Medical and nursing clinician perspectives on the usability of the hospital electronic medical record: A qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic medical records (EMRs) have been widely implemented in Australian hospitals. Their usability and design to support clinicians to effectively deliver and document care is essential, as is their impact on clinical workflow, safety and quality, communication, and collaboration across health systems. Perceptions of, and data about, usability of EMRs implemented in Australian hospitals are key to successful adoption.

Objective

To explore perspectives of medical and nursing clinicians on EMR usability utilising free-text data collected in a survey.

Method

Qualitative analysis of one free-text optional question included in a web-based survey. Respondents included medical and nursing/midwifery professionals in Australian hospitals (85 doctors and 27 nurs

SUBMITTER: Lloyd S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401339 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature