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Healthcare data management conceptual framework for service delivery
1Department of Information Technology, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa.
Education and Information Technologies
|January 18, 2021
Summary
South Africa
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Data Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Significant amounts of healthcare data exist in South Africa but are fragmented across facilities.
- This data underutilization leads to critical issues like misdiagnoses and incorrect medication, impacting patient safety and mortality rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a conceptual framework for managing healthcare data in South African facilities.
- The framework aims to improve data storage, retrieval, management, and utilization for enhanced healthcare services.
Main Methods:
- An interpretive approach was used, analyzing existing qualitative data.
- Structuration theory guided the data analysis process.
Main Results:
- A conceptual framework was developed based on the analysis.
- The framework provides guidance for optimizing healthcare data management.
Conclusions:
- Effective data management is crucial for improving healthcare service delivery in South Africa.
- The proposed framework offers a structured approach to address data challenges and enhance patient outcomes.
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