JMIR Medical Informatics (Sep 2024)

Implementation of the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership Model in Electronic Medical Record Systems: Evaluation Study Using Factor Analysis and Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory-Best-Worst Methods

  • Ming Luo,
  • Yu Gu,
  • Feilong Zhou,
  • Shaohong Chen

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2196/58498
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12
p. e58498

Abstract

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BackgroundElectronic medical record (EMR) systems are essential in health care for collecting and storing patient medical data. They provide critical information to doctors and caregivers, facilitating improved decision-making and patient care. Despite their significance, optimizing EMR systems is crucial for enhancing health care quality. Implementing the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) shared data model represents a promising approach to improve EMR performance and overall health care outcomes. ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the effects of implementing the OMOP shared data model in EMR systems and to assess its impact on enhancing health care quality. MethodsIn this study, 3 distinct methodologies are used to explore various aspects of health care information systems. First, factor analysis is utilized to investigate the correlations between EMR systems and attitudes toward OMOP. Second, the best-worst method (BWM) is applied to determine the weights of criteria and subcriteria. Lastly, the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory technique is used to illustrate the interactions and interdependencies among the identified criteria. ResultsIn this research, we evaluated the AliHealth EMR system by surveying 98 users and practitioners to assess its effectiveness and user satisfaction. The study reveals that among all components, “EMR resolution” holds the highest importance with a weight of 0.31007783, highlighting its significant role in the evaluation. Conversely, “EMR ease of use” has the lowest weight of 0.1860467, indicating that stakeholders prioritize the resolution aspect over ease of use in their assessment of EMR systems. ConclusionsThe findings highlight that stakeholders prioritize certain aspects of EMR systems, with “EMR resolution” being the most valued component.