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Challenges and facilitators of implementation of an information communication and technology (ICT)-based human resources management tool in the government health sector in Bangladesh: protocol for an exploratory qualitative research study

Challenges and facilitators of implementation of an information communication and technology (ICT)-based human resources management tool in the government health sector in Bangladesh: protocol for an exploratory qualitative research study

Authors :
Aminur Rahman
Iqbal Anwar
Sadika Akhter
Dipika Shankar Bhattacharyya
Sohana Shafique
Md Zahidul Islam
Nawsiba Rahman
Source :
BMJ Open, Vol 10, Iss 12 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
BMJ Publishing Group, 2020.

Abstract

Introduction To improve human resources for health (HRH) management in Bangladesh, the directorate general of health services (DGHS) introduced a new information and communications technology (ICT) tool, named ‘human resources information system (HRIS)’, to process real-time HRH data of all facilities under the DGHS. However, synchronisation is a major concern since multiple authorities are involved in the implementation of the tool at different tiers of the health system. Introducing ICT tools in healthcare organisations has always proved challenging as evidence from low-income and middle-income countries suggests. The knowledge gap in terms of factors that support or constrain the successful implementation of the HRIS in Bangladesh will be investigated in this exploratory study to identify ways of engaging the key stakeholders in a better way for an effective use of the tool.Methods and analysis Desk review and qualitative data collection methods will be used to address the study objectives. Key informant interviews and in-depth interviews will be conducted to explore perspectives of policy-makers, programme managers, service providers and other stakeholders to understand the barriers to implementing HRIS in the context of Bangladesh. We plan to organise stakeholder consultation workshops to validate the qualitative study findings and to seek suggestions for ensuring a successful implementation of the HRIS. Framework analysis will be applied to analyse qualitative data, and an outline with the definitions of a priori codes guided by the policy engagement framework will be prepared. Besides, emerging themes will also be identified. A data display matrix will be prepared to summarise and interpret the findings for policy review.Ethics and dissemination The research review committee and the ethical review committee of icddr,b have approved the research protocol. Findings from the study will be communicated through national and international forums, conferences, policy briefs and peer-reviewed journal publications.

Subjects

Subjects :
Medicine

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20200439 and 20446055
Volume :
10
Issue :
12
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
BMJ Open
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3ecbe53f49d444485644cdf97bb73da
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043939