Title
The use of health information technology in saudi primary healthcare centers.
Abstract
The purpose of this exploratory study is to provide an overview of health information technologies (HITs) used in primary healthcare centers (PHCC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data collection methods included key stakeholder interviews and an academic search using a variety of keyword terms. Evidence shows that the use of health information technologies in Saudi PHCCs is growing although is still in its early stages. Despite the numerous steps undertaken in upgrading and operating the Kingdom electronic health information system (EHIS) as a consequence of the national strategic roadmap of alignment with the electronic health (e-Health) Strategic objectives, yet there is still a mounting need to address realistic approaches in implementing e-health services in Saudi PHCCs. Particularly, tackling barriers that hinder the use of EHIS in PHCCs.
Year
DOI
Venue
2014
10.3233/978-1-61499-423-7-209
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Keywords
Field
DocType
Electronic Health Records,Electronic Medical Records,Saudi Arabia
Primary health care,Knowledge management,Health information technology,Environmental health,Medical emergency,Medicine
Conference
Volume
ISSN
Citations 
202
0926-9630
0
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
0
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Ahmad Almaiman100.34
Salwa Bahkali234.22
Suha Alfrih300.34
Mowafa S. Househ411631.32
Ashraf El Metwally502.37