Integrating Electronic Health Records to Address Clinician Burnout and Improve Workplace Well-being in Healthcare Settings
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https://doi.org/10.56294/mw2023140Keywords:
Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Clinician Burnout, Healthcare Settings, Job Satisfaction, Healthcare Professionals, Mental HealthAbstract
In the medical field, clinician burnout is a serious issue that has a negative influence on both the standard of patient care and professionals. To reduce clinician burnout and improve workplace well-being, it investigates the use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Focusing on healthcare environments, explore how EHRs can automate workflows, minimize administrative burdens, and facilitate communication among healthcare teams. Data were gathered by a survey given to 450 healthcare workers in different institutions that have installed EHR systems. The survey measured levels of clinician burnout, job satisfaction, and perceived effectiveness of the EHR system. Statistical analysis involved the use of three tests: Paired t-tests for burnout level comparisons before and after EHR integration, ANOVA for assessment of burnout level differences in various healthcare environments with different EHR stages of adoption, and Pearson's correlation to inspect the suggestion among the usability of EHR systems and clinician well-being. The use of EHRs has been demonstrated to significantly reduce burnout, enhance job satisfaction, and enhance team collaboration in the healthcare sector. Nevertheless, issues including insufficient training and system interoperability were identified. According to the exploration, well-designed EHR systems that are adapted to the needs of practitioners can lessen administrative burden and promote a more encouraging workplace. Further research on the long-term effects of EHR systems on physician retention and mental health is suggested, along with recommendations for enhancing EHR adoption and continuing clinical support.
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