |
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 self-reported 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.
Keywords: Computer-Assisted Drug Therapies; Electronic Prescribing; Electronic Medical Records; Physicians; Primary Healthcare; Kuwait. |
url |
https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/2989 |
work_keys_str_mv |
AT bashairaalmutairi physiciansperceptionsofelectronicprescribingwithelectronicmedicalrecordsinkuwaitiprimaryhealthcarecentres AT henrywwpotts physiciansperceptionsofelectronicprescribingwithelectronicmedicalrecordsinkuwaitiprimaryhealthcarecentres AT saadounfalazmi physiciansperceptionsofelectronicprescribingwithelectronicmedicalrecordsinkuwaitiprimaryhealthcarecentres |
_version_ |
1724564748028084224 |