scholarly journals Life‐Sustaining Treatment Decision in Palliative Care Based on Electronic Health Records Analysis

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanghee Kim ◽  
Arum Lim ◽  
Hyoeun Jang ◽  
Misun Jeon
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Electronic Health Records ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Health Records ◽  
Life Sustaining Treatment ◽  
Electronic Health

scholarly journals Electronic Health Records in Specialized Pediatric Palliative Care: A Qualitative Needs Assessment among Professionals Experienced and Inexperienced in Electronic Documentation

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Dorothee Meyer ◽  
Sven Kernebeck ◽  
Theresa Sophie Busse ◽  
Jan Ehlers ◽  
Julia Wager ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Electronic Health Records ◽  
Pediatric Palliative Care ◽  
Electronic Documentation ◽  
Health Records ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Outpatient Settings

Background: Currently, to the best of our knowledge, no findings exist concerning the needs of professionals in specialized pediatric palliative care (PPC) regarding electronic health records (EHRs). Several studies have highlighted benefits concerning the use of EHRs in pediatrics. However, usability is strongly affected by the degree of adaptivity to the context of application. The aim of this study is to examine the needs of professionals concerning an EHR in the specialized PPC inpatient and outpatient settings. Methods: A qualitative research design was chosen to address the complex aspects of user demands. Focus group interviews and semi-structured one-on-one interviews were conducted with PPC professionals. N = 23 participants from inpatient and N = 11 participants from outpatient settings of specialized PPC representing various professions took part in the study. Results: The findings could be grouped into four categories: (1) attitude towards the current methods of documentation, (2) attitude towards electronic documentation in general, (3) general requirements for an EHR, and (4) content requirements for an EHR. Conclusions: Professionals in specialized PPC expect and experience many benefits of using electronic documentation. Their requirements for an EHR for inpatient and outpatient settings of PPC are largely consistent with EHRs for pediatrics. However, individual specifications and adaptations are necessary for this particular setting.

Electronic health records: Context matters!

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
William B. Ventres ◽  
Richard M. Frankel
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Health Records ◽  
Health Records ◽  
Electronic Health
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