作者: Morten Hertzum , Gunnar Ellingsen
DOI: 10.1016/J.IJMEDINF.2019.06.026
关键词: Norwegian 、 Political science 、 Electronic health record 、 Continuity of care 、 Public relations 、 Document analysis 、 Health records 、 EPIC
摘要: Abstract Background The implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) requires careful preparations but may still cause trouble. In this study we focus on one EHR – Epic. Purpose We compare the experiences from implementing Epic in UK and Denmark with for it Norway. Method is based document analysis (UK Denmark) interviews (Norway). Results had a troubled start both malfunctions interfaces to other clinical systems, disruptions continuity care, drops performance. While state routine use has subsequently been reached UK, transition process ongoing Denmark. Norway from, especially, are heeded planning Epic, which expected deliver better care more efficiently. discuss six pitfalls achieving these benefits. Conclusion Experiences inform Norwegian preparations, point toward challenges than solutions. currently considerable uncertainty.