Publications by authors named "Ashenafi Fentahun"

Article Synopsis
  • The e-PHR system allows individuals to access and manage their health information, enhancing communication between patients and healthcare providers for better healthcare outcomes.
  • This study focused on healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudes towards e-PHR systems in a teaching hospital in northwest Ethiopia, utilizing a structured questionnaire to gather data from 402 participants.
  • Results showed that 65.7% of respondents had good knowledge and 55.5% had a favorable attitude toward e-PHRs, with factors like digital literacy, social media presence, and male gender positively correlating with their knowledge.
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Background: Tele-pharmacy is a subset of telemedicine in which pharmacies use telecommunication technology to provide patient care. Tele-pharmacy can improve pharmaceutical care service delivery by reducing medication errors, improving access to health professionals and facilities in remote and rural areas, and minimizing adverse drug events. However, there is limited evidence regarding future pharmacists' knowledge and perceptions of the Tele-pharmacy system in Ethiopia.

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The use of health information technology significantly enhances patient outcomes. As a result, policymakers from developing countries have placed strong emphasis on formulating eHealth policies and initiatives. However, there have not been many successful deployments to show for.

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Background: COVID-19 is a pandemic that causes many deaths and disrupts the lives of the world population on an unprecedented scale. Healthcare providers are on the frontline in the struggle against this pandemic. In this regard, knowledge sharing is very crucial for healthcare professionals to provide safe, effective, and quality patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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