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.