Areas of study

Sub-factors

Citizens

Healthcare professionals

IT specialists

Non-connectivity of ISs

Lack of national healthcare system

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Technical expertise and computer skills

Interface design, guidelines, experience in computer applications, access and maintenance

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Failure of adoption of HISs

Planning, technical support and running over time/cost

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Human barriers

Negative believes, lack of trust and resistance to change

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Cultural barriers

Human interaction

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Meciation safety

Limited use of technology and communication gap

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Financial barriers

Financial barrier

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Security and privacy

Easy to access patients’ medical records

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