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Ankit Singh1, Sammita Jadhav1, M R Roopashree1
1Hospital and Healthcare Management, Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Summary
Physician acceptance of electronic medical records (EMRs) can be improved by focusing on positive attitude, reliability, ease of use, and adaptability. Addressing these factors enhances EMR utility in hospitals.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Technology Adoption
- Physician Behavior
Background:
- Hospitals increasingly adopt electronic medical records (EMRs).
- Physician acceptance remains a significant barrier to realizing the full utility of EMRs.
- Understanding adoption barriers is crucial for effective EMR implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify key factors influencing physician adoption of EMRs.
- Determine strategies to overcome barriers to EMR implementation.
- Enhance the successful integration of EMR systems in healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Self-administered questionnaire based on the Technology Acceptance Model.
- Quantitative analysis of physician attitudes and perceptions towards EMRs.
Main Results:
- Four factors significantly predict physician EMR adoption: positive attitude, reliability, ease of use, and adaptability.
- These factors collectively explain 62.54% of the variance in EMR adoption data.
- Identified factors provide actionable insights for improving physician engagement with EMRs.
Conclusions:
- Improving physician acceptance of EMRs requires a focus on fostering a positive attitude.
- Ensuring EMR reliability and minimizing difficulty of use are critical for adoption.
- Enhancing the adaptability of EMR systems supports greater physician buy-in and utilization.
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