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Table 5 Student Survey Responses Related to Use of tEMR in Pharmacy Educationa

From: Pharmacy students’ perspectives on the initial implementation of a teaching electronic medical record: results from a mixed-methods assessment

Domain/survey item

n

Rating Median (IQR)a

Strongly Disagree %

Disagree %

Somewhat Disagree %

Neither Agree/Disagree %

Somewhat Agree %

Agree %

Strongly Agree %

Pharmacy Practice Skills

 The tEMR training I received was effective.

154

5 (2)

1.3

5.8

14.2

3.9

36.1

33.5

4.5

 The tEMR training (instructor guidance, online materials, etc.) was available to me at the time that I needed it.

156

6 (1)

1.9

3.9

5.8

5.2

19.4

51.6

12.3

System Quality (SQ)

 I am satisfied with the use of the tEMR system for student learning.

155

5 (3)

1.9

10.3

18.7

6.5

32.9

24.5

5.2

 I am satisfied with the tEMR system for finding relevant patient information.

155

5 (3)

5.2

11.0

17.4

7.7

31.0

24.5

3.2

 I am satisfied with the quality of the tEMR’s clinical content for my learning.

155

5 (2)

1.3

6.5

10.3

9.7

38.1

29.7

4.5

 I am satisfied with the tEMR’s learning relatedfunctions (e.g., external resources, contact support, tEMR tutorials).

155

5 (2)

1.9

9.7

12.3

25.8

21.9

25.8

2.6

Perceived Self-Efficacy (PSE)

 Overall, I feel confident using the tEMR for my pharmacy classes and laboratories.

154

5 (2)

1.3

7.1

12.3

7.1

40.9

26.0

5.2

 Overall, I feel confident using the tEMR to work on clinical scenarios.

155

5 (2)

1.9

8.4

12.3

8.4

41.3

24.5

3.2

 After using the tEMR, overall, I feel more confident in my ability to use real electronic medical records (EMRs) as a pharmacist.

155

5 (2)

2.6

7.1

6.5

10.3

33.5

34.8

5.2

Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU)

 The on-screen instructions provided by the tEMR are clear.

155

5 (3)

3.2

9.7

17.4

10.3

34.8

22.6

1.9

 Completing tasks with the tEMR requires minimal mental effort.

155

3 (3)

10.3

20.0

25.8

8.4

22.6

12.3

0.6

 I found it easy to get the tEMR to do what I want it to do.

155

3 (3)

11.0

18.1

21.9

12.9

21.9

12.3

1.9

 When working on activities, I found it easy to locate: patient(s)

155

6 (1)

0

2.6

0

1.3

9.7

49.7

36.8

 When working on activities, I found it easy to locate: patient information

154

5 (1)

1.9

7.8

9.1

2.6

35.1

37.7

5.8

 When working on activities, I found it easy to locate: pertinent lab values

155

5 (3)

0.6

12.3

14.2

7.7

30.3

34.2

0.6

 When working on activities, I found it easy to locate: patient medication

155

5 (3)

3.2

15.5

17.4

7.1

30.3

23.2

3.2

Facilitating conditions (FC)

 It was easy to learn how to use the tEMR.

154

5 (2)

5.2

12.3

18.2

8.4

33.8

19.5

2.6

 A specific person/group is available for assistance with any difficulties related with tEMR use.

154

4 (2)

3.9

17.5

10.4

29.9

18.2

17.5

2.6

Perceived Usefulness (PU)

 I find the tEMR to be useful for learning.

154

5 (1)

1.3

9.7

5.8

7.8

30.5

35.7

9.1

 Using the tEMR enhances my learning in classes and laboratories.

154

5 (2)

3.2

9.7

3.2

9.1

26.0

40.9

7.8

 Using the tEMR better prepares me for IPPEs.

153

5 (2)

2.0

9.8

3.9

15.7

28.8

31.4

8.5

 Using the tEMR better prepares me for my APPEs/p4 professional year.

154

5 (2)*

1.9

7.1

3.9

21.4

21.4

36.4

7.8

 Using the tEMR improves my pharmacy skills.

154

5 (2)

1.9

8.4

5.2

13.6

31.8

31.8

7.1

 The tEMR has all the functions and capabilities I expect it to have.

154

5 (2)

5.8

11.7

15.6

14.9

27.9

22.1

1.9

Attitude toward Using (ATT)

 I think it is worthwhile to use the tEMR for my learning activities.

154

6 (2)

2.0

8.5

9.2

5.9

23.5

41.2

9.8

 I think it is preferable to use the tEMR rather than traditional, paper-based activities

153

6 (2)

6.5

7.2

6.5

9.8

19.6

26.8

23.5

 In my opinion, it is desirable to use the tEMR for academic purposes.

153

6 (2)

2.0

6.5

7.2

10.5

23.5

35.3

15.0

 I have a generally favorable attitude toward using the tEMR for my learning activities.

153

5 (3)*

4.6

10.5

13.1

6.5

26.1

32.7

6.5

Behavioral Intention to Use (BI)

 If given a choice, I intend to use the tEMR in the future.

154

5 (3)

8.4

13.0

10.4

16.2

20.8

27.9

3.2

 If given a choice, I intend to use the tEMR as often as possible.

154

4 (3)

13.6

14.9

18.2

22.7

16.9

11.7

1.9

  1. Abbreviations: IQR Interquartile range
  2. aMedian (IQR) analysis for Likert scale items included all response ratings with 1 = strongly disagree and 7 = strongly agree; 8 = N/A
  3. * Significant difference in ratings between pharmacy class responses; p < 0.05