scholarly journals Healthcare Professional and User Perceptions of eHealth Data and Record Privacy in Dubai

Information ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 415
Author(s):  
Fatima Mohamed AlMarzooqi ◽  
Immanuel Azaad Moonesar ◽  
Raeda AlQutob
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Data Privacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Electronic Medical Record System ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Record System ◽  
Provider Perceptions

Introduction: Dubai city made a significant leap forward, which aligns with the vision of leadership, in the region’s eHealth services by adopting a unified electronic medical record system across the country. Electronic medical records provide a better, more efficient standard of care and a vital database that will streamline the administrative process and promote better outcomes with less utilization of resources. Medical records form an essential part in patient management and include a variety of patient data information that might be sensitive. Therefore, the primary challenge is to maintain data privacy of the electronic medical records. Objective: Current studies to measure the user and health provider perceptions of electronic medical records data privacy are limited in the region. We aimed to investigate the perceptions of healthcare professionals and healthcare users toward electronic medical records and data privacy in eHealthcare facilities in Dubai. Methods: In this quantitative descriptive study, we explored the perceptions towards electronic medical records and data privacy using an online survey as a data collection tool. The dependent variables were the user and provider perceptions, while the independent variables included gender, nationality, income and age. A random sample of 201 eHealthcare facilities professionals and users was included. Results: The findings of the study revealed that most healthcare professionals and users agreed on the presence of good eHealth data protection practices and privacy principles in Dubai. There was a statistical correlation between the surveyed privacy practice perceptions and gender, nationality and income. However, age had no statistically significant association. Conclusions: These research findings can influence policymakers and stakeholders when developing electronic medical records and data privacy policies and guidelines across the United Arab Emirates’ healthcare facilities, in particular, during the implementation of unified electronic medical records. Future research could investigate the effect of the specific demographic variables on the perception of privacy among eHealthcare facility users that might influence electronic medical records and data privacy.

scholarly journals Authorized Shared Electronic Medical Record System with Proxy Re-Encryption and Blockchain Technology

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (22) ◽  
pp. 7765
Author(s):  
Weizhe Chen ◽  
Shunzhi Zhu ◽  
Jianmin Li ◽  
Jiaxin Wu ◽  
Chin-Ling Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Access Control ◽  
Medical Record ◽  
Electronic Medical Record ◽  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Data Privacy ◽  
Data Access ◽  
Electronic Medical Record System ◽  
Record System ◽  
Medical Record System

With the popularity of the internet 5G network, the network constructions of hospitals have also rapidly developed. Operations management in the healthcare system is becoming paperless, for example, via a shared electronic medical record (EMR) system. A shared electronic medical record system plays an important role in reducing diagnosis costs and improving diagnostic accuracy. In the traditional electronic medical record system, centralized database storage is typically used. Once there is a problem with the data storage, it could cause data privacy disclosure and security risks. Blockchain is tamper-proof and data traceable. It can ensure the security and correctness of data. Proxy re-encryption technology can ensure the safe sharing and transmission of relatively sensitive data. Based on the above situation, we propose an electronic medical record system based on consortium blockchain and proxy re-encryption to solve the problem of EMR security sharing. Electronic equipment in this process is connected to the blockchain network, and the security of data access is ensured through the automatic execution of blockchain chaincodes; the attribute-based access control method ensures fine-grained access to the data and improves the system security. Compared with the existing electronic medical records based on cloud storage, the system not only realizes the sharing of electronic medical records, but it also has advantages in privacy protection, access control, data security, etc.

An Electronic Medical Record System

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-102
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sarfraz ◽  
Anwar F. Al-Hussainan ◽  
Farah Mohammad ◽  
Hanouf Al-Azmi
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Electronic Medical Record System ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Record System ◽  
Medical Record System ◽  
The State Of Kuwait ◽  
Special Case

This research proposes, designs, and implements a new online system for electronic medical records (EMR) for assisting the current processes of labs and hospitals. Specific consideration is given to the records of blood donors. It provides an online automated alternate to the traditional manual processes adopted for various medical labs. The proposed system provides an easy way to communicate with the world. The article presents use case diagrams that model the logics of the system. It also proposes schema for supporting databases in the system. The system is prototyped, and ready to be used. To achieve the targeted system, in addition to investigating the latest studies in this area, the needed data was collected through a questionnaire survey with the community. The system, as a special case, has been oriented for the communities of the state of Kuwait to improve its healthcare sector. However, this design can be easily ported to other countries platforms due to its generic formulation.

