Description of Session
DHIS2 is the most widely used HMIS software by governments in LMICs and is increasingly being used by health and development organizations for their information system needs. However, users face challenges with interoperability between the multiple information system components in place, impeding robust analytics and data use for decision making. BAO Systems will demo a suite of utility tools that facilitate DHIS2 interoperability with a goal of improving the availability and use of comprehensive datasets, such as: BI Connectors | The use of Tableau and PowerBI is increasing, however, users often require support to efficiently exchange data between DHIS2 and these BI tools. Currently, many users manually export and import flat data files between platforms - a time consuming process that must be performed each time data are updated. BAO Systems developed our Tableau and PowerBI Connectors as user-friendly tools that enables users to more seamlessly connect to DHIS2 via user authentication, select and import data from DHIS2 for querying, and create an optimal data model that enables robust analytics. Integration Driver | Governments and organizations commonly implement more than one DHIS2 instance and face interoperability challenges. BAO Systems developed an integration driver to facilitate a more automated mechanism for data exchange between multiple DHIS2 instances, allowing for easier data sharing and information exchange. ODK/KoBo Connector | ODK-based tools such as KoBo Toolbox are frequently used to collect individual, household, and/or site level data however, data analysis of the resulting complex, flat data files is a challenge. Furthermore, users want to co-analyze their data with routine data stored in DHIS2. BAO Systems' connector tool allows users to (1) easily create new metadata in DHIS2 aligned with KoBo's metadata or map to existing DHIS2 metadata and (2) import data from KoBo into DHIS2, allowing for data analysis in DHIS2.
