Bridging the rehabilitation data gap in Uganda: A case study exploring the implementation of the WHO routine health information system – Rehabilitation module

Abstract

Uganda’s Health Management Information System (HMIS) has historically lacked robust, standardized data on rehabilitation and assistive technology (AT) services, limiting effective policy development and service planning. To address this gap, the Ministry of Health sought to integrate the WHO Routine Health Information System (RHIS) – Rehabilitation module into the national digital reporting platform (DHIS2). This mixed-methods explanatory case study adopted the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to examine the multi-level processes, determinants, and context influencing integration. The WHO RHIS-Rehabilitation module was integrated through stakeholder engagement, indic..