Analysis of low resource setting referral pathways to improve coordination and evidence-based services for maternal and child health in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In low-resource settings, patient referral to a hospital is an essential part of the primary health care system. However, there is a paucity of study to explore the challenges and quality of referral coordination and communication.

Objective

The purpose of this research was to analyze the existing paper-based referral registration logbook for maternal and child health in general and women of reproductive age in particular, to improve referral coordination and evidence-based services in Low-Resource Settings.

Methods

This study analyzed the existing paper-based referral registration logbook (RRL) and card-sheet to explore the documentation of the referral management process, and the mechanism and quality of referrals between the health center (Jimma Health C

SUBMITTER: Tegenaw GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9409580 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature