Assessing electronic medical record technology in a multi-site setting in an urban slum in Nairobi, Kenya

Health information systems (HIS) such as electronic medical records systems (EMRS) have shown promise in facilitating improved health care delivery in both developed and developing nations. Kenya, has actively invested in HIS to manage the increasing burden of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. This is particularly relevant because since 2008, due to rapid urbanization, and for the first time in human history more than half the world’s population lives in urban cities (United National Population Fund, 2007). Using a qualitative method, interviews were conducted with clinic staff of the two health clinics in Kibera, Nairobi, one of the largest slums in East Africa. This research will generate unique insights helpful to researchers, health system planners and health service providers.

Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Hayward

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Partner:

Innovative Canadians for Change

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Alberta

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