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Layperson Perceptions And Attitudes Towards A National Electronic Health Record Introduction In Saudi Arabia, Jwaher Abdullah Almulhem

Theses and Dissertations

Introduction: Since patients and the general public may interact with a national electronic health record (EHR), including them during implementation of an EHR is important. Such acceptance has been documented as one of the critical areas in the development of a national EHR. However, only a few studies have considered public perceptions and attitudes regarding use of their health information in a universal EHR. This is the first study that concentrated on Saudi patients and citizens’ attitudes regarding a national EHR. . Objectives: The purpose of this quantitative study was to understand perceptions and attitudes regarding the introduction of a …