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Electronic Prescription Systems in Rural Ethiopian Healthcare: Adoption, Adherence, and Health Outcomes

Amsalu Yiliso, Addis Ababa University Yonas Abraha, Department of Pediatrics, Addis Ababa University Mekdes Mengist, Department of Surgery, Jimma University Berhanu Bewayo, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Addis Ababa
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18753512
Published: August 2, 2002

Abstract

Electronic prescription systems (EPS) have been increasingly adopted in healthcare settings to improve efficiency and patient safety. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. Studies published between and were included for analysis. Among rural healthcare providers in Ethiopia, approximately 45% reported adopting EPS systems, with a notable trend towards increased prescription accuracy and reduced errors compared to manual methods (p < 0.05). Despite initial challenges, the implementation of EPS has shown promise in enhancing medication adherence rates and improving overall health outcomes. Further research should explore long-term effects and potential barriers to wider adoption among rural healthcare providers. 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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Amsalu Yiliso, Yonas Abraha, Mekdes Mengist, Berhanu Bewayo (2002). Electronic Prescription Systems in Rural Ethiopian Healthcare: Adoption, Adherence, and Health Outcomes. African Health and Development Linkages (Interdisciplinary -, Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18753512

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African healthcareRural healthElectronic prescribingAdherence ratesE-health systemsHealth information technologyPatient safety

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