Knowledge, perception, and readiness of health professionals towards the use of electronic health record during COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos, Nigeria

Autor: Chukwuemeka A Agbarakwe, Adenike Grange, Samuel Awotunde, Adebisi Fetuga
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol 28, Iss 4, Pp 285-291 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2635-3695
2667-2863
DOI: 10.4103/ijmh.IJMH_49_21
Popis: Background: Research has shown that paper-based record-keeping techniques contribute greatly to the discontinuity of patient care among healthcare providers, especially with COVID-19. The lack of readiness to adopt the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems has resulted in the continuous use of a rather flawed paper system. Objectives: This study accesses knowledge, perception, and readiness to adopt EHR in healthcare facilities in Lagos State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This descriptive quantitative study carried out among healthcare workers across different disciplines working in Lagos State used an interviewer-administered online questionnaire to generate data. Data methods utilized Epi Info statistical software as well as the χ2 test, with statistical significance set at P
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