ArticleBioMed research international2021
Utilization, Determinants, and Prospects of Electronic Medical Records in Ethiopia.
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- Adoption of electronic health record systems to enhance the quality of healthcare in low-income countries: a systematic review.BMJ health & care informatics · 2023Pooled it
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- The Effects of Electronic Health Records on Medical Error Reduction: Extension of the DeLone and McLean Information System Success Model.JMIR medical informatics · 2024Article
- Organizational and health professional readiness for the implementation of electronic medical record system: an implication for the current EMR implementation in northwest Ethiopia.BMJ health & care informatics · 2023Article
- Electronic Medical Record System Use and Determinants in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Interactive journal of medical research · 2023Review
- Electronic medical record systems data use in decision-making and associated factors among health managers at public primary health facilities, Dodoma region: a cross-sectional analytical study.Frontiers in digital health · 2023Article
- Healthcare providers' readiness for electronic health record adoption: a cross-sectional study during pre-implementation phase.BMC health services research · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundA lot of effort is being done in the electronic medical record (EMR) system. However, it has not been implemented and used at the expected scale for maximal effectiveness. There is limited evidence on the factors affecting the utilization of EMR in this particular context, which are critical for targeted strategies.
objectiveTo assess the magnitude and factors affecting the utilization of EMR among health professionals in eastern Ethiopia.
methodsAn institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 412 health professionals from Harari and Dire Dawa, eastern Ethiopia, using a pretested self-administered questionnaire. The tool was developed from previous literature, and a pilot survey was done before the actual study. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression were done to assess the relationship between an independent variable with EMR use. Crude and an adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval were reported. A
resultsA total of 412 health professionals with a mean age of 29 years (±6.4 years) were included. A total of 229 (55.6%) and 300 (72.8%) of them had good knowledge and attitude towards the EMR, while 279 (67.7%) used the service (54% used it on a daily basis). About 272 (66%) of the respondents reported that they prefer EMRs to paper-based systems. Health professionals with more than five years of experience had two times higher odds of using the service (AOR = 2.22; 95% CI; 1.12-4.42) than early-career workers. Health professionals trained in EMR would use the service more (AOR = 5.88; 95% CI; 2.93-11.88) compared to those who did not take the training. In addition, having good knowledge (AOR = 1.52; 95% CI; 0.92-1.5) and a good attitude towards the EMR system (AOR = 2.4; 95% CI; 1.35-4.31) showed to use EMR as compared to counterparts.
conclusionsThe utilization of EMR was found to be optimal. Age, work experience, knowledge, attitude, and training of professionals were positively associated with the use of the service in their facility.
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