Master of Science Information Technology

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Adoption of Block Chain Technology to Enhance Patient Records Management- a Case of Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-03-09) Ronald Sseggujja
Block chain technology holds immense potential for transforming patient records management in healthcare settings. However, its adoption faces numerous challenges, particularly in resource-constrained environments such as Mulago National Referral Hospital. In this study, we aimed to investigate the factors influencing the adoption of block chain technology to enhance patient records management at Mulago Hospital. Using a quantitative methods approach, data was collected from healthcare professionals at Mulago Hospital through a structured questionnaire survey. Participants were selected based on their involvement in patient record management processes. Data collection involved administering the questionnaire to key stakeholders. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings reveal several key insights into the factors affecting the adoption of block chain technology at Mulago Hospital. Organizational support, regulatory compliance, and training programs emerged as critical determinants of perceived usefulness and ease of use of block chain technology. The study also identified concerns regarding data security and interoperability as significant barriers to adoption. Despite these challenges, there is a consensus among healthcare professionals about the potential benefits of block chain technology in improving patient record management practices. The implications of these findings underscore the importance of addressing organizational and technical challenges to facilitate the successful adoption of block chain technology in healthcare settings. By providing insights into the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare professionals, this study contributes to the growing body of literature on technology adoption in healthcare. Ultimately, the successful implementation of block chain technology at Mulago Hospital could serve as a model for similar healthcare facilities facing similar challenges worldwide.
A Framework for the Adoption of Intelligent Farm Advisory Systems for the Coffee Sector: A Case of Western Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05) Benson Mworozi Byaruhanga
Coffee farming is a critical sector in Uganda, supporting livelihoods and contributing to the economy. However, coffee farmers face numerous challenges, including weather uncertainties, market fluctuations, and pest outbreaks. Intelligent Farm Advisory Systems (IFAS) technology offers a potential solution to address these challenges and improve farming practices. Therefore, this study aimed to explore coffee farmers' perceptions and attitudes towards IFAS technology adoption in Western Uganda. Using questionnaires, data were collected from 384 coffee farmers in Western Uganda. The data collection method involved administering structured questionnaires to participants, focusing on variables related to perceived usefulness, relevance, trust, environmental sustainability, ease of use, training access, and interface usability, attitude towards use, behavioral intention, and actual usage of IFAS technology. The findings revealed that coffee farmers perceive IFAS technology as beneficial in enhancing task efficiency, mitigating risks, addressing market challenges, improving productivity, and supporting sustainable farming practices. Despite positive perceptions and intentions towards IFAS adoption, actual usage remains limited, indicating barriers to adoption and implementation. The study highlights the importance of addressing contextual factors, technological infrastructure, ethical considerations, and environmental implications in promoting IFAS technology adoption and sustainability in coffee farming communities. Stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers are encouraged to collaborate in developing tailored interventions, capacity-building initiatives, and policy frameworks to facilitate the effective adoption, utilization, and integration of IFAS technology into coffee farming practices. Overall, the study underscores the potential of IFAS technology to transform agricultural systems, improve food security, and contribute to sustainable development goals in Uganda and beyond.
A Framework for Improving Document Submission in Digital Institutional Repositories: A Case Study of Uganda Christian University
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-26) Drake Tamale
Digital institutional repositories (DIRs) serve as critical platforms for the preservation and dissemination of academic and research outputs. However, the document submission process in these repositories is often fraught with challenges such as manual data entry, system inefficiencies, and limited user training. This study aims to develop a comprehensive framework to enhance the document submission process in DIRs, addressing these challenges and improving overall user experience and system effectiveness. The primary objective of this study is to develop a framework for improving the document submission process in digital institutional repositories. Specific objectives include assessing the current state of document submission processes, determining the factors for improvement, and developing a framework based on these requirements. The study employed quantitative data collection techniques. A total of 158 questionnaires were distributed to participants, with a response rate of 94.9%. The demographic analysis revealed a diverse participant pool, with a majority holding bachelor's degrees (49%) and having some level of experience with DIRs. The assessment of the current submission process highlighted significant time spent on submissions, guided primarily by institutional policy (62%). System quality and information quality were identified as critical areas for improvement, with participants indicating the need for enhanced metadata workflows and effective error handling mechanisms. User satisfaction and individual impact metrics underscored the importance of training and system updates to improve performance and save time. The findings suggest that improving system quality, information quality, and user satisfaction can significantly enhance the document submission process in DIRs. The designed framework incorporates components such as metadata management, security and privacy measures, automated data entry, and error handling. These improvements are expected to streamline the submission process, reduce errors, and increase user efficiency and satisfaction. This study provides a comprehensive framework for improving document submission in digital institutional repositories. By addressing system inefficiencies and enhancing user experience, the proposed framework aims to facilitate more effective and efficient document management.
An Architectural Design for Aggregated Healthcare Reporting From Electronic Medical Record Systems to the National Electronic Healthcare Reporting System. A Case Study of Uganda Ministry of Health
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-06-23) Emmanuel Ogwang
In Uganda, there has been notable adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), especially Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. Pilot studies have paved the way for the implementation of UgandaEMR, primarily used by government healthcare providers for disease surveillance and electronic reporting to DHIS2, the national electronic healthcare reporting system. Despite strong endorsement by the Ministry of Health (MoH), private healthcare providers have been slow to adopt UgandaEMR, citing diverse requirements, notably advanced financial capabilities. A major challenge with alternative EMR systems is their inability to directly exchange routine aggregate healthcare data with DHIS2, a functionality already achieved by UgandaEMR. This gap leads to reporting delays to the MoH, negatively impacting disease surveillance and resource allocation. This study addressed three key objectives: understanding challenges in aggregated data reporting from diverse EMR systems to DHIS2 and identifying architectural needs, designing an application architecture for data exchange between alternative EMR systems and DHIS2, and implementing this design for proof-of-concept. Through an inductive approach, a survey of 20 purposively selected healthcare providers was conducted using questionnaires, with descriptive statistics used for analysis. The analysis revealed numerous challenges in report aggregation, including spending more than three hours consolidating reports, duplicate entries, data incompleteness and inaccuracy, and reliance on unreliable data sources such as simultaneous paper and EMR system usage. To enhance EMR system capabilities, several strategies were identified, including developing an auto-synchronization service for report automation, integrating MoH report formats into EMR systems, and adopting interoperability standards for seamless data exchange. A prototype was developed to demonstrate these strategies' effectiveness, showing that enhancing alternative EMR systems' capabilities enabled timely submission of aggregate healthcare data to the MoH, thereby improving disease surveillance and resource allocation efficiency.

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