Journal of Clinical Trials
Open Access

Abstract

Assessing Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Logistics Management Information Systems on Drugs Supply Chain Management in Sierra Leone

Lamin Kamara* and Ellen Chale Kalinga

Background: Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) was introduced in Sierra Leone to improve drug supply management and provide accurate information that can be used for planning and resources allocation. The system managed drugs supplies, but this system is being influenced by factors to enhance effective drugs supply management.

Methodology: The study examined factors considered to influence LMIS effectiveness on drugs supplies management, using the conceptual framework model. Purposive and sequential exploratory means of data collection through self-administered questionnaires was employed.

Results: The study identified eleven factors and only four (forecasting, logistics, information quality and production) have significant influence on LMIS effectiveness on drugs supply management.

Conclusion: The study showed four factors having positive and statistically significant effect on LMIS effectiveness on drugs supply management. Therefore, strengthening these factors would significantly improve LMIS effectiveness on drugs supply management in Sierra Leone.

Published Date: 2023-02-08; Received Date: 2023-01-01