The role of electronic medical records in enhancing healthcare efficiency and accuracy

Ibrahim Saud Alsanad; Salman Anber Aldarbi; Mohammed Abdulrahman Aljohani; Mazen Ayidh Muawwadh Alhejaili; Abdullah Mohammed Aldhahri; Mobarak Dakhelallah Meateq Alarfi

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS10.15401

Authors

Ibrahim Saud Alsanad Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
Salman Anber Aldarbi Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
Mohammed Abdulrahman Aljohani Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
Mazen Ayidh Muawwadh Alhejaili Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
Abdullah Mohammed Aldhahri Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
Mobarak Dakhelallah Meateq Alarfi Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs

Keywords:

EMR, healthcare productivity, patient treatment experience, medical mistakes, information protection, EMR assimilation issues, healthcare technology

Abstract

Background: EMRs have indeed become a necessity in modern day healthcare systems, as they possibly bring desired changes in the healthcare delivery system as well as increase in the efficacy and reliability of the healthcare sector. EMRs make it possible for providers to maintain the electronic record of patients; optimize information sharing, decrease adverse medical events, and improve integrated client care. Aim: This study will assess some of the ten features of EMRs, how these systems enhance health care delivery and the effects of these systems on patients’ health outcomes in addition to analyzing the difficulties encountered by health care facilities in the implementation of EMRs. Methods: Based on the primary research, it was possible to find out the major characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of EMRs by analyzing the existing literature of both academic and non-academic nature, including approximately ten peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and reports. Results: Some of the benefits understood by the study include efficiency; accuracy; and integrated team approaches of EMRs. It also recognizes key barriers including inadequate financial resources, organizational and professional resistance to change, system implementation complexities, concerns on data security and privacy and continuous...systems upgrade and maintenance.

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