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

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dc.creatorNgoma, Caroline A.
dc.creatorKimaro, Honest C.
dc.creatorIgira, Faraja T.
dc.creatorMukulu, John
dc.creatorKaasbøll, Jens J.
dc.creatorYona, Alice
dc.creatorMkabara, Naza
dc.creatorSarikoki, Siaeli
dc.creatorSangu, Immaculata
dc.creatorNjau, Cecilia
dc.creatorMnaya, Adili
dc.creatorMpoyo, Sofia
dc.creatorMlongakweli, Zaina
dc.creatorMwaga, William
dc.creatorPilyimo, Rehema
dc.date2016-05-06T14:08:05Z
dc.date2016-05-06T14:08:05Z
dc.date2012
dc.date.accessioned2018-03-27T08:52:40Z
dc.date.available2018-03-27T08:52:40Z
dc.descriptionFulltext https://www.duo.uio.no/bitstream/handle/10852/9114/1/ISTAfrica-Paper.pdf
dc.descriptionThis 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.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10852/9114
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/1870
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10852/9114
dc.languageen
dc.subjectMaternal Health Care
dc.subjectInformation Tracking System
dc.titleChallenges in Implementing a Computerized Name-based Information Tracking System: Practical Experiences from Maternal Health Care
dc.typeConference Paper

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