A Correlational Study Between Electronic Health Records Usage and Eye Fatigue Levels among Nurses

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Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)

Food, Nutrition, and Health (FNH)

School Name

National University - MOA

Track or Strand

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Palero, Elton John & Marticio, Jordan Austin O.

Start Date

25-6-2026 10:30 AM

End Date

25-6-2026 12:00 PM

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Online - https://zoom.us/j/92594857524 Meeting ID: 925 9485 7524 | Passcode: research

Abstract/Executive Summary

Eye fatigue, defined as discomfort resulting from prolonged visual concentration (Wylee, 2024), has become a pressing occupational health concern as nurses spend extended hours interacting with digital documentation systems. With Electronic Health Records (EHRs) now serving as the standard in modern nursing practice, their frequent use raises important questions about potential impacts on visual health. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the average eye fatigue levels of nurses, the average EHR usage, and the correlation between these two variables. To achieve these objectives, the research employed a quantitative correlational design. Thirty licensed nurses from selected hospitals in Metro Manila were purposively sampled, and data were collected through a validated questionnaire. Moreover, eye fatigue levels were interpreted using the thresholds of the Digital Fatigue Scale (Khairat et al., 2023), while EHR usage was measured in terms of duration, frequency, and documentation volume. The results revealed that the majority of nurses experienced moderate eye fatigue, with more than three-fourths reporting moderate to severe symptoms. In addition, findings indicated that nurses frequently engaged with EHR systems, particularly in terms of duration and frequency of use, while documentation volume was rated as occasional. Furthermore, inferential analysis using Spearman’s rank correlation demonstrated a weak yet positive and non-significant relationship between EHR usage and eye fatigue levels, leading to the acceptance of the null hypothesis. Taken together, these findings suggest that while EHRs are frequently used, eye fatigue is not directly determined by usage alone but is moderated by environmental and behavioral factors such as lighting, posture, and adaptive strategies (Ranasinghe et al., 2016). Ultimately, the study underscores the importance of ergonomic practices, protective eyewear, and mentorship programs to ensure that fatigue levels remain manageable as reliance on EHRs continues.

Keywords

Nurses, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Eye Fatigue, Visual Strain, & Eye Strain

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A Correlational Study Between Electronic Health Records Usage and Eye Fatigue Levels among Nurses

Eye fatigue, defined as discomfort resulting from prolonged visual concentration (Wylee, 2024), has become a pressing occupational health concern as nurses spend extended hours interacting with digital documentation systems. With Electronic Health Records (EHRs) now serving as the standard in modern nursing practice, their frequent use raises important questions about potential impacts on visual health. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the average eye fatigue levels of nurses, the average EHR usage, and the correlation between these two variables. To achieve these objectives, the research employed a quantitative correlational design. Thirty licensed nurses from selected hospitals in Metro Manila were purposively sampled, and data were collected through a validated questionnaire. Moreover, eye fatigue levels were interpreted using the thresholds of the Digital Fatigue Scale (Khairat et al., 2023), while EHR usage was measured in terms of duration, frequency, and documentation volume. The results revealed that the majority of nurses experienced moderate eye fatigue, with more than three-fourths reporting moderate to severe symptoms. In addition, findings indicated that nurses frequently engaged with EHR systems, particularly in terms of duration and frequency of use, while documentation volume was rated as occasional. Furthermore, inferential analysis using Spearman’s rank correlation demonstrated a weak yet positive and non-significant relationship between EHR usage and eye fatigue levels, leading to the acceptance of the null hypothesis. Taken together, these findings suggest that while EHRs are frequently used, eye fatigue is not directly determined by usage alone but is moderated by environmental and behavioral factors such as lighting, posture, and adaptive strategies (Ranasinghe et al., 2016). Ultimately, the study underscores the importance of ergonomic practices, protective eyewear, and mentorship programs to ensure that fatigue levels remain manageable as reliance on EHRs continues.

https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2026/BoA_FNH/10