Electronic Health Information Systems to Improve Disease Diagnosis and Management at Point-of-Care in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Narrative Review

Khubone, Thokozani; Tlou, Boikhutso; Mashamba-Thompson, Tivani P.

doi:10.3390/diagnostics10050327

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“…It has a role in the surveillance of epidemics and pandemics that can be of significant worth to high disease-burdened countries. This system has the potential to deliver diagnostics to point-of-care and with fewer medical errors [ 147 ].…”

Section: Public Health Concernsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Saudi Arabian Public Health Perspective of Tuberculosis

Saati

Khurram

Faidah

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Tuberculosis is a global health challenge due to its spreading potential. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) faces a challenge in the spread of tuberculosis from migrant workers, but the foremost threat is the huge number of pilgrims who travel to visit sacred sites of the Islamic world located in the holy cities of Makkah and Al Madina. Pilgrims visit throughout the year but especially in the months of Ramadan and Zul-Hijah. The rise of resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an established global phenomenon that makes such large congregations likely hotspots in the dissemination and spread of disease at a global level. Although very stringent and effective measures exist, the threat remains due to the ever-changing dynamics of this highly pathogenic disease. This overview primarily highlights the current public health challenges posed by this disease to the Saudi health system, which needs to be highlighted not only to the concerned authorities of KSA, but also to the concerned global quarters since the pilgrims and migrants come from all parts of the world with a majority coming from high tuberculosis-burdened countries.

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Section: Public Health Concernsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Saudi Arabian Public Health Perspective of Tuberculosis

Saati

Khurram

Faidah

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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“… 24 25 The introduction of electronic health records and platforms are emerging as more reliable sources of data management and analyses in LMICs. 26 27 However, a range of challenges has meant that electronic-HIS have not yet replaced paper-based records or survey tools in most LMIC settings. 28–31 Until routine HIS become more robust and reliable, using existing, comprehensive, low-cost tools to assess QoC, will continue to more feasible.…”

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confidence: 99%

Assessing the quality of care for children attending health facilities: a systematic review of assessment tools

et al. 2021

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IntroductionAssessing quality of healthcare is integral in determining progress towards equitable health outcomes worldwide. Using the WHO ‘Standards for improving quality of care for children and young adolescents in health facilities’ as a reference standard, we aimed to evaluate existing tools that assess quality of care for children.MethodsWe undertook a systematic literature review of publications/reports between 2008 and 2020 that reported use of quality of care assessment tools for children (<15 years) in health facilities. Identified tools were reviewed against the 40 quality statements and 510 quality measures from the WHO Standards to determine the extent each tool was consistent with the WHO Standards. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO ID: CRD42020175652.ResultsNine assessment tools met inclusion criteria. Two hospital care tools developed by WHO-Europe and WHO-South-East Asia Offices had the most consistency with the WHO Standards, assessing 291 (57·1%) and 208 (40·8%) of the 510 quality measures, respectively. Remaining tools included between 33 (6·5%) and 206 (40·4%) of the 510 quality measures. The WHO-Europe tool was the only tool to assess all 40 quality statements. The most common quality measures absent were related to experience of care, particularly provision of educational, emotional and psychosocial support to children and families, and fulfilment of children’s rights during care.ConclusionQuality of care assessment tools for children in health facilities are missing some key elements highlighted by the WHO Standards. The WHO Standards are, however, extensive and applying all the quality measures in every setting may not be feasible. A consensus of key indicators to monitor the WHO Standards is required. Existing tools could be modified to include priority indicators to strengthen progress reporting towards delivering quality health services for children. In doing so, a balance between comprehensiveness and practical utility is needed.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020175652.

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“…The information management system and technology has multiple purpose including: secure and quality data management; effective communication; increase accessibility to health care; improved disease diagnosis and treatment. [84, 85] Electronic tools and data base provide evidence based preparedness and response to COVID-19 pandemic by early alert, case detection, contact tracing and follow up. World Health Organization has been a strategic partner to provide platform for digital tools.…”

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Hospital Preparedness and Response Framework during infection pandemic

Thapa

2021

Preprint

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has put an unprecedented burden to world health, economy and social life with possible long-term consequences. The velocity and mass of this infection pandemic had already overwhelmed every robust health care system in the world. The evidence pertaining to this novel infection pandemic is evolving, so are the challenges in terms of adequate preparedness and response. In this review, we enumerate the strategic and operational domains and build a functional framework for the management of hospital mass infection incidents due to COVID-19 and similar future pandemics. This functional framework could assist health policy maker and health care worker to implement, innovate, and translate preparedness and response to save valuable life and resources.

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Electronic Health Information Systems to Improve Disease Diagnosis and Management at Point-of-Care in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Narrative Review

Cited by 40 publications

References 35 publications

A Saudi Arabian Public Health Perspective of Tuberculosis

A Saudi Arabian Public Health Perspective of Tuberculosis

Assessing the quality of care for children attending health facilities: a systematic review of assessment tools

Hospital Preparedness and Response Framework during infection pandemic

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