Provider perspectives on the integration of patient-reported outcomes in an electronic health record.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Integrating patient-reported outcomes (PROs) into electronic health records (EHRs) can improve patient-provider communication and delivery of care. However, new system implementation in health-care institutions is often accompanied by a change in clinical workflow and organizational culture. This study examines how well an EHR-integrated PRO system fits clinical workflows and individual needs of different provider groups within 2 clinics.

Materials and methods

Northwestern Medicine developed and implemented an EHR-integrated PRO system within the orthopedics and oncology departments. We conducted interviews with 11 providers who had interacted with the system. Through thematic analysis, we synthesized themes regarding provider perspectives on clinical workflow, ind

SUBMITTER: Zhang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6447042 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature