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− | This is a review of Safadi, Chan, Dawes, Roper, and Farai. (2015) article, “Open-source health information technology: A case study of electronic medical records” <ref name= Safadi, 2015"> Safadi, H., Chan, D., Dawes, M., Roper, M., & Faraj, S. (2015). Open-source health information technology: A case study of electronic medical records. Health Policy and Technology, 4, 14-28. </ref>
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− | == Research Question ==
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− | The purpose of this study is to review open-source EMR adoption and application in North America.
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− | == Abstract ==
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− | The review of the case study reveals the changes and benefits of the adoption of OSCAR, an open-source software (OSS), in primary care units. This review’s target audience consists of practitioner, healthcare technology managers, and policy makers.
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− | == Methods ==
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− | Semi-structured interviews were administered to OSCAR users including: practitioners, healthcare technology managers, policy makers, developers, and service providers.
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− | == Results ==
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− | OSCAR and other open-source systems provide a platform that allows for various stakeholders to contribute towards a common goal. Thus, OSCAR and other open-source systems provide a possible solution for the low adoption rates of EHR’s in North America. The lack of knowledge of OSS models and lack of trusty worthy support provides users with a unique set of challenges.
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− | == Conclusions ==
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− | The benefits of OSCAR include low cost for implementation and maintenance, a high degree of customizability, and the advantages of community collaboration.
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− | == Comments ==
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− | Open-source system maybe a means of solving issues related to financial constraints. This study and others like it demonstrate the possibility of successful application of OSS’s like OSCAR.
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− | == Related Links ==
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− | #[[Leveraging of Open EMR Architecture for Clinical Trial Accrual]]
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− | #[[Open_source_EMR_software:_Profiling,_insights,_and_hands-on_analysis]]
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− | #[[Evaluation and selection of open-source EMR software packages based on integrated AHP and TOPSIS]]
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− | #[[The OpenMRS System: Collaborating Toward an Open Source EMR for Developing Countries]]
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− | == References ==
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