Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research (임상간호연구)
- Volume 19 Issue 3
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- Pages.345-356
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- 2013
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- 1598-9186(pISSN)
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- 2287-3694(eISSN)
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The Adoptions and Use of Electronic Nursing Records in Korean Hospitals: Findings of a Nationwide Survey
국내 전자간호기록 개발 및 실무적용 현황 조사
- Cho, Insook (Department of Nursing, School of Medicine, Inha University) ;
- Choi, Won Ja (SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center) ;
- Choi, Woan Heui (Seoul National University Hospital) ;
- Kim, Min Kyeong (Graduate School, Inha University)
- Received : 2013.09.16
- Accepted : 2013.10.25
- Published : 2013.12.31
Abstract
Purpose: To provide clear estimates of the adoption and use of electronic nursing records (ENRs) with standard terminology in Korea and identification of the scope and use as well as perceived or potential benefits of ENRs. Methods: A survey was done of 733 hospitals at three levels: tertiary advanced hospitals, general hospitals, and community hospitals. After performing a literature review a modified version of an existing survey tool was used for 2 months in 2012. The collected information related to EHR functionality and coverage of nursing documentation and nursing process, application of standard terminology, and perceived satisfaction and benefits of ENRs. Results: The response rate was 39.4% (289/733), and 202 hospitals (70.1%, 95% CI64.8~75.5%) of the respondents had ENR systems (82.5% of tertiary hospitals, 66.7% of general hospitals, and 70.1% of community hospitals). Out of these hospitals less than 10% had ENRs fully covering nursing documentation. The adoption rate of standard terminology was 55%, and hospital satisfaction with ENRs was 70%. But personalized care was identified as needing improvement in ENRs. Conclusion: The ENR adoption rate was high but there are many potential opportunities for improving ENR systems in terms of the data standardization and personalized care.
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