Principle-Based Concept Analysis: Unintended Consequences of the Electronic Health Record

Unintended consequences are frequently discussed and applied to various situations in sociology, economics, politics, ergonomics, and medicine. Yet, unintended consequences are rarely conceptually clarified for precision and concept maturity. Change [...]
A principle-based concept analysis was utilized to enhance the clarity of the concept, unintended consequences of the electronic health record. This iterative review method critically examined the literature to add synthesis summaries and evaluate concept maturity. Key Words: Unintended consequences, electronic health record (EHR), concept analysis.