Improving usability of Electronic Health Records in a UK Mental Health setting: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) can help clinicians to plan, document and deliver care for patients in healthcare services. When used consistently, EHRs can advance patient safety and quality, and reduce clinician's workload. However, usability problems can make it difficult for clinicians to use EHRs effectively, which can negatively impact both healthcare professionals and patients.

Objective

To improve usability of EHRs within a mental health service in the UK.

Methods

This was a feasibility study conducted with two mental health teams. A mixed-methods approach was employed. Focus group discussions with clinicians identified existing usability problems in EHRs and changes were made to address these problems. Updated EHR assessment forms were evaluated b

SUBMITTER: Buivydaite R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9177469 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature