A nationwide evaluation on electronic medication‐related information provided by hospital websites

摘要: Rational, aims and objectives  The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics electronic medication-related information (e-MRI) via Internet offered by hospital settings in Taiwan. Methods  structured search comprehensive review were performed on most commonly used engines Taiwan. assessment checklists developed general, e-MRI years 2008 2010, specific digoxin 2011 based operational definitions derived from other studies. descriptive analyses chi-square tests for retrieved data performed. Results  With approximately 15% providing their websites, content varied but not statistically significant, different among providers levels hospitals years. More medical centres provided with updated dates contact approaches than smaller scale hospitals. Little found about reference citation authorships those websites. created accesses individual prescription corresponding storage. However, more district precaution dosage form digoxin. Conclusions  offer websites Taiwan could be responsible its update, authorship evidence. Further, provision should regularly examined or audited neutral personnel organizations ensure quality.