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Challenges in Implementing a Computerized Name-based Information Tracking System: Practical Experiences from Maternal Health Care

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dc.creator Ngoma, Caroline A.
dc.creator Kimaro, Honest C.
dc.creator Igira, Faraja T.
dc.creator Mukulu, John
dc.creator Kaasbøll, Jens J.
dc.creator Yona, Alice
dc.creator Mkabara, Naza
dc.creator Sarikoki, Siaeli
dc.creator Sangu, Immaculata
dc.creator Njau, Cecilia
dc.creator Mnaya, Adili
dc.creator Mpoyo, Sofia
dc.creator Mlongakweli, Zaina
dc.creator Mwaga, William
dc.creator Pilyimo, Rehema
dc.date 2016-05-06T14:08:05Z
dc.date 2016-05-06T14:08:05Z
dc.date 2012
dc.date.accessioned 2018-03-27T08:52:40Z
dc.date.available 2018-03-27T08:52:40Z
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/10852/9114
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/1870
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10852/9114
dc.description Fulltext https://www.duo.uio.no/bitstream/handle/10852/9114/1/ISTAfrica-Paper.pdf
dc.description This paper presents challenges encountered in implementing a computerized name-based system for tracking information of pregnant women and children in rural clinics. Results indicate that the implementation of a computerized name-based system faces potential challenges that include; understanding the complexity of local healthcare practices within the community as well as correlating standardised and improvised data collection tools used in health facilities. Other challenges are; application of localised and standardised procedures in healthcare provision, replacing the paper-based system and lastly gradual learning curve during the implementation. These are initial findings drawn from a qualitative research study conducted in the Coastal region of Tanzania. This study intends to improve data reporting and utilisation of health facility services for pregnant women, children and other key community members.
dc.language en
dc.subject Maternal Health Care
dc.subject Information Tracking System
dc.title Challenges in Implementing a Computerized Name-based Information Tracking System: Practical Experiences from Maternal Health Care
dc.type Conference Paper


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