Challenge of electronic health record interface: literature review

Abstract

Abstract. Electronic Health Record (EHR) differences from the traditional patient medical history in which everything related to the patients past visits and records such as family history or lab results are being stored electronically. This system is supposed to innovate the world of healthcare into the next step as it intends to provide different advantages such as ensure transparency cross different medical institute and enhance quality of care. However, due to the lack of different aspects, there are some major flaws with HER. This literature review explores the challenges of EHR interface design and its impact on healthcare providers across various medical settings. The paper demonstrates through research that the significant effects of EHR usability on provider efficiency and error rates, highlighting a notable disconnect between the design of these systems and the practical needs of their users. In addition, the review reveals a critical need for user-centered EHR interfaces, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts among clinicians, developers, and healthcare organizations. Based on a synthesizes findings from diverse studies, this paper advocate for EHR systems that are not only technically proficient but also intuitively aligned with healthcare providers' workflows, ultimately aiming to enhance clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.