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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Development and User Testing of a Dynamic Tool for Rheumatic Heart Disease Management
Applied Clinical Informatics, Volume 14, No. 5, Year 2023
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Objective: Most rheumatic heart disease (RHD) registries are static and centralized, collecting epidemiological and clinical data without providing tools to improve care. We developed a dynamic cloud-based RHD case management application with the goal of improving care for patients with RHD in Uganda. Methods: The Active Community Case Management Tool (ACT) was designed to improve community-based case management for chronic disease, with RHD as the first test case. Global and local partner consultation informed selection of critical data fields and prioritization of application functionality. Multiple stages of review and revision culminated in user testing of the application at the Uganda Heart Institute. Results: Global and local partners provided feedback of the application via survey and interview. The application was well received, and top considerations included avenues to import existing patient data, considering a minimum data entry form, and performing a situation assessment to tailor ACT to the health system setup for each new country. Test users completed a postuse survey. Responses were favorable regarding ease of use, desire to use the application in regular practice, and ability of the application to improve RHD care in Uganda. Concerns included appropriate technical skills and supports and potential disruption of workflow. Conclusion: Creating the ACT application was a dynamic process, incorporating iterative feedback from local and global partners. Results of the user testing will help refine and optimize the application. The ACT application showed potential for utility and integration into existing care models in Uganda. © 2023. The Author(s).
Authors & Co-Authors
Pulle, Jafesi
Uganda, Kampala
Mulago Hospital
Rwebembera, Joselyn
Uganda, Kampala
Mulago Hospital
Abrams, Jessica
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
South Africa, Cape Town
Reach
Atala, Jenifer
Uganda, Kampala
Mulago Hospital
Danforth, Kristen
United States, Seattle
University of Washington
Fall, Ndate
United States, Cincinnati
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Longenecker, Chris Todd
United States, Seattle
University of Washington
Minja, Neema W.
Uganda, Kampala
Mulago Hospital
Mwangi, Jeremiah
Switzerland, Geneva
Reach
Nakagaayi, Doreen
Uganda, Kampala
Mulago Hospital
Nakitto, Miriam G.
Uganda, Kampala
Mulago Hospital
Sable, Craig Andrew
United States, Washington, D.c.
Childrens National Health System
Sanyahumbi, Amy E.Sims
United States, Houston
Baylor College of Medicine
Sarnacki, Rachel J.
United States, Washington, D.c.
Childrens National Health System
Watkins, David Alan
United States, Seattle
University of Washington
Zühlke, Liesl Joanna
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
South Africa, Tygerberg
South African Medical Research Council
Okello, Emmy S.
Uganda, Kampala
Mulago Hospital
Beaton, Andrea Zawacki
United States, Cincinnati
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
United States, Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Statistics
Authors: 18
Affiliations: 10
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1055/s-0043-1774812
ISSN:
18690327
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Noncommunicable Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Uganda