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Project Summary
Project Title: Factors influencing adoption of electronic health management system in public hospitals in Kenya: A case of level iv hospitals in Nairobi County.
Research Supervisor: Prof. Robert O. Oboko
Abstract: Health Information management system is one of the most potent investments a health institution can effectively improve its ability in the provision of health services to its patients. However, the adoption of electronic health management system still remains low which is in contrast to what the ministry of health expected and only about 7 percent of the health care practitioners use them. This study therefore seeks to investigate on the factors influencing adoption of electronic health management system in public health facilities in Kenya. The study also seeks to assess the effect of the staff information and communication technology proficiency, electronic health management system functionalities, top administration support and resource availability on adoption of electronic health management system in public hospitals in Nairobi County. This study will use a descriptive research design. The target population of this study will be all the 235 staff working as medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, clinical officers, laboratory technicians, accountants, administrators and registrars in level four hospitals in Nairobi County. These hospitals include Mbagathi District Hospital, Mutuini Sub -District Hospital, Pumwani Maternity Hospital and Lucy Kibaki District Hospital.