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Exploring Factors Associated With the Stalled Implementation of a Ground-Up Electronic Health Record System in South Africa: Qualitative Insights From the E-Tick Case Study Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) - PubMed
Electronic health records (EHRs) have the potential to improve service delivery through record keeping and monitoring health outcomes. As countries move toward universal health coverage, digital health tools such as EHRs are essential for achieving this goal. However, EHR implementation in middle-income countries like South Africa faces obstacles.
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The study found that strong user engagement and co-design supported initial adoption of a digital health record (E-tick) system, but implementation stalled mainly due to external factors like funding cuts, governance issues, and limited institutional support.
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