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. 2017 Jul-Aug;114(4):316-320.

Embedding a Medical Search Engine Within an Electronic Health Record

Patricia Alafaireet  1 , Jeff Belden  2 , Matt Botkin  3 , Karl Kochendorfer  4 , Robin Kruse  5 , Dylan Strecker  6 , Jayne Williams  7
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Embedding a Medical Search Engine Within an Electronic Health Record

Patricia Alafaireet et al. Mo Med. 2017 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

This study investigates an information retrieval tool embedded in an electronic health record (EHR). 1-Search provides a single search for retrieving information from a variety of content sources. 1-Search's usefulness and impact were determined by measuring the extent of physicians' information needs, pre- and post-implementation user satisfaction, and the impact of 1-Search on clinical decision-making. Results support incorporation of 1-Search into the EHR, the continued use of 1-Search, and further development.

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Potential barriers identified by respondents regarding 1-Search use (Pre-deployment)
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Expected and actual use of 1-Search
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