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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Electronic health records (EHRs) utilize diverse data entry methods tailored to clinician preferences.
  • Effective data entry interface design is essential for maximizing EHR benefits and minimizing adverse outcomes.
  • Limited evidence exists to guide the selection of data entry methods based on data type.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize existing literature on data entry design recommendations for EHR interfaces.
  • To provide guidance for selecting appropriate data entry methods based on the type of data being documented.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted to identify studies on EHR data entry methods.
  • The review focused on summarizing design recommendations and their impact on documentation quality.

Main Results:

  • Structured data entry, using predefined elements, improves data completeness and reusability but may reduce correctness.
  • Unstructured data entry, utilizing natural language, enhances data correctness but can compromise completeness and reusability.
  • Semi-structured data entry combines both approaches to leverage strengths and mitigate weaknesses.

Conclusions:

  • Documentation quality in EHRs is significantly influenced by the chosen data entry method.
  • Selecting data entry methods aligned with the specific data type is critical for optimal EHR use.
  • This review offers guidelines for clinical practice and future research in EHR data entry design.