Ambulatory physicians’ electronic health record self-efficacy

Objective: To assess ambulatory providers’ confidence in learning about
and using the electronic health record (EHR). Materials and Methods:
Providers were administered an EHR skills self-assessment survey. Results:
71 providers participated. Only 35% of respondents felt that they had
strong EHR skills, 92% felt confident that they could learn new skills,
and 90% felt they could improve with practice. 45% of faculty physicians
felt confident that they could use the EHR in a time-efficient manner and
52% felt could keep up with advances but 16% felt apprehensive about using
the EHR. 94% of faculty would welcome opportunities to learn more.
Discussion: Most providers viewed using the EHR as a clinical skill they
could master with training and practice. Conclusion: Physicians may be
engaged by EHR training programs that focus on the use of the EHR as a
clinical skill. This work has informed new training programs at our
institution.