Assessing the Scope for Use of Mobile-Based Solution to Improve Maternal and Child Health in Bangladesh: A Case Study

Posted by MarkWeingarten on Jan 12, 2011
Author: 
Alam, Mafruha, Tahmina Khanam, and Rubayat Khan
Publication Type: 
Report/White paper
Publication Date: 
Jan 2010
Publication language: 
English
Abstract: 

Patient data collection and emergency health service is the primary challenge in developing countries. Risk assessment of pregnant mother and healthcare based on priority is almost impossible in present health service of Bangladesh.

A pilot study was done in three urban slums of Dhaka where BRAC health workers were provided with mobiles. A smart algorithm was incorporated in the mobiles. The mobile solution came up with useful findings. The health workers now could send data directly to central MIS system which reduced previous time lag. A secure web page contained all the patient data which was accessible by BRAC Personnel from anywhere any time. An automated risk assessing decision tree categorized the patients depending on their risk levels for timely treatment.

The mobile solution proposed a pro-active, cost-effective platform for rapid health service for pregnant mothers and neonates with reduced manpower.

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Alam, Mafruha, Tahmina Khanam, and Rubayat Khan. (2010) Assessing the scope for use of mobile based solution to improve maternal and child health in Bangladesh: A case study, paper presented at ICTD2010, 13th-16th December 2010, Royal Holloway, University of London
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Author: 
Alam, Mafruha, Tahmina Khanam, and Rubayat Khan
Publication Type: 
Report/White paper
Publication Date: 
Jan 2010
Publication language: 
English
Abstract: 

Patient data collection and emergency health service is the primary challenge in developing countries. Risk assessment of pregnant mother and healthcare based on priority is almost impossible in present health service of Bangladesh.

A pilot study was done in three urban slums of Dhaka where BRAC health workers were provided with mobiles. A smart algorithm was incorporated in the mobiles. The mobile solution came up with useful findings. The health workers now could send data directly to central MIS system which reduced previous time lag. A secure web page contained all the patient data which was accessible by BRAC Personnel from anywhere any time. An automated risk assessing decision tree categorized the patients depending on their risk levels for timely treatment.

The mobile solution proposed a pro-active, cost-effective platform for rapid health service for pregnant mothers and neonates with reduced manpower.

Countries: 
Upload Paper: 
Citation: 
Alam, Mafruha, Tahmina Khanam, and Rubayat Khan. (2010) Assessing the scope for use of mobile based solution to improve maternal and child health in Bangladesh: A case study, paper presented at ICTD2010, 13th-16th December 2010, Royal Holloway, University of London

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