Comparing Satisfaction of Emergency Medical Services Personnel in Using Electronic Forms Instead of Paper Forms in 2020

Authors

  • Habib Eslami Kenarsari Poursina Clinical Research Development Unit (Poursina hospital), Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
  • Majid Pourshaikhian Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti Nursing and Midwifery School, Guilan University of medical sciences, Iran.
  • Nazanin Noori Roodsari Guilan Road Trauma Research Center (Poursina hospital), Guilan University of medical sciences, Iran, Rasht.
  • Nikta Razi General Physician, Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
  • Payman Asadi Guilan Road Trauma Research Center (Poursina hospital), Guilan University of medical sciences, Iran, Rasht.
Abstract:

Objectives: Emergency medical technician (EMT) can play a vital role in decreasing morbidity and mortality. Due to the increasing development of electronic systems, their use can be effective in improving the quality of services and reducing costs. This study aimed to assess the satisfaction of EMTs with electronic forms.  Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 99 EMTs in Rasht City, Iran. Data was collected via a questionnaire, including demographic characteristics (age, sex, work experience, type of employment, level of education, field of study, and retraining course) and 17 questions about the satisfaction of personnel in using electronic forms. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were assessed by 7 emergency medicine specialists via a pilot study. The questionnaire had a Likert scale to respond with Cronbach's alpha of 0.83. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22. Results: The mean age of participants was 36.08 ± 0.73 years. Most of them had a bachelor's degree (71.7%), contractual employment (40.4%), and Bachelor of Science (BSc) in nursing (46.5%) or emergency technician (42.4%). Their average work experience was 10.45 ± 0.69 years. The level of satisfaction of most EMTs (65.7%) in using the electronic form was moderate, which statistically had a significant relationship with their employment status (P < 05). Conclusion: According to the average satisfaction of EMTs in using electronic forms, it is necessary to increase the level of use and satisfaction of electronic forms by holding appropriate retraining programs on how to use and benefits of electronic forms.

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