Table 2

Affinity matrix identifying frequency of factors listed in the literature

FactorsTotal occurrences
Facilitators
 Error reduction7
 Clinical and administrative efficiency7
 Cost savings6
 Health outcomes6
 Access and transfer to information5
 Project planning4
 User perceptions4
 Security3
 Facility characteristics3
 Time saving3
Barriers
 Cost10
 User perceptions8
 Implementation issues8
 External factors6
 Training5
 Facility characteristics4
 Cultural change2
 Project planning2
 Security2
 Staff retention1
 System issues1