Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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Adoption of Digital Health Records in Urban Youth Mental Health Clinics in Cape Town: An Analysis from an African Perspective

Sipho Mabuse, University of Cape Town Nokuthula Dlamini, Department of Surgery, University of Cape Town
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18728155
Published: July 7, 2001

Abstract

Adoption of digital health records (DHRs) in urban youth mental health clinics has gained attention as a means to improve access and quality of care. Qualitative interviews were conducted with key stakeholders including clinicians and administrative personnel from ten urban youth mental health clinics. Data analysis involved thematic content analysis. Clinicians reported mixed experiences with DHRs; some highlighted improved record-keeping efficiency (80%), while others noted challenges in patient confidentiality (25%). While DHR adoption varies, it shows promise for enhancing operational efficiencies and maintaining privacy standards. Further research is recommended to understand broader impacts. Clinics should prioritise user-friendly interfaces and robust security measures to maximise benefits of DHRs in mental health care settings. Digital Health Records, Urban Youth Mental Health Clinics, Cape Town, South Africa 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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Sipho Mabuse, Nokuthula Dlamini (2001). Adoption of Digital Health Records in Urban Youth Mental Health Clinics in Cape Town: An Analysis from an African Perspective. African Medical Laboratory Haematology, Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18728155

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African geographydigital health recordsqualitative analysistechnology adoptionmental health clinicsurbanizationyouth populations

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