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¹Dylan Stein is a student in the DNP program at the Columbia University School of Nursing. Jasmine Travers is a postdoctoral fellow in the National Clinician Scholars Program at the Yale University Schools of Medicine and Nursing. Jacqueline A. Merrill is a professor of nursing in biomedical informatics at Columbia University Medical Center. Contact author: Dylan Stein, djs2245@cumc.columbia.edu. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

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Nurses play a crucial role in selecting and shaping electronic health record (EHR) systems. Their input can significantly impact the usability and effectiveness of these vital healthcare tools.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Nursing Practice
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are fundamental to modern healthcare delivery.
Nurses are primary users of EHR systems, interacting with them daily.
The design of EHRs directly impacts nursing workflow and patient care.

Discussion:

Nurses' direct experience provides unique insights into EHR usability and functionality.
Involving nurses in EHR selection and design can lead to more efficient and user-friendly systems.
Addressing nurses' needs can mitigate issues like alert fatigue and data entry burdens.

Key Insights:

Nursing staff possess critical knowledge for optimizing EHR system selection.
Active participation of nurses in EHR design processes is essential for successful implementation.
User-centered design, informed by nursing expertise, enhances EHR adoption and satisfaction.

Outlook:

Future EHR development should prioritize collaborative design with frontline nursing staff.
Integrating nursing feedback loops can drive innovation in clinical information systems.
Empowering nurses as stakeholders in EHR technology will improve healthcare quality and efficiency.