Michael Kasusse

• Librarian at Makerere University

Effective alignment of institutional processes with digital technologies is imperative for enterprises, including those in healthcare. Unfortunately, in the context of health laboratories, the scope and complexity of existing digital health interventions has not allowed incorporation of all data and information needs for all core functions of the l...

This paper describes the use of a customised geographical information system (GIS) of open data kit (ODK) and Google earth to track laboratory performance in real-time to enable quick corrective action, in Jinja health region in Uganda. Between June and August 2014, the GIS were customized to link and visualize; laboratory profile data, and perform...

Background: Improving laboratory service delivery requires a functioning logistics and supply system. Uganda’s Ministry of Health uses the credit-line approach to provide laboratory supplies including commodities for CD4 test equipment.Objectives: We examined the effectiveness of the credit-line approach in improving laboratoryservice delivery by u...

A cross-sectional survey to ascertain the capacity of laboratory persons in using ICTs was conducted in 15 Ugandan districts (July-August 2013). A self-administered questionnaire served as data collection tool, interview guide and observation checklist. 69 questionnaires were filled, 12 interviews conducted, 45 HC observed. SPSS statistics 17.0 and...

A study was conducted in 2002/2003 to investigate and assess the strategies of bridging the digital divide in Uganda. Data were collected qualitatively using semi-structured interviews. The study focused in depth on a relatively small sample of people concerned with the digital divide. Data was analysed using the grounded theory approach. Three cat...

A study was conducted in 2002/2003 to investigate and assess the strategies of bridging the digital divide in Uganda. Data were collected qualitatively using semi-structured interviews. The study focused in depth on a relatively small sample of people concerned with the digital divide. Data was analysed using the grounded theory approach. Three cat...

The Mildmay Centre Kampala offers training and palliative care to patients living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Within the clinic, there is an information resource centre which serves patients, carers, staff, participants, general public, other statutory and voluntary organisations. The leadership and management principles such as principles for transfo...