An electronic health record system implementation in a resource limited country—lessons learned

Electronic health records have revolutionized the medical world by improving medical care, refining provider documentation, standardizing care, and minimizing sentinel events. Successful implementation of electronic health records remains a daunting task and requires careful strategic planning and b...

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Main Authors: Sayed K Ali, Haroon Khan, Jasmit Shah, K Nadeem Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-09-01
Series:Digital Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231203660
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Summary:Electronic health records have revolutionized the medical world by improving medical care, refining provider documentation, standardizing care, and minimizing sentinel events. Successful implementation of electronic health records remains a daunting task and requires careful strategic planning and buy-in from key stakeholders. Much has been published in resource-rich settings and high-income countries about implementations of electronic health records. However, little is known about the experience in resource-limited settings where challenges remain unique and distinct from other parts of the world. Our intention is to share lessons learned during implementation of a web-based electronic health record at a tertiary care center in Kenya.
ISSN:2055-2076