The distribution builds on OpenMRS and enhances it primarily with modules and functionalities related to mHealth/telemedicine, such as:
Ability to message patients or their caretakers by enrolling them in messaging schedules - messaging can be done through automated voice call, SMS, or WhatsApp
SMS/WhatsApp integration.
Integration with IVR systems for executing voice calls to patients/caretakers, with the ability to get feedback from the call recipient.
Real-time feedback on patients and their adherence.
Reminders for visits or adherence.
More information can be found here: http://www.connect-for-life.org/. Note that the OpenMRS distribution we created is the next version of a system previously developed on the MOTECH Platform. Transitioning to OpenMRS has allowed to us target implementer needs that would go beyond just the mHealth functionality.
One thing that was discussed previously was organizing a showcase/demo of the distribution for the Community. We would be glad to organize such a demo and talk about Connect for Life. Can you help me with finding the best way to move forward with this? (is there a call we can join? or should we host it?)
Thanks for bringing this back up, @pgesek! There are a few options in the next few months. Which one you want to go with will depend on what you want to achieve with a showcase.
Here are some ideas:
Want to reach a large number (100+) of OpenMRS developers and implementers? There are at least three types of sessions you could do at OMRS21: a 5 minute Lightning Talk or a 10 minute Showcase/demo presentation. OMRS21 will be November 29-December 2.
Want to reach those OpenMRS developers and implementers who are active in our community? If you want a longer session where you can showcase and engage with other OpenMRS developers & implementers, consider proposing this as a 45 minute unconferencing session at OMRS21 or as a special, independent showcase session outside of our planned, virtual events. If you choose to go with the latter, we can talk more about how we’d make this happen together.
A third option is to reach out to our Technical Action Committee to see about putting a showcase on the agenda for one of their weekly meetings.
Let us know if any of these are of interest and we can get the ball rolling!
Wow, this looks really impressive (having been one of the instigators of the MoTeCH-OpenMRS links with MVP)! I didn’t see OpenMRS mentioned anywhere, though…
I’m very interested in this given that I’m implementing call centers (asterisk PBX with IVR and hoping to add SMS and USSD) and have been looking for how to integrate into an EMR. Please invite me into the call.
@mozzy@mjafari let’s build on this and push out call center work ahead
We would be happy to do both the TAC call as well as a presentation on OMRS 21. I will let you know once we figure out which format for OMRS21 and which TAC slot work best for us.
@johnblack Thanks for the interest - will definitely keep you in the loop when it comes to the showcase.
As with previous Implementer’s Meetings, we’ll use a semi-unconferencing format. This means that we’ll have some set sessions (mainly plenaries & site visits) and then we’ll have time reserved for unconferencing sessions, lightning talks, and demos. As OMRS21 approaches, we’ll put up posts where people can start brainstorming unconference session ideas and sign up for Lightning Talks. We can tag you.
The Global Events Team, which meets every Wednesday, will also be working through the schedule over the next two weeks to give everyone an idea about the timing of different types of sessions.
Let me know if you have questions or want to chat more.
@jennifer we would be interested in participating in OMRS21 and doing both a short demo for a wider audience as well as deep dive for interested parties. Please keep us in the loop regarding the event.
We would also like to jump in on the TAC call to give a short presentation for the community. Please let me know what’s the best way to get a slot.
This is awesome, Pawel! I noticed that you mostly use CIEL concepts which is great, but there are some that are not mapped to CIEL, e.g., breastfeeding. That concept is a Cfl class which is also a non-standard class. I’d like to understand how we’d be able to standardize the concepts so that people who wanted to run MOTECH on top of OpenMRS with CIEL would be able to. For example, there is a concept for currently breastfeeding (Y/N), etc. Look forward to talking more.
@pgesek we’ll definitely tag you on future posts about OMRS21.
As for the TAC, they meet every Monday at 4pm CEST | 2pm UTC. Could you suggest 2-3 Mondays in the coming weeks that would work for your team to join the TAC? And how much time do you think you need?
Then @burke and @grace, who are much more familiar with what’s on the TAC’s agenda from week to week, can chime in with their thoughts on dates.
regarding the concept standardization.
We are aware of the issue, and everyone in the CfL team is in favor of using standard/community-managed concepts.
We plan to review all of the concepts we have added and see if there are equivalents in CIEL - it should happen in the following weeks. After that, we’ll be able to be more precise in why/what concepts we miss (or don’t miss) in CIEL.
@jennifer that works for me! I’d love to see this showcase.
@pwargulak & @pgesek please just note that the TAC call on Monday is at 4pm CET. I will send you a calendar invite now; please feel free to add any colleagues you’d like included.
