Designing a Solution Framework for a Sickle Cell Disease Registry in Kenya: Transforming Patient Care

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) poses a significant healthcare challenge in Kenya, with about 14,000 new cases annually. Fragmented data collection hampers patient management, research, and resource allocation. This paper proposes a framework for a centralized SCD registry in Kenya, integrating with existing systems like KenyaEMR. Through stakeholder engagement and systematic design, we outline methods, system design, implementation strategies, and success metrics. The solution aims to enhance patient care, support research, and inform policy development.

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Studies in health technology and informatics
Published
2025-02-18
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https://doi.org/10.3233/shti250017
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Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
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Designing a Solution Framework for a Sickle Cell Disease Registry in Kenya: Transforming Patient Care

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Designing a Solution Framework for a Sickle Cell Disease Registry in Kenya: Transforming Patient Care

Karim Keshavjee, Constance Tenge, Kennedy Owino Ojowi
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Abstract

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) poses a significant healthcare challenge in Kenya, with about 14,000 new cases annually. Fragmented data collection hampers patient management, research, and resource allocation. This paper proposes a framework for a centralized SCD registry in Kenya, integrating with existing systems like KenyaEMR. Through stakeholder engagement and systematic design, we outline methods, system design, implementation strategies, and success metrics. The solution aims to enhance patient care, support research, and inform policy development.

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Moi University (KE), University of Toronto (CA)
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