Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Rural Hospitals' Electronic Health Records Adoption and Patient Safety Efficiency Enhancement in Rwanda: A Three-Year Analysis

Nyamwihari Buhendwa, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Kavirondo Mukarabashy, University of Rwanda
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18936496
Published: August 18, 2011

Abstract

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have become increasingly important in healthcare systems to improve patient safety and efficiency. A mixed-method approach was used, including surveys and interviews with healthcare professionals to gather data on EHR system usage. The rural hospitals showed promising results in terms of patient safety and efficiency after three years of implementing EHRs. Further studies should explore scalability and cost-effectiveness of EHR systems to ensure widespread adoption across Rwanda's healthcare landscape.

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Nyamwihari Buhendwa, Kavirondo Mukarabashy (2011). Rural Hospitals' Electronic Health Records Adoption and Patient Safety Efficiency Enhancement in Rwanda: A Three-Year Analysis. African Accounting Studies, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18936496

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RuralSub-SaharanEHRsQuantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchIntegrationTransformation

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