Appendix B. Coding categories and subcategories for qualitative analysis.
| Category | Scale used | |
|---|---|---|
| Perception about EHR used | Positive, neutral, negative | |
| Changes in perception | ||
| Time spent with patients | More time, equal time, less time | |
| EHR usability | Clicks | Frequency of response |
| Multiple windows | ||
| Difficulty maneuvering the system (navigation) | ||
| Problems with access to required information | ||
| Repetition of tasks | ||
| Screen/Display clutter | ||
| Useful functions | ||
| Effect of EHR on | Efficiency of work | Scale from 1 to 10, with 1 as the lowest and 10 as the highest |
| Effective quality of care | ||
| Safety compared with paper-based systems | ||
| MU compliance criteria awareness | Door to diagnostic evaluation | Positive, neutral, negative |
| Admit decision time | ||
| Time from arrival to ED departure for admitted patients (boarding) | ||
| Patients leaving the ED without being seen | ||
| Impact of EHR on | Impact of MU requirements on workflow | Positive, neutral, negative |
Abbreviations: ED, emergency department; EHR, electronic health record; MU, meaningful use.