Capturing pan-Canadian Primary Health Care indicator data using multiple approaches for data collection.
Vicky Walker1, Patricia Sullivan-Taylor, Greg Webster
1Canadian Institute for Health Information, Canada.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|April 22, 2009
Summary
The Canadian Institute for Health Information developed 105 primary health care indicators. Data infrastructure improvements now capture over 50% of these indicators, enhancing measurement and reporting capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Health Informatics
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) initiated the development of pan-Canadian primary health care (PHC) indicators.
- A set of 105 PHC indicators was released in 2006, developed collaboratively with national, provincial, and territorial representatives, clinicians, and researchers.
- Significant data gaps were identified, hindering the measurement and reporting of these indicators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address data gaps and build the necessary data infrastructure for measuring and reporting pan-Canadian PHC indicators.
- To enhance the ability to capture and report on a comprehensive set of PHC indicators.
- To foster collaboration and synergy among stakeholders for improved PHC data collection and utilization.
Main Methods:
- CIHI assessed options for closing data gaps in 2006-2007.
- A program was initiated to build data infrastructure, including developing electronic medical record (EMR) content standards.
- A prototype voluntary reporting system was developed, surveys were enhanced, and reports were created.
Main Results:
- In 2006, fewer than 10% of the 105 indicators could be calculated using existing data.
- Currently, over 50% of the indicators are being captured, with four projects underway.
- Key collaborative relationships have been established to support indicator refinement and reporting system development.
Conclusions:
- The pan-Canadian PHC indicator project has successfully driven consultation and synergy.
- CIHI has been motivated to establish an information program to fill data gaps and improve PHC indicator availability.
- Progress in data infrastructure development has significantly increased the proportion of measurable PHC indicators.
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