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Optimising electronic prescribing in hospitals: a scoping review protocol.
Jac Williams1, David W Bates2, Aziz Sheikh3
1The University of Edinburgh Usher Institute, Edinburgh, UK.
BMJ Health & Care Informatics
|January 30, 2020
Summary
Optimizing electronic prescribing (ePrescribing) systems requires addressing sociotechnical factors to maximize benefits and minimize risks. This study identifies strategies for enhancing ePrescribing system performance in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Electronic prescribing (ePrescribing) systems enhance prescribing quality and reduce medication errors in hospitals.
- Realizing ePrescribing benefits hinges on addressing sociotechnical considerations.
- Optimizing these systems is crucial for maximizing advantages and minimizing risks of health informatics infrastructures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically identify strategies for optimizing electronic prescribing (ePrescribing) systems.
- To synthesize evidence on best practices for ePrescribing implementation and improvement.
- To inform stakeholders on maximizing the benefits and minimizing risks associated with ePrescribing.
Main Methods:
- Systematic scoping review of the literature.
- Searches conducted in Medline, Embase, CINAHL (2010-2019), and Google Scholar.
- Data extracted by independent reviewers for narrative and thematic synthesis.
Main Results:
- Identification of key sociotechnical strategies for ePrescribing optimization.
- Synthesis of factors influencing successful ePrescribing implementation and use.
- Understanding of how to mitigate risks associated with ePrescribing systems.
Conclusions:
- This review will provide actionable insights for optimizing ePrescribing systems.
- Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication and public-facing summaries.
- The study aims to support policymakers, healthcare leaders, and clinicians in leveraging ePrescribing effectively.
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