The Role of Electronic Health Records in the Hospital Nursing Process: A Scoping Review

The purpose of this study is to compile scientific data regarding the use of electronic health recordsin hospital nursing procedures. Methods: a scoping review with searches in six electronicdatabases limited to publications in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, conducted in accordancewith the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses criteria. entries: 33articles were included in the search and categorized into four theme groups out of a total of 2,789entries. Conclusions: Hospital nursing process records are essential for reducing risks, confirmingtreatment, and enhancing patient safety and quality. By optimizing work and cutting expenses, theuse of electronic health records lessens the workload of employees. These recordings not only aidin therapeutic decision-making but also produce secondary data that propels scientific inquiry.