Implementing Clinical Information Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Report and Lessons Learned From the MatLook Project in Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Yaoundé Central Hospital (YCH), located in the capital of Cameroon, is one of the leading referral hospitals in Cameroon. The hospital has several departments, including the Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics (hereinafter referred to as "the Maternity"). This clinical department has faced numerous problems with clinical information management, including the lack of high-quality and reliable clinical information, lack of access to this information, and poor use of this information.

Objective

We aim to improve the management of clinical information generated at the Maternity at YCH and to describe the challenges, success factors, and lessons learned during its implementation and use.

Methods

Based on an open-source hospital information system (HIS), this int

SUBMITTER: Bediang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10620639 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature