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Table 2 Potential barriers impeding implementation of CDS-eP in general practice

From: General practitioners' attitudes and preparedness towards Clinical Decision Support in e-Prescribing (CDS-eP) adoption in the West of Ireland: a cross sectional study

Perceived barriers

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Lack of convincing evidence regarding its effectiveness (N = 88)

22%

44%

34%

High sensitivity of drug -- drug interaction or drug allergy markers (N = 85)

46%

41%

13%

Concern about the degree of flexibility for the physician to override CDS-eP (N = 88)

44%

32%

24%

Lack of financial incentives (N = 87)

70%

24%

6%

Lack of acceptable, standardized product software (N = 88)

61%

33%

7%

Lack of a strategic plan for implementation (N = 89)

78%

20%

2%

  1. N -- number of respondents, excluding missing responses. Total respondents = 98