Bridging informatics and implementation science: evaluating a framework to assess electronic health record...

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Informatics
• Health Services Research
• Implementation Science

Background:

• Effective electronic health record (EHR) implementation is crucial for safe and reliable use in community settings.
• Provider dissatisfaction is a common challenge in EHR adoption.
• Limited research exists on evaluating EHR implementations, especially in community settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report methods for applying an implementation science framework to qualitatively evaluate community-based EHR implementations.
• To address the gap in informatics research concerning EHR implementation evaluations in community settings.

Main Methods:

• Novel application of an implementation science framework adapted for informatics.
• Qualitative methods for inquiry and analysis of community-based EHR implementations.

Main Results:

• The study details the adaptation of an implementation science framework for informatics.
• The framework's impact on qualitative inquiry and analysis methods is discussed.

Conclusions:

• Implementation science frameworks offer potential value for evaluating EHR implementations in informatics research.
• This approach can enhance the understanding and success of EHR adoption in community settings.