EHR Intelligence April 12, 2021
A behavioral health-centered and well-designed EHR workflow could improve EHR adoption in behavioral health facilities.
Behavioral health EHR developers and hospitals should recognize end users’ perspectives on specific barriers and facilitators before EHR implementation, according to a study featuring survey responses published in JMIR Publications.
For instance, enhanced EHR training and education are essential starting points. Survey respondents also wanted improved standard practices, such as behavioral health-specific EHR documentation and a seamless mental health workflow into the EHR system.
Mental and behavioral health are growing and essential fields of medicine. Roughly 25 percent of US adults report a mental health diagnosis, such as anxiety or depression, or experience emotional distress. Furthermore, the US has the highest suicide rate and second-highest...