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Barriers to implement Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Sima Ajami1, Razieh Arab-Chadegani
1Department of Health Information Technology, Health Management & Economics Research Center, School of Medical Management and Information Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Implementing Electronic Health Records (EHRs) faces significant barriers, with resistance to change being the most critical obstacle. Overcoming these challenges is key to realizing the full potential of digital health information.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Technology in Healthcare
- Medical Record Management
Background:
- Electronic Health Records (EHRs) store comprehensive digital health information for continuity of care, education, and research.
- Despite benefits, EHR implementation faces numerous barriers including cost, technical, standardization, attitudinal, and organizational constraints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and articulate the primary barriers hindering the successful implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
Main Methods:
- An unsystematic literature review was conducted to identify barriers to EHR implementation.
- Searches utilized keywords such as 'Electronic health record,' 'implement,' 'obstacle,' and 'information technology' across various academic databases and search engines.
Main Results:
- Over 43 articles and reports were reviewed, with 32 selected for their relevance to EHR implementation barriers.
- Resistance to change emerged as the most significant impediment compared to other identified limitations.
Conclusions:
- Resistance to change is the paramount barrier in Electronic Health Record implementation.
- Addressing attitudinal and organizational constraints is crucial for successful EHR adoption.
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