Evaluation of electronic health record systems

Objectives. The objective of this article is to present on overview of the various considerations to be made prior to evaluating electronic health record (EHR) systems. Methods. From the methodological literature, a number of themes for decisions are presented and related to the contemporary EHR situation. Special attention is paid to a number of important methodological themes. Results: Definitive checklist for evaluation of EHR systems con not he recommended, but seven key steps are listed to guide the design of evaluation projects. Conclusion: It is concluded that the issues presented are not completely exhausted and the seven key steps might have to include iterative loops because of interdependencies between some of the steps.