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Hani Abdulsattar Shake1, Mian Usman Farooq
1Assistant Director General Planning and Development, Health Informatics Consultant in Ministry of Health, Directorate General of Health Affairs, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.
Oman Medical Journal
|November 14, 2013
Summary
Physicians in Saudi Arabia require enhanced computer skills for electronic medical records. This study identifies substantial needs in areas like word processing and database searching to improve patient information entry.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
Background:
- Physician resistance to electronic medical records (EMR) data entry was identified in Makkah region hospitals.
- This resistance highlighted potential gaps in physicians' digital competencies.
- Addressing these needs is crucial for effective EMR system adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the specific computer literacy needs of physicians in the Makkah region.
- To identify areas where computer skills training is most required for EMR use.
- To inform strategies for improving digital health integration in healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 451 physicians across six Ministry of Health hospitals.
- A structured questionnaire with nine dichotomous (yes/no) questions was used.
- Computer skill needs were categorized as 'none,' 'little,' 'some,' or 'substantial' based on response rates.
Main Results:
- An 82% response rate was achieved.
- A substantial need for improvement was found in word processing (MS Word), presentation (PowerPoint), internet search, medical database search, spreadsheet (Excel), and advanced email management skills.
- Other computer literacy areas showed a 'some' need for improvement.
Conclusions:
- Physicians in the Makkah region demonstrate a significant need for enhanced computer literacy.
- Targeted training in specific software and digital skills is recommended.
- Improving computer skills is essential for successful EMR implementation and patient data management.
Keywords:
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