Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Electronic Health Records Enhance Emergency Care at Dakar Public Hospital: A Protocol

Diop Sall, Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA) Toure Ndiaye, Department of Clinical Research, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Senegal Mamadou Gueye, Department of Pediatrics, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Senegal
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18795972
Published: November 9, 2004

Abstract

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have been increasingly adopted in healthcare settings to improve patient care and outcomes. In Dakar, a large public hospital is exploring how EHRs can enhance emergency room care. A mixed-methods approach will be employed, including a pre-post design to evaluate changes in patient flow and an observational study to assess staff perceptions and workflow efficiency. Initial findings suggest a reduction of 15% in average patient wait times post-EHR implementation, with positive feedback from staff indicating improved coordination and decision-making during emergencies. The protocol demonstrates the feasibility of integrating EHRs into emergency care operations at Dakar Public Hospital. Further research is recommended to explore long-term effects on patient outcomes. Implementing a robust data management system alongside EHRs, ensuring staff training for optimal use, and conducting regular evaluations are key recommendations. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Diop Sall, Toure Ndiaye, Mamadou Gueye (2004). Electronic Health Records Enhance Emergency Care at Dakar Public Hospital: A Protocol. African Creative Writing Research (Humanities), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18795972

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Sub-SaharanGeographic Information SystemsTelemedicineData MiningHealth InformaticsGeographic MappingQuality Improvement

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