Physician knowledge, perception and attitudes towards electronic medical record systems in Newfoundland and Labrador
Objectives: To illustrate the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) physicians towards electronic medical record (EMR) systems and their use in the practice of health care. -- Methods: A self-administered mail-out survey was used to collect information on physician...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:6137 2023-10-01T03:57:32+02:00 Physician knowledge, perception and attitudes towards electronic medical record systems in Newfoundland and Labrador Heath King, Sara-Lynn 2012 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/6137/ https://research.library.mun.ca/6137/1/King_Sara-LynnHeath.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/6137/3/King_Sara-LynnHeath.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/6137/1/King_Sara-LynnHeath.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/6137/3/King_Sara-LynnHeath.pdf Heath King, Sara-Lynn <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Heath_King=3ASara-Lynn=3A=3A.html> (2012) Physician knowledge, perception and attitudes towards electronic medical record systems in Newfoundland and Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. thesis_license Thesis NonPeerReviewed 2012 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:45:44Z Objectives: To illustrate the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) physicians towards electronic medical record (EMR) systems and their use in the practice of health care. -- Methods: A self-administered mail-out survey was used to collect information on physician characteristics, computer experience, perceptions about EMR systems, and opinions on acceptable costs of these systems. -- Results: Forty percent of eligible physicians responded. Physicians agreed that an EMR system should be implemented and that using an EMR would improve the access to and the efficiency of health care. -- Conclusions: The major concern regarding the use and implementation of an EMR system is cost-related. Examining potential subsidy models for implementation and use of EMR systems for NL physicians should be undertaken. Thesis Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Newfoundland |
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Objectives: To illustrate the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) physicians towards electronic medical record (EMR) systems and their use in the practice of health care. -- Methods: A self-administered mail-out survey was used to collect information on physician characteristics, computer experience, perceptions about EMR systems, and opinions on acceptable costs of these systems. -- Results: Forty percent of eligible physicians responded. Physicians agreed that an EMR system should be implemented and that using an EMR would improve the access to and the efficiency of health care. -- Conclusions: The major concern regarding the use and implementation of an EMR system is cost-related. Examining potential subsidy models for implementation and use of EMR systems for NL physicians should be undertaken. |
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Physician knowledge, perception and attitudes towards electronic medical record systems in Newfoundland and Labrador |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/6137/1/King_Sara-LynnHeath.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/6137/3/King_Sara-LynnHeath.pdf Heath King, Sara-Lynn <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Heath_King=3ASara-Lynn=3A=3A.html> (2012) Physician knowledge, perception and attitudes towards electronic medical record systems in Newfoundland and Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
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