Effects of Digital Health Records on the Quality of patients' Health and Health Care Organizations
Abstract
In this article, the author seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of EHRs and the advantages and disadvantages of using the system. EHRs have transformed the healthcare system through improving the flow of information, enhancing the coordination of care and increasing the safety of patients. The research design involves use of a systematic review of literature, cross-sectional questionnaire survey of healthcare workers, and case studies on the effectiveness of EHRs in current healthcare systems. The studies explored suggest that EHRs are effective in enhancing patient health and clinical outcomes in regard to chronic disease and preventive health services because they translate into evidence-based practice and help diminish medical errors. However, the effects on clinical outcomes are diverse and sometimes even comparable to EHR and non-EHR practices. In the context of healthcare productivity, EHRs have been found to decrease paperwork and result in cost savings especially in large healthcare systems. However, smaller practices and rural providers could face a challenge in the level of capital that is needed to acquire and maintain EHR systems. Privacy and accessibility concerns arise as key concerns, and healthcare providers report a decrease in satisfaction with the amount of documentation required and the risks of data loss. In conclusion, the article argues that EHRs have the capability to revolutionize healthcare if some key issues concerning the use of EHRs are well addressed such as planning, training and support. Additional studies should be directed at identifying effective models of EHR implementation and techniques for optimizing the benefits of these technologies on the overall provision of healthcare.
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IRE Journals:
Emmah V Sena , Munashe Naphtali Mupa , Zahoor Ali Syed
"Effects of Digital Health Records on the Quality of patients' Health and Health Care Organizations" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 3 2024 Page 647-652
IEEE:
Emmah V Sena , Munashe Naphtali Mupa , Zahoor Ali Syed
"Effects of Digital Health Records on the Quality of patients' Health and Health Care Organizations" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(3)
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