Factors militating against effective documentation and registration of patient’s record - case study of General Hospital Owo, Ondo State Department: Health Information Management By: CUSTODIAN Project ID: 9349 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study examined the factors militating against effective registration and documentation of patient records at General Hospital Owo, Ondo State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of the study consists of six-two (62) staff. The sample consisted of 55 hospital staff with direct access to patient record documentation and registration, selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected from 55 healthcare staff using structured questionnaires (Likert-Scale). The data were analyzed using IMB SPSS (charts and mean statistics). The findings revealed that communication barriers, including language differences and complex medical terminology, significantly affect documentation processes. Time constraints and inadequate training were also identified as major challenges. Despite these barriers, healthcare personnel demonstrated a positive attitude toward documentation and recognized its importance in patient care. The study further revealed that while documentation materials are available, there is a significant lack of electronic documentation systems and supporting infrastructure. The study concluded that effective documentation and registration are influenced by both human and technological factors. It recommended the implementation of electronic health record systems, regular staff training, improved communication strategies, and investment in healthcare infrastructure to enhance documentation practices and overall healthcare delivery. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Attitude and perception of health information personnel towards patient health information security and privacy - case study of Central Hospital Agbor, Delta state»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»The challenges of effective communication between health information officers and patients (case study of Federal Medical Centre, Nguru Yobe state)»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care