The Impact of the EHR on the Nurse's Perception of Presence in the Nurse-Patient Relationship

This quantitative study explored whether using an electronic health record affected inpatient nurses' perception of presence in the nursepatient relationship. Researchers administered the Presence of Nursing Scale-Registered Nurse and collected demographic data. Study results revealed nurses who identified as younger and with less experience reported a decreased perception of presence with patients as it relates to electronic health record utilization. Keywords: presence, electronic health record, EHR, nurse-patient relationship, PONS-RN
The electronic health record (EHR) collects patient care data and improves communication among healthcare providers across disciplines. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) define the EHR as: An [...]