HRH Global Resource Center - Health Information Systems

Utilization of Community-Based Health Information Systems in Decision Making and Health Action in Nyalenda, Kisumu County, Kenya

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:40:28 +0000

The purpose of this paper is to explore how data collected at the community level is utilised by various stakeholders within the community in order to produce actionable information for decision making. [from abstract]

Assessments of Health Services Availability in Humanitarian Emergencies: A Review of Assessments in Haiti and Sudan Using a Health Systems Approach

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 12:27:24 +0000

To improve the consistency of health facilities assessments, the World Health Organization has proposed the use of the Health Resources Availability Mapping System (HeRAMS) developed in Darfur, Sudan as a standardized assessment tool for use in future acute and protracted crises.This study provides an evaluation of HeRAMS’ comprehensiveness, and investigates the methods, quality and comprehensiveness of health facilities data and tools in Haiti, where HeRAMS was not used.

Can Smartphones and Tablets Improve the Management of Childhood Illness in Tanzania? A Qualitative Study from a Primary Health Care Worker's Perspective

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:13:41 +0000

The impact of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy has been less than anticipated because of poor uptake. Electronic algorithms have the potential to improve quality of health care in children. However, feasibility studies about the use of electronic protocols on mobile devices over time are limited. This study investigated constraining as well as facilitating factors that influence the uptake of a new electronic Algorithm for
Management of Childhood Illness (ALMANACH) among primary health workers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. [from abstract]

Preparing for the Data Revolution: Identifying Minimum Health Information Competencies Among the Health Workforce

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:34:01 +0000

Health information is required for a variety of purposes at all levels of a health system, and a workforce skilled in collecting, analysing, presenting, and disseminating such information is essential to fulfil these demands. While it is established that low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are facing shortages in human resources for health (HRH), there has been little systematic attention focused on non-clinical competencies. In response, we developed a framework that defines the minimum health information competencies required by health workers at various levels of a health system.

When Information Technology meets Healthcare in West Africa: A Literature Review

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 20:07:59 +0000

This paper presents the study and analysis of some articles that were selected according to their potential contributions to the introduction of information technology (IT) in the Healthcare industry in West Africa. [from introduction]

The mHealth Planning Guide: Key Considerations for Integrating Mobile Technology into Health Programs

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:25:45 +0000

The mHealth Planning Guide helps individuals and organizations appropriately plan for mHealth deployments. [from introduction]

Comparison of Manual and Electronic Methods of Nursing Record: A Nurse's Perspective

Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:27:33 +0000

Recording nursing reports is considered as a quality assurance tool for patients and nurses. Nowadays,the presence of electronic health record systems is an indicator of development. Studies on advantages and disadvantages of the electronic and manual recording methods have shown different results. In this study, electronic and manual recording of nursing reports were compared from the perspective of nurses. [from abstract]

Health Workers' Experiences, Barriers, Preferences and Motivating Factors in Using mHealth Forms in Ethiopia

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:51:45 +0000

Mobile health (mHealth) applications, such as innovative electronic forms on smartphones, could potentially improve the performance of health care workers and health systems in developing countries. However, contextual evidence on health workers’ barriers and motivating factors that may influence large-scale implementation of such interfaces for health care delivery is scarce. [from abstract]

Factors Influencing Use of Telemedicine in Africa: A Case of School of Medicine University of Nairobi

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:39:31 +0000

The purpose of thsi research project is to establish the factors influencing use of telemedicine in Africa: a case of School of Medicine, University of Nairobi.

Health Professionals’ Readiness to Implement Electronic Medical Record System at Three Hospitals in Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:45:40 +0000

Electronic medical record systems are being implemented in many countries to support healthcare services. However, its adoption rate remains low, especially in developing countries due to technological, financial, and organizational factors. There is lack of solid evidence and empirical research regarding the pre implementation readiness of healthcare providers. The aim of this study is to assess health professionals?