Patient Tracing (Ethiopia)

Dimagi and Project Hope, Ethiopia (January 2021) (still needs follow-up)

Countries: Ethiopia

Intervention Description

Project HOPE and Dimagi presented Unified Data System to standardize data capture and case management system for all PEPFAR and USAID funded community HIV activities. The system allows Community Engagement Facilitators (CEFs) to document and share tracing efforts and outcomes.

Presenter: Legese Alemayehu, Mohamed Nur (Dimagi and Project Hope)

Intervention Details

Data Elements

Appointment Date (history)

Visit Date

History of missed appointments

Lost to Follow Up

Reason for Missed Appointment

Evidence

Figures explain that nearly 15084 LTFU line list was received. Out of which, 9907 were traced and located, and 8082 LTFUs were reengaged back to care.

Among 15084 LTFU line list, 5177 were unable to trace and locate.

Evidences suggest that forgetfulness (patient related), side effects (medication related), long waiting times (health system related) and lack of transport money (socio economic related) are the main reasons for LTFUs among individuals.

Technology Requirements / Interoperability