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The study aims to evaluate the adoption of electronic health record systems in private hospitals in Ghana, focusing on barriers and enablers.

Implementation of electronic health record systems in private health facilities: A qualitative study in Ghana

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The study aims to evaluate the adoption of electronic health record systems in private hospitals in Ghana, focusing on barriers and enablers.
Qualitative study design with semi-structured interviews
Involvement of 28 healthcare workers from four private hospitals
Data analyzed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis.
Identified structural challenges like uneven IT infrastructure and staffing gaps.
Noted process improvements, including streamlined documentation, despite system failures.
Reported mixed outcomes with efficiency gains countered by financial constraints.

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Qualitative study evaluates electronic health record implementation in private hospitals, identifying barriers and enablers.

Afriyie et al. (2026) studied this question.

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