Investigating digital determinants shaping pharmacists' preparedness for interoperability and health informatics...

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Pharmacy Practice
• Digital Health

Background:

• Fragmented healthcare systems limit pharmacist access to patient data, impacting clinical roles and patient safety.
• Enhancing system interoperability is crucial for pharmacists' technology adoption.
• Evaluating factors influencing pharmacists' readiness for technology-driven practice change is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review digital determinants of pharmacists' readiness for technology-oriented practice change.
• To investigate factors influencing interoperability in pharmacy practice.

Main Methods:

• Systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library.
• Quality assessment using Boynton and Greenhalgh Quality Checklist (BGQC) and Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP).
• Included studies registered with INPLASY202380071.

Main Results:

• 13 studies were reviewed, focusing on community and hospital pharmacy settings across multiple countries.
• Key influencing factors included digital literacy, tailored training, technical system features, and technology operations.
• Pharmacists' readiness for technology adoption was predominantly intermediate, with some high and low levels.

Conclusions:

• Digital literacy, tailored training, and system features are critical for pharmacists' technology adoption.
• Improved digital infrastructure and system interoperability are necessary for clinical practice.
• Pharmacists' readiness for technology-driven practice change requires targeted interventions.