Electronic Medical Records Technology

Electronic Medical Records Technology



Electronic Medical Records Technology

Part 1:

Proposal 1:

Introduction

Healthcare organizations can pragmatically improve clinician workflow processes and resource utilization by implementing computerized support software, such as Electronic Medical Records (EMR). A major goal for medical information technology is making all patient records available electronically to whoever may need them; however a national, fully interoperable system of electronic medical records is far from being realized.

Purpose of study

A major goal for this study is to analyze that the medical information technology is making all patient records available electronically to whoever may need them; however a national, fully interoperable system of electronic medical records is far from being realized.

Significance

Despite the many potential benefits of EMR, the organizational changes associated with the implementation of new technology are seldom whole-heartedly welcomed by the employees tasked with utilizing those technologies. The study of technology acceptance, operational zed as an EMR implementation, within the healthcare environment is an important vehicle for understanding the dynamics of many technology based change initiatives within organizations. In the current study we test the hypothesis that physicians accept technology based upon individualized factors beyond what is examined using the traditional Technology Acceptance

Methodology

Research Setting, Participants, and Procedures As part of an on-going, multi-phase research endeavor will examining the implementation of electronic medical records, faculty associated with both a medical school from a large regional university and a large multi-physician practice were asked to complete an anonymous survey regarding their perceptions of EMR implementation at their respective locations.

Proposal 2:

Introduction

A scarcity of research exploring the unique information technology implementation experiences of health care providers has been noted. Few qualitative studies will explore the views of providers regarding EMR implementation. Therefore, we will set out to conduct a qualitative study exploring the specific experiences of individuals within primary health care practices who were in the midst of implementing and adopting EMRs. In the present study, we will define implementation as the process of installing the hardware and software, as well as providing training, whereas we define adoption as the actual uptake and use of the EMR.

Background and Objectives

The study's objectives will explore Deliver Primary Healthcare Information (DELPHI) project participants' experiences, ideas, and perspectives regarding the adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) into their primary health care practices and to examine perceived barriers and facilitators to EMR adoption.

Methods

This study will explore the experiences of the 30 participants in the project. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted. The analysis will be both iterative and interpretive.

PART 2: PROPOSAL 2 ACCEPTED

Introduction

Electronic medical record (EMR) use in primary health care is becoming increasingly important. However, the rate of EMR use among primary health care providers in remains low. Barriers to EMR adoption include time commitments financial costs availability of technical support, insufficient training in medical informatics slowdown in work or productivity downturn difficulty with entering data and computer skills, and security and confidentiality issues. However facilitators of EMR use include commitment by management, physician champions and funding for implementation and operation ...