Perceptions of electronic health records by ethnically diverse groups in mental health: A systematic literature review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Electronic health records (EHRs) in mental healthcare face slow adoption. Diverse groups experience barriers like language and technology access, impacting their engagement with EHRs.
Area Of Science
- Health Informatics
- Mental Health Services Research
- Health Equity
Background
- Electronic health records (EHRs) implementation in mental health settings is lagging.
- Concerns about sensitive data and mental health stigma hinder adoption.
- Despite challenges, EHRs can empower patients in their treatment journey.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore ethnically diverse groups' perceptions of mental health EHR utility.
- To identify barriers and facilitators influencing EHR access for these populations.
- To inform strategies for improving EHR inclusivity in mental healthcare.
Main Methods
- Systematic literature review across multiple databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, Scopus, PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science).
- Inclusion criteria: studies on ethnically diverse groups in OECD countries (2009-2025) accessing mental health EHRs.
- Analysis of eight selected papers identifying key themes.
Main Results
- Identified three primary themes: language barriers, lack of technology access, and perceived impact on care access.
- Language barriers, limited technology access, and data privacy concerns are significant issues for diverse groups.
- Easier and more efficient record access was noted as a benefit.
Conclusions
- EHRs are crucial for modern healthcare, but significant improvements are needed for mental health settings.
- Addressing language barriers, technology gaps, and data security concerns is vital for equitable EHR access.
- Further research and development are required to enhance EHR utilization among ethnically diverse mental health service users.
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