Benefits and Drawbacks of Implementing Electronic Health Records as Perceived by Staff nurses

Background: Using electronic health records (EHRs) has changed the way healthcare is delivered and can improve the quality and safety of nursing care. However, putting EHR systems into practice and using them well in healthcare settings can be challenging. Aim: Was to assess benefits and drawbacks of implementing electronic health records as perceived by staff nurses. Design: A descriptive design was used in this study. Setting: This study was conducted at Al-Assema Hospital, a private hospital located at Giza. Subjects: Convenience sample was used in the study. The total number 147 nurses. Tools: Two tools were designed and utilized to collect data: Staff nurses’ knowledge assessment questionnaire and staff nurses’ perceptions about benefits and drawbacks of implementing electronic health records. Results: About more than two-thirds of the staff nurses had a moderate level of total knowledge about electronic health records. Regarding staff nurses' perception for the benefits of implementing electronic health records the majority of them had a positive perception. Furthermore, more than three-quarters of them had a positive perception for drawbacks of implementing electronic health records. Conclusion: The highest percentage of the staff nurses had satisfactory level of knowledge about electronic health records. Additionally, more than three-quarters of them had a positive perception for drawbacks of implementing electronic health records. Recommendations: Implement comprehensive educational programs focused on electronic health records (EHRs) for nursing personnel.