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ArticleOxford open digital health2025

Digital health records: an essential yet neglected step in Iraq.

Ahmed A Mosa, Abdullah S Muhi, Halder J Abozait, Nawfal R Hussein

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Ahmed A MosaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Zakho, Zakho Independent Administration, 42002, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Abdullah S MuhiDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Zakho, Zakho Independent Administration, 42002, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Halder J AbozaitDepartment of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Duhok, Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8035-2443
Nawfal R HusseinDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Zakho, Zakho Independent Administration, 42002, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

It is within medicine's nature to continuously evolve and make use of all the new technologies and advancements to enhance patient care. Digital health records have emerged as a vital tool for adhering to these recent developments. These medical databases have substantially enhanced medical practice and patient satisfaction. Yet, many low- and middle-income countries lack a foundational structure for this vital initiative. This study aims to highlight the potential advantages of implementing digital database infrastructure in Iraq, alongside exploring the possible obstacles and providing practical solutions to address those barriers. The major challenges that hinder our ability to implement a digital health system can be classified into: patient-sided barriers, provider-sided barriers and resource limitations. To overcome these barriers, our governmental efforts must encourage change through providing awareness, educational programs and resources as needed.

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electronic health recordshealth information systemshealth policyIraqpatient safety

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PMID41127640
PMCPMC12539620

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