Table 3 Perceived benefits of EMRS implementation in an Indian private-sector hospital
Benefits | Major Benefit n (%)* | Minor Benefit n (%)* | This is a Barrier n (%)* | Total N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Anyone from anywhere, at any time, can access the clinical data | 77 (79) | 11 (11) | 10 (10) | 98 |
2. Management control will be easier | 83 (80.5) | 14 (13.5) | 6 (6) | 103 |
3. Quality of monitoring will be easy | 81 (80) | 14 (14) | 6 (6) | 101 |
4. Enhanced efficiency due to digital records | 78 (79) | 19 (19) | 2 (2) | 99 |
5. Staff will be empowered, and staff satisfaction will be obtained | 54 (54) | 40 (40) | 6 (6) | 100 |
6. An attractive job feature when recruiting new staff | 50 (49.5) | 39 (39) | 12 (12) | 101 |
7. The information entered at one point can be seen on other screens at different places; this will save time, i.e., faster and more accurate billing with integrated data systems. | 80 (78) | 19 (18.5) | 4 (4) | 103 |
8. Improved regulations of treatment compliance | 63 (62) | 35 (34) | 4 (4) | 102 |
9. Ability to electronically exchange data with other providers, hospitals, medical offices, labs, and pharmacies: faster exchange | 79 (77.5) | 18 (18) | 5 (5) | 102 |
10. Cost savings and time saving | 67 (66) | 24 (24) | 10 (10) | 101 |
11. Patient safety (minimum medical errors due to handwriting errors, such as, due to like and sound like errors) | 70 (67) | 26 (25.5) | 6 (6) | 102 |
12. Treatment planning can be improved as all information will be available at one point | 77 (75) | 23 (22) | 3 (3) | 103 |
13. Improved communication within the facility: among staff between shifts, labs, and various wards | 81 (79.5) | 18 (18) | 3 (17.5) | 102 |