Provider and information technology operations staff perspectives on the feasibility of writing patient-generated health data into the electronic health record.

Objectives: This study aims to develop a detailed understanding of provider and Information Technology (IT) operations staff experiences and attitudes regarding patients' ability to edit their data. This includes understanding barriers to developing a process to write back data into the electronic health record (EHR) as well as a concrete set of recommendations on incorporating patient-generated data into the EHR. Materials and Methods: Results: Providers and IT operations staff reported varied knowledge of how patients interact with their data but collectively stated a need for increasing EHR accuracy that prioritizes provider-patient communication. Participants supported a write-back process and had specific suggestions for implementation mechanisms (such as the option to upload test results when submitting changes). Discussion: Providers and IT operations staff maintained that existing data management routes used for external data incorporation should be utilized, and that providers should screen edit requests to ensure EHR quality and accuracy. Conclusion: While participants felt a write-back of patient-derived data would be helpful, future studies should directly assess nursing staff and advanced practice providers as well as patient perspectives to ensure equity and efficacy.