Framework to Enhance Nurses' Use of EMR

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Nursing Informatics
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) adoption is crucial for healthcare quality and cost reduction.
• Nurses' effective utilization of EMR systems is a key factor in realizing these benefits.
• Existing research highlights challenges nurses face with EMR implementation in hospitals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current literature on issues and concerns regarding nurse adoption and use of EMR.
• To identify barriers and facilitators impacting nurses' EMR utilization in hospital settings.
• To propose a framework for improving EMR adoption and use by nurses and healthcare organizations.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature review of research on EMR adoption by nurses.
• Analysis of identified issues and concerns from published studies.
• Development of a conceptual framework based on review findings.

Main Results:

• Identified significant challenges in EMR usability, training, and workflow integration for nurses.
• Highlighted the impact of organizational culture and leadership support on EMR adoption.
• Revealed a need for user-centered design and ongoing support for nursing staff.

Conclusions:

• Addressing identified barriers is essential for successful EMR implementation.
• A comprehensive framework can guide hospitals in enhancing nurse EMR adoption and effective use.
• Optimizing EMR use by nurses is vital for improving healthcare quality and efficiency.