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ArticleHealth science reports2026

Effectiveness and Challenges of Electronic Health Record Use in the Bosomtwe District, Ashanti Region, Ghana; A Cross-Sectional Study.

Enoch Acheampong, Derrick Kwaku Oppong, Grace Kisiwaa Agyei

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Enoch AcheampongKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6306-4920
Derrick Kwaku OppongKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi Ghana.
Grace Kisiwaa AgyeiKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi Ghana.

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Background and Aims: Electronic Health (EHR) systems are increasingly used to improve healthcare delivery; however, their effectiveness and implementation challenges vary across settings. This study assessed the effectiveness and challenges of EHR use among healthcare providers in the Bosomtwe District, Ghana. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 135 healthcare providers selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed using Stata 16. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were performed. Results: Most respondents (94.07%) reported that the EHR system was easy to use, and 85.93% agreed or strongly agreed that it improved quality of care. Overall satisfaction was high (89.63%). However, 45.19% reported monthly system shutdowns, and 53.66% resorted to paper records during downtimes. A significant association was found between profession and perceived system complexity ( Conclusion: EHR systems are perceived as effective in improving healthcare delivery; however, technical and infrastructural challenges limit optimal use.

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electronic health recordsGhanahealthcare providershealth informaticssystem usability

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PMCPMC13172281

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