Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate physicians’ perceptions of electronic prescribing in Kuwaiti primary healthcare centres. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between June and August 2017 among 368 physicians from 25 primary healthcare centres in Kuwait. Data were collected from the participants using a self-reported questionnaire, including sociodemographic characteristics, previous experience with computers and awareness, knowledge and use of e-prescribing systems and their functional features. In addition, perceptions of the benefits and levels of satisfaction associated with e-prescribing were explored. Results: A total of 306 physicians completed the survey (response rate: 83%). The majority had positive perceptions regarding the use of e-prescribing, particularly in terms of time-savings (86%), healthcare quality (84%), productivity (80%) and clinical workflow and efficiency (83%). However, many respondents indicated that e-prescribing systems required additional improvements in terms of functionality. Conclusion: Most physicians in primary healthcare centres in Kuwait recognised the importance of e-prescribing to improve the quality of patient care, streamline workflow, increase productivity and reduce medical errors. However, there is a need to improve the design and infrastructure of e-prescribing systems, which may aid in the adoption of such systems in Kuwait.
Publication details
- DOI
- 10.18295/squmj.2018.18.04.008
- Journal
- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 18(4), e476-482
- Publisher
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY-ND 4.0
Cite this article
APA 7
Almutairi, B. A., Potts, H. W., & F., S. (2025). Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 18(4), e476-482. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2018.18.04.008
MLA 9
Almutairi, Bashair A., et al. "Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 18, no. 4, 2025, pp. e476-482. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2018.18.04.008.
Chicago (author–date)
Almutairi, Bashair A., Henry WW Potts, and Saadoun F. 2025. "Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 18 (4): e476-482. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2018.18.04.008.
Harvard
Almutairi, B. A., Potts, H. W. and F., S. (2025) 'Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 18(4), pp. e476-482. doi:10.18295/squmj.2018.18.04.008.
Vancouver
Almutairi BA, Potts HW, F. S. Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;18(4):e476-482. doi:10.18295/squmj.2018.18.04.008
IEEE
B. A. Almutairi, H. W. Potts, and S. F., "Physicians’ Perceptions of Electronic Prescribing with Electronic Medical Records in Kuwaiti Primary Healthcare Centres," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. e476-482, 2025, doi: 10.18295/squmj.2018.18.04.008.