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Haghshenas E, ghangalikhan hakemi A, raoofi S, Akhavan Rezayat S, damiri S, Nateghi S et al . Exploring Challenges in Electronic Health Prescriptions: A Qualitative Study. jhosp 2025; 23 (4) :378-394
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Elham Haghshenas1 
, Ali Ghangalikhan hakemi2 , Samira Raoofi3 , Sara Akhavan Rezayat4 , Soheila Damiri4 , Saeed Nateghi5 , Maryam RadinManesh * 6
, Ali Ghangalikhan hakemi2 , Samira Raoofi3 , Sara Akhavan Rezayat4 , Soheila Damiri4 , Saeed Nateghi5 , Maryam RadinManesh * 6
1- Department of Health Care Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Deputy of Treatment, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Assistant professor in Healthcare Management, Research Center for Evidence-Based Health Management, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran.
4- Department of Health Management, Policy and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
6- Assistant professor, Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,maryam.radinmanesh@yahoo.com
2- Deputy of Treatment, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Assistant professor in Healthcare Management, Research Center for Evidence-Based Health Management, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran.
4- Department of Health Management, Policy and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
6- Assistant professor, Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
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Background and purpose: Given the interdisciplinary nature and multiple stakeholders involved in electronic prescribing systems, their implementation process encounters numerous complexities. This qualitative study aimed to explore and clarify the challenges associated with electronic prescribing and prescription dispensing systems.
Methods: A qualitative content analysis was conducted in 2021 (Iranian calendar: 1400). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 25 key informants from the treatment management sector and affiliated hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The collected data were analyzed using conventional content analysis methodology facilitated by MAXQDA 10 software.
Results: Approximately 350 initial codes were identified, which were categorized into four main themes with eight sub-themes: policy preparation (establishing a policy secretariat and achieving political consensus), policy formulation (developing policy content and advocacy), policy implementation (planning and executing policies), and policy evaluation (monitoring and evaluating policies).
Conclusion: Ensuring public health remains the ultimate goal of the healthcare system. Electronic transformation, particularly in establishing electronic health records, can significantly improve healthcare service quality. Integrated policymaking among the various institutions involved, enhancing technical and procedural infrastructure, human resource training, and societal cultural readiness are essential factors for the effective implementation of electronic prescription systems and the enhancement of healthcare quality.
Methods: A qualitative content analysis was conducted in 2021 (Iranian calendar: 1400). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 25 key informants from the treatment management sector and affiliated hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The collected data were analyzed using conventional content analysis methodology facilitated by MAXQDA 10 software.
Results: Approximately 350 initial codes were identified, which were categorized into four main themes with eight sub-themes: policy preparation (establishing a policy secretariat and achieving political consensus), policy formulation (developing policy content and advocacy), policy implementation (planning and executing policies), and policy evaluation (monitoring and evaluating policies).
Conclusion: Ensuring public health remains the ultimate goal of the healthcare system. Electronic transformation, particularly in establishing electronic health records, can significantly improve healthcare service quality. Integrated policymaking among the various institutions involved, enhancing technical and procedural infrastructure, human resource training, and societal cultural readiness are essential factors for the effective implementation of electronic prescription systems and the enhancement of healthcare quality.
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سیاست گذاری ، برنامه ریزی و رهبری و مدیریت در بیمارستان
Received: 2023/02/1 | Accepted: 2025/04/7 | Published: 2025/04/21
Received: 2023/02/1 | Accepted: 2025/04/7 | Published: 2025/04/21
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