A smartphone-based reporting application for routine health data: system requirements, analysis and design Online publication date: Wed, 17-Aug-2016
by Luba Pascoe; Joseph W. Mwangoka
International Journal of Telemedicine and Clinical Practices (IJTMCP), Vol. 1, No. 4, 2016
Abstract: Mobile phone technology has invaded people's daily routine. The improvements in this technology have facilitated its use in different areas including the health sector. As a result, mobile phones are found to be more useful in areas where the use of road or postal systems often delay or are unsuitable for data communication. This study analysed and documented the requirements needed for the design and development of a smartphone-based application that is used for reporting of routine health data from the primary health facilities to district level in a Sub-Saharan country. Qualitative data collection methods have been used to gather correct, consistent, unambiguous, complete, relevant and testable system requirements. In the conceptual modelling entity relationship diagram, class diagram, use cases, sequence diagram and cross-functional flow chart diagram have facilitated the designing and development of the user interfaces of the smartphone-based reporting application.
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