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ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2025

The impact of electronic medical records on clinical documentation: A case study.

Amir Torab-Miandoab, Taha Samad-Soltani, Ahmadreza Jodati, Fariborz Akbarzadeh, Peyman Rezaei-Hachesu

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  1. Sustainable quality improvement interventions to ensure adequate physician documentation of chaperone presence in breast clinic: a multicycle clinical audit.International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care · 2026
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Amir Torab-MiandoabDepartment of Health Information Technology, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Taha Samad-SoltaniDepartment of Health Information Technology, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Ahmadreza JodatiCardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Fariborz AkbarzadehCardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Peyman Rezaei-HachesuDepartment of Health Information Technology, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.

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backgroundThe introduction of electronic medical records (EMRs) has transformed healthcare documentation practices, offering potential improvements in the quality and efficiency of clinical documentation. As EMR adoption becomes more widespread, there is a growing need to understand its impact on clinical documentation practices. This article addresses this gap by presenting a comprehensive case study that examines the influence of EMRs on clinical documentation within a specific healthcare setting. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe researchers developed an EMR system by using various technologies and implemented it in the VIP department of Shahid Madani Hospital at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. To ensure successful implementation, comprehensive training was provided to department personnel, and necessary equipment was supplied. The impact of the system on clinical documentation processes was evaluated based on AHIMA data characteristics through a comparison of paper and electronic records. Healthcare provider satisfaction was evaluated using an Electronic Health Record End-User Survey questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS and Excel.

resultsThe research examined 351 files to assess the effects of introducing EMRs on clinical documentation procedures and user contentment. Findings revealed that EMRs led to an average time saving of 75 minutes in clinical documentation. Moreover, there was a significant enhancement in the quality of documentation, as indicated by the correlation coefficient (

conclusionHigh-quality clinical documentation is essential for patient care, and healthcare professionals must strive for the highest standards. While educational campaigns are somewhat effective, the introduction of EMRs significantly improved clinical documentation standards to 100% in all areas. Customizing the EMR to meet end-user needs and utilizing outcome measures will ensure ongoing improvement in clinical documentation standards.

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Clinical documentationdata qualityelectronic medical recordimpact

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