Analysing the hindrance to the use of information and technology for improving efficiency of health care delivery system in Tanzania

HC Kimaro, HM Twaakyondo - Tanzania Journal of Health Research, 2005 - ajol.info
Abstract Information Technologies (IT) have been described as offering tremendous
opportunity to improve health services as well as in meeting broader developmental goals …

A study of health information systems at local levels in Tanzania and Mozambique: Improving the use and management of information in health districts

F Mukama - 2003 - duo.uio.no
The main aims and objectives of this study are, to explore the procedures, tools and
problems related to primary health care data collection, storage, use and information flows …

Information technology infusion model for health sector in a developing country: Nigeria as a case

B Idowu, R Adagunodo… - Technology and Health …, 2006 - content.iospress.com
To date, information technology (IT) has not been widely adopted in the health sector in the
developing countries. Information Technology may bring an improvement on health care …

PRACTICE POINTS Application of ICT in strengthening health information systems in developing countries in the wake of globalisation

DO Simba - African health sciences, 2004 - ajol.info
Abstract Information Communication Technology (ICT) revolution brought opportunities and
challenges to developing countries in their efforts to strengthen the Health Management …

An in-depth, exploratory assessment of the implementation of the National Health Information System at a district level hospital in Tanzania

MC Wilms, O Mbembela, H Prytherch… - BMC health services …, 2014 - Springer
Background A well functioning Health Information System (HIS) is crucial for effective and
efficient health service delivery. In Tanzania there is a national HIS called Mfumo wa Taarifa …

The role of information and communication technologies in the delivery of health services in rural communities: Experiences from Malawi

C Nyasulu, WD Chawinga - South African Journal of Information …, 2018 - journals.co.za
Background: In recent years, Africa has experienced a boom in information and
communication technologies (ICTs). These ICTs have been hailed by the health sector as …

Development of health information system in Zanzibar: practical implications

JH Lungo, F Igira - Journal of Health Informatics in Developing Countries, 2008 - jhidc.org
Abstract The Ministry of Health in Zanzibar has embarked on Health Information System
development with the aim of streamlining health data collection, storage, analysis and …

Information technology skills and training needs of health information management professionals in Nigeria: a nationwide study

IT Adeleke, AH Lawal, RA Adio… - Health Information …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
There is a lack of effective health information management systems in Nigeria due to the
prevalence of cumbersome paper-based and disjointed health data management systems …

The reliability and usability of district health information software: case studies from Tanzania

JH Lungo - Tanzania journal of health research, 2008 - ajol.info
Abstract The District Health Information System (DHIS) software from the Health Information
System Programme (HISP) based in South Africa is widely implemented in many developing …

Adoption of health information systems: Health professionals perspective

K Owusu Kwateng, C Appiah… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The healthcare industry has embraced Information and Communication Technology in the
performance of its duties to provide quality healthcare services. Though this system provides …