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Education Research

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Medical Education Research Associate

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How to measure utilization of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in patient-physician communication from a patient perspective

The American Medical Association recommends soliciting patient feedback on physician EHR use . In Canada, national statistics indicate that physicians who use EMR report they are more efficient and patients with access to their health information feel better able to manage their health . This study's goal was to evaluate a rating scale measuring medical students' utilization of EMR from the patient's perspective.

This study was conducted at University of Ottawa as part of a 3rd year OSCE. A rating scale assessing candidates' use of EMR while counselling a patient (EMR Utilization) was added to an existing standardized patient (SP) scoring grid which included four rating scales. Data from 99 students was collected.

SPs covered the entire scale range for EMR Utilization. This scale had the most spread among the four scales and the lowest mean (3.7/5). EMR Utilization correlated with the remaining three SP ratings; Communication being the strongest (corr = 0.644). It also correlated with Information Giving scale filled out by physician examiners. (corr = 0.224). Employing some graphical presentation included in the EMR during the consultation was a predictor of the SP total score (t(97) = -2.079, p = 0.041).

This pilot not only demonstrates feasibility but also indicates that SPs can reliably assess physician's effectiveness of EMR utilization in counselling.

OSCE

EMR

Communication

Assessment

Undergraduate

Yes

Yes

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