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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in March 2026 (Volume 29, Issue 3) Submit manuscript

The impact of electronic health records on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes: A review

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Queen Elizabeth Enahoro 1, Jane Osareme Ogugua 2, Evangel Chinyere Anyanwu 3, Opeoluwa Akomolafe 4, Ifeoma Pamela Odilibe 5 and Andrew Ifesinachi Daraojimba 6, *

1 Independent Researcher, Ohio, USA.
2 Independent Researcher, Abuja, Nigeria.
3 Independent Researcher, Nebraska, USA.
4 Health Connect Services, Walsall, UK.
5 Independent Researcher, Houston, Texas, USA.
6 Department of Information Management, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(02), 451-460
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.2.0478
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.2.0478
 
Received on 30 December 2023; revised on 06 February 2024; accepted on 08 February 2024
 
This review examines the impact of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes, highlighting the benefits and challenges associated with their use. EHRs enhance healthcare efficiency, improve the quality of care through clinical decision support, and foster better collaboration among healthcare providers. They also contribute to patient safety, engagement, and improved health outcomes, including reduced hospital readmission rates and better chronic disease management. However, data privacy concerns, interoperability issues, and the digital divide pose significant hurdles. The review underscores the critical role of ongoing research and innovation in health informatics to address these challenges, ensuring EHRs continue to evolve positively. This analysis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of EHRs, offering insights into their potential to transform healthcare delivery and outcomes.
 
Electronic Health Records (EHRs); Healthcare Delivery; Patient Outcomes; Data Privacy; Interoperability; Health Informatics
 
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Queen Elizabeth Enahoro, Jane Osareme Ogugua, Evangel Chinyere Anyanwu, Opeoluwa Akomolafe, Ifeoma Pamela Odilibe and Andrew Ifesinachi Daraojimba. The impact of electronic health records on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes: A review. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(2), 451-460. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.2.0478

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