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Acute care nurses' perceptions of electronic health record use: A mixed method study
Gillian Strudwick1, Linda McGillis Hall2, Lynn Nagle2
1Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Toronto ON Canada.
Nursing Open
|October 20, 2018
Summary
Nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Health Information Systems
Background:
- Electronic health records (EHRs) are increasingly adopted in acute care.
- Understanding user perceptions is crucial for successful EHR implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate nurses' perceptions of electronic health record (EHR) use.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' views on EHRs in an acute care setting.
Main Methods:
- A sequential mixed-methods design was employed.
- Phase one involved a survey of Registered Nurses.
- Phase two utilized focus groups with a subsample of survey participants.
Main Results:
- Survey results indicated that EHR navigation significantly predicted nurses' perceptions.
- Focus group discussions highlighted key themes: navigation, functionality, organizational standards, documentation workload, and system performance.
Conclusions:
- EHR navigation is a critical factor influencing nurse perceptions.
- Addressing identified themes can optimize EHR implementation and usability for nurses.