Client To Server Design Approach, Covid 19 Testing and Isolation Management System: A Case of Dr John Gerang Infectious Disease Unit Juba South Sudan

Abstract

Objective: Amidst the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the ensuing challenges faced by healthcare professionals in managing the increasing number of patients, this study aimed to design and develop a Secured Health Information System. The focus was on enhancing the management of infectiologists and their daily interactions with COVID-19 patients, including testing and isolation processes.

Methods: Utilizing a quantitative research design, the study sought to produce objective, statistically analyzable data reflecting the effectiveness of current patient management systems among healthcare providers dealing with COVID-19. A comprehensive survey was conducted to assess the perceived efficacy of existing systems and identify the need for an improved health information system.

Results: Survey findings indicated that a significant portion of respondents (54.2%) rated the current health information system as 'poor', 37.5% deemed it 'fair', and only 8.3% considered it 'good'. These results highlighted the critical demand for a more secure and efficient system to manage the workflow of infectiologists, patient data, and daily healthcare activities.

Development: In response to the identified need, the project developed a secure, responsive, and user-friendly health information system. The system was engineered using PHP for server-side operations, MySQL for database management, and a combination of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the Bootstrap framework for the front end. This integrated approach ensures dynamic adaptation of the user interface to reflect the real-time status of infectiologists, staff, and patients, thereby facilitating improved decision-making, service provision, and safety measures concerning COVID-19 management.

Conclusion: The development of the Secured Health Information System represents a significant step forward in addressing the operational challenges faced by healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. By leveraging advanced web technologies and a user-centric design, the system promises to enhance the efficiency and security of health information management, ultimately contributing to better patient care and disease control.