An electronic medical record system for ambulatory care of HIV-infected patients in Kenya Export

@article{citeulike:558537, abstract = {Administering and monitoring therapy is crucial to the battle against HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. Electronic medical records (EMRs) can aid in documenting care, monitoring drug adherence and response to therapy, and providing data for quality improvement and research. Faculty at Moi University in Kenya and Indiana and University in the USA opened adult and pediatric HIV clinics in a national referral hospital, a district hospital, and six rural health centers in western Kenya using a newly developed EMR to support comprehensive outpatient HIV/AIDS care. Demographic, clinical, and HIV risk data, diagnostic test results, and treatment information are recorded on paper encounter forms and hand-entered into a central database that prints summary flowsheets and reminders for appropriate testing and treatment. There are separate modules for monitoring the Antenatal Clinic and Pharmacy. The EMR was designed with input from clinicians who understand the local community and constraints of providing care in resource poor settings. To date, the EMR contains more than 30,000 visit records for more than 4000 patients, almost half taking antiretroviral drugs. We describe the development and structure of this EMR and plans for future development that include wireless connections, tablet computers, and migration to a Web-based platform. Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV); Electronic medical records; International health; Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; Resource poor; Sub-Saharan Africa; Developing countries; Medical record system, computerized}, author = {Siika, Abraham M. and Al, Et}, citeulike-article-id = {558537}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://medicine.iupui.edu/kenya/Publications/(26) ScienceDirect - An electronic medical record system for ambulatory care of HIV-infected patients in Kenya.htm}, journal = {International Journal of Medical Informatics}, keywords = {ampath}, posted-at = {2006-03-21 13:42:52}, priority = {3}, title = {An electronic medical record system for ambulatory care of HIV-infected patients in Kenya}, url = {http://medicine.iupui.edu/kenya/Publications/(26) ScienceDirect - An electronic medical record system for ambulatory care of HIV-infected patients in Kenya.htm} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:558537 L3 - citeulike-article-id:558537 N2 - Administering and monitoring therapy is crucial to the battle against HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. Electronic medical records (EMRs) can aid in documenting care, monitoring drug adherence and response to therapy, and providing data for quality improvement and research. Faculty at Moi University in Kenya and Indiana and University in the USA opened adult and pediatric HIV clinics in a national referral hospital, a district hospital, and six rural health centers in western Kenya using a newly developed EMR to support comprehensive outpatient HIV/AIDS care. Demographic, clinical, and HIV risk data, diagnostic test results, and treatment information are recorded on paper encounter forms and hand-entered into a central database that prints summary flowsheets and reminders for appropriate testing and treatment. There are separate modules for monitoring the Antenatal Clinic and Pharmacy. The EMR was designed with input from clinicians who understand the local community and constraints of providing care in resource poor settings. To date, the EMR contains more than 30,000 visit records for more than 4000 patients, almost half taking antiretroviral drugs. We describe the development and structure of this EMR and plans for future development that include wireless connections, tablet computers, and migration to a Web-based platform. Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV); Electronic medical records; International health; Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; Resource poor; Sub-Saharan Africa; Developing countries; Medical record system, computerized JF - International Journal of Medical Informatics TI - An electronic medical record system for ambulatory care of HIV-infected patients in Kenya KW - ampath AU - Siika, Abraham AU - Al, Et UR - http://medicine.iupui.edu/kenya/Publications/(26) ScienceDirect - An electronic medical record system for ambulatory care of HIV-infected patients in Kenya.htm ER -