Model Guided Design and Development Process for an Electronic Health Record Training Program.

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Educational Technology
• Information Systems Implementation

Background:

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation success hinges on effective user training.
• Current EHR training often lacks theoretical grounding, relying on empirical methods.
• The development process for EHR training is frequently underemphasized and underreported.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address the need for theoretically guided EHR user training models.
• To describe experiences and lessons learned in adapting instructional development models for EHR training.
• To focus on key aspects of training development: content and process.

Main Methods:

• Adaptation of established instructional development models from learning theory.
• Application of these models to guide the development of EHR user training.
• Focus on systematic development of training content and processes.

Main Results:

• Demonstrated a structured approach to EHR training development using learning theory.
• Provided insights into refining training content and optimizing the training process.
• Highlighted the importance of a model-driven approach over empirical methods.

Conclusions:

• Theoretical models enhance EHR user training development, moving beyond empirical approaches.
• Systematic development of training content and processes is crucial for EHR success.
• This work offers a framework for creating more effective and theoretically sound EHR training programs.