Implementation of electronic medical records requires more than new software: Lessons on integrating and managing health technologies from Mbarara, Uganda.
Healthc (Amst)
; 3(4): 264-9, 2015 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Implementation lessons ⢠Technology alone does not necessarily lead to improvement in health service delivery, in contrast to the common assumption that advanced technology goes hand in hand with progress. ⢠Implementation of electronic medical record (EMR) systems is a complex, resource-intensive process that, in addition to software, hardware, and human resource investments, requires careful planning, change management skills, adaptability, and continuous engagement of stakeholders. ⢠Research requirements and goals must be balanced with service delivery needs when determining how much information is essential to collect and who should be interfacing with the EMR system. ⢠EMR systems require ongoing monitoring and regular updates to ensure they are responsive to evolving clinical use cases and research questions. ⢠High-quality data and analyses are essential for EMRs to deliver value to providers, researchers, and patients.
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MEDLINE
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Programas Informáticos
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Registros Electrónicos de Salud
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Sysrev_observational_studies
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Humans
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Africa
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En
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Healthc (Amst)
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2015
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Article
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Estados Unidos