Assessing health system responsiveness to the needs of older people
Rev Panam Salud Publica
; 45, sep. 2021
Article
in English
| PAHO-IRIS
| ID: phr-54916
Responsible library:
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ABSTRACT
[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To identify key indicators that will allow empirical measurement of a health system’s responsiveness to older people. Methods. We conducted a series of consultations with experts to develop a relevant list of indicators. Concept mapping was used to devise the list, including the steps of preparation, brainstorming and structuring. Additionally, four countries were used as national case studies to test the feasibility of measuring health system responsiveness with readily available national-level data (Barbados, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico). Results. Our study resulted in a list of 25 indicators scored with high usefulness for informing public policy, 10 of which were also categorized as being of high availability. National case studies were useful to assess the feasibility of measuring health system responsiveness in different settings. Conclusions. Responsiveness can be comprehensively assessed by (i) approaching the intrinsic features of the system via its inputs, outputs, and outcomes, and (ii) measuring the impact of the system on meeting the needs of older people in terms of their health, financial protection, and expectations. Further consensus is needed to develop a list of core indicators that could be used as a baseline for measuring a health system’s responsiveness to the needs of older people.
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
Health problem:
Goal 6: Information systems for health
Database:
PAHO-IRIS
Main subject:
Barbados
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Brazil
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Aged
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Health Systems
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Aging
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Chile
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Indicators of Health Services
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Health of the Elderly
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Health Information Systems
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Healthy Aging
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Barbados
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Brazil
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English Caribbean
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Chile
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Mexico
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article