Mobiles for Quality Improvement Pilot in Uganda
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2011
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SHOPS partners Abt Associates Jhpiego and Marie Stopes International MSI collaborated in a mobile learning and performance support pilot called Mobiles for Quality Improvement m4QI conducted in Uganda during the period September 2010 August 2011 The goal of m4QI was to demonstrate the potential for positive behavioral change in service delivery by reinforcing face to face induction training lessons provided to Marie Stopes staff Research supports the theory that spaced reinforcement of training combined with testing can significantly improve long term knowledge retention and facilitate behavioral change The objectives of m4QI were to develop and test a technology supported approach to performance improvement including processes for identifying performance gaps in adherence to clinical protocols a platform to manage and automate the delivery and receipt of text message reminders and quizzes to address the gaps and production of actionable data to improve effectiveness of supportive supervision and follow up To support scalability and replicability the pilot platform was designed for users of low end phones and those without Internet access The report details the research results lessons learned for mHealth programs and implications for the future Why it helps with planning This report provides a detailed example of how to approach concept development with the target population and planning for implementation It is a complementary case study to the guidance offered in the Planning Guide
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