Implementation of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for microbiology in Timor-Leste: challenges, mitigation strategies, and end-user experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective diagnostic capacity is crucial for clinical decision-making, with up to 70% of decisions in high-resource settings based on laboratory test results. However, in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) access to diagnostic services is often limited due to the absence of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). LIMS streamline laboratory operations by automating sample handling, analysis, and reporting, leading to improved quality and faster results. Despite these benefits, sustainably implementing LIMS in LMIC is challenging due to high costs, inadequate infrastructure, and limited technical expertise.

Methods

This study evaluated the implementation of a customised microbiology LIMS at the National Health Laboratory (NHL) in Timor-Leste. The LIMS

SUBMITTER: Oakley T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748579 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature