Problems Faced by Nurses in Use of Electronic Health Records During Clinical Practice

UNLABELLED The use of Electronic Health Record system still remains new to Indian health care settings. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess use of computer system by the nurses, to identify their problems and perception about EHR system. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 33 nurses working in a tertiary care hospital. A questionnaire was used to gather the data. RESULTS Most nurses were using computer systems but were not sure that EHR helped in efficient patient care. All nurses were in consensus that EHR system is a good method to improve documentation. CONCLUSIONS Nurses under study were not so comfortable using EHR system but suggested the need of training in EHR system. The study has implications for health administrators to ensure rigorous training on EHR system for nurses.