Electronic Medical Record System Use and Determinants in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BackgroundThe strategic plan of the Ethiopian Ministry of Health recommends an electronic medical record (EMR) system to enhance health care delivery and streamline data systems. However, only a few exhaustive systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been conducted on the de...
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BackgroundThe strategic plan of the Ethiopian Ministry of Health recommends an electronic medical record (EMR) system to enhance health care delivery and streamline data systems. However, only a few exhaustive systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been conducted on the degree of EMR use in Ethiopia and the factors influencing success. This will emphasize the factors that make EMR effective and increase awareness of its widespread use among future implementers in Ethiopia.
ObjectiveThis study aims to determine the pooled estimate of EMR use and success determinants among health professionals in Ethiopia.
MethodsWe developed a protocol and searched PubMed, Web of Sciences, African Journals OnLine, Embase, MEDLINE, and Scopus to identify relevant studies. To assess the quality of each included study, we used the Joanna Briggs Institute quality assessment tool using 9 criteria. The applicable data were extracted using Microsoft Excel 2019, and the data were then analyzed using Stata software (version 11; StataCorp). The presence of total heterogeneity across included studies was calculated using the index of heterogeneity I2 statistics. The pooled size of EMR use was estimated using a random effect model with a 95% CI.
ResultsAfter reviewing 11,026 research papers, 5 papers with a combined total of 2439 health workers were included in the evaluation and meta-analysis. The pooled estimate of EMR usage in Ethiopia was 51.85% (95% CI 37.14%-66.55%). The subgroup study found that the northern Ethiopian region had the greatest EMR utilization rate (58.75%) and that higher (54.99%) utilization was also seen in publications published after 2016. Age groups <30 years, access to an EMR manual, EMR-related training, and managerial support were identified factors associated with EMR use among health workers.
ConclusionsThe use of EMR systems in Ethiopia is relatively low. Belonging to a young age group, accessing an EMR manual, receiving EMR-related training, and managerial support were identified as factors associated with EMR use among health workers. As a result, to increase the use of EMRs by health care providers, it is essential to provide management support and an EMR training program and make the EMR manual accessible to health professionals. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c50c1e5e6b6a4a1e80205fe51b1b45772023-08-28T23:25:13ZengJMIR PublicationsInteractive Journal of Medical Research1929-073X2023-01-0112e4072110.2196/40721Electronic Medical Record System Use and Determinants in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisMasresha Derese Tegegnehttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3156-3936Sisay Maru Wubantehttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9442-5074Mulugeta Hayelom Kalayouhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6080-7223Mequannent Sharew Melakuhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7348-8578Binyam Tilahunhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1813-167XTesfahun Melese Yilmahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1835-8719Hiwote Simane Dessiehttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1526-815X BackgroundThe strategic plan of the Ethiopian Ministry of Health recommends an electronic medical record (EMR) system to enhance health care delivery and streamline data systems. However, only a few exhaustive systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been conducted on the degree of EMR use in Ethiopia and the factors influencing success. This will emphasize the factors that make EMR effective and increase awareness of its widespread use among future implementers in Ethiopia. ObjectiveThis study aims to determine the pooled estimate of EMR use and success determinants among health professionals in Ethiopia. MethodsWe developed a protocol and searched PubMed, Web of Sciences, African Journals OnLine, Embase, MEDLINE, and Scopus to identify relevant studies. To assess the quality of each included study, we used the Joanna Briggs Institute quality assessment tool using 9 criteria. The applicable data were extracted using Microsoft Excel 2019, and the data were then analyzed using Stata software (version 11; StataCorp). The presence of total heterogeneity across included studies was calculated using the index of heterogeneity I2 statistics. The pooled size of EMR use was estimated using a random effect model with a 95% CI. ResultsAfter reviewing 11,026 research papers, 5 papers with a combined total of 2439 health workers were included in the evaluation and meta-analysis. The pooled estimate of EMR usage in Ethiopia was 51.85% (95% CI 37.14%-66.55%). The subgroup study found that the northern Ethiopian region had the greatest EMR utilization rate (58.75%) and that higher (54.99%) utilization was also seen in publications published after 2016. Age groups <30 years, access to an EMR manual, EMR-related training, and managerial support were identified factors associated with EMR use among health workers. ConclusionsThe use of EMR systems in Ethiopia is relatively low. Belonging to a young age group, accessing an EMR manual, receiving EMR-related training, and managerial support were identified as factors associated with EMR use among health workers. As a result, to increase the use of EMRs by health care providers, it is essential to provide management support and an EMR training program and make the EMR manual accessible to health professionals.https://www.i-jmr.org/2023/1/e40721 |
| spellingShingle | Masresha Derese Tegegne Sisay Maru Wubante Mulugeta Hayelom Kalayou Mequannent Sharew Melaku Binyam Tilahun Tesfahun Melese Yilma Hiwote Simane Dessie Electronic Medical Record System Use and Determinants in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Interactive Journal of Medical Research |
| title | Electronic Medical Record System Use and Determinants in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_full | Electronic Medical Record System Use and Determinants in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Electronic Medical Record System Use and Determinants in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Electronic Medical Record System Use and Determinants in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_short | Electronic Medical Record System Use and Determinants in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_sort | electronic medical record system use and determinants in ethiopia systematic review and meta analysis |
| url | https://www.i-jmr.org/2023/1/e40721 |
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