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Formative evaluation: a critical component in EHR implementation.

Julie J McGowan1, Caitlin M Cusack, Eric G Poon

  • 1Information Resources and Educational Technology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 975 W. Walnut Street, IB-310, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5121, USA. jmcgowa@iupui.edu

Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA
|March 1, 2008
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Formative evaluation is crucial for successful Electronic Health Records (EHR) implementation, especially in healthcare organizations new to research. Medical informaticians should provide the necessary tools and protocols for this process.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) implementation is increasingly common in healthcare.
  • Many healthcare organizations lack experience with research protocols for EHR implementation.
  • Formative evaluation is often overlooked during EHR implementation outside academic settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of formative evaluation in successful EHR implementation.
  • To address the growing need for formative evaluation assistance in healthcare organizations.
  • To advocate for the role of medical informaticians in providing this assistance.

Main Methods:

  • This viewpoint paper is based on a presentation and subsequent discussions.

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  • It synthesizes insights from activities related to EHR implementation challenges.
  • The paper focuses on the critical role of formative evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful EHR implementation is significantly influenced by formative evaluation.
    • Formative evaluation typically focuses on processes rather than outcomes.
    • There is an increasing demand for formative evaluation support due to federal funding for EHR adoption.

    Conclusions:

    • Formative evaluation is a key facilitator for successful EHR implementation.
    • Practicing medical informaticians are well-positioned to provide essential formative evaluation tools and protocols.
    • Increased support for formative evaluation will enhance EHR adoption in diverse healthcare settings.