Secure Biometric Device for Doctor Authentication and Immediate Medical Record Access in Rivers State

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@article{1710944,
      author = {Oguzierem Marauche, Nwialu Christain Egerebu, Wokem Joyce C., Isreal David Imaerele},
      title = {Secure Biometric Device for Doctor Authentication and Immediate Medical Record Access in Rivers State},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {3},
      pages = {1783-1786},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710944.pdf},
      abstract = {Background: Fragmented health data systems in Nigerian hospitals often delay clinical decision-making. This study evaluated a portable health data access device for on-demand patient record retrieval in selected hospitals across Rivers State. 
Methods: A cross-sectional design was conducted in five hospitals: University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Meridian Hospital, Anderson?s Hospital, and Shammah Christian Hospital Sixty healthcare professionals?including doctors, nurses, and medical records officers?participated. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires and direct observations. Analytical methods included descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests for associations, and t-tests for group comparisons. 
Results: Eighty-two percent of respondents reported that the device was user-friendly, while 76% agreed it reduced delays in patient care. The Chi-square test revealed a significant association between device use and improved workflow efficiency (p < 0.05). T-test analysis further showed significant differences in satisfaction between staff with prior electronic health record experience and those without (p < 0.05). Key challenges identified were insufficient training, concerns about data security, and frequent power interruptions. 
Recommendations: Hospital management should implement structured training programs to build staff capacity. Policymakers must strengthen data protection frameworks and invest in stable power solutions to sustain device use. 
Conclusion: The portable health data access device enhanced patient record retrieval, reduced clinical delays, and supported continuity of care in the studied hospitals. This innovation demonstrates strong potential to transform patient record management and improve healthcare delivery in Rivers State.},
      month = {September},
  }