Publications by authors named "Nebyu Demeke Mengiste"
Healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitude and its associated factors toward electronic personal health record system in a resource-limited setting: A cross-sectional study.
Sisay Maru Wubante Masresha Derese Tegegne Mequannent Sharew Melaku Nebyu Demeke Mengiste Ashenafi Fentahun
Front Public Health
April 2023
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.
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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