Perception and barriers to electronic medical record use among physicians and nurses in General Hospitals in Lagos State
There was a predominantly positive perception of EMR among healthcare workers in Lagos, despite significant barriers such as inadequate infrastructure and inconsistent power supply. Strategic investments in technology, reliable electricity, and internet connectivity are needed for enhancing EMR adoption and optimizing healthcare delivery.
Authors
- Obafemi Babalola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3468-3527)
- Tolulope F. Olufunlayo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8938-6151)
- Olamide O Akinlawon
- Temiloluwa O Odukoya
- Oluwabusayo O Fagbo
- Damilola Akinlawon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1682-3733)
Institutions
- University of Lagos (NG)
- Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital (NG)
- Lagos University Teaching Hospital (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Health Sciences
- Published
- 2025-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v25i3.20
- Primary Topic
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00