Occupational health physicians as users of electronic health records

ConclusionsThis study showed that the usability problems of EHRs were the slowness, unexpected downtimes and difficulties in obtaining patient data. Also, respondents felt very often a lack of time in their work. OH physicians ’ work is best supported by EHRs that consider their specific role in healthcare, i.e. the assessment of work ability, the co-ordination of care and rehabilitation and support for return to work.
Source: Occupational Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research