Utilization and determinants of electronic medical record system among health professionals in public health facilities of Harari regional state, Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract

Electronic medical records are computerized patient records introduced in the early 1970stoimpact patient health outcomes using information technology. Electronic medical record systems are increasingly incorporated into the healthcare systems of developing countries, including Ethiopia, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the healthcare institutions. However, there are number of challenges from health professionals for institutionalizing and using well functional electronic medical records system as a means of delivering quality health care services to meet the needs of clients.