KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS TOWARDS ADVANCEMENT IN DIGITAL PRESERVATION OF HEALTH RECORDS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TEACHING HOSPITAL, KWARA STATE.
Abstract
This study was conducted on the Knowledge and Attitude of HIM professional towards digital preservation of health records in university of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State. Specifically, this study is aim at finding the Attitude of HIM professional towards digital preservation of records in university of Ilorin Teaching Hospital.
Descriptive statistics using frequency table, percentages were used to present the data gathered and discussed accordingly. Findings shows that Documentation is meant for Health Information Professional/Personnel, and documentation is stressing. A sample size of 98 HIM professionals in the hospital was used and sampling procedure adopted was stratified sampling technique. The research instrument used by the researcher was designed questionnaire.
The result of this work provides useful information that can promote and encourage accurate use of digital preservation of health records. The HIM professionals should be educated about the importance of digital preservation of health records, there should also be employment of only qualified HIM personnel to handle health records preservation in the hospital.
This study underscores that while HIM professionals in UITH demonstrate readiness and positive attitudes toward digital preservation, successful implementation will depend heavily on infrastructural development, structured training, and institutional support. Addressing these gaps through policy-driven, people-centered strategies will be crucial in advancing the digital health agenda in Nigeria. Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are proposed to enhance digital preservation practices among HIM professionals: Regular Capacity-Building Initiatives, Investment in Infrastructure, Integration of Practical Training into Curricula, Institutional Support and Incentives, National Policy Enforcement, and Monitoring and Evaluation.
Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Digital Preservation, HIM Professionals, Health Records
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