Adoption of e-health technology by physicians: a scoping review

Figures & data

Figure 1 Flow diagram for the selection of studies included in the qualitative synthesis.

Table 1 General characteristics of studies included in the review (n=74)

Characteristics	Number (n=74)	Percentage (%)
Country/region of origin
North America	46	62.2
Europe	10	13.5
Asia	7	9.5
Australia	5	6.7
North America/Europe	1	1.4
Not specified	5	6.7
Year published
2012–2015	34	46.0
2008–2011	26	35.1
2004–2007	8	10.8
1999–2003	4	5.4
1995–1998	2	2.7
Methodology
Qualitative	24	32.4
Quantitative	40	54.1
Mixed methods	4	5.4
Systematic review	4	5.4
Literature review	2	2.7
e-Health technology
EMR or EHR	35	47.3
Telemedicine	9	12.2
e-Prescribing	7	9.5
General e-health/HIT	6	8.1
Health knowledge managementa	4	5.4
CPOE	3	4.1
mHealth	2	2.7
Otherb	8	10.8

Notes:

a Health knowledge management includes studies that deal with e-health and use of evidence-based or best practice.

b Other e-health technologies include e-referral, remote monitoring technologies, a clinical information system, health information system, shared care software, electronic transfer of care tool, electronic decision support, and educational email alerts.

Abbreviations: EMR, electronic medical record; EHR, electronic health record; HIT, health information technology; CPOE, computerized physician order entry.