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Electronic medical records knowledge and utilization as determinants of teamwork among health care professionals (a case study of Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu)

 Department:Health Information Management  
 By:usericon Godstimearinze  

 Project ID: 7521
 Rating:  (3.8) votes: 5
   Price:₦4000
Abstract
Electronic medical records (EMRs) are replacing paper-based records in developed countries and are increasingly being adopted in developing countries. EMRs aim to address the limitations of paper records and improve healthcare quality. However, EMR adoption costs are not always borne by those benefitting from their use.  A descriptive qualitative study was conducted to examine EMR knowledge and use among healthcare professionals as determinants of teamwork. Fifty-seven doctors, nurses, health records officers, pharmacists, and lab scientists who handle EMRs at a teaching hospital completed a questionnaire. Reliability was established (r1.0). Frequency, percentage counts, and chi-square tests analyzed data. Participants had poor EMR understanding, though 90% used EMRs for patient information, billing, documentation, medication administration, lab records, and data analysis. EMRs were favored over paper for accessibility, time-savings, and easy data retrieval. EMR training should equip staff in duties. Prioritizing tasks and addressing collaboration challenges would enhance teamwork's potential benefits like improved health responsiveness, work productivity, patient-provider relationships, and interprofessional communication....
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