Perceptions of electronic health records by ethnically diverse groups in mental health: A systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT: The implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) in mental health contexts has been slow. Reasons for this include concerns from healthcare professionals regarding the collection of sensitive information and the stigma associated with mental health services. Despite the low uptake of EHRs, the benefits include patients feeling empowered and in control of their own treatment. However, ethnically diverse groups often access mental health services through crisis pathways and have been found to disengage with EHRs. The aim of this review was to explore ethnically diverse groups' perceptions of the utility of mental health EHRs and establish perceived barriers and facilitators to access. MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, Scopus, PsycINFO, PubMed and Web of Science were searched. Included papers me

SUBMITTER: Ikram A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12509162 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature