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Table 6 Comparison of similar EHR implementation factors among Delphi groups

From: Users’ perspectives of key factors to implementing electronic health records in Canada: a Delphi study

EHR implementation factor

User group§(strength of consensus*)

P

HP

HI

M

Privacy and security concerns

None

Partial

Partial

None

Lack of time and workload

Moderate/Partial

Strong

Partial

None

Human resources (IT support, other)

None

Strong

Moderate

Partial

  1. § P = physicians, HP = healthcare professionals, HI = health information professionals, M = managers.
  2. * Strong = ≥ 75 % of participants agree on the applicability and importance EHR implementation factor, Moderate = ≥ 60-74 % of participants agree on the applicability and importance EHR implementation factor, Partial = ≥ 60 % of participants agree on one aspect of an EHR implementation factor, either its applicability or importance, None = < 60 % of participants agree on the applicability and importance of an EHR implementation factor.