TY - JOUR
T1 - Barriers and technologies of maternal and neonatal referral system in developing countries
T2 - A narrative review
AU - Harahap, Nabila Clydea
AU - Handayani, Putu Wuri
AU - Hidayanto, Achmad Nizar
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2019
PY - 2019/1/1
Y1 - 2019/1/1
N2 - There is a lack of studies concerning the maternal and neonatal referral system in troubled contexts, and the number of maternal and neonatal mortality deaths is considered high in developing countries. This study aims to understand the current conditions of the maternal and neonatal referral system in developing countries, in the context of barriers and technologies. We conducted a narrative literature review based on journals and conference papers in the last five years (2014–2018)from selected databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, Science Direct, Scopus, Wiley Online, PMC, and ProQuest). The results of the study selection show that 40 studies identified barriers or challenges in maternal or neonatal referral systems, and eight studies discussed technology to support referral. Based on the results, barriers in maternal and neonatal referral systems can be divided into two main factors: 1. the healthcare system and 2. the patient. Some technologies are used in developing countries to support maternal and neonatal referral. However, these technologies still do not address all of the barriers described in the referral system. A study from different perspectives is needed, such as community involvement or government programs, to improve the current conditions of the maternal and neonatal referral system.
AB - There is a lack of studies concerning the maternal and neonatal referral system in troubled contexts, and the number of maternal and neonatal mortality deaths is considered high in developing countries. This study aims to understand the current conditions of the maternal and neonatal referral system in developing countries, in the context of barriers and technologies. We conducted a narrative literature review based on journals and conference papers in the last five years (2014–2018)from selected databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, Science Direct, Scopus, Wiley Online, PMC, and ProQuest). The results of the study selection show that 40 studies identified barriers or challenges in maternal or neonatal referral systems, and eight studies discussed technology to support referral. Based on the results, barriers in maternal and neonatal referral systems can be divided into two main factors: 1. the healthcare system and 2. the patient. Some technologies are used in developing countries to support maternal and neonatal referral. However, these technologies still do not address all of the barriers described in the referral system. A study from different perspectives is needed, such as community involvement or government programs, to improve the current conditions of the maternal and neonatal referral system.
KW - Barrier
KW - Maternal
KW - Neonatal
KW - Referral
KW - Technologies
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85064821313&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.imu.2019.100184
DO - 10.1016/j.imu.2019.100184
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85064821313
SN - 2352-9148
VL - 15
JO - Informatics in Medicine Unlocked
JF - Informatics in Medicine Unlocked
M1 - 100184
ER -