@article{96571,
  keywords = {Information Systems and Management, Library and Information Sciences, Human-Computer Interaction, Software},
  author = {Gyamfi NK and Dayie R and Asiedu EK},
  title = {Challenges to Scaling up Mhealth in Ghana. A Framework for Assessing the Health System},
  abstract = {<p>The promise for improving healthcare services has been confirmed by mobile device technology, but the decision-making process to acquire and use mHealth technologies on a scale is not directed. We apply a methodology to assess the potential and difficulties of efficient deployment of the mHealth at a scale in healthcare systems using the instance of Community Base Health Services (CBS) in Ghana. The advantage and difficulties of mHealth in community-based services in Ghana were examined in comprehensive research via a blend of key informant interviews, document reviews, and local project visits. The lessons gained from Ghana's local experience and elsewhere were based on a framework adjusted from 3 approaches to sustainable information and Communication Technology (ICT) evaluation. Four major characteristics of the system have been identified and evaluated: government stewardship and organizational, technical, and financial system. The prospects for successfully implementing mHealth in Ghana include the high penetration of mobile devices and a favorable e-health policy framework. Again, given a health system with a weal ICT setting and limited implementing ability, it is doubtful if the potential benefits of mHealth would benefit CBS through direct broad-scale adoption. The application of a healthcare system framework facilitates a systematic assessment of possible barriers to CBS growth in Ghana and is helpful for decision-making policy and practice for other small and medium enterprises.</p>
},
  year = {2022},
  journal = {Webology},
  volume = {19},
  pages = {458-479},
  publisher = {NeuroQuantology Journal},
  issn = {1735-188X, 1735-188X},
  url = {https://www.webology.org/data-cms/articles/20220122011159pmWEB19033.pdf},
  doi = {10.14704/web/v19i1/web19033},
  language = {eng},
}