KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH WORKERS TOWARDS UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEM AT HENROB HOSPITAL ZANA IN WAKISO DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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2025-03-31
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Nuwe Mukama. T.Crispin
Abstract
Background.
Electronic medical records systems have transformed healthcare delivery, enhanced patient care, and streamlined clinical workflow. However, effective utilization of the electronic medical records systems remains challenging due to issues, data security concerns, and user satisfaction. This study assessed the knowledge of health workers towards the utilization of the electronic medical records system at Henrob Hospital Zana in the Wakiso district.
Methodology.
A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study was used with 68 respondents selected through convenient sampling. Data was collected using a semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire, and data was manually tallied using Microsoft Excel, generating frequency tables, graphs, and pie charts.
Results
(54.4%) of the study participants, the majority of the participants were certificate holders (42.6%). 54.4% reported that they knew what EMR stood for, 60.2% reported that they knew the primary purpose of EMR, and 75% reported that they didn’t know the difference between EMR and EHR.
Conclusion.
The majority of the participants had a fair Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and their benefits.
Recommendations.
Ministry of Health and other responsible stakeholders, including the health workers at Henrob Hospital Zana, should strive hard to educate all health workers about the use of the Electronic Medical records system.
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Nuwe, . M. C. T., Nakafu, T., Naggulu, I. P., & Nalubega, J. F. (2025). KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH WORKERS TOWARDS UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEM AT HENROB HOSPITAL ZANA IN WAKISO DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. Student’s Journal of Health Research Africa, 6(3), 9. https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v6i3.1535