The use of information technology in processing and utilising health information
has significant health care outcomes. Its use in the assessment, diagnosis and
management of health problems through access to relevant health information
is crucial. The aim of this review was to identify the use of information technology
in processing and utilising health information in low resource settings. A
comprehensive systematic review focusing on resource limited settings
was conducted. The review identified the following challenges in the use of
information technology in resource limited settings: lack of health information
system and networking; limited knowledge and skills; lack of information users’
participation; unavailability of standardised health indicators and poor quality
information processing. Combining manual and technology assisted information
processing system in less resource settings is essential in transforming and
promoting the utilisation of health information. The capacity development training,
involvement of community professional nurses and midwives in the design and
development of health information system for processing and utilisation, and
creating an enabling environment could help overcome the challenges in the
use of information technology in low resource settings.Department of HE and Training approved lis
