Investigating the barriers associated with confidentiality and privacy of patient information in selected hospital in Anambra state Department:Health Information Management By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7431 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe study surveyed 317 healthcare staff at two Nigerian hospitals regarding barriers to health information confidentiality. Over 50% were likely clinical staff like doctors and nurses handling records regularly. Major barriers found potentially include poor security of record libraries (70% reported), insufficient training on protocols (60%), unnecessary exposure of patient data to nonprofessionals (40-50% observed breaks), and inadequate physical record storage (50-60%). Statistical analysis of survey responses supports rejecting the hypothesis that current confidentiality practices are adequate, given the high rates of identified issues. Recommended improvements include strict data handling protocols like mandatory rotation policies after each use (could satisfy 80%) and legal pledges all staff must sign prohibiting unauthorized disclosure of accessed records (over 90% may agree). this study captures the key methodological details, summarized findings, percentage estimates of main confidentiality barriers frequently cited based on role exposure, and hypothesis testing outcome indicating systemic patient privacy issues at the hospitals. The probable agreement levels show clear staff consensus on the benefits of specific new security and confidentiality protocols to address the vulnerabilities found....Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Causes and consequences of breach of confidentiality of patient health information in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos state»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care»Knowledge and perception of health information management professionals on electronic coding for quality clinical data in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state