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis in India: electronic medical records-driven big data analytics report IV

2020 ◽  
pp. bjophthalmol-2020-317330
Author(s):  
Anthony Vipin Das ◽  
Sayan Basu
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
Electronic Medical Record System ◽  
Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis ◽  
Record System ◽  
Recent Onset ◽  
Medical Record System ◽  
Limiting Condition ◽  
Chronic Course

AimsTo describe the clinical profile of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) in patients presenting to a multitier ophthalmology hospital network in India.MethodsThis retrospective hospital-based study included 2 408 819 patients presenting between August 2010 and February 2020. Patients with a clinical diagnosis of EKC in at least one eye with a recent onset (≤1 week) were included as cases. The data were collected using the eyeSmart electronic medical record system.ResultsOverall, 21 196 (0.9%) new patients were diagnosed with EKC, of which 19 203 (90.6%) patients reported a recent onset (≤1 week) and were included for analysis. The median age was 32 (IQR: 22–45) years and adults (84.5%) were commonly affected. Most of the patients were male (62.1%) and unilateral (53.4%) affliction was commoner. The most common presenting symptom was redness (63.7%), followed by watering (42.1%). Preauricular lymphadenopathy or tenderness was documented in 1406 (7.3%) cases at presentation. A minority of the eyes had visual impairment worse than 20/200 (7.8%) due to associated ocular comorbidities. The involvement of the cornea was seen in 7338 (38.2%) patients and corneal signs included subepithelial infiltrates (26.3%), epithelial defect (1.4%), corneal oedema (0.9%) and filaments (0.4%). Of the patients who had corneal involvement, 496 (2.6%) patients had a chronic course beyond 1 month of which 105 (0.5%) had a course beyond 1 year.ConclusionEKC is a self-limiting condition that is commonly unilateral and predominantly affects males. About one-third of the patients have corneal involvement which rarely has a chronic course.

scholarly journals HealthyBlock: Blockchain-Based IT Architecture for Electronic Medical Records Resilient to Connectivity Failures

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (19) ◽  
pp. 7132
Author(s):  
Omar Gutiérrez ◽  
Giordy Romero ◽  
Luis Pérez ◽  
Augusto Salazar ◽  
Marina Charris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Record ◽  
Electronic Medical Record ◽  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Electronic Medical Record System ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Record System ◽  
Treatment And Prevention

The current information systems for the registration and control of electronic medical records (EMR) present a series of problems in terms of the fragmentation, security, and privacy of medical information, since each health institution, laboratory, doctor, etc. has its own database and manages its own information, without the intervention of patients. This situation does not favor effective treatment and prevention of diseases for the population, due to potential information loss, misinformation, or data leaks related to a patient, which in turn may imply a direct risk for the individual and high public health costs for governments. One of the proposed solutions to this problem has been the creation of electronic medical record (EMR) systems using blockchain networks; however, most of them do not take into account the occurrence of connectivity failures, such as those found in various developing countries, which can lead to failures in the integrity of the system data. To address these problems, HealthyBlock is presented in this paper as an architecture based on blockchain networks, which proposes a unified electronic medical record system that considers different clinical providers, with resilience in data integrity during connectivity failure and with usability, security, and privacy characteristics. On the basis of the HealthyBlock architecture, a prototype was implemented for the care of patients in a network of hospitals. The results of the evaluation showed high efficiency in keeping the EMRs of patients unified, updated, and secure, regardless of the network clinical provider they consult.

scholarly journals Towards Authentication and Authorization – Electronic Medical Records

2013 ◽  
pp. 113-116
Author(s):  
Pallavi Kalambe ◽  
Rajeev G. Vishwakarma
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Electronic Medical Record System ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Record System ◽  
Authentication And Authorization ◽  
Technological Intervention ◽  
Access To Data ◽  
High Level

The Technological intervention in field of Computer Science and Information Technology has made it possible to access medical records of Individuals electronically. Electronic Health Records systems which are distributed and need to be interoperable too. Important Business drivers for such kind of high level of interoperability introduce unique citizen ID. Though citizen have access to data from central repository and they can directly communicate with health care providers, but when it comes to security and confidentiality, technology fails to meet the requirements. In this paper we suggest a framework for authentication and authorization of Electronic medical Records System in consideration .It will help to build An Secure-Privacy Protected Electronic medical Record System.

Impact of Wireless Electronic Medical Record System on the Quality of Patient Documentation by Emergency Field Responders during a Disaster Mass-Casualty Exercise

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 268-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore C. Chan ◽  
William G. Griswold ◽  
Colleen Buono ◽  
David Kirsh ◽  
Joachim Lyon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Record ◽  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Electronic Medical Record System ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Record System ◽  
Medical Record System ◽  
Patient Documentation ◽  
Field Exercise

AbstractIntroduction: The use of wireless, electronic, medical records and communications in the prehospital and disaster field is increasing.Objective: This study examines the role of wireless, electronic, medical records and communications technologies on the quality of patient documentation by emergency field responders during a mass-casualty exercise.Methods: A controlled, side-to-side comparison of the quality of the field responder patient documentation between responders utilizing National Institutes of Health-funded, wireless, electronic, field, medical record system prototype (“Wireless Internet Information System for medicAl Response to Disasters” or WIISARD) versus those utilizing conventional, paper-based methods during a mass-casualty field exercise. Medical data, including basic victim identification information, acuity status, triage information using Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START), decontamination status, and disposition, were collected for simulated patients from all paper and electronic logs used during the exercise. The data were compared for quality of documentation and record completeness comparing WIISARD-enabled field responders and those using conventional paper methods. Statistical analysis was performed with Fisher’s Exact Testing of Proportions with differences and 95% confidence intervals reported.Results: One hundred simulated disaster victim volunteers participated in the exercise, 50 assigned to WIISARD and 50 to the conventional pathway. Of those victims who completed the exercise and were transported to area hospitals, medical documentation of victim START components and triage acuity were significantly better for WIISARD compared to controls (overall acuity was documented for 100% vs 89.5%, respectively, difference = 10.5% [95%CI = 0.5–24.1%]). Similarly, tracking of decontamination status also was higher for the WIISARD group (decontamination status documented for 59.0% vs 0%, respectively, difference = 9.0% [95%CI = 40.9–72.0%]). Documentation of disposition and destination of victims was not different statistically (92.3% vs. 89.5%, respectively, difference = 2.8% [95%CI = -11.3–17.3%]).Conclusions: In a simulated, mass-casualty field exercise, documentation and tracking of victim status including acuity was significantly improved when using a wireless, field electronic medical record system compared to the use of conventional paper methods.

