scholarly journals Importance of Testing for Usability When Selecting and Implementing an Electronic Health or Medical Record System

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 120-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie J. Corrao ◽  
Alan G. Robinson ◽  
Michael A. Swiernik ◽  
Arash Naeim

The role of usability testing in the evaluation of an electronic health record system could improve chances that the design is integrated with existing workflow and business processes in a clear, efficient way.

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Yayah Yayah ◽  
La Ode Abdul Rahman

EHRs merupakan bentuk perkembangan teknologi informasi berupa sistem dokumentasi kesehatan dalam format digital yang dapat memberikan tampilan data otomatis yang mendukung dalam kelengkapan dan keakuratan data yang diharapkan dapat  meningkatkan keselamatan pasien termasuk di perawatan anak. Karena anak merupakan populasi yang rentan dalam isu keselamatan pasien. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peranan EHRs terkait keselamatan pasien di perawatan anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi literatur dengan melakukan kajian artikel dan jurnal penelitian yang dicari melalui penelusuran database online yang terbit tahun 2014-2019 dengan kata kunci “electronic health record” OR “electronic medical record” AND “pediatric” AND “patient safety” sebanyak 10 artikel dijadikan bahan analisis utama ditambahkan artikel lainnya sebagai sebagai pendukung pembahasan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa EHRs yang sudah dimodifikasi dengan menampilkan umpan balik tanda waspada berupa sistem peringatan dengan tampilan visual dapat meningkatkan komunikasi yang efektif antar tim kesehatan, memberikan peringatan dalam keamanan dan kewaspadaan obat, serta deteksi dini sepsis pada anak sehingga mendukung pengambilan keputusan untuk melakukan tindakan yang tepat untuk meningkatkan keselamatan pasien. EHRs yang sudah dimodifikasi dengan sistem pendukung berupa sistem peringatan memiliki peranan positif dan efektif dalam meningkatkan keselamatan pasien di perawatan anak.


2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cara A. Harshberger ◽  
Abigail J. Harper ◽  
George W. Carro ◽  
Wayne E. Spath ◽  
Wendy C. Hui ◽  
...  

EHR/CPOE systems improve completeness of medical record and chemotherapy order documentation, as well as user satisfaction with the medical record system.


2014 ◽  
Vol 05 (02) ◽  
pp. 368-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Cato ◽  
B. Sheehan ◽  
S. Patel ◽  
J. Duchon ◽  
P. DeLaMora ◽  
...  

SummaryObjective: To develop and implement a clinical decision support (CDS) tool to improve antibiotic prescribing in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and to evaluate user acceptance of the CDS tool.Methods: Following sociotechnical analysis of NICU prescribing processes, a CDS tool for empiric and targeted antimicrobial therapy for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) was developed and incorporated into a commercial electronic health record (EHR) in two NICUs. User logs were reviewed and NICU prescribers were surveyed for their perceptions of the CDS tool.Results: The CDS tool aggregated selected laboratory results, including culture results, to make treatment recommendations for common clinical scenarios. From July 2010 to May 2012, 1,303 CDS activations for 452 patients occurred representing 22% of patients prescribed antibiotics during this period. While NICU clinicians viewed two culture results per tool activation, prescribing recommendations were viewed during only 15% of activations. Most (63%) survey respondents were aware of the CDS tool, but fewer (37%) used it during their most recent NICU rotation. Respondents considered the most useful features to be summarized culture results (43%) and antibiotic recommendations (48%).Discussion: During the study period, the CDS tool functionality was hindered by EHR upgrades, implementation of a new laboratory information system, and changes to antimicrobial testing methodologies. Loss of functionality may have reduced viewing antibiotic recommendations. In contrast, viewing culture results was frequently performed, likely because this feature was perceived as useful and functionality was preserved.Conclusion: To improve CDS tool visibility and usefulness, we recommend early user and information technology team involvement which would facilitate use and mitigate implementation challenges.Citation: Hum RS, Cato K, Sheehan B, Patel S, Duchon J, DeLaMora P, Ferng YH, Graham P, Vawdrey DK, Perlman J, Larson E, Saiman L. Developing clinical decision support within a commercial electronic health record system to improve antimicrobial prescribing in the neonatal ICU. Appl Clin Inf 2014; 5: 368–387 http://dx.doi.org/10.4338/ACI-2013-09-RA-0069


2006 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 302-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. T. Rosenbloom ◽  
X. Qi ◽  
W. R. Riddle ◽  
W. E. Russell ◽  
S. C. DonLevy ◽  
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