Author/Authors :
Fazaeli, Somayeh Department of Health Information Management - School of Health Management and Information Sciences - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , Ahmadi, Maryam Department of Health Information Management - School of Health Management and Information Sciences - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , Rashidian, Arash Department of Health Management and Economics - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , Sadoughi, Farahnaz Department of Health Information Management - School of Health Management and Information Sciences - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
Abstract :
Background:: Responsiveness assessment of health system with the quality information is the key in effective evidence-based management of the health system.
Objectives:: This qualitative study defines the necessary components required for the health system responsiveness assessment information system (HS-RAIS).
Materials and Methods:: This study was conducted based on mixed-methods approach and by using Delphi technique (29 participants in first round and 25 participants in second round) and semi-structured interviews in Iran 2013. The participant selection strikes a balance between being able to provide valid data, and increasing representative’s leverage. The final framework for HS-RAIS was extracted from in-depth interviews with ten key informants.
Results:: We followed these recommendations and developed a framework in 10 components including: minimum datasets, data sources, data gathering, data analysis, feedback and dissemination, legislative needs, objectives of health system responsiveness assessment, repetition period, executive committee and stewardship.
Conclusions:: This framework provides useful information for decision-making at all levels about assessment of health system.