scholarly journals Sexual healthcare professionals’ views on the rapid provision of remote services at the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study

2021 ◽  
pp. 095646242110230
Author(s):  
Alexandria Lunt ◽  
Carrie Llewellyn ◽  
Jake Bayley ◽  
Tom Nadarzynski
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Inequalities ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Remote Services ◽  
Sexual Healthcare

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures forced sexual health services to engage with patients remotely. We aimed to understand perceived barriers and facilitators to the provision of digital sexual health services during the first months of the pandemic. Methods: An online survey and qualitative interviews with UK sexual healthcare professionals recruited online and via snowball sampling were conducted in May–July 2020. Results: Amongst 177 respondents (72% female, 86% White, mean age = 46, SD = 9), most utilised telephone and email as their main communication channels; however, their perceived effectiveness varied (94% and 66%, respectively). Most agreed that staff needed additional training (89%), the available technology was not adequate (66%) and health professionals were hesitant to provide online consultations (46%). They had positive attitudes towards digitalisation, improving service quality and cost-effectiveness but were concerned about exacerbating health inequalities. Discussion: The study identifies a need for clear guidelines and training around the use of digital tools as well as a demand for investment in hardware and software required for the provision of remote services. Future research needs to explore the acceptability, safety and effectiveness of various digital tools to narrow health inequalities in sexual health service users.

Electronic Medical Records and Public Perceptions

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 38-57
Author(s):  
Tarik Abdel-Monem ◽  
Mitchel N. Herian ◽  
Nancy Shank
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Deliberative Discussion ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Opinion Polls

Public attitudes about electronic medical records (EMRs) have been primarily gauged by one-time opinion polls. The authors investigated the impact of an interactive deliberative polling process on general attitudes towards EMRs and perceptions of governmental roles in the area. An initial online survey was conducted about EMRs among a sample of respondents (n = 138), and then surveyed a sub-sample after they had engaged in a deliberative discussion about EMR issues with peers and policymakers (n = 24). Significant changes in opinions about EMRs and governmental roles were found following the deliberative discussion. Overall support for EMRs increased significantly, although concerns about security and confidentiality remained. This indicates that one way to address concerns about EMRs is to provide opportunities for deliberation with policymakers. The policy and theoretical implications of these findings are briefly discussed within.

scholarly journals NFC Based Electronic Medical Record

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (03) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Noor Cholis Basjaruddin ◽  
Edi Rakhman ◽  
Kuspriyanto Kuspriyanto ◽  
Mikhael Bagus Renardi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Record ◽  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Near Field Communication ◽  
Important Data ◽  
Record System ◽  
Medical Record System ◽  
Beta Testing

Near Field Communication (NFC) technology enables mobile phones to store important data safely and reliably. The data can be sent to another phone equipped with NFC or read by NFC reader. Through special applications the data can also be added, subtracted, or modified. This NFC capability allows the phone to be developed into a device that can store important data such as e-money or electronic medical records. In this research has been developed medical record system based on Near Field Communication (NFC). The results of alpha and beta testing show that the developed application has good performance.

scholarly journals Recreational physical activity context and type preferences among male and female Emirati university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 507-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
C B Doyle ◽  
A Khan ◽  
N W Burton
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Recreational Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Activity Types ◽  
Competitive Activities

Abstract Background This study assessed recreational physical activity type and context preferences of Emirati university students. Method This was a cross-sectional study in which a stratified random sample (n=628) (female 69.1%, male 30.9% mean age 20.79±3.81 y) completed an online survey. Relationships between gender and preferences were assessed using regression analysis, adjusted for body mass index and age. Results Activities with a fun element were the most preferred context (87.1%). Walking (66.7%) and swimming (61.7%) were the most preferred activity types. Males had significantly higher odds of preferring competitive activities, and activity types such as football, fitness/weights and jogging. Females had significantly higher odds of preferring activities with people of the same gender, with supervision and done at home, and activity types such as walking, aerobics, cycling, squash and yoga. Conclusion These results can inform physical activity planning for university students in the United Arab Emirates. Fun activity opportunities involving walking or swimming and in the local neighbourhood may be popular for both males and females. Future research could explore uptake and maintenance of activity options, based on preferred activity attributes.

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