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Table 6 Possible enhancing factors for the future implementation from the GPs’ point of view

From: Reduction of inappropriate medication in older populations by electronic decision support (the PRIMA-eDS study): a qualitative study of practical implementation in primary care

Possible enhancing factors

Quotes

GPs consider a strength for the future implementation of the PRIMA-eDS CMR that…

 

it supports them in optimising medications and improving patient safety.

Yes, in first place patient security. That one really protects the patient from being harmed by drugs. (GP 14)

Certainly reduces mistakes. (GP 10)

it provides a quick way of checking medications.

That one really can quickly control a patients’ [prescriptions], especially when he’s taking multiple drugs or a rare combination, that one then really succeeds in checking during everyday practice. (GP 17)

they can get direct feedback when prescribing a medication for the first time.

I think it’s great. That one might not take the wrong drug when making a new prescription but that one already sees a warning. (GP 8)

it is free of commercial advertisement and independent from the pharmaceutical industry.

Yes, I could imagine [to use it], especially if it's free of commercial advertisements and not sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry. (GP 16)