E-prescribing: attitudes and perceptions of community pharmacists in Puerto Rico
by Kevin A. Clauson, Fadi M. Alkhateeb, Karen D. Lugo, Nile M. Khanfar
International Journal of Electronic Healthcare (IJEH), Vol. 6, No. 1, 2011

Abstract: E-prescribing may help reduce medical errors. Study objectives were to determine use, perceptions, and a model of adoption regarding e-prescribing. A questionnaire was developed and sent to pharmacists in Puerto Rico. Multiple regression analyses were used to test a model of influences on adoption. 438 pharmacists responded. The overall adoption model was significant. Perceived advantages had a positive influence on adoption. Pharmacist groups demonstrating higher adoption included: male > female, chain > independent, younger > older (all p < 0.05). Barriers had a negative influence (p = 0.01). The model employed here can help explain pharmacist adoption and integration of e-prescribing.

Online publication date: Mon, 14-Mar-2011

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