Use of electronic patient records and encrypted email patient communication among Swiss chiropractors: a population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The implementation of electronic health information technologies is a key target for healthcare quality improvement. Among Swiss chiropractors, reliable data on the use of electronic heath information technologies and distribution of the health workforce was lacking.

Objectives

To estimate the prevalence of electronic patient record (EPR) and encrypted email communication use among Swiss chiropractors and describe the geographic distribution of chiropractors in Switzerland.

Methods

Population-based cross-sectional study of all active practising members of the Swiss Chiropractic Association (ChiroSuisse) between 3 December 2019 and 31 January 2020. We asked about clinician and practice characteristics, EPR use for clinical record keeping, use of encrypted em

SUBMITTER: Hincapie CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10353203 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature