Health Care Personnel Perception of the Privacy of Electronic Health Records

作者：Saito Kenji; Shofer Frances S; Saberi Poune; Green McKenzie Judith^*

来源：Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2017, 59(6): 535-538.

DOI：10.1097/JOM.0000000000001016

Health care facilities are increasingly converting paper medical records to electronic health records. This study investigates the perception of privacy health care personnel have of electronic health records.Methods:A pilot tested, anonymous survey was administered to a convenience sample of health care personnel. Standard summary statistics and Chi-square analysis were used to assess differences in perception.Results:Of the 93% (96/103) who responded, 65% were female and 43% white. The mean age was 44.3 years. Most (94%) felt that Medical Record privacy was important and one-third reported they would not seek care at their workplace if Electronic Health Records were used.Conclusion:Efforts to assure and communicate the integrity of electronic health records are essential toward reducing deterrents for health care personnel to access geographically convenient and timely health care.

• 出版日期2017-6