DIGIPATHS
Digitally Integrated Care Pathways for Multiple Long-Term Conditions Management in Sri Lanka.
Long-term health conditions are becoming increasingly more common in low-and-middle-income countries, leading to disability and early death. In Sri Lanka, many people suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, and mental health conditions. When someone has several long-term conditions, it becomes more difficult to manage their care, leading to poor health outcomes.
The DIGIPATHS project aims to improve care for people living with MLTCs by developing and implementing Digitally Integrated Care Pathways (DICPs) that incorporate electronic health records (OpenMRS), a clinical decision support tool, automated feedback mechanisms, and a patient-facing application to support integrated, continuous care.
DIGIPATHS Study is a collaborative project led by the University of Birmingham, in partnership with the University of Jaffna, University of Edinburgh, University of Leicester, and other Sri Lankan partner institutions including the University of Kelaniya, University of Colombo, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. Funded by the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
