Online Pharmaceutical Care Provision: Full-Implementation of an eHealth Service Using Design Science Research

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2015:210:261-5.

Abstract

Chronic diseases are pressing health systems to introduce reforms, focused on primary care and multidisciplinary models. Community pharmacists have developed a new role, addressing pharmaceutical care and services. Information systems and technologies (IST) will have an important role in shaping future healthcare provision. However, the best way to design and implement an IST for pharmaceutical service provision is still an open research question. In this paper, we present a possible strategy based on the use of Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM). The application of the DSRM six stages is described, from the definition and characterization of the problem to the evaluation of the artefact.

MeSH terms

  • Biomedical Research / methods
  • Chronic Disease / drug therapy*
  • Clinical Pharmacy Information Systems / organization & administration*
  • Decision Support Systems, Clinical / organization & administration*
  • Drug Therapy, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Europe
  • Health Plan Implementation / organization & administration
  • Online Systems / organization & administration*
  • Telemedicine / organization & administration*