Co-creation of a novel approach for improving supply chain management for SARS-CoV-2 point of care diagnostic services in Mopani district, Limpopo Province : nominal group technique

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dc.contributor.author Maluleke, Kuhlula
dc.contributor.author Musekiwa, Alfred
dc.contributor.author Nxele, Siphesihle R.
dc.contributor.author Moetlhoa, Boitumelo
dc.contributor.author Makena, Langa
dc.contributor.author Nzuza, Nkosingiphile
dc.contributor.author Lenders, Alarice
dc.contributor.author Manentsa, Ncomeka
dc.contributor.author Maswanganyi, Tiyiselani
dc.contributor.author Dlangalala, Thobeka Nomzamo
dc.contributor.author Mashamba‑Thompson, Tivani Phosa
dc.date.accessioned 2024-11-04T12:05:02Z
dc.date.available 2024-11-04T12:05:02Z
dc.date.issued 2024-05
dc.description DATA AVAILABITY STATEMENT: The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article/supplementary material, further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding author. en_US
dc.description.abstract INTRODUCTION: Effective supply chain management (SCM) of point-of-care (POC) tests for diseases like severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) requires active participation from diverse stakeholders, government entities, and regulatory bodies. The responsibility for overseeing various aspects of POC tests, including procurement, quality assurance, storage, inventory management, distribution, and human resource capacity, lies with national, provincial, and local levels of government. This study aimed to collaboratively develop an innovative approach to enhance SCM for SARSCoV-2 POC diagnostic services in resource-limited settings, using the Mopani District in Limpopo province, South Africa, as a case study. METHODS: Key stakeholders were invited to participate in an online workshop using purposive sampling. The study employed the nominal group technique (NGT) for data collection, which consisted of two phases. Phase 1 focused on identifying barriers in the supply chain of COVID-19 rapid tests, while phase 2 aimed to devise strategies to overcome the priority barriers identified in phase 1. Participants used a Likert scale of 1–5 to rank barriers and strategies, and an overall ranking score was calculated for each. The participants were provided with the results of the ranking exercise for their feedback. RESULTS: Eleven key stakeholders from national (n  =  1), provincial (n  =  4), and local government (n  =  2) levels, research entities (n  =  3), and non-governmental organizations (n  =  1) took part in the study. Participants identified significant barriers in the supply chain, such as the availability of testing kits, unknown demand, information on SCM during a pandemic, methods of controlling stock, and procurement processes. Strategies suggested by key stakeholders included monitoring stock levels and optimizing stock visibility systems to improve test availability, enhancing information visibility and consistent data updates to address unknown demand and improve SCM during a pandemic, employing data capturing and digitization for effective stock control, and implementing demand planning and standardized procurement processes at the national level to enhance stock procurement. DISCUSSION: The successful collaboration with key stakeholders, facilitated by the NGT, resulted in the co-creation of a novel approach to enhance SCM for COVID-19 diagnostic services in resource-limited settings. This study holds the potential to support the provision of COVID-19 diagnostic services in such settings. A recommended follow-up study would assess the feasibility of implementing this approach. en_US
dc.description.department School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure en_US
dc.description.sponsorship The National Research Foundation (NRF). en_US
dc.description.uri https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health en_US
dc.identifier.citation Maluleke, K., Musekiwa, A., Nxele, S., Moetlhoa, B., Makena, L., Nzuza, N., Lenders, A., Manentsa, N., Maswanganyi, T., Dlangalala, T.& Mashamba-Thompson, T. (2024) Co-creation of a novel approach for improving supply chain management for SARS-CoV-2 point of care diagnostic services in Mopani District, Limpopo Province: nominal group technique. Frontiers in Public Health 12:1378508. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1378508. en_US
dc.identifier.issn 2296-2565 (online)
dc.identifier.other 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1378508
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/98913
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Frontiers Media en_US
dc.rights © 2024 Maluleke, Musekiwa, Nxele, Moetlhoa, Makena, Nzuza, Lenders, Manentsa, Maswanganyi, Dlangalala and Mashamba-Thompson. This is an openaccess article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). en_US
dc.subject Nominal group technique en_US
dc.subject Co-creation en_US
dc.subject Supply chain management en_US
dc.subject Point-of-care diagnostic (POC) en_US
dc.subject COVID-19 en_US
dc.subject SDG-03: Good health and well-being en_US
dc.subject SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure en_US
dc.subject COVID-19 pandemic en_US
dc.subject Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) en_US
dc.title Co-creation of a novel approach for improving supply chain management for SARS-CoV-2 point of care diagnostic services in Mopani district, Limpopo Province : nominal group technique en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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