title: Analyzing computer based patient records: a review of literature.
abstract: A wide-ranging literature review of computer-based patient record (CPR) implementation over the past decade reveals that clinical, workflow, administrative, and revenue enhancement benefits of the CPR outweigh barriers and challenges--but only if healthcare organizations redesign certain work processes. Among other key efforts, organizations must train and motivate users to navigate CPR systems, as well as develop a common structured language. Clinicians who used CPRs found that electronic access to clinical information saves time and provides a thorough and efficient way to manage patient information.
authors.forename: Tricia L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Erstad
mesh_terms: D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical / Q000191:economics; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D019468:Disease Management; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000191:economics; D014481:United States; D014941:Work Simplification