With burgeoning pressures to better manage clinical information through information technology, this project sought to investigate the role of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in physical therapist practice. This work identifies, reviews, and summarizes the benefits, barriers, and key factors for success in implementing EHRs in physical therapist practice.
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