Impact of Electronic Medical Record Use on the Patient-Doctor Relationship and Communication: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While Electronic Medical Record (EMR) use has increased dramatically, the EMR's impact on the patient-doctor relationship remains unclear. This systematic literature review sought to understand the impact of EMR use on patient-doctor relationships and communication.

Methods

Parallel searches in Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, reference review of prior systematic reviews, meeting abstract reviews, and expert reviews from August 2013 to March 2015 were conducted. Medical Subject Heading terms related to EMR use were combined with keyword terms identifying face-to-face patient-doctor communication. English language observational or interventional studies (1995-2015) were included. Studies examining physician attitudes only were excluded. Str

SUBMITTER: Alkureishi MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4835363 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature