Assessing health system responsiveness to the needs of older people
Rev Panam Salud Publica
; 45, sep. 2021
Artículo
en Inglés
| PAHO-IRIS
| ID: phr-54916
Biblioteca responsable:
US1.1
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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Disponible
Colección:
Bases de datos de organismos internacionales
Contexto en salud:
Agenda de Salud Sostenible para las Américas
Problema de salud:
Objetivo 6: Sistemas de información para la salud
Base de datos:
PAHO-IRIS
Asunto principal:
Barbados
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Brasil
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Anciano
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Sistemas de Salud
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Envejecimiento
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Chile
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Indicadores de Servicios
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Salud del Anciano
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Sistemas de Información en Salud
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Envejecimiento Saludable
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Barbados
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Brasil
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Caribe Inglés
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Chile
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México
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo