The need for monitoring and evaluation in the improvement of quality care in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra state Department: Health Information Management By: Godstimearinze Project ID: 7506 Rating: (4.5) votes: 2Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractMonitoring and evaluation (M&E) allows organizations to learn from experience, achieve better results, and be more accountable. However, Nigeria’s healthcare system lacks assessment and comparison due to insufficient M&E tools to determine resource utilization and professional coverage. This study examined the importance of M&E for improving healthcare services using a descriptive design. Questionnaires collected data from 53 health information managers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi. Analysis used descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Results showed that 90.6% of respondents agreed M&E improves healthcare quality. Specifically, 64.2% cited improved decision-making, planning, performance, and results. The Federal Ministry of Health is the key M&E stakeholder. 94.3% confirmed barriers including personnel shortages (69.8%), inadequate funding (13.2%), and infrastructure. Recommendations include training health workers on M&E to achieve set goals and objectives. Healthcare organizations must regularly measure the quality of care and proactively engage patients and physicians. In conclusion, despite challenges, M&E allows learning from experience, better outcomes, and accountability. Prioritizing M&E tools, personnel, funding, infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement can enable assessment and comparisons to improve Nigeria’s healthcare delivery....Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»Causes and consequences of breach of confidentiality of patient health information in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos state»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care»Knowledge and perception of health information management professionals on electronic coding for quality clinical data in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state