Factors Affecting the Readiness of Health Centers Staff to Use the Electronic Health Record System

Abstract

Background: In an era when the collaboration of health organizations is an important key to providing effective healthcare services, the implementation and widespread use of electronic health record systems (EHRSs) are essential. The present study was designed to evaluate the factors affecting the readiness of employees for the use of EHRS in health centers affiliated with Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: The research population of the present cross-sectional study with 383 sample sizes included all healthcare providers in health centers affiliated with Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences who used the EHRS. A reliable and valid researcher-made questionnaire was used in this study.
Data analysis:  was performed using SPSS V.22 software and Pearson correlation coefficient, t test and ANOVA at the α= 0.05 significance level.
Results:  In the present study, 175 (45.7%) males and 208 (54.3%) females participated. There was a direct and significant relationship between the mean International Computer Driving License (ICDL) scores and HER objectives and mission familiarity scores (14.9 ± 4.0 and 10.3 ± 2.6, respectively) (P≤0.001, r = 0.503). Among the human and technical as well as managerial factors, the human factor was one of the most effective factors regarding the use of the EHRS by staff.
Conclusion: The effective implementation of the EHRS by staff is directly influenced by the following factors: employees' need for computer skills and related software, presence of medical IT specialists, the impact of EHRS on job position, and staff familiarity with EHRS objectives and missions.