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[MADEsmart: a web-based system for accessing data and healthcare indicators]
Marco Dalmasso1, Umberto Falcone, Federico Jahier
1Servizio sovrazonale di Epidemiologia - ASL TO3 - Regione Piemonte. marco.dalmasso@epi.piemonte.it
Igiene E Sanita Pubblica
|February 17, 2009
Summary
A new web application, MADEsmart, enhances access to demographic and health data for subregional analysis. This tool supports the creation of detailed health reports and profiles, improving public health planning.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Informatics
- Health Services Research
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Information access methods have advanced, enabling new web applications.
- The Piemonte region has existing tools for demographic and health indicator data access.
- Subregional health analysis requires integrated data access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce MADEsmart, a novel web application for demographic and epidemiological analysis.
- To provide users with functionalities for generating health reports and profiles.
- To support evidence-based health planning at the subregional level.
Main Methods:
- Development of a web-based application named MADEsmart.
- Integration of demographic data and key health indicators.
- Implementation of user-friendly functions for data retrieval and analysis.
Main Results:
- MADEsmart offers enhanced capabilities for accessing and analyzing health information.
- The application facilitates the creation of customized health reports and profiles.
- Improved data accessibility for public health professionals in the Piemonte region.
Conclusions:
- MADEsmart represents a significant advancement in utilizing health data for subregional planning.
- The application empowers users to generate insightful health profiles and reports.
- This tool can contribute to more informed public health strategies and interventions.
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