Alavi S, Mahdavi A, Karan S K N, Ebrahimi K. Identifying the Strengths and Weaknesses of the SEPAS System Based on the Perceptions of Users From Hospitals Affiliated to Ardabil University of Medical Sciences: A Qualitative Study. JMIS 2024; 10 (1) :32-41
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http://jmis.hums.ac.ir/article-1-470-en.html
Department of Health Information Management, School of Paramedical Sciences, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences.
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Objective: Stands for electronic health record system in Persian (SEPAS) is one of the important health information technology projects in Iran. This study aims to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of this system based on the perceptions of its users from hospitals affiliated to Ardabil University of Medical Sciences (AUMS).
Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in hospitals affiliated to AUMS in 2019. Data collection was done through semi-structured face-to-face interviews of 14 participants.
Results: The factors were categorized in seven groups: strategic management & supervision, education & culturalization, standards & laws, development & establishment, research, technical infrastructure, and project development in medical universities. The field of education & culturalization was the most important category.
Conclusion: The implemented programs for SEPAS are far from the defined plans. Monitoring by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education and medical universities, as well as culturalization and training for managers and employees are among the priorities.
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Special Received: 2023/07/3 | Accepted: 2023/12/2 | Published: 2024/04/1