ArticleBMJ open2026
Transitioning from paper-based to electronic health management information systems in Africa: a scoping review protocol.
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introductionThe rising shift from paper-based to electronic health management information systems (EHMIS) among global health systems has shown promising strides over the past decade. Yet, most African health systems have continued to use paper records with attendant gaps and challenges. Most African governments have now started transitioning from paper to EHMIS but lack adequate guidance to support this shift. There is therefore a need for harmonised regional guidance to ensure that such transitions are carried out systematically and take into account country-specific contexts.
objectiveThe objective of this study protocol is to conduct a scoping review to generate evidence that will inform the development of a comprehensive guide to support countries in the WHO African Region in transitioning from paper-based to EHMIS. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: The review will follow established methodological guidance for scoping reviews as outlined by Arksey and O'Malley and further refined by Levac ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study does not involve the collection of primary data; therefore, ethical approval will not be required. On completion of the study, findings will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal and will also be presented at national, regional and international conferences to support knowledge sharing and policy engagement.
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