Psychological, social and technical factors influencing electronic medical records systems adoption by United States physicians: a systematic model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wide adoption of electronic medical records (EMR) systems in the United States can lead to better-quality medical care at lower cost. Despite the laws and financial subsidies by the United States government for service providers and suppliers, interoperability still lags. An understanding of the drivers of EMR adoption for physicians and the role of policy-making can translate into increased adoption and enhanced information sharing between medical care providers.

Methods

Physicians across the United States were surveyed to gather primary data on their psychological, social and technical perceptions towards EMR systems. This quantitative study builds on the theory of planned behaviour, the technology acceptance model and the diffusion of innovation theory to propo

SUBMITTER: El-Yafouri R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9063322 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature