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[Medical-sanitary assistance: notes for an evaluation]
1Depto. de Administração e Planejamento em Saúde, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21041.
Cadernos De Saude Publica
|September 1, 1991
Summary
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics's medical research is vital for health system reform. Improved data access and user interaction are key for effective health planning.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Demographic Research
Context:
- Brazilian Health System Reform
- Role of statistical institutes in healthcare policy
- Information systems for public health
Purpose:
- Analyze the "Medical and Sanitary Care" research by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics
- Evaluate its role in the Brazilian Health System Reform
- Identify barriers to effective health planning
Summary:
- The "Medical and Sanitary Care" (Assistencia medico-sanitaria-AMS) research by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) is examined within the context of Brazilian health system reform.
- Highlights the need for enhanced interaction between IBGE and information system users to better articulate user needs and improve data utilization.
- Suggests improvements in research dissemination and database accessibility to overcome barriers in health planning.
Impact:
- Enhancing health planning through improved data accessibility
- Strengthening the Brazilian Health System through better information utilization
- Facilitating evidence-based policymaking in public health