Table 1.

Semi-structured interview topics and questions.

Topic	Questions
Kardex	During the era of the Kardex, when did you use the Kardex system during your shift? What information were you accessing when using the Kardex? How was the Kardex organized? What information was on the Kardex? Missing from the Kardex? What was your favorite aspect of the Kardex? Least favorite? Did you use other paper forms in conjunction with the Kardex? Explain. Did you use a pen or pencil to write information on the Kardex? Was your task-list on the Kardex, “brain,” or neither? What happened to the Kardex after the patient was discharged? Do you have anything else to share about the Kardex?
Transition to EHRs	What do you think was lost when transferring from paper-based records to electronic health records? What new functionality was provided that was not available with the paper-based system for documentation? Comparing the Kardex to the EHR, what would you change? What would you bring back from the Kardex? How has the EHR to Kardex transition affected your job process, workflow, or job description?
Handwritten personal notes	Did your paper notes or “brains” (or report sheet) change when the Kardex was gone? Were they more or less important? How did the Kardex layout differ from the layout of your notes? What information did you handwrite that was not in the EHR? Or was not conveniently located in the EHR? How did the structure and order of your personal handwritten notes differ from the EHR? How did you organize your handwritten artifact and why? Please sketch how it was organized? Did you ever share your handwritten notes with other nurses?
EHR experience	What is the best part of the EHR? The worst? What would you change about the EHR if you could? Do you have anything else you would like to tell me about the EHR and Kardex systems?
Handover	What tools do/did you use to aid your handoff? Are they integrated into the EHR?
Design ideas	Do you have any design ideas for a system that would aid you in your daily job tasks?
Anything else?	Is there anything else you want to tell me about information or data management in your work as a nurse?