title: RN Perceptions of a Newly Adopted Electronic Health Record.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to understand nurses' perceptions of a newly adopted electronic health record (EHR).
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  As use of EHRs in hospital settings increases, leaders prepare staff members for change. There is limited information about impacts of EHR adoption on RNs using EHRs at the point of care.
  
  
  METHODS
  Clinical RNs were surveyed about 3 domains (ease of use, usefulness, and attitude) before and after implementation of an EHR. A small subset of nurses was interviewed for a deeper understanding of perceptions associated with this change.
  
  
  RESULTS
  One year after adoption, nurses believed that the EHR did not improve patient care, the learning curve was steep, and they had lower confidence using the EHR than anticipated. Nurses commented on both their frustration and optimism about EHRs.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study provides insight into RNs' perceptions of an EHR, providing important information for nursing administrators.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: Nurse Scientist (Dr Schenk), Clinical Nurse (Ms Ward-Barney), Quality Manager (Ms Estill), and IRB Coordinator (Ms Goss), Providence St Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Montana; and Assistant Professor (Dr Mayer) and Professor (Dr Shreffler-Grant), Montana State University College of Nursing, Bozeman.
authors.forename: Elizabeth C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Schenk
authors.forename: Dorothy M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Mayer
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ward-Barney
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Estill
authors.forename: Lola
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Goss
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shreffler-Grant
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D057286:Electronic Health Records; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States