Development and Implementation of Patient Management Information System of Kampala International University Teaching Hospital(KIU-TH), Bushenyi District, Uganda

Abstract

The study evaluatedthe effectiveness of the existing/current patient management information system (EPMIS) design of KIU-TH and the effectiveness of the proposed patient management information system design of KIU-TH in Bushenyi District, Uganda. To test the null hypothesis of there is no significant difference between the existing/current PMIS design and the proposed PMIS design of KIU-TH in Bushenyi District, Uganda. This study employed quasi-experimental designs, descriptive survey, and comparative analysis design approach. The data were analyzed using means and t-test.The findings revealed that the existing PMIS was fairly satisfactory with an overall mean of (2.84). On the other hand, the findings revealed that the proposed patient management information (PPMIS) was effective with an overall mean of (3.22). In addition,the findings also revealed that there was significant difference between the existing PMIS and the proposed PMIS (t=-5.069, sig. =0.000).It was concluded that Orlando’s nursing process theory by Orlando (1972) is a suitable guideline for designing a user friendly patient management information system.Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that the KIU-TH management implement the proposed PMIS in order to improve on the quality of patient service delivery at the KIU teaching hospital.[1]

*Malinga Ramadhan B, College of Higher Degrees and Research, Kampala International University. E-mail: malingar@gmail.com

**Dr. Ssenyonga T.,College of Higher Degrees and Research, Kampala International University. E-mail: Ssenyonga@yahoo.com

^**Dr. Novembrieta R. Sumil, College of Higher Degrees and Research, Kampala International University. E-mail: Novembrietas@yahoo.com