Stopwatch Measurements Before and After Implementation of EHR
| Variable | Paper Before (After) | Computer Before (After) | PValue |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHR=electronic health record; VAS=visual analog scale. | |||
| Total time, min | 25.6 (14.9) | 23.8 (14.4) | .45 |
| Time spent out of room, min | 5.9 (7.0) | 3.2 (5.0) | .01 |
| Physician left the room,% | 53.5 | 59.7 | .44 |
| Time spent on computer/looking or writing in chart, min | 2.8 (3.4) | 4.4 (3.0) | .002 |
| Physician talks while taking notes, % | 92 | 97 | .21 |
| Structuring of visit by documentation system (VAS) | 30.7 (24.2) | 30.9 (20.5) | .96 |
| Role of the documentation system (VAS) | 21.5 (19.3) | 33.8 (22.8) | .001 |