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Richard J K Taylor - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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mortality trends in tonga an assessment based on a synthesis of local data
Population Health Metrics, 2012Co-Authors: Sione Hufanga, Karen Carter, A Lopez, Richard J K TaylorAbstract:Background Accurate measures of mortality level by age group, gender, and region are critical for Health Planning and evaluation. These are especially required for a country like Tonga, which has limited resources and works extensively with international donors. Mortality levels in Tonga were examined through an assessment of available published information and data available from the four routine death reporting systems currently in operation.
Elizabeth J Halcomb - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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perceptions of primary care staff on a regional data quality intervention in australian general practice a qualitative study
BMC Family Practice, 2016Co-Authors: Abhijeet Ghosh, Sandra K Mccarthy, Elizabeth J HalcombAbstract:Background Technological advances in clinical data capturing and storage systems have led to recent attempts at disease surveillance and region specific population Health Planning through regularly collected primary care administrative clinical data. However the accuracy and comprehensiveness of primary care Health records remain questionable.
Robert A Miller - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the ghana community based Health Planning and services initiative for scaling up service delivery innovation
Health Policy and Planning, 2005Co-Authors: Frank K Nyonator, Koku J Awoonorwilliams, James F Phillips, Tanya C Jones, Robert A MillerAbstract:Research projects demonstrating ways to improve Health services often fail to have an impact on what national Health programmes actually do. An approach to evidence-based policy development has been launched in Ghana which bridges the gap between research and programme implementation. After nearly two decades of national debate and investigation into appropriate strategies for service delivery at the periphery, the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Initiative has employed strategies tested in the successful Navrongo experiment to guide national Health reforms that mobilize volunteerism, resources and cultural institutions for supporting community-based primary Health care. Over a 2-year period, 104 out of the 110 districts in Ghana started CHPS. This paper reviews the development of the CHPS initiative, describes the processes of implementation and relates the initiative to the principles of scaling up organizational change which it embraces. Evidence from the national monitoring and evaluation programme provides insights into CHPS' success and identifies constraints on future progress.
Fortress Yayra Aku - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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community based Health Planning and services plus programme in ghana a qualitative study with stakeholders in two systems learning districts on improving the implementation of primary Health care
PLOS ONE, 2020Co-Authors: Margaret Kweku, Hubert Amu, Adam Awolu, Martin Adjuik, Martin Amogre Ayanore, Emmanuel Manu, Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang, Joyce Komesuor, Geoffrey Adebayo Asalu, Fortress Yayra AkuAbstract:Background In 1999, Ghana introduced the Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) as the key primary Health care strategy. In this study, we explored the challenges, capacity development priorities, and stakeholder perspectives on improving the CHPS concept as it has been fraught with a myriad of challenges since its inception. Our study is the outcome of the national programme for strengthening the implementation of CHPS Initiative in Ghana (CHPS+) introduced in 2017. Methods This exploratory research was a qualitative study conducted in two Systems Learning Districts (SLDs) of CHPS+ in the Volta Region of Ghana from March to May, 2018. Four focus group discussions and two general discussions were conducted among 60 CHPS+ stakeholders made up of Health workers and community members. Data analyses were conducted using conceptual content analysis. Statements of the participants were presented as quotes to substantiate the views expressed. Results Negative attitude, high attrition, inadequacy and unavailability of Health professionals at post when needed were challenges associated with the Health professionals. Late referrals, lack of proper community entry and engagement, non-availability of essential logistics, distance of CHPS compounds from communities, and inadequate funding were challenges associated with the Health system. Lack of community ownership of the CHPS programme, lack of security at CHPS compounds, and late reporting of cases by the community members were also realised as challenges emanating from the community members. Priority areas for capacity development of Health workers identified included logistics management, community entry and engagement, emergency delivery, managing referrals at the CHPS level, and resuscitation of newborns. Conclusion Health-worker, community, and Health systems-based challenges inhibit the implementation of CHPS in Ghana. Capacity development of Health professionals and continuous community engagement are avenues that can improve implementation of the programme.
Abhijeet Ghosh - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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perceptions of primary care staff on a regional data quality intervention in australian general practice a qualitative study
BMC Family Practice, 2016Co-Authors: Abhijeet Ghosh, Sandra K Mccarthy, Elizabeth J HalcombAbstract:Background Technological advances in clinical data capturing and storage systems have led to recent attempts at disease surveillance and region specific population Health Planning through regularly collected primary care administrative clinical data. However the accuracy and comprehensiveness of primary care Health records remain questionable.
