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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 8 of 8 Research Studies DisplayedSenathirajah Y, Kaufman DR, Cato KD
Characterizing and visualizing display and task fragmentation in the electronic health record: mixed methods design.
The complexity of health care data and workflow presents challenges to the study of usability in electronic health records (EHRs). This study aimed to define and analyze some of the main sources of fragmentation in EHR user interfaces (UIs); discuss relevant theoretical, historical, and practical considerations; and use granular microanalytic methods and visualization techniques to help us understand the nature of fragmentation and opportunities for EHR optimization or redesign.
AHRQ-funded; HS023708.
Citation: Senathirajah Y, Kaufman DR, Cato KD .
Characterizing and visualizing display and task fragmentation in the electronic health record: mixed methods design.
JMIR Hum Factors 2020 Oct 21;7(4):e18484. doi: 10.2196/18484..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Workflow, System Design
Federman A, Sarzynski E, Brach C
AHRQ Author: Brach C
Challenges optimizing the after visit summary.
The purpose of this study was to describe experiences of health systems implementing a redesigned outpatient after visit summary (AVS) in commercially available electronic health record (EHR) systems to inform future optimization. The authors noted limitations to AVS modifications in EHR systems present challenges to optimizing the tool. They recommended that EHR vendors should incorporate learning from healthcare systems innovation efforts and consider building more flexibility into their product development.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; HS023844.
Citation: Federman A, Sarzynski E, Brach C .
Challenges optimizing the after visit summary.
Int J Med Inform 2018 Dec;120:14-19. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2018.09.009..
Keywords: Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), System Design
Meyerhoefer CD, Sherer SA, Deily ME
Provider and patient satisfaction with the integration of ambulatory and hospital EHR systems.
This study examined how the installation of an ambulatory EHR at OB/GYN practices and its subsequent interface with an inpatient perinatal EHR affected providers' satisfaction with the transmission of clinical information and patients' ratings of their care experience. The study concluded that dissatisfaction of providers with an EHR system and difficulties incorporating EHR technology into patient care may negatively impact patient satisfaction.
AHRQ-funded; HS018649.
Citation: Meyerhoefer CD, Sherer SA, Deily ME .
Provider and patient satisfaction with the integration of ambulatory and hospital EHR systems.
J Am Med Inform Assoc 2018 Aug;25(8):1054-63. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocy048..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Experience, Patient Experience, System Design
Simon KC, Tideman S, Hillman L
Design and implementation of pragmatic clinical trials using the electronic medical record and an adaptive design.
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of pragmatic clinical trials comparing the effectiveness of treatments using the electronic medical record (EMR) and an adaptive assignment design. The authors suggest that the demonstration of successful pragmatic clinical trials based on a customized EMR and adaptive design is an important next step in achieving personalized medicine and provides a framework for future studies of comparative effectiveness.
AHRQ-funded; HS024057.
Citation: Simon KC, Tideman S, Hillman L .
Design and implementation of pragmatic clinical trials using the electronic medical record and an adaptive design.
JAMIA Open 2018 Jul;1(1):99-106. doi: 10.1093/jamiaopen/ooy017..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Research Methodologies, System Design
Kushniruk A, Senathirajah Y, Borycki E
Effective usability engineering in healthcare: a vision of usable and safer healthcare IT.
This paper presents a vision for deploying usability engineering in healthcare in a more substantive way to improve the current situation.
AHRQ-funded; HS023708.
Citation: Kushniruk A, Senathirajah Y, Borycki E .
Effective usability engineering in healthcare: a vision of usable and safer healthcare IT.
Stud Health Technol Inform 2017;245:1066-69..
Keywords: Healthcare Delivery, Health Information Technology (HIT), Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Safety, System Design
Rudin RS, Fanta CH, Predmore Z
Core components for a clinically integrated mhealth app for asthma symptom monitoring.
The aim of the study was to apply user-centered design principles to efficiently identify core components for a mHealth-based asthma symptom-monitoring intervention using patient-reported outcomes (PROs).
AHRQ-funded; HS023960.
Citation: Rudin RS, Fanta CH, Predmore Z .
Core components for a clinically integrated mhealth app for asthma symptom monitoring.
Appl Clin Inform 2017 Oct;8(4):1031-43. doi: 10.4338/aci-2017-06-ra-0096.
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Keywords: Asthma, Chronic Conditions, Health Information Technology (HIT), System Design
Rizvi RF, Marquard JL
Usability evaluation of electronic health record system around clinical notes usage-an ethnographic study.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate usability strengths and weaknesses of two widely implemented electronic health record graphical user interfaces for critical clinical notes usage tasks. This study provides usability-specific insights to inform future, improved, electronic health record interface that is better aligned with user centered design approach.
AHRQ-funded; HS022085.
Citation: Rizvi RF, Marquard JL .
Usability evaluation of electronic health record system around clinical notes usage-an ethnographic study.
Appl Clin Inform 2017 Oct;8(4):1095-105. doi: 10.4338/aci-2017-04-ra-0067.
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Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), System Design
Gong Y, Kang H, Wu X
Enhancing patient safety event reporting. a systematic review of system design features.
Electronic patient safety event reporting (e-reporting) is an effective mechanism to learn from errors and enhance patient safety. This paper aimed at revealing the current status of system features, detecting potential gaps in system design, and accordingly proposing suggestions for future design and implementation of the system. Three literature databases were searched for publications that contain informative descriptions of e-reporting systems. In addition, both online publicly accessible reporting forms and systems were investigated. The authors concluded that the current e-reporting systems are at an immature stage in their development, and discussed their future development direction toward efficient and effective systems to improve patient safety.
AHRQ-funded; HS022895.
Citation: Gong Y, Kang H, Wu X .
Enhancing patient safety event reporting. a systematic review of system design features.
Appl Clin Inform 2017 Aug 30;8(3):893-909. doi: 10.4338/aci-2016-02-r-0023..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Medical Errors, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Safety, System Design