title: Modeling technology transfer in health information systems. Learning from the experience of Chad.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Foltz
mesh_terms: 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*