Open Source Software in Health Information Systems: Opportunities and Challenges

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dc.contributor.authorTwaakyondo, Hashim M.
dc.contributor.authorLungo, Juma H.
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-30T11:35:52Z
dc.date.available2016-03-30T11:35:52Z
dc.date.issued2008-03
dc.description.abstractThe paper presents results of a study seeking to identify constraining and motivating factors associated with the adoption and use of Free Open Source Software to computerise health Information Systems in a developing country. The study approach is interpretive research to case study with a triangulation of several qualitative data collection methods such as interviews; group discussions and document analysis. The findings indicate that using open source software has advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are low entry cost to adopting software; possibilities of software localization; avoiding being hostage of proprietary software and foster knowledge acquisition among software developers. The disadvantages are the need for constant internet access; high switching costs; and lack of human resources especially IT professionals to maintain the software since users get more rights in using and maintaining the system. The study concludes that because of the dynamics in health information systems; open source is appropriate.en_US
dc.identifier.citationTwaakyondo, H.M. and Lungo, J.H., 2008. Open source software in health information systems: Opportunities and challenges. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2(1), pp.36-45.en_US
dc.identifier.issn1821536X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1389
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherCollege of Engineering and Technology; University of Dar es Salaamen_US
dc.subjectOpen Source Softwareen_US
dc.subjectHealth Information Systemsen_US
dc.subjectsoftwareen_US
dc.subjectswitching costsen_US
dc.subjectpropriety softwareen_US
dc.titleOpen Source Software in Health Information Systems: Opportunities and Challengesen_US
dc.typeJournal Article, Peer Revieweden_US
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