Danish Perioperative Nurses ’ Documentation: A Complex, Multifaceted Practice Connected With Unit Culture and Nursing Leadership

Researchers have described the documentation practices of perioperative nurses as flawed and characterized by subjectivity and poor quality, which is often related to both the documentation tool and the nurses ’ level of commitment. Studies suggest that documentation of nursing care in the OR places special demands on electronic health records (EHRs). The purpose of this study was to explore how the use of an EHR tailored to perioperative practice affects Danish perioperative nurses’ documentation pra ctices.
Source: AORN Journal - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Featured article Source Type: research