Evaluation of the Performance of Routine Information System Management (PRISM) framework: evidence from Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sound policy, resource allocation and day-to-day management decisions in the health sector require timely information from routine health information systems (RHIS). In most low- and middle-income countries, the RHIS is viewed as being inadequate in providing quality data and continuous information that can be used to help improve health system performance. In addition, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of RHIS strengthening interventions in improving data quality and use. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of the newly developed Performance of Routine Information System Management (PRISM) framework, which consists of a conceptual framework and associated data collection and analysis tools to assess, design, strengthen and evaluate RHIS.

SUBMITTER: Hotchkiss DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2904760 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature