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Electronic prescription system requirements: a scoping review
Marjan Vejdani1,2, Mehdi Varmaghani2,3, Marziyhe Meraji4
1Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
|September 3, 2022
Summary
Electronic prescription systems offer significant benefits to all stakeholders when implemented correctly. This review outlines key requirements, standards, and features for accurate electronic prescribing.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Technology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Electronic prescription systems are globally implemented healthcare mechanisms.
- Accurate execution of these systems requires understanding their core components.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the essential requirements, standards, and features of electronic prescription systems.
- To ensure the correct and accurate implementation of electronic prescribing.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted following PRISMA-SCR guidelines.
- A comprehensive literature search across major databases (Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest) was performed.
- 13 articles were included after rigorous screening and selection.
Main Results:
- Key requirements include patient data management, drug selection, security, privacy, interoperability, and decision support.
- Essential features encompass monitoring, reporting, alerts, usability, and physician/patient education.
- Standards, data transfer, storage, and system infrastructure are critical for functionality.
Conclusions:
- Electronic prescription systems possess functional and technical capabilities that benefit all stakeholders.
- Correct utilization of these systems can lead to significant improvements for providers, distributors, patients, and insurers.
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