Introduction
This introduction provides a clear overview of the application’s purpose, target audience, glossary of terms, key features, and success metrics. Here’s a summary of the main points:
Purpose:
The application aims to reduce manual labor for ASHAs, enhance their efficiency, and ensure timely, accurate data collection. It supports the RMNCH+A program by improving service delivery and tracking for antenatal, postnatal, and immunization services.
Audience
- Developers: Developers who plan to integrate the app with other systems or customize it for specific use cases.
- Regulatory Bodies: Organizations that need to ensure the app complies with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Researchers and Analysts: For the one who study the app’s effectiveness, usability, or impact.
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To develop a digital application that streamlines data entry, enhances accuracy, and improves efficiency for ASHAs, supporting effective service delivery under the RMNCH+A program as well as for Tuberculosis (TB) and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The application must streamline data entry, enhance accuracy, and function well offline, while supporting multiple languages. This will reduce manual labor, empower ASHAs, and ensure timely health service delivery.
Glossary:
S. No | Term / Acronym / Abbreviation | Full form/ Definition |
1 | FLW | Frontline Health Workers; i.e. ASHA, ANM and AWW |
2 | ASHA | Accredited Social Health Activist |
3 | ANM | Auxiliary Nurse Mid-Wife |
10 | EC | Eligible couple |
11 | PW | Pregnant Woman |
12 | HRP | High Risk Pregnancy |
13 | ANC | Antenatal Care: A pregnant Woman has 3 stages first trimester, second trimester and third trimester. |
14 | PNC | Postnatal Care: Post Delivery period for Mother and Infant up 42 Days. |
15 | LMP | Last Menstrual Period |
16 | EDD | Expected Date of Delivery |
17 | DOB | Date of Birth |
18 | LBW | Low Birth Weight Baby |
19 | RMNCH+A | Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health |
20 | RMNCAH+N | Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition |
21 | HBNC | Home Based New Born Care |
22 | HBYC | Home-Based Care for Young Child |
23 | SNCU | Special Newborn Care Units |
24 | NCD | Non-Communicable Diseases |
25 | CBAC | Community Based Assessment Checklist |
26 | CDR | Child Death Review |
27 | MDSR | Maternal Death Surveillance and Response |
28 | MCTS | Mother and Child Tracking System |
29 | NHM | National Health Mission |
30 | NRHM | National Rural Health Mission |
31 | NUHM | National Urban Health Mission |
32 | NIC | National Informatics Centre |
Features:
1.Digital Data Capture and Transfer:
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- Ensure seamless functionality in areas with limited or no internet connectivity
5.Speech To Text:
- Simplifies data entry through voice recognition
6.Multilingual Support:
- Ensures accessibility for users across different linguistic backgrounds
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Automatically generates unique IDs for easy beneficiary tracking
Success Metrics:
- User Satisfaction: Positive feedback from ASHA workers regarding the usability and helpfulness of the Application
Assumptions:
- ASHA workers are equipped with smart devices (phones or tablets) capable of running the necessary applications.
- The ASHA workers have basic digital literacy to navigate through the app.
Supporting Documentation:
1.HouseHold and Family Member Registration Module Workflow:
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