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Utilisation of Electronic Health Records for Public Health in Asia: A Review of Success Factors and Potential Challenges.
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30 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Electronic health record-based disease surveillance systems: A systematic literature review on challenges and solutions.Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA · 2020Pooled it
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- Assessing the factors militating against the effective implementation of electronic health records (EHR) in Nigeria.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Cluster analysis and visualisation of electronic health records data to identify undiagnosed patients with rare genetic diseases.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- The doctor, the patient, and the computer.Clinical hematology international · 2024Article
- Understanding Adoption of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) during a Health Emergency: An Analysis of EMR Usage Logs from Rural Health Facilities in the Philippines.Acta medica Philippina · 2024Article
- Optimizing Patient Record Linkage in a Master Patient Index Using Machine Learning: Algorithm Development and Validation.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- An Assessment of Success Factors and Challenges in Implementation of Electronic Medical Record System in Referral Hospital in Northern Tanzania.The East African health research journal · 2023Article
- Advancing multimorbidity management in primary care: a narrative review.Primary health care research & development · 2022Review
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Abstract
introductionElectronic health records offer a valuable resource to improve health surveillance and evaluation as well as informing clinical decision making. They have been introduced in many different settings, including low- and middle-income countries, yet little is known of the progress and effectiveness of similar information systems within Asia. This study examines the implementation of EHR systems for use at a population health level in Asia and to identify their current role within public health, key success factors, and potential barriers in implementation. MATERIAL AND
methodsA systematic search process was implemented. Five databases were searched with MeSH key terms and Boolean phrases. Articles selected for this review were based on hospital provider electronic records with a component of implementation, utilisation, or evaluation for health systems or at least beyond direct patient care. A proposed analytic framework considered three interactive components: the content, the process, and the context.
resultsThirty-two articles were included in the review. Evidence suggests that benefits are significant but identifying and addressing potential challenges are critical for success. A comprehensive preparation process is necessary to implement an effective and flexible system. DISCUSSION: Electronic health records implemented for public health can allow the identification of disease patterns, seasonality, and global trends as well as risks to vulnerable populations. Addressing implementation challenges will facilitate the development and efficacy of public health initiatives in Asia to identify current health needs and mitigate future risks.
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