The benefits of using electronic medical records (EMRs) have been well documented; however, despite numerous financial benefits and cost reductions being offered by the federal government, some healthcare professionals have been reluctant to implement EMR systems. In fact, prior research provides evidence of failed EMR implementations due to…

Due to renewed national focus on patient safety and patient outcomes, the advent of the electronic health record (EHR) and standardization of data management has prompted the utilization of information technology (IT) tools to enhance nursing bedside handoff. However, there is limited literature regarding the nurses' satisfaction with the…

The purpose of this survey research was to determine the diffusion of digital radiography, the electronic oral health record (EOHR), digital intraoral photography, and diagnosis and clinical decision-making support software into the dental offices of Nevada. A cross-sectional survey design was utilized with a random sample of 600 Nevada dentists.…