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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>


== 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. 

== Discussions ==
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]]

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