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An evaluation of a microcomputer information system for leprosy control two years post-implementation.

D Campos-Outcalt1

  • 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson 85724.

Leprosy Review
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
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A health information system in Papua New Guinea failed to sustain its leprosy and tuberculosis (TB) patient tracking component. This article explores reasons for the disease control program

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Public Health Management
  • Disease Surveillance

Background:

  • A national program aimed to enhance health service management in Papua New Guinea.
  • A microcomputerized information system was deployed across multiple provinces.
  • This system included a specific module for monitoring leprosy and tuberculosis patient treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a disease control computer program developed for leprosy and tuberculosis patient management.
  • To investigate the reasons behind the program's lack of sustained use and maintenance.
  • To inform future health information system implementations in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a microcomputerized information system in seven provinces, later adopted by four more.

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  • Development of a dedicated software component for disease control officers.
  • Post-implementation analysis of program usage and maintenance over a two-year period.

    • Main Results:

    • The leprosy and tuberculosis patient monitoring component was not maintained or utilized after two years.
    • Other components of the broader health information system experienced different outcomes.
    • The article details the specific computer program and analyzes factors contributing to its disuse.

    Conclusions:

    • The sustainability of specialized health information system components can be challenging.
    • Factors influencing the nonuse of the leprosy and TB program require careful consideration for future projects.
    • Effective implementation and long-term adoption necessitate understanding user needs and system integration.