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Management information system for leprosy eradication programme--an alternative information system.

C R Revankar, N Goyal, B H Sorensen

    Leprosy Review
    |June 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    A new computerized information system effectively monitors multidrug therapy (MDT) for leprosy patients. This system improves program management and is well-received by field staff.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Health Informatics
    • Tropical Medicine

    Background:

    • Multidrug therapy (MDT) programs for leprosy require efficient monitoring at both patient and program levels.
    • Existing information systems may not be optimal for rapid data collection and feedback.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a simple, computer-based information system for monitoring leprosy multidrug therapy programs.
    • To assess the feasibility and acceptance of a computerized management information system by field staff.

    Main Methods:

    • A patient database system was designed using dBase III Plus.
    • Field workers were trained to transcribe patient data onto coded data sheets.
    • Data from 1750 patients across six leprosy control units were processed, generating feedback reports.

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    Main Results:

    • The computerized management information system proved feasible for leprosy program monitoring.
    • The system was well-accepted by paramedical workers and program managers.
    • Feedback reports were successfully generated and disseminated to field staff.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerized management information systems are a viable and effective tool for monitoring leprosy multidrug therapy programs.
    • The developed system enhances microlevel (patient) and macrolevel (program) monitoring capabilities.
    • The system's acceptance by field staff indicates its practical utility in public health initiatives.