A survey on health spending and comprehensive eGuide for healthcare

Challenges, implementation and future directions

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ID6455467
AuthorsYasir Abdelgadir Mohamed Supervisor (0000-0002-9337-7688, Shaqra University, corresponding author), Akbar Khanan (0000-0002-2226-0001, Shaqra University), Mohamed Bashir (0000-0002-2292-2677, Shaqra University), Mohamed Albdri Sliman Bashir (0009-0007-7091-7286), Dil Nawaz Hakro (0000-0001-9532-4013, Middle East College), Muhammad Babar (0000-0002-1795-114X, Middle East College)
Year2025
Volume11
Pages101584-101584
Publication date2025-12-09
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSustainable Futures (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2666-1888
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101584
OpenAlexW7111222711
LanguageEN
References cited53

The momentum of the health delivery for the last decade is due to the revolutionary advancements of digital transformation resulting operational efficacy and clinical workflows. The adoption of e-health and m-health solutions has significantly influenced healthcare systems and its delivery and patient satisfaction, particularly in regions striving toward digital integration such as a GCC member Sultanate of Oman. This study aims to examine the evolution, scope, architecture, benefits, and challenges of comprehensive centralized eGuide systems for healthcare centers, emphasizing their implementation and sustainability within the Omani healthcare context. A systematic review and critical analysis were conducted on existing literature and frameworks concerning electronic guidance systems. Comparative evaluation between traditional paper-based and modern digital eGuide approaches was undertaken to identify key enablers and barriers to adoption. The findings reveal that eGuide systems enhance accessibility, data interoperability, and healthcare decision-making. However, implementation is hindered by infrastructural limitations, data privacy concerns, interoperability gaps, shortage of trained personnel, and organizational resistance. Oman’s significant investment, exceeding one billion Omani Riyals that illustrates its commitment to state-of-the-art healthcare modernization. The study highlights that success depends on robust policies, stakeholder capacity building, and equitable digital access. The AI based centralized eguide system for healthcare centers of Oman is one of the comprehensive systems which is considered as the transformative phase for the achievement of Oman’s Vision 20240 especially the health objectives. Effective integration requires addressing regulatory, technical, and human-resource barriers to ensure sustainable deployment. The insights derived may guide other regional initiatives seeking to optimize national digital health strategies.

Digital health · Digital transformation · Government (linguistics · Government spending · Health care · Healthcare system · Interoperability · Public health · Public spending · Stakeholder · Sustainability · Transformative learning · Work (physics · Electronic Health Records Systems · Global Health Care Issues · Mobile Health and mHealth Applications · Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

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