Evaluating the Advantages of Electronic Medical Records in Nursing: Review Article
2019  //  DOI: 10.53730/ijhs.v3nS1.14996
Noura Abdullah Alkharji, Nora Mohammed Aldosary, Wejdan Amein Abdullah, Jehan Khelaif Alanazi, Maha Mosleh Albugami + 10 more authors

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Background: Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have increasingly transformed healthcare systems worldwide by centralizing patient information and improving accessibility. In Australia, where the healthcare system is publicly funded and largely based on a British model of care, EMRs present a unique opportunity to enhance nursing practices and patient outcomes. Despite their potential, evaluations of EMRs have predominantly focused on economic aspects rather than the quality and safety of nursing care. Aim: This scoping review aims to assess the impact of EMR implementation on nursing work quality and safety in Australian hospitals. It seeks to identify appropriate metrics to evaluate the benefits of EMRs on nursing care and patient outcomes, guiding future assessments and improvements in clinical practice. Methods: The review utilized Arksey and O'Malley's five-step scoping review framework to explore relevant literature. A comprehensive search was conducted across five healthcare databases and supplemented by grey literature. The review process involved screening papers, data extraction, and analysis based on Donabedian's quality of care model and frameworks related to nursing care. The studies included were published between 2002 and 2017, encompassing various International perspectives with a focus on nursing.

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