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. 2017 Oct 12;7(10):e018129. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018129

Table 2.

Semistructured interview guide for point-of-care nurses

Welcome and thank you for agreeing to participate in this study.
The purpose of the study is to examine the role that nurse managers play in supporting point-of-care nurses’ use and adoption of electronic health records such as (name of EHR).
During this interview, you will be asked to share your perspective as a point-of-care nurse. Please do not discuss anything that was said today outside of this interview. As well, this interview will be audio recorded; however, no identifying information such as your name, will be transcribed from the recordings.
Do you have any questions before we begin?
Question 1 What do you believe your managers’ role is in providing support to point- of-care nurses in their use of (name of EHR)?
Question 2 What strategies has your manager used to support point-of-care nurses’ use of (name of EHR)?
Question 3 Can you describe for me which strategies that your manager has used that have been particularly effective in supporting nurses’ use of (name of EHR)?
Question 4 Can you describe for me which strategies your manager has used that have not been effective in supporting nurses’ use of (name of EHR)?
Question 5 Are there other strategies that you would like to see your manager use to support your use of (name of EHR)?
Question 6 Is there anything else you would like to share with me about your managers support of point-of-care nurses’ use of (name of EHR)?
Thank you for participating in this interview. Everything that was said today will remain confidential.