The critical issues affecting the introduction of Health Management Information Systems in developing countries in Africa
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Abstract:
In Tanzania, Mali, Zambia and Uganda information systems are being introduced in hospitals in the form of health management information systems. Studies of the introduction of technologies like information systems are lacking. This study shows that the output of a health management information system (HMIS) may vary according to the level on which it is being implemented. It is recommended to: (1) make a clear definition of the new roles and responsibilities; (2) use standards for software on the national level for better data and information exchange; (3) use of alternative forms of power supplies like solar panels should be exploited and encouraged; (4) invest more time in the trainings for the data interpretation and management (2 to 3 weeks) and more on the job training; (5) increase participation and awareness by showing the personal benefits that such a system may bring to them and to the hospital they are working at; (6) use long term financial planning to reduce insecurities especially for after the main donor is gone; and (7) give people the time to get used to these systems.
Note:
Thesis Master Informatiekunde
Authors:
Archangel, N.
Country:
Mali
,
Tanzania, United Republic of
,
Uganda
,
Zimbabwe
Category:
Research
Keywords:
health services
,
information and communication technologies
Language:
eng
Organization:
IICD - International Institute for Communication and Development
Organization:
Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA)
PAGE:
82
Place:
The Hague [etc.]
Publisher:
IICD [etc.]
Year:
2007
Region:
Africa South of Sahara
Right:
© 2007 IICD and UvA
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Title:
The critical issues affecting the introduction of Health Management Information Systems in developing countries in Africa