The challenges of emerging HISs in bridging the communication gaps among physicians and nurses in China: an interview study

Table 1 Outline of semi-structured interviews

1. Current situation and problems of clinical physician-nurse communication	What aspects of information do you communicate with nurses/physicians?
	What is the primary method of physician-nurse communication?
	Do you think that there are any communication gaps or problems?
	What type of information do you think nurses/physicians need to obtain from you?
2. Application of information technologies	What type of information systems are you using for your current work tasks?
	What are your dissatisfactions in the usage of these information systems?
	What additional needs do you have with regards to the existing information systems?
3. The possibilities of improving physician-nurse communication via information technologies	What type of effects do you feel information systems will have on physician-nurse communication?
	Which aspects require interaction with nurses/physicians through the information systems?
	Consider whether communication can be improved through information technologies.

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