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MCHS: an application software for family welfare programmes.
K Moidu1, A K Singh, K Boström
1Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Linköping, Sweden.
Medical Informatics = Medecine Et Informatique
|October 1, 1992
Summary
This study developed specialized software to improve health information systems in primary care settings. The new application enhances data management for public health programs like maternal care and immunization.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Public Health Information Systems
Background:
- Primary health care centers face challenges with inadequate health information systems.
- A lack of specialized application software hinders the use of microcomputers for information management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe software developed to support public health programs in family welfare.
- To improve information management at the primary health care level.
Main Methods:
- A multi-center systems analysis study was conducted.
- Modular approach was used to develop common application software.
- Software was tested using retrospective data entry from Sweden and India.
Main Results:
- The developed software successfully managed essential data sets for family welfare programs.
- Common data collection format was provided.
- Site-specific reports were generated and compared.
Conclusions:
- The software offers a viable solution for enhancing health information management in primary care.
- It provides a common platform for data collection and supports outcomes research.