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The preferences of users of electronic medical records in hospitals: quantifying the relative importance of barriers and facilitators of an innovation

Marjolijn HL Struik, Ferry Koster, Albertine J. Schuit, Rutger Nugteren, Jorien Veldwijk, Mattijs Lambooij · 2014 · Implementation Science

Summary. Hospital nurses and physicians prioritize different features when adopting electronic medical records. Both groups value flexible interfaces most highly, but nurses prioritize departmental support and performance feedback, while physicians prioritize decision support functionality. Current EMR systems inadequately meet user needs, suggesting hospitals should tailor implementation strategies to different professional groups and involve users earlier in system design.

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Struik, M. H., Koster, F., Schuit, A. J., Nugteren, R., Veldwijk, J., & Lambooij, M.. (2014). The preferences of users of electronic medical records in hospitals: quantifying the relative importance of barriers and facilitators of an innovation. Implementation Science. https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-9-69

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DOI
10.1186/1748-5908-9-69
Countries
Netherlands
Regions
Europe
Categories
rural-healthcare, innovation-theory, general-innovation
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2026-04-28