Guidelines to Overcome the Electronic Health Records Barriers in Developing Countries

Boshnak, Hussein; Abdel, Sayed; Abdo, A.; Yehia, Engy

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“…An EMR system acts as a central interface for all physicians to communicate and facilitate care. Nowadays, EMRs are becoming standard; in fact, they're slowly but surely becoming a part of a new government requirement that is centered on the safe collection, storage and access of patients' medical data (2).…”

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“…Although work has been undertaken by institutions or countries on some form of a computerized patient healthcare information system, as yet not many hospitals have successfully introduced an electronic health record with clinical data entry at the point of care (1). Various health facilities in developing countries are using EMR systems in varying degrees due to several reasons (2,6).…”

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Health Professionals' Attitudes and Factors Influencing the Implementation of Electronic Medical Records: A Multicenter Cross-sectional Study in Ethiopia, 2023

Mulugeta,

Ayele,

Endwenet

2024

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Background: Electronic medical record systems are increasingly incorporated into the healthcare systems of developing countries. Despite the high expectations and interest in adopting and using electronic medical record in Ethiopia, its overall adoption rate is low. Therefore, this study aims to assess attitude and associated factors towards implementation of electronic medical record among health professionals in Ethiopian, 2023. Methods: Multicenter cross-sectional study design was conducted. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select a total of 397 samples. Data was entered to Epi data 4.6 and analyzed by SPSS version 25. A binary logistic regression was performed, and variables with p-values <0.25 were analyzed with multivariable logistic regression. A p-value of <0.05 and adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was used to declare the associated factors. Result: In this study, favorable attitude towards implementation of electronic medical record system was 184 (48.2%). Age 29 years (AOR: 3.05; 95% CI: 1.58, 5.9), computer literacy (AOR: 2.66; 95% CI: 1.16-6.09), training on the EMR system (AOR: 2.87; 95% CI: 1.80-4.56)) and health professionals’ knowledge on EMR (AOR: 1.8; 95% CI: 1.10-2.96) were significantly associated with attitude. Conclusion: In this study, the attitude towards the implementation of electronic medical record is relatively low. Age, computer literacy, knowledge, and training access to EMR were factors significantly associated with the attitude towards electronic medical record system. Therefore, I would recommend the hospitals and ministry of health to enhance health professionals ‘attitude by improving their computer literacy and knowledge on EMR to scale up EMR use.

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Health Professionals' Attitudes and Factors Influencing the Implementation of Electronic Medical Records: A Multicenter Cross-sectional Study in Ethiopia, 2023

Mulugeta,

Ayele,

Endwenet

2024

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Revolutionizing primary health care in Tanzania: unravelling the contextual factors on electronic health record systems implementation for effective decision support

Mwogosi

2024

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Purpose This qualitative case study aims to identify and analyse the factors influencing the implementation and effectiveness of electronic health record systems (EHRS) in primary health-care (PHC) facilities in Tanzania. This study aims to explore ways to optimize the use of EHRS for better health-care service delivery. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through interviews and focus groups conducted with health-care workers and information and communication technology officers at the PHC facilities in Tanzania. Purposive sampling and data source triangulation were used to address potential biases and limitations associated with the study’s small sample size. Findings This study identifies several key findings related to the implementation and effectiveness of EHRS in Tanzanian PHC facilities. The primary obstacles include inadequate technical infrastructure, poor internet connectivity and insufficient financial resources. The study suggests a comprehensive strategy for improving EHRS, emphasizing patient and health-care professional involvement in system design, investments in technical infrastructure and connectivity, data quality and accuracy and ongoing technical support and training. Originality/value This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by offering a nuanced understanding of the Tanzanian health-care context. It emphasizes the need for tailored solutions and strategies specific to the region’s challenges and opportunities. The study’s originality lies in its focus on EHRS in the Tanzanian context, providing valuable insights for future initiatives. A key policy implication underscores the importance of a supportive regulatory framework, dedicated resources and consistent stakeholder communication for successful EHRS implementation.

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Factors Influencing Health Professionals' Attitudes Towards Electronic Medical Record Implementation in Ethiopian Hospitals: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study (2023) (Preprint)

Abebe,

Urgie,

Lema

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BACKGROUND Despite Ethiopia's keen interest in adopting Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, the acceptance rate remains low, primarily due to health professionals' attitudes towards new technology. Understanding the factors influencing these attitudes is crucial for successful EMR implementation. This study aimed to evaluate health professionals' attitudes and associated factors towards EMR implementation in Ethiopian hospitals in 2023. OBJECTIVE To assess the attitudes of health professionals towards the implementation of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems in Ethiopian hospitals and identify the factors associated with their attitudes. METHODS Multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in piloted hospitals in Ethiopia from April 30 to May 15, 2023. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 397 participants from the three selected hospitals. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire, cleaned, coded, inputted into EpiData software (version 4.6), and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Binary logistic regression analysis was performed, with a significance level of p < 0.05 and adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals used to identify associated factors. RESULTS A total of 382 health professionals participated, yielding a response rate of 96.2%. Among the respondents, 184(48.2%) had a favorable attitude towards the implementation of the EMR system. In multivariate analysis, factors significantly associated with attitude included age ≤ 29 years (Adjusted Odds Ratios (AOR): 3.05; 95% CI: 1.58, 5.9), computer literacy (AOR: 2.66; 95% CI: 1.16-6.09), training on the EMR system (AOR: 2.87; 95% CI: 1.80-4.56)) and health professionals’ knowledge of EMR (AOR: 1.8; 95% CI: 1.10-2.96). CONCLUSIONS Nearly half of the respondents displayed low attitudes towards EMR implementation. Age, knowledge, computer literacy, and training access were significantly associated with attitudes towards the EMR systems. Enhancing health professionals’ attitudes and integrating tailored training within the healthcare system are crucial for advancing EMR utilization.

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Guidelines to Overcome the Electronic Health Records Barriers in Developing Countries

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Health Professionals' Attitudes and Factors Influencing the Implementation of Electronic Medical Records: A Multicenter Cross-sectional Study in Ethiopia, 2023

Health Professionals' Attitudes and Factors Influencing the Implementation of Electronic Medical Records: A Multicenter Cross-sectional Study in Ethiopia, 2023

Revolutionizing primary health care in Tanzania: unravelling the contextual factors on electronic health record systems implementation for effective decision support

Factors Influencing Health Professionals' Attitudes Towards Electronic Medical Record Implementation in Ethiopian Hospitals: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study (2023) (Preprint)

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