DR. BINDIYA C

Dr. S. BALA MURUGAN

Abstract

Aim: To assess the satisfaction and perceived quality of EMR among doctors in a tertiary eye hospital and evaluate its influence on the patient waiting time in the hospital. Methods: A questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted among ophthalmologists at 6 months and 1 year of introduction of EMR in a tertiary eye hospital.Patient waiting time before and after the introduction of EMR was calculated from the records. Results: 128 doctors participated.In the first survey 52% rated EMR as an effective tool which increased to 65% in the second survey. Younger age (p=0.04), males (p=0.04) and non residents(p=0.03) had a higher odds while choosing EMR. Non residents opined that EMR will affect the drawing skills of trainee (p<0.01). There was a significant decrease in waiting time of patients after introduction of EMR. Conclusion: There is good satisfaction and acceptance of EMR among doctors.EMR has significantly reduced the waiting time to aid the service delivery to patients.[advanced_iframe src="https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/embed.aspx?src=https://aiosproceedings.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/2021/E-Poster/FP1320.pptx" width="100%" height="608"]