Modeling technology transfer in health information systems. Learning from the experience of Chad.
Health information systems are complex combinations of methods of organization and computer technologies. They are idiosyncratic to each country. Chad's design of a national information system followed a process that can serve as a model for sustainable technology transfer--using consensual decision making and reinforcing administrative reforms while providing strong Ministry leadership and using technical assistance.
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Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
D002596:Chad; D003199:Computer Systems; D003625:Data Collection; D003906:Developing Countries; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D007256:Information Systems; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011635:Public Health Administration; D013672:Technology / Q000458:organization & administration*