Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Staff Adoption Scores in Electronic Medical Records Systems: An Evaluation in Kenyan Public Hospitals, 2009

Oscar Cheptoo Mwangi, Maseno University Catherine Orindi Kiambi, Kenyatta University Nancy Wanjiku Nderitu, Department of Pediatrics, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18894395
Published: June 25, 2009

Abstract

Electronic medical records (EMR) systems are increasingly being implemented in public hospitals to enhance healthcare delivery efficiencies. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys and interviews with hospital staff to assess their engagement and perceived benefits of EMR systems. Staff adoption scores indicated a moderate but increasing trend towards EMRs, with an average score of 65 out of 100 across hospitals, suggesting room for improvement in user satisfaction. While initial staff adoption was moderate, the study highlights potential areas for system enhancement and further training to improve overall effectiveness. Enhanced user training programmes and ongoing support are recommended to boost EMR usage and ensure better patient care outcomes. Electronic Medical Records Systems, Staff Adoption Scores, Kenyan Hospitals, Public Health 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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Oscar Cheptoo Mwangi, Catherine Orindi Kiambi, Nancy Wanjiku Nderitu (2009). Staff Adoption Scores in Electronic Medical Records Systems: An Evaluation in Kenyan Public Hospitals, 2009. African Medical Biotechnology (Applied Science/Tech), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18894395

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Sub-SaharanKenyanEHRAdoptionUtilisationImplementationHealthInformatics

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