Maximizing Healthcare Professionals' Use of New Computer Technologies in a Small, Urban Hospital's Critical Care Unit.

Although many hospitals have transitioned successfully to the use of electronic health records (EHRs), some are still in the process. This study explored factors influencing EHR adoption in a critical care unit (CCU) at a small urban hospital and ways to better engage staff in the process. Participa...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:Journal of Healthcare Management Vol. 61; no. 5; pp. 352 - 363
Autores principales: Vadillo, Patricia C., Rojo, Estrellita S.
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Sep/Oct2016
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
fields @attributes:
  recordID: 1
pdfLink:
plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=118269665&site=ehost-live
header:
  @attributes:
    shortDbName: ccm
    uiTerm: 118269665
    longDbName: CINAHL Complete
    uiTag: AN
  controlInfo:
    bkinfo:
    dissinfo:
    jinfo:
      jid:
        10969012
        37I
      jtl: Journal of Healthcare Management
      issn: 10969012
      maglogo: N
    pubinfo:
      dt: Sep/Oct2016
      vid: 61
      iid: 5
      pid: 5086
      pub: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
      place: Baltimore, Maryland
    artinfo:
      ui:
        118269665
        118269665
        118269665
        10.1097/00115514-201609000-00009
        118269665
      ppf: 352
      ppct: 11
      formats:
        fmt:
          @attributes:
            type: P
      tig:
        atl: Maximizing Healthcare Professionals' Use of New Computer Technologies in a Small, Urban Hospital's Critical Care Unit.
      aug:
        au:
          Vadillo, Patricia C.
          Rojo, Estrellita S.
        affil: College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, New Jersey
      sug:
        subj:
          Electronic Health Records
          Intensive Care Units
          Hospitals
          Program Implementation
          Health Personnel
          Patient Record Systems
          Human
          Questionnaires
          Focus Groups
          Action Research
          Adult
          Middle Age
          Thematic Analysis
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
      ab: Although many hospitals have transitioned successfully to the use of electronic health records (EHRs), some are still in the process. This study explored factors influencing EHR adoption in a critical care unit (CCU) at a small urban hospital and ways to better engage staff in the process. Participants included 65 healthcare professionals who completed an anonymous paper-and-pencil survey and six CCU managers who participated in a focus-group discussion. Survey results revealed that participants recognized the benefits of computer technology in patient care; were willing to improve their computer skills through education; experienced frustration when computers malfunctioned; and did not feel that computer use disengaged them from their patients. Focus group findings revealed that perceived resistance to EHRs stems from health professionals' age, level of training, and understanding of new technology in healthcare. We discuss the importance of addressing staff needs and abilities to implement EHRs successfully.
      pubtype: Academic Journal
      doctype:
        research
        tables/charts
        Journal Article
      ougenre: Article
    language: English
    refInfo:
    holdings:
      @attributes:
        islocal: N