Exploring Health Professionals' Preparedness and Knowledge for Electronic Medical Record System Implementation in Hospitals
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https://doi.org/10.56294/mw2023130Keywords:
Health Professionals, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Hospitals, Preparedness and Knowledge, Training ProgramsAbstract
Health professionals use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems better to deliver healthcare services and enhance operational efficiency and patient safety as well as data management capabilities. EMR system implementation success depends mostly on health professional readiness and expertise because these professionals remain as the critical users of the system. The research evaluates how health personnel prepare and understand EMR hospital implementations. A total of 167 health professionals participated, and the questionnaire was pretested on a small sample to ensure clarity, reliability, and validity before full-scale implementation. IBM SPSS version 26.0 was used to examine the data and statistical techniques such as regression analysis, T-tests, and descriptive statistics were used. These methods were used to assess important elements influencing the adoption of EMRs, such as the readiness of healthcare professionals for system integration, their understanding of EMRs, their attitudes and perspectives, implementation obstacles, and their general level of preparedness. Findings revealed that only 25.3% of health professionals demonstrated high preparedness, while 26.6% had good knowledge of EMRs. Although 58.2% viewed EMRs positively, 40.7% expressed concerns, with 28.4% citing increased workload and 24.1% highlighting data security risks. Key barriers to EMR adoption included limited Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training, poor infrastructure, and resistance to change. The research found that readiness for EMR adoption was 54.2%, significantly influenced by postgraduate education (p < 0.01) and EMR knowledge. Hospital staff needs developed organizational strategies and consistent technical assistance along with well-designed training programs to correctly adopt EMR systems.
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