Scoping review: Positive and negative impact of technology on clinicians

Nurses use health information technology (HIT) extensively at the point of care. Technology use has had positive and negative consequences on professional practice. Executive leaders and policymakers have encouraged widespread HIT adoption to improve patient safety, quality and reduce costs. Yet, HIT implementation, including electronic health records (EHRs), have resulted in unintended consequences (i.e., clinicians reporting negative effects on work environments).

Source: Nursing Outlook - February 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Susan McBride, Gregory L. Alexander, Marianne Baernholdt, Margaret Vugrin, Beth Epstein Source Type: research