A Systematic Review and Comparative Study of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems to Support Healthcare

Abstract

Abstract: The need for an Electronic Medical Record(EMR) system has grown exponentially with the vast increase in population, where it is strenuous to deal with patients’ medical records physically. EMR grants the electronic entry, upkeep and perpetuation of medical information of patients over long periods which in turn provides quality care and safety in healthcare organizations. Nevertheless, EMRs have been a huge leap in the medical field, where hospital records are computerized for the betterment of patient care. In fact, EMRs are ought to reduce the manual work done and upgrade the efficiency in healthcare systems. This paper focuses on the significance of EMRs in healthcare organizations with the help of a review on the researches done on EMR systems and a comparison done between the EMR systems which have been implemented so far. Also through this, it is aimed to identify the insights along with the features and functionalities to be included when implementing a quality and an innovative EMR by bridging the gap in the knowledge for improving EMRs in the healthcare sector.