Papers by Neil Pakenham-Walsh
QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, Jul 1, 2002
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Telemedicine and Teledermatology, 2002
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BMJ, Feb 28, 2020
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Knowledge Management for Development Journal, 2007
‘Healthcare Information For All by 2015’ (HIFA2015) is a new global campaign that aims to improve... more ‘Healthcare Information For All by 2015’ (HIFA2015) is a new global campaign that aims to improve the availability and use of healthcare information in developing countries. The campaign brings together all stakeholders as a community of purpose around a common goal, using e-mail discussion groups (Dgroups) as our main communication platform. We have developed a novel approach to facilitation - Reader-Focused Moderation - that aims to provide maximum added value to all members. The methodology of Reader-Focused Moderation is described, together with the key challenge for the future evolution of the campaign: to move beyond dialogue towards collective understanding, advocacy and action, using new collaborative authoring tools such as wiki.
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BMJ Paediatrics Open, 2018
In this editorial, we shall discuss problems with the provision of health information to healthca... more In this editorial, we shall discuss problems with the provision of health information to healthcare providers around the world and the work of CHIFA1 (Child Healthcare Information for All). A world where every child, every parent and every health worker has access to the health information they need to protect their own health and the health of children for whom they are responsible. Health information can be described as the information that citizens, health workers and others need to protect their own health and the health of others. In this context, it is information that is needed for all aspects of child health: for the prevention of disease and the maintenance of health; for screening, diagnosis and appropriate management of disease; and for rehabilitative and palliative care. More specifically, this refers to the information needed to promote healthy lifestyles, appropriate healthcare seeking, decision-making, accurate diagnosis, rational prescribing, appropriate management ...
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SSRN Electronic Journal, 2012
This article discusses whether and, if so, to what extent states are obligated under internationa... more This article discusses whether and, if so, to what extent states are obligated under international treaty law to provide individuals, lay healthcare providers, professional healthcare providers, and policymakers with appropriate health information. The article concludes that health information is an essential component of many identified and established human rights. States party to treaties such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights must provide and guarantee access to health information. Appropriate health information fosters meaningful social and political participation and ensures that individuals achieve and enjoy the rights afforded to them by international human rights law. This article provides the international legal foundation for conducting additional, country-‐specific research on states’ compliance with their obligations concerning health information and generating concrete recommendations for what states can do to improve the provision of health information.
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BMJ, 2004
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BACKGROUND Healthcare Information for All (HIFA) is a multidisciplinary global campaign consistin... more BACKGROUND Healthcare Information for All (HIFA) is a multidisciplinary global campaign consisting of more than 20,000 members worldwide committed to improving the availability and use of health care information in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). During the COVID-19 pandemic, online HIFA forums saw a tremendous amount of discussion regarding the lack of information about COVID-19, the spread of misinformation, and the pandemic’s impact on different communities. OBJECTIVE This study aims to analyze the themes and perspectives shared in the COVID-19 discussion on English HIFA forums. METHODS Over a period of 8 months, a qualitative thematic content analysis of the COVID-19 discussion on English HIFA forums was conducted. In total, 865 posts between January 24 and October 31, 2020, from 246 unique study participants were included and analyzed. RESULTS In total, 6 major themes were identified: infodemic, health system, digital health literacy, economic consequences, marginaliz...
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Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2009
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BMJ Global Health
The information that people need to protect and manage their own health and the health of those f... more The information that people need to protect and manage their own health and the health of those for whom they are responsible is a fundamental element of an effective people-centred healthcare system. Achieving universal health coverage (UHC) requires universal access to essential health information. While it was recently recognised by the World Medical Association, universal access to essential health information is not yet reflected in official monitoring of progress on UHC for the sustainable development goals (SDGs). In this paper, we outline key features that characterise universal access to essential health information and indicate how it is increasingly achievable. We highlight the growing evidence of the impact of wider access to practical and actionable information on health for the public, carers and frontline health workers and provide illustrative, evidence-based, examples of how increasing access to essential health information can accelerate the achievement of UHC and ...
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Poster Sessions
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BMJ Global Health
BackgroundWe systematically reviewed the evidence on how primary healthcare workers obtain inform... more BackgroundWe systematically reviewed the evidence on how primary healthcare workers obtain information during consultations to support decision-making for prescribing in low and lower middle-income countries.MethodsWe searched electronic databases, consulted the Healthcare Information For All network, hand searched reference lists, ran citation searches of included studies and emailed authors of identified papers. Two reviewers extracted data and appraised quality with relevant tools.ResultsOf 60 497 records found, 23 studies met our inclusion criteria. Fourteen studies were observational and nine were interventional. Frequently mentioned sources of information were books, leaflets, guidelines, aids and the internet. These sources were sometimes out of date and health workers reported being confused which to use. Internet access varied and even when it was available, use was limited by technical issues. Of the five electronic tools that were assessed, four had positive outcomes. Too...
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BMJ
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Human Resources for Health
Background With the 40th anniversary of the Declaration of Alma-Ata, a global effort is underway ... more Background With the 40th anniversary of the Declaration of Alma-Ata, a global effort is underway to re-focus on strengthening primary health care systems, with emphasis on leveraging community health workers (CHWs) towards the goal of achieving universal health coverage for all. Institutionalizing effective, sustainable community health systems is currently limited by a lack of standard metrics for measuring CHW performance and the systems they work within. Developed through iterative consultations, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and in partnership with USAID and UNICEF, this paper details a framework, list of indicators, and measurement considerations for monitoring CHW performance in low- and middle-income countries. Methods A review of peer-reviewed articles, reports, and global data collection tools was conducted to identify key measurement domains in monitoring CHW performance. Three consultations were successively convened with global stakeholders, community ...
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BMJ Open
IntroductionThere is a wide variety in prescribing by primary healthcare workers in low-income an... more IntroductionThere is a wide variety in prescribing by primary healthcare workers in low-income and middle-income countries. While there is much information available, both online and offline, there is variation in quality and relevance to different settings. Acting on incorrect or out-of-date information can lead to inappropriate prescribing and impact on patient safety. The aim of this review is to systematically review the evidence on how primary healthcare workers obtain information during consultations to prescribe safely and appropriately.Methods and analysisWe will identify relevant articles by searching electronic databases: Medline (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CABI Global Health (Ovid), WHO global health library, POPLINE, Africa-Wide Information (Ebsco), Library, Information Science & Technology s (Ebsco), ClinicalTrials.gov and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. Also, the Health Information For All network will be ...
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The Lancet Global Health
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In drawing up the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the international community has committed ... more In drawing up the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the international community has committed to reduce child mortality by two-thirds and maternal mortality by threequarters, and to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria by 2015. These goals will only be achieved if we focus on the needs of healthcare providers.
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The Lancet Global Health, 2015
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