Introduction: The utilization of Electronic-Medical-Record (EMR) systems within the nursing profession plays a crucial role in maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality, ensuring the provision of high-quality and accurate documentation, enhancing communication, and reducing the overall cost of care.
purpose: This study aimed to explore and analyze the various factors that influence the utilization of Electronic-Medical-Records (EMR) by nurses in Jordan. By delving into these factors, the study aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and barriers that nurses encounter when adopting and using EMR systems in their daily healthcare practices.
Method: In this study, a cross-sectional correlation descriptive design was utilized. The researchers employed a convenience sampling technique to select a total of 373 nurses who regularly use electronic medical records (EMR) in their work settings. The data for the study were collected from two major healthcare sectors in Jordan, specifically military hospitals and governmental hospitals. A structured electronic survey was administered to gather the necessary information.
Results: A total of 216 individuals (57.9%) in the sample were from military hospitals, while 157 individuals (42.1%) were from governmental hospitals. Out of the total sample, 201 individuals (53%) were female, and 172 individuals (46.1%) were male. The subscales related to System and information quality; and self-efficacy showed a positive correlation with the use of electronic medical records (EMR). Furthermore, the quality of the system was found to be a significant predictor of EMR use (p = 0.043). Military health sector nurses displayed a statistically significant difference in EMR use compared to governmental health sector nurses (t = 1.97, df = 317, p = .05). Similarly, nurses with a bachelor's degree had significantly higher scores for the use of EMR functions (M = 4.599, SD = 2.56), as compared to nurses with other levels of education (F (3,369) = 7.983, p < .001). The working shift of nurses also had a statistically significant difference in EMR use (F(4,368) = 3.503, p < .05), with the 12-hour night shift showing a higher number of EMR system usage. The duration of EMR use was positively correlated with the extent of EMR usage, while factors such as age and gender did not have a significant effect.