| CPOE and other computerized systems are slowly transforming healthcare and modernizing how we process information in the medical community. The institute of medicine has supported moving forward with such transformations. Barriers to the adoption of new systems include high cost, lack of standardization, and concerns for privacy (Hillestad, Bigelow, Bower, Girosi, meiji, Scoville, Taylor, 2005). Although adoption has been slow, potential savings outweigh the initial costs (Hillestad et al., 2005). Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model, a tool was adapted to measure the perceptions of nurses in a facility which successfully implemented a computerized physician order entry system. The purpose of this study is to evaluate nursing perceptions towards a computerized physician order entry system and identify relationships in the areas of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and facilitating conditions.;The results were overall positive and suggested workflow integration with the computerized order entry system. The basics of the system appear to be well integrated and accepted by the nursing staff. It is the responsibility of administrators to make sure there are opportunities for staff to continue communication and education related to this system. Administrators especially need to be aware of the system complaints, so that issues can be reviewed and adjusted if needed. |
