ArticleBMJ open2012
Open-source point-of-care electronic medical records for use in resource-limited settings: systematic review and questionnaire surveys.
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16 citing papers in PubMed.
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- A prospective risk assessment of the implementation of a schistosomiasis preventive mass drug administration for children aged five years and below in the uMkhanyakude district of KwaZulu-Natal.BMC health services research · 2019Article
- Open-Source Electronic Health Record Systems for Low-Resource Settings: Systematic Review.JMIR medical informatics · 2017Review
- Benefits and challenges of EMR implementations in low resource settings: a state-of-the-art review.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2016Review
- Electronic Medical Records in low to middle income countries: The case of Khayelitsha Hospital, South Africa.African journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence · 2016Article
- Generating unique IDs from patient identification data using security models.Journal of pathology informatics · 2016Article
- Improving performance in medical practices through the extended use of electronic medical record systems: a survey of Canadian family physicians.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2015Article
- Utilization of open source electronic health record around the world: A systematic review.Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2014Review
- Free/Libre open source software in health care: a review.Healthcare informatics research · 2014Review
- Towards the Application of Open Source Software in Developing National Electronic Health Record-Narrative Review Article.Iranian journal of public health · 2013Article
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Abstract
backgroundPoint-of-care electronic medical records (EMRs) are a key tool to manage chronic illness. Several EMRs have been developed for use in treating HIV and tuberculosis, but their applicability to primary care, technical requirements and clinical functionalities are largely unknown.
objectivesThis study aimed to address the needs of clinicians from resource-limited settings without reliable internet access who are considering adopting an open-source EMR. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open-source point-of-care EMRs suitable for use in areas without reliable internet access. STUDY APPRAISAL AND SYNTHESIS
methodsThe authors conducted a comprehensive search of all open-source EMRs suitable for sites without reliable internet access. The authors surveyed clinician users and technical implementers from a single site and technical developers of each software product. The authors evaluated availability, cost and technical requirements.
resultsThe hardware and software for all six systems is easily available, but they vary considerably in proprietary components, installation requirements and customisability. LIMITATIONS: This study relied solely on self-report from informants who developed and who actively use the included products. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS OF KEY
findingsClinical functionalities vary greatly among the systems, and none of the systems yet meet minimum requirements for effective implementation in a primary care resource-limited setting. The safe prescribing of medications is a particular concern with current tools. The dearth of fully functional EMR systems indicates a need for a greater emphasis by global funding agencies to move beyond disease-specific EMR systems and develop a universal open-source health informatics platform.
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