Building integrated data systems for health and nutrition program evaluations: lessons learned from a multi-country implementation of a DHIS 2-based system

Hazel, Elizabeth; Wilson, Emily; Anifalaje, Adebusoye A.; Sawadogo‐Lewis, Talata; Heidkamp, Rebecca

doi:10.7189/jogh.08.020307

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“…Of the results of scientific studies with a higher percentage than 80% in positive aspects due to their high degree of effectiveness in the application of their procedures for each established case study, the following information is shown (see Table V). Cawley, 2017), (E. Hazel, 2018), (Brown, 2014), (S. Turmchokkasam, 2018), (D. , (Burke, 2012), (Y. Han, 2020)…”

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Analysis of mobile applications reporting on nutritional recipes: a review of the scientific literature

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Cabanillas-Carbonell

2021

E3S Web Conf.

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At present the planet faces a pandemic originated by the COVID-19, causing social isolation and decrease in the world economy; limiting more and more the resources of many people, which produces a deficient feeding, In this document a systematic review of literature was made considering scientific articles between the years 2010 and 2020 from sources like, IEEE Xplore, Concytec, Proquest, Scopus, WoS and Scielo, having as objective to know the best characteristics of mobile applications to inform about nutritional recipes. A total of 50 articles were studied and it was concluded that there are databases with nutritional information of foods that help greatly in improving the nutrition of people, also found various techniques for obtaining data from new technologies.

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Analysis of mobile applications reporting on nutritional recipes: a review of the scientific literature

Huamaní-Cahuana

Cabanillas-Carbonell

2021

E3S Web Conf.

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“…17 21 22 25–29 Some systems have worked to integrate data from these disease-specific programmes into existing aggregate electronic systems, specifically the District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2), an online, open-source software for reporting and organisation of data collected at health facilities that has been implemented across SSA. 30 …”

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Lessons learned from the development and implementation of an electronic paediatric emergency and acute care database in Lilongwe, Malawi

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As the field of global child health increasingly focuses on inpatient and emergency care, there is broad recognition of the need for comprehensive, accurate data to guide decision-making at both patient and system levels. Limited financial and human resources present barriers to reliable and detailed clinical documentation at hospitals in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs). Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) is a tertiary referral hospital in Malawi where the paediatric ward admits up to 3000 children per month. To improve availability of robust inpatient data, we collaboratively designed an acute care database on behalf of PACHIMAKE, a consortium of Malawi and US-based institutions formed to improve paediatric care at KCH. We assessed the existing health information systems at KCH, reviewed quality care metrics, engaged clinical providers and interviewed local stakeholders who would directly use the database or be involved in its collection. Based on the information gathered, we developed electronic forms collecting data at admission, follow-up and discharge for children admitted to the KCH paediatric wards. The forms record demographic information, basic medical history, clinical condition and pre-referral management; track diagnostic processes, including laboratory studies, imaging modalities and consults; and document the final diagnoses and disposition obtained from clinical files and corroborated through review of existing admission and death registries. Our experience with the creation of this database underscores the importance of fully assessing existing health information systems and involving all stakeholders early in the planning process to ensure meaningful and sustainable implementation.

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“…Substantial investments have been made in the development and strengthening of RHISs in many LMICs over the past two decades [ 5 , 11 ], and interventions targeting data collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination have increased the accessibility of RHIS data [ 5 , 12 ]. While early RHISs were established using paper-based health facility reports, newer web-based systems have been adopted in many LMICs over the last decade [ 13 , 14 ]. The most common of these is the District Health Information System 2 (DHIS 2) platform, which is used as the foundation for the national health management information systems (HMIS) in at least 46 countries and has been piloted in at least another 21 countries [ 15 ].…”

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Using routine health information data for research in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

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Hoxha

Irwin

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BMC Health Serv Res

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Background: Routine health information systems (RHISs) support resource allocation and management decisions at all levels of the health system, as well as strategy development and policy-making in many low-and middleincome countries (LMICs). Although RHIS data represent a rich source of information, such data are currently underused for research purposes, largely due to concerns over data quality. Given that substantial investments have been made in strengthening RHISs in LMICs in recent years, and that there is a growing demand for more real-time data from researchers, this systematic review builds upon the existing literature to summarize the extent to which RHIS data have been used in peer-reviewed research publications. Methods: Using terms 'routine health information system', 'health information system', or 'health management information system' and a list of LMICs, four electronic peer-review literature databases were searched from inception to February 202,019: PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and EconLit. Articles were assessed for inclusion based on predetermined eligibility criteria and study characteristics were extracted from included articles using a piloted data extraction form. Results: We identified 132 studies that met our inclusion criteria, originating in 37 different countries. Overall, the majority of the studies identified were from Sub-Saharan Africa and were published within the last 5 years. Malaria and maternal health were the most commonly studied health conditions, although a number of other health conditions and health services were also explored. Conclusions: Our study identified an increasing use of RHIS data for research purposes, with many studies applying rigorous study designs and analytic methods to advance program evaluation, monitoring and assessing services, and epidemiological studies in LMICs. RHIS data represent an underused source of data and should be made more available and further embraced by the research community in LMIC health systems.

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Building integrated data systems for health and nutrition program evaluations: lessons learned from a multi-country implementation of a DHIS 2-based system

Cited by 11 publications

References 3 publications

Analysis of mobile applications reporting on nutritional recipes: a review of the scientific literature

Analysis of mobile applications reporting on nutritional recipes: a review of the scientific literature

Lessons learned from the development and implementation of an electronic paediatric emergency and acute care database in Lilongwe, Malawi

Using routine health information data for research in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

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