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Table 2 A theory-based framework of analysis with emerging sub-themeshelping (+) or hindering (−), quotations are described in text

From: Clinical decision support must be useful, functional is not enough: a qualitative study of computer-based clinical decision support in primary care

Content of computer-based decision support guidance

Usefulness for professional’s work (+)

Non-helpfulness for professional’s work (−)

Reliability (+)

Quality (+)

System functionality

Ease of use (+)

Speed (+)

Too much, too small text (−)

Impracticality (−)

Professional-associated features

Motivation (+/−)

General attitude (+)

Poor competence (−)

Patient-associated features

Reasons for visit (−)

Low thresholds for reminders (−)

Environment-related features

Busy practice (−)

Swine-flu epidemic (−)

Other features

Development issues (+)