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67% of hospitals in South Africa have implemented electronic prescription systems (EPSs), leading to significant improvements in prescription accuracy. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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The research aims to examine the adoption and impact of electronic prescription systems among healthcare practitioners in South African hospitals.

March 5, 2026Open Access

Adoption and Patterns of Electronic Prescription Systems Among Healthcare Practitioners in South African Hospitals: Efficiency and Error Reduction

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The research aims to examine the adoption and impact of electronic prescription systems among healthcare practitioners in South African hospitals.
Conducted a comprehensive search across multiple databases such as PubMed and Web of Science.
Selected studies based on criteria related to EPS adoption rates, user satisfaction, and performance metrics.
Used a logit model for estimating treatment effects.
67% of hospitals in South Africa have adopted electronic prescription systems.
Significant improvements in prescription accuracy were observed.
Adoption is widespread but varies by hospital type and region.

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Implication

Analysis reveals improved prescription accuracy in hospitals using electronic prescription systems, suggesting potential for broader implementation.

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Mahlaba et al. (2007) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals improved prescription accuracy in hospitals using electronic prescription systems, suggesting potential for broader implementation.

Adoption and Patterns of Electronic Prescription Systems Among Healthcare Practitioners in South African Hospitals: Efficiency and Error Reduction

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Adoption and Patterns of Electronic Prescription Systems Among Healthcare Practitioners in South African Hospitals: Efficiency and Error Reduction

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