Enhancing non-communicable disease management through digital patient registries: Insights from the Multi-Programme Local Mapping Tool (MuPLoMT) in Pasig City — A policy brief

Lara Faith L. Martin; Ma. Andrea Nicole T. Macaraeg; Daisy Ann O. Magundayao; Ma. Eureka R. Mangsat; Jose Robert V. Mari; Grace Ann E. Matias; Paula Mikaela B. Mendoza; Khayla Marie Montjoy; Tristan Jourdan C. Dela Cruz

VOLUME 19 (Supplement)

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SciEnggJ 19 (Supplement) 429-437
available online: 13 November 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54645/202619SupZOL-82

*Corresponding author
Email Address: tjcdelacuz@tua.edu.ph
Date received: 24 August 2026
Date revised: 03 September 2026
Date accepted: 14 October 2026

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Enhancing non-communicable disease management through digital patient registries: Insights from the Multi-Programme Local Mapping Tool (MuPLoMT) in Pasig City — A policy brief

Lara Faith L. Martin, Ma. Andrea Nicole T. Macaraeg, Daisy Ann O. Magundayao, Ma. Eureka R. Mangsat, Jose Robert V. Mari, Grace Ann E. Matias, Paula Mikaela B. Mendoza, Khayla Marie Montjoy, and Tristan Jourdan C. Dela Cruz*

St. Luke’s College of Nursing, Trinity University of Asia, Cathedral Heights, 275 E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon City, Metro Manila 1102, Philippines

KEYWORDS: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Digital Patient Registry, Multi-Programme Local Mapping Tool (MuPLoMT), Healthcare Data Management, Universal Health Care, Health Information Systems, Primary Healthcare Innovation, Health Technology Adoption

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators influencing the implementation of the Multi-Programme Local Mapping Tool (MuPLoMT) among healthcare workers, to inform strategies for strengthening health information systems, advancing universal health care, and supporting the Philippines’ commitment to Sustainable Development Goals.

Methodology: A qualitative research design was employed using semi-structured interviews with healthcare workers engaged in primary healthcare delivery in the Philippines. Thematic analysis, following the six-step process of Vaismoradi et al. (2024), was used to systematically examine and interpret participants’ narratives, providing a comprehensive understanding of their experiences with MuPLoMT.

Results: The findings revealed that MuPLoMT enhances healthcare delivery by streamlining patient monitoring, improving service coordination, and supporting equity in access. However, challenges emerged, including limited infrastructure, technical barriers, and the need for capacity-building among healthcare workers. Facilitators included user adaptability, leadership support, and the system’s potential to integrate with existing health information platforms.

Conclusion: Overall, the results highlight the transformative potential of MuPLoMT in primary healthcare delivery, particularly in strengthening digital patient registries and supporting universal health care. Addressing infrastructural gaps, fostering human resource capacity, and ensuring policy support are critical for scalability and sustainability. To translate these findings into actionable strategies, a policy brief has been developed as part of this study. This brief underscores the importance of investing in infrastructure, continuous training, and national-level integration of MuPLoMT, providing evidence-based guidance for policymakers and healthcare leaders to strengthen digital health adoption and improve health system resilience in the Philippines.