Open-source point-of-care electronic medical records for use in resource-limited settings: systematic review and questionnaire surveys

January 1, 2012BMJ OpenOpen Access

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The study aims to assess the suitability of open-source point-of-care EMRs for clinicians in resource-limited settings with unreliable internet access.
Comprehensive search of open-source EMRs appropriate for resource-limited areas
Surveys of clinician users, technical implementers, and software developers
Evaluation of availability, cost, and technical requirements of selected EMRs
All six EMR systems are easily available with varying proprietary components and installation needs
None of the EMR systems meet the minimum requirements for effective primary care implementation
Safe prescribing of medications remains a major concern with current tools

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Systematic review evaluates open-source EMRs for primary care in resource-limited settings, highlighting implementation challenges.

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