Assessing implementation of electronic health records in hospitals: A systematic literature review

Abstract

Background Literatures on electronic health record implementation in hospitals are very different. Purpose of the research is to produce a short description on already exist Literatures to the implementation of Electronic Medical record (EHR) in hospital and to determine the results and lessons generally applicable to facilitator (1). Methodology Analysis systematically of experimental literature to the implementation of Electronic Health Record was undertaken. Tools utilized are web based knowledge, EBSCO and Cochrane Library. References related to the articles chosen were also examined. The study terms encompassed Electronic Health record, implementation as well as hospital. The article should have the next requirements: to be written in English, basic empirical information emphasized to hospital EHR implementation and fulfill formulated criteria. Result Three hundred sixty four journal articles originally identified, this study examines the twenty one journal articles which having necessary requirements. To these journal articles nineteen actions that are applicable in general, are identified and put in system, having these interactional extents: context of Electronic Health Record, EHR content and EHR implementation process. Conclusions: While Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are thought to have positive result on performance of hospital, implementation is a complicated work. This systematically review discovers the causes of the complexity and it show nineteen frameworks of innervations that can aid to resolve the EHR implementation problem.