Table 4 Values of and barriers to EHR use
Valued attributes and functions of the EHR | Barriers and concerns about use of the EHR |
|---|---|
Time: Asynchronous communication allows VA personnel to send and receive information at a time convenient for them | Time: time required to complete reminders |
Documentation: Support for appropriate documentation | Impersonality: with colleagues--inappropriate conversations becoming part of medical record |
Communication: Can easily alert other providers about a patient's status | Impersonality: with colleagues--trust |
Quality of care: Reminders prompt providers to initiate important conversations | Impersonality: with patients |
Quality of care: Structured consults and reminders provide guidance to providers about evidence-based priorities | Systems issues: reminders are a first step in a process of evidence-based care but are not the complete process |