4. Lack of experience in medical informatics and lack of qualified
human resources.
Evidence suggests that health professionals often lack knowledge about
current e-health practices43-44 . Determining
the minimum qualifications necessary for integrating e-health
applications into clinical practice requires needs analysis and expert
opinions derived from academic knowledge and performance assessments.
The learning process can be further facilitated through motivational
experiences drawn from daily practice45-46 .
However, utilizing e-health applications in daily practice is, in
itself, an educational endeavor, and educational needs should not be
indefinitely postponed at the expense of field
activities18 . The necessity for e-health
education has been advocated for the past decade, yet there are limited
educational initiatives even on a global
scale46 . In one study, a majority of family
physicians believed that e-health would alleviate their workload, while
another study conducted in the same country revealed that only 10% held
similar expectations47 . It is recommended
that e-health learning programs be integrated into medical curricula to
promote standardization and widespread dissemination. Such integration
would facilitate a smoother transition to widespread e-health practices
in primary care, overcoming resistance encountered along the
way48 .