Strategic Management of Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals in Burkina Faso Using an Integrated Information System: Methodology. Stud Health

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Résumé

Abstract. In many hospitals in low-resource settings, the management of
pharmaceuticals and medical equipment relies on manual or fragmented semi-digital
processes, limiting traceability and coordination. This paper presents the
methodology adopted to design and implement a prototype integrated information
system supporting hospital logistics management in Burkina Faso. A qualitative
needs assessment was conducted at Bogodogo University Hospital using semistructured interviews, direct observations, and document analysis. Based on the
identified requirements, a modular web-based prototype was developed, integrating
inventory monitoring, equipment tracking, dashboards, alert mechanisms, and rolebased access control. The results demonstrate the technical feasibility of a
centralized digital tool adapted to local operational constraints and highlight its
potential to improve visibility and coordination of logistical information. This work
constitutes a context-specific proof of concept rather than an evaluation of
operational or clinical impact.

Mots-clés

Keywords. hospital information system, inventory management, medical equipment, Burkina Faso.