Evaluation of the intention to use the electronic medical record (EMR) by health professionals in healthcare facilities of Libreville and Owendo in Gabon.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Health systems in several countries have integrated information and communication technologies into their operations. Electronic medical records (EMRs) are at the core of patient care. The working of these EMRs requires their acceptance and use by medical and paramedical personnel. The objective of this study was to empirically evaluate the intention of health professionals to use these EMRs.

Materials and methods

A questionnaire on the intention of health professionals to use the EMR was developed following a Likert scale. The survey was done via in-person interviews of health professionals in major health facilities in the cities of Libreville and Owendo in Gabon. The technology acceptance model (TAM) was tested using a step-down logistic regression analysis t

SUBMITTER: Moukoumbi Lipenguet G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9680664 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature