Electronic medical record implementation in tertiary care: factors influencing adoption of an electronic medical record in a cancer centre.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are one of a range of digital health solutions that are key enablers of the data revolution transforming the health sector. They offer a wide range of benefits to health professionals, patients, researchers and other key stakeholders. However, effective implementation has proved challenging.

Methods

A qualitative methodology was used in the study. Interviews were conducted with 12 clinical and administrative staff of a cancer centre at one-month pre-launch and eight clinical and administrative staff at 12-months post-launch of an EMR. Data from the interviews was collected via audio recording. Audio recordings were transcribed, de-identified and analysed to identify staff experiences with the EMR.

Results

Data from the pre-

SUBMITTER: Janssen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7789279 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature