Community-based Health Information Systems For Decision Making: Utilization Of Community-based Health Information Systems In Decision Making And Health Action In Nyalenda, Kisumu, Kenya - Softcover

Jeremie, Nzanzu; Kaseje, Dan; Olayo, Rose

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659168742 ISBN 13: 9783659168741

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

This Book describes the utilization of data collected at community level using community based health information system by various stakeholders and its effectiveness in decision making. A Community based health Information System (CBHIS) is a type of health information system that is based in the rural community and informal settlements of urban areas. Its objective is to produce relevant and quality information to support decision making. The CBHIS should hence strive to complement the functions of a health system which include: Improving decision-making, improving service delivery to the population and subsequently Impacting positively on the health outcomes of the target population at different levels of the health system.Health systems performance would be enhanced not only by bridging the interface between the community and the health system but also encouraging timely decision making and action based on available information.

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About the Author

Nzanzu Jeremie is a lecturer at Great Lakes University of Kisumu ,he is currently teaching Health information Systems and Management information Systems in the Tropical institute of community health and Development.His professional interests focus on Health systems Management.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659168742
• ISBN 13: 9783659168741
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 52