Revolutionizing Family Healthcare: Examining the Benefits and Obstacles
of E-Health
Abstract
Abstract This review explores the challenges and barriers
associated with the implementation of e-health initiatives in primary
care settings. It identifies several key factors that hinder the
widespread adoption of e-health applications, including the lack of
adequate awareness of medical informatics and e-health’s role in
healthcare development, insufficient evidence on their effectiveness,
difficulties in meeting the costs of developing and implementing
e-health infrastructure, and the marginalization of the private sector
and private health institutions. Furthermore, the review highlights
issues such as low health and informatics literacy among society, the
weakness of laws and regulations on the provision of e-health services,
and the lack or weakness of qualified human resources. It also
emphasizes the need for addressing these challenges through
evidence-based strategies, collaboration between stakeholders, improved
education and training, and the development of comprehensive legal
frameworks. By overcoming these obstacles, the review suggests that
e-health has the potential to enhance healthcare delivery, improve
patient outcomes, and contribute to achieving broader public health
goals.