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Use of quantitative approaches in plan development
American Journal of Health Planning
|March 13, 1978
Summary
This article reviews the gap between the technical requirements for health planning documents like Health Systems Plans (HSP) and Annual Implementation Plans (AIP), and the current state of quantitative documentation. It highlights challenges in meeting mandated planning expectations.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Health Policy Analysis
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Public Law 93-641 mandates comprehensive health planning.
- Development of 5-year Health Systems Plans (HSP) and 1-year Annual Implementation Plans (AIP) requires technical rigor.
- State Health Plans and State Medical Facilities Plans rely on HSPs and AIPs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the technical procedures in health planning.
- To assess the quantitative documentation in HSPs and AIPs.
- To identify the gap between planning expectations and current practices.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of health planning mandates.
- Analysis of technical requirements for HSPs and AIPs.
- Evaluation of quantitative documentation standards.
Main Results:
- Significant emphasis is placed on technical procedures in health planning.
- Expectations for solid quantitative documentation in HSPs and AIPs are high.
- A notable gap exists between these expectations and the current state of the art.
Conclusions:
- Current health planning processes face challenges in meeting mandated technical and quantitative documentation standards.
- Further development is needed to bridge the gap between health planning expectations and reality.
- Addressing these gaps is crucial for effective health systems development.