Barriers and facilitators to digital technology application for antimicrobial resistance surveillance: A co-produced qualitative synthesis

The study reveals that laboratory information management systems (LIMS) in Nigeria are underutilized for monitoring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data. Stakeholders, including data analysts, scientists, and medical doctors, identified systemic and structural factors influencing the use of WHONET for AMR surveillance. Key areas for intervention include addressing infrastructural deficits, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and improving the perceived usefulness of the system. The study suggests 18 potential solutions to address these challenges, providing a roadmap for targeted interventions to strengthen AMR surveillance capacity and inform public health strategies.