Barriers and facilitators to implementation of nationwide electronic health records in the Russian Far East: A qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic health records (EHRs) are transforming and revolutionizing the healthcare industry. However, whereas developed countries have a high EHR penetration rate, adoption of EHRs in developing countries is lagging behind. Recently, the Korean and Russian governments have been pursuing economic cooperation in the Russian Far East. Thus, since 2009, Russia's EHR market and healthcare system have been maturing in tandem.

Objective

To qualitatively investigate and analyze the current status of EHRs in the Russian Far East and derive implementation plans for nationwide EHRs.

Methods

A qualitative analysis based on semi-structured interviews with healthcare professionals and administrative officers in the Russian Far East was conducted to illuminate the curre

SUBMITTER: Jung SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7396132 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature