Utilization of electronic health records and associated factors among nurses in a faith-based teaching hospital, Ilishan, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

It has been documented that nurses' use of electronic health records (EHRs) impacts clients' health outcomes positively. Some health facilities, primarily privately owned institutions, introduced EHRs for optimal healthcare. Evidence of such and associated factors among nurses must be documented to improve utilization and quality.

Objective

The study assessed the utilization of EHRs and associated factors among nurses in a faith-based teaching hospital.

Materials and methods

This sequential explanatory mixed-methods study involved a sample of all 240 nurses from a teaching hospital where EHRs have been introduced. Quantitative data through semistructured questionnaires were collected and analyzed using Chi-square and logistic regression. Qualitative data

SUBMITTER: Ayamolowo LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10403426 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature