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| − | This is a review of Safadi, Chan, Dawes, Roper, and Farai. (2015) article, “Open-source health information technology: A case study of electronic medical records”. | + | This is a review of Safadi, Chan, Dawes, Roper, and Farai. (2015) article, “Open-source health information technology: A case study of electronic medical records” <ref name= Safadi, 2015"> Safadi, H., Chan, D., Dawes, M., Roper, M., & Faraj, S. (2015). Open-source health information technology: A case study of electronic medical records. Health Policy and Technology, 4, 14-28. </ref> |
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The benefits of OSCAR include low cost for implementation and maintenance, a high degree of customizability, and the advantages of community collaboration. | The benefits of OSCAR include low cost for implementation and maintenance, a high degree of customizability, and the advantages of community collaboration. | ||
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Open-source system maybe a means of solving issues related to financial constraints. This study and others like it demonstrate the possibility of successful application of OSS’s like OSCAR. | Open-source system maybe a means of solving issues related to financial constraints. This study and others like it demonstrate the possibility of successful application of OSS’s like OSCAR. | ||
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| + | == Related Links == | ||
| + | #[[Leveraging of Open EMR Architecture for Clinical Trial Accrual]] | ||
| + | #[[Open_source_EMR_software:_Profiling,_insights,_and_hands-on_analysis]] | ||
| + | #[[Evaluation and selection of open-source EMR software packages based on integrated AHP and TOPSIS]] | ||
| + | #[[The OpenMRS System: Collaborating Toward an Open Source EMR for Developing Countries]] | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | [[Category:Reviews]] | ||
| + | [[Category:HI5313-2015-FALL]] | ||
| + | [[Category:OpenSource]] | ||
| + | [[Category: EMR]] | ||
| + | [[Category: CIS]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:00, 7 November 2015
Open-source health information technology: A case study of electronic medical records
This is a review of Safadi, Chan, Dawes, Roper, and Farai. (2015) article, “Open-source health information technology: A case study of electronic medical records” [1]
Contents
Research Question
The purpose of this study is to review open-source EMR adoption and application in North America.
Abstract
The review of the case study reveals the changes and benefits of the adoption of OSCAR, an open-source software (OSS), in primary care units. This review’s target audience consists of practitioner, healthcare technology managers, and policy makers.
Methods
Semi-structured interviews were administered to OSCAR users including: practitioners, healthcare technology managers, policy makers, developers, and service providers.
Results
OSCAR and other open-source systems provide a platform that allows for various stakeholders to contribute towards a common goal. Thus, OSCAR and other open-source systems provide a possible solution for the low adoption rates of EHR’s in North America. The lack of knowledge of OSS models and lack of trusty worthy support provides users with a unique set of challenges.
Conclusions
The benefits of OSCAR include low cost for implementation and maintenance, a high degree of customizability, and the advantages of community collaboration.
Comments
Open-source system maybe a means of solving issues related to financial constraints. This study and others like it demonstrate the possibility of successful application of OSS’s like OSCAR.
Related Links
- Leveraging of Open EMR Architecture for Clinical Trial Accrual
- Open_source_EMR_software:_Profiling,_insights,_and_hands-on_analysis
- Evaluation and selection of open-source EMR software packages based on integrated AHP and TOPSIS
- The OpenMRS System: Collaborating Toward an Open Source EMR for Developing Countries
References
- ↑ Safadi, H., Chan, D., Dawes, M., Roper, M., & Faraj, S. (2015). Open-source health information technology: A case study of electronic medical records. Health Policy and Technology, 4, 14-28.
