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Table 5 Possible barriers to the future implementation from the GPs’ perspective

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 barriers

Quotes

GPs worry that a possible barrier for the future use of the PRIMA-eDS tool could be…

 

the time required.

If I should benefit from this in any way, it can’t go beyond the limitations of a certain time frame. (GP 12)

the required internet access (for those that are not connected yet).

Well we don’t have any internet access. (GP 9)

possible costs without being reimbursed.

It depends somewhat on the price. (GP 17)

the technical implementation and data security.

Besides [technical problems] none. (GP 5)

If data security is given, none. (GP 3)