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Using a semi-structured qualitative interview to evaluate pediatric interns’ use of the electronic medical record in a simulated setting
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Introduction: Effective use of electronic medical record (EMR) is paramount to delivering safe and effective care. Current EMR education is inadequate, with literature showing frequent deficiencies in skills needed to obtain and interpret data. This study aims to evaluate pediatric interns' perception of EMR inclusion in scenario-based simulation training.
Methods: A total of 13 pediatric interns participated in an EMR-enhanced, multidisciplinary simulation of a pediatric patient with septic shock during the 2019-2020 academic year. Following the simulation, the interns participated in a semi-structured interview to evaluate the experience of having the EMR incorporated into the simulation and what benefits it offers.
Results: Of the 13 interns, 12 (92%) felt that incorporating the EMR into the simulation increased the realism of the scenario. All (100%) interns reported that EMR inclusion led to increased learning about the EMR, including gaining or re-learning skills needed to access or interpret electronic clinical data. Participants felt that EMR inclusion in the simulation provided valuable learning opportunities not present in traditional EMR education.
Conclusions: Integrating the EMR into simulation is viewed positively by pediatric interns, is perceived to improve simulation realism, and helps teach important EMR skills. EMR training would benefit from incorporation into scenario-based simulations.
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- Peer reviewed
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- 10.7759/cureus.14924
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- Springer
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- Cureus More from this journal
- Volume:
- 13
- Issue:
- 5
- Article number:
- e14924
- Publication date:
- 2021-05-09
- Acceptance date:
- 2021-05-03
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2168-8184
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English
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2023691
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pubs:2023691
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2024-09-05
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