Publications by authors named "Rajni Wadhwa"
Background: Computerized clinical decision support (CDSS) -digital information systems designed to improve clinical decision making by providers - is a promising tool for improving quality of care. This study aims to understand the uptake of ASMAN application (defined as completeness of electronic case sheets), the role of CDSS in improving adherence to key clinical practices and delivery outcomes.
Methods: We have conducted secondary analysis of program data (government data) collected from 81 public facilities across four districts each in two sates of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Article Synopsis
- The field of mobile health (mHealth) is enhancing the way clinical data is collected and managed, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where technologies like ASMAN show significant advantages over traditional methods.
- A study using the Technology Acceptance Model 3 (TAM-3) revealed that healthcare providers in India found ASMAN easy to use, which improved care quality and increased efficiency in managing patient referrals.
- Despite its benefits, some structural barriers affected the consistent use of ASMAN, emphasizing the need for ongoing government support, funding, and integration with existing health systems to ensure the program's sustainability.
Background: India has been at the forefront of designing adolescent health (AH) policies. The National Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health policy (2006), the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Child, and AH strategy (2013), and the "Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)" (2014) have been the critical milestones in this direction. However, despite policies being available, the AH outcomes need improvement through operationalization of focused and need-based AH interventions.
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