Influence of Practice Characteristics on the Adoption of Electronic Dental Records in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The adoption of electronic dental records (EDRs) is less extensively studied than electronic medical records (EMRs) in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, a multivariate analysis was conducted to calculate the adoption of EDRs and determine the practice characteristics that influence adoption.

Methods

An online survey was conducted with 220 dental practices in Jeddah from August to December 2021. The questionnaire contained 10 items that measured the adoption of EDRs and identified the region, district, practice characteristics, and practice size. A regression analysis was used to ascertain the relationships between EDR adoption and the predictor variables.

Results

About 93% of the dental practices, we surveyed in Jeddah had adopted EDRs. Public dental practices and l

SUBMITTER: Majid IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10440202 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature