Perceptions of Electronic Health Records Within Otolaryngology Residents Compared to Practicing Otolaryngologists.

Objective: This study investigated the perceived impact of electronic health records (EHR) on otolaryngology residents with regard to education, patient care, and workflow, and then compared the trends with those of practicing otolaryngologists.

Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was developed for each core study group: the otolaryngology resident group (ORG) and the practicing otolaryngologist group (POG). In total, 536 surveys were submitted: 33 from the ORG survey and 510 from the POG survey.

Contemporary analysis of practicing otolaryngologists.

Objectives/hypothesis: To investigate contemporary issues facing practicing otolaryngologists including workforce dynamics, ancillary service modeling, otolaryngic allergy integration, ambulatory surgery center utilization, and relevant certificate of need legislation.

Study Design: A cross-sectional survey analysis of academic and private practicing otolaryngologists in North and South Carolina in 2016.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was e-mailed to 510 practicing otolaryngologists in North and South Carolina.