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Digital health records (DHRs) can improve record-keeping efficiency in urban youth mental health clinics, though challenges related to patient confidentiality persist. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

February 24, 2026Open Access

Adoption of Digital Health Records in Urban Youth Mental Health Clinics in Cape Town: An Analysis from an African Perspective

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SMSipho Mabuse NDNokuthula DlaminiSefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

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Qualitative analysis reveals mixed outcomes from digital health records in urban youth mental health clinics, suggesting operational improvements and privacy concerns.

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The study aims to analyze the adoption of digital health records in urban youth mental health clinics and their impact on care quality.
Conducted qualitative interviews with clinicians and administrative personnel.
Analyzed data using thematic content analysis.
Engaged ten urban youth mental health clinics for diverse insights.
80% of clinicians reported improved record-keeping efficiency with digital health records.
25% noted challenges regarding patient confidentiality issues.
Adoption varies, with potential benefits for operational efficiency and privacy maintenance.

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Mabuse et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699d4028de8e28729cf65396 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18728154

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Qualitative analysis reveals mixed outcomes from digital health records in urban youth mental health clinics, suggesting operational improvements and privacy concerns.

Adoption of Digital Health Records in Urban Youth Mental Health Clinics in Cape Town: An Analysis from an African Perspective

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Adoption of Digital Health Records in Urban Youth Mental Health Clinics in Cape Town: An Analysis from an African Perspective

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