학술논문
Physician Satisfaction Following Electronic Health Record Adoption in Three Massachusetts Communities
Document Type
article
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Source
Interactive Journal of Medical Research, Vol 1, Iss 2, p e12 (2012)
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Language
English
ISSN
1929-073X
Abstract
BackgroundDespite mandates and incentives for electronic health record (EHR) adoption, little is known about factors predicting physicians’ satisfaction following EHR implementation. ObjectiveTo measure predictors of physician satisfaction following EHR adoption. MethodsA total of 163 physicians completed a mailed survey before and after EHR implementation through a statewide pilot project in Massachusetts. Multivariable logistic regression identified predictors of physician satisfaction with their current practice situation in 2009 and generalized estimating equations accounted for clustering. ResultsThe response rate was 77% in 2005 and 68% in 2009. In 2005, prior to EHR adoption, 28% of physicians were very satisfied with their current practice situation compared to 25% in 2009, following EHR adoption (P