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Open research questions in Electronic Health Records Systems

223 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,375 Electronic Health Records Systems papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • evaluation on a limited set of one hundred answerable and one hundred unanswerable questions, - potential limitations due to the complexity of the MIMIC-IV database, - need for further evaluation of the system's performance on larger and more diverse datasets

    M3: Conversational LLMs simplify secure clinical data access, understanding, and analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • focus on ambiguity detection and resolution, - development of multi-turn conversations to iteratively refine query specification, - formal security evaluation (e.g., adversarial SQL-injection testing, penetration testing, and authentication audits)

    M3: Conversational LLMs simplify secure clinical data access, understanding, and analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • The existence of 100% custom terminology in the legacy electronic medical record system - The need for manual mapping of over 1,894 fields - The presence of data quality issues, such as non-standard free-text fields

    From fragmentation to federation: multi-partner OMOP implementation in Uganda enabling global real-world evidence generation · 2026 · DOI

  • 5% of source records were not transformed due to data quality issues or being out of scope, - no HCV cases were documented throughout the study period, - data fragmentation remains a major barrier to multi-site research collaboration across Africa

    From fragmentation to federation: multi-partner OMOP implementation in Uganda enabling global real-world evidence generation · 2026 · DOI

  • The number and management of documents, as multiple clinical use systems can be reported without going into detail. The complexity of synthesizing available information on clinical research data capture, collection, and storage systems. The need to ensure the quality and relevance of the included studies.

    Data capture, collection, management, and storage systems for clinical research: A scoping review protocol · 2026 · DOI

  • The increasing volume of data and the need to strengthen data governance and organizational independence in clinical research. The lack of a comprehensive overview of existing literature on data capture, collection, management, and storage systems for clinical research.

    Data capture, collection, management, and storage systems for clinical research: A scoping review protocol · 2026 · DOI

  • Procedure-centric documentation in dentistry, which limits patient comprehension. The use of specialized terminology and technical indices in dental notes, which can be a barrier to patient engagement. The need for documentation standardization, clinician training, and technology integration to enable OpenNotes implementation in dentistry.

    OpenNotes in dentistry as a strategy for patient engagement: opportunities, barriers, and a framework for implementation · 2026 · DOI

  • No studies directly addressing OpenNotes implementation in dental practice were identified, - The anticipated benefits for dentistry are derived by analogy with medical evidence and should be regarded as hypotheses requiring empirical testing, - Important barriers remain, including procedure-centric documentation, specialized terminology, fragmented electronic health record adoption, and privacy regulations

    OpenNotes in dentistry as a strategy for patient engagement: opportunities, barriers, and a framework for implementation · 2026 · DOI

  • further studies on AI scribe implementation, - investigation of AI transparency and limitations

    Clinician and simulated patient perspectives on ambient AI scribes in psychiatric consultations: a qualitative study · 2026 · DOI

  • The experiential perspectives of clinicians and standardized patients on ambient AI scribes in psychiatric consultations remain unexplored. The study aims to address this gap by exploring clinician and standardized patient perspectives on ambient AI scribes.

    Clinician and simulated patient perspectives on ambient AI scribes in psychiatric consultations: a qualitative study · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the digital divide as a critical challenge in addressing healthcare disparities. The study highlights the impact of socioeconomic status on technology access and healthcare disparities. The study notes the need to address the root causes of healthcare disparities, including systemic racism and historical exclusion.

    Technology access, use, socioeconomic status, and healthcare disparities among African Americans in the US · 2025 · DOI

  • Abstract Background Prospective studies examining electronic health record (EHR) implementation in multi-professional healthcare provider samples remain scarce, particularly with respect to impacts on providers’ workflows and outcomes in real-world clinical settings.

    Effects of electronic health records implementation on workflow and health care provider outcomes: a prospective, multi-professional cohort study · 2026 · DOI

  • The impact of social influence appears more nuanced in the context of a longstanding EHR, and warrants further research.

    Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of a maternal and newborn electronic health record and the role of design in their experiences: a qualitative study · 2026 · DOI

  • Early implementation phases are particularly critical for shaping long-term adoption patterns but remain insufficiently studied, especially in large-scale, policy-driven rollouts.

    Early Implementation of a Nationwide Opt-Out Electronic Health Record for Outpatient Care in Germany: Qualitative Semistructured Interview Study · 2026 · DOI

  • However, use remains limited to administrative functions, while advanced technologies such as telemedicine or electronic health records are poorly adopted.

    Digital Transformation of Medical Services in Romania: Does the Healthcare System Meet the Current Needs of Patients? · 2025 · DOI

  • Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) offers promise for improving care, but its integration into workflows is poorly understood.

    Using RE-AIM to inform the adaptation of a clinical decision support application for hypertension disorders of pregnancy: a qualitative study of provider perspectives · 2025 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the integration of care maps into electronic medical records and care pathways and evaluate the impact on clinical outcomes.

    Co-creation and evaluation of online care maps for children with medical complexity · 2025 · DOI

  • Importance: Timely evaluation of ambient scribing technology is warranted to assess whether this technology can lessen the burden of clinical documentation on clinicians.

    Clinician Experiences With Ambient Scribe Technology to Assist With Documentation Burden and Efficiency · 2025 · DOI

  • However, HI curricula found for healthcare professions were insufficient for a distinguishable benchmark for HI education in academic disciplines of the healthcare professions.

    Improving Health Informatics Competencies: A Scoping Review of the Components of Health Informatics Academic Programs · 2024 · DOI

  • However, research on assessing and improving nursing students’ informatics competencies remains scarce.

    Evaluation and improvement of nursing undergraduates’ informatics competencies using a hybrid multi-criteria decision-making model · 2024 · DOI

  • BACKGROUND: The impact of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in improving the timeliness of electronic medical record documentation (EMRd) remains uncertain.

    Enhancing the timeliness of EMR documentation in resident doctors: the role of PDCA cycle management · 2024 · DOI

  • However, little is known about patient portal activation rates in FQHC settings and the factors associated with activation.

    Factors Associated with Uptake of Patient Portals at a Federally Qualified Health Care Center · 2024 · DOI

  • However, its specific impact on data quality, availability, and performance in Primary Health Unit (PHU) facilities in Ethiopia remains underexplored.

    Unveiling the role of DHIS2 in enhancing data quality and accessibility in primary healthcare facilities: Evidence from Ethiopia · 2024 · DOI

  • However, the specific causes of data quality issues within aged care and disability services and solutions for optimisation are not well understood.

    Factors impacting clinical data and documentation quality in Australian aged care and disability services: a user-centred perspective · 2024 · DOI

  • Limited research has evaluated disparities in portal use during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Disparities in Patient Portal Use Among Adults With Chronic Conditions · 2024 · DOI

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