Abstract
Transitioning from one electronic health record (EHR) system to another is of the most disruptive events in health care and research about its impact on patient experience for inpatient is limited. This study aimed to assess the impact of transitioning EHR on patient experience measured by the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems composites and global items. An interrupted time series study was conducted to evaluate quarter-specific changes in patient experience following implementation of a new EHR at a Midwest health care system during 2017 to 2018. First quarter post-implementation was associated with statistically significant decreases in Communication with Nurses (−1.82; 95% CI, −3.22 to −0.43; P = .0101), Responsiveness of Hospital Staff (−2.73; 95% CI, −4.90 to −0.57; P = .0131), Care Transition (−2.01; 95% CI, −3.96 to −0.07; P = .0426), and Recommend the Hospital (−2.42; 95% CI, −4.36 to −0.49; P = .0142). No statistically significant changes were observed in the transition, second, or third quarters post-implementation. Patient experience scores returned to baseline level after two quarters and the impact from EHR transition appeared to be temporary.
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