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Data-Exchange Between Electronic Medical Record and Viral-Load Laboratory Database Towards Improving HIV Care in Ethiopia

2024Open accessAddis Ababa University

Abstract

Electronic viral load (VL) Test Ordering and Result Reporting System (ETORRS) was introduced to create data exchange between the existing VL database and the electronic medical record (EMR) system, with the aim of reducing laboratory test results turnaround time (TAT), improving data quality, and supporting timely clinical response for patients with high VL. This use case is an illustrative example of initiating and adopting the principles of health information exchange for a priority health program.

Research topics

  • Electronic Health Records Systems

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.3233/shti231197

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