Overview of eHealth tools
| eHealth tool | Description of tool |
| Clinical Patient Administration Kit (CliniPAK) | A tablet computer-enabled point-of-care data capture and decision support tool that allows FHWs to capture patient health information and send appropriate data to remote servers through mobile networks. The CliniPAK software provides an electronic medical record that incorporates data on patient registration and demographics, vital signs, diagnosis, treatment, case review and administrative task support. The software triggers immediate alerts for at-risk patients, referrals to secondary health systems and on-demand reporting to enable health administrators increase productivity and improve patient clinical experience. CliniPAK was developed and is owned by Vecna Cares Charitable Trust, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. |
| Video training (VTR) application | The VTR education intervention consists of a series of videos adapted from the ‘ORB platform’ (www.health-orb.org/), with a set of quizzes administered via a derivative of the open source application—OppiaMobile App on tablet computers developed to test the users’ understanding of the training content. The intervention will be delivered to FHWs via a structured programme of bite-size training films addressing knowledge and skills requirements of FHWs concerning antenatal care, basic obstetric care, perinatal care and postnatal care. Relevant video content included in the training package was selected in consultation with State Ministries of Health. Installed on the tablet computers held at PHC facilities, the VTR package will provide high-quality learning for FHWs, by delivering clear, engaging clinical scenarios and educational messages for motivating FHWs who lack basic resources to support their work.27 |
FHW, frontline health worker; PHC, primary healthcare.