Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Evaluation of Electronic Medical Records Adoption Among Rural Nurses in Ethiopian Clinics

Mulu Gebreab, Department of Internal Medicine, Debre Markos University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18715685
Published: June 20, 2000

Abstract

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) adoption is crucial for improving healthcare delivery in rural settings where access to technology and trained personnel may be limited. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys was employed. Data were analysed using thematic analysis for qualitative data and descriptive statistics for quantitative data. Nurses reported a moderate adoption rate of EMR (45%), primarily influenced by the convenience of electronic documentation compared to traditional paper records. Despite initial reluctance, nurses perceived significant benefits in terms of improved patient care and administrative efficiency. Strategic training programmes should be implemented to enhance nurse confidence in using EMRs. Clinics should provide ongoing support and incentives for continued adoption. Ethiopia, Rural Nurses, Electronic Medical Records, Adoption Rates, Benefits Perception 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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Mulu Gebreab (2000). Evaluation of Electronic Medical Records Adoption Among Rural Nurses in Ethiopian Clinics. African Biomedical Engineering Journal (Engineering focus), Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18715685

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EthiopiaRural HealthMixed-MethodsElectronic Medical RecordsAdoption StudiesTelemedicineeHealth Systems

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