Persistent paper: the myth of "going paperless".
Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: How does paper usage change following the introduction of Computerized Physician Order Entry and the Electronic Medical Record (EMR/CPOE)? To answer that question we analyzed data collected from fourteen sites across the U.S. We found paper in widespread use in all institutions we studied. Analysis revealed psychological, ergonomic, technological, and regulatory reasons for the persistence of paper in an electronic environment. Paper has unique attributes allowing it to fill gaps in information timeliness, availability, and reliability in pursuit of improved patient care. Creative uses have led to "better paper."
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: Richard H Dykstra, Joan S Ash, Emily Campbell, Dean F Sittig, Ken Guappone, James Carpenter, Joshua Richardson, Adam Wright, Carmit McMullen
Institution: Oregon Health & Science University
Language: English
Subfield: Health Information Management
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W274028804