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A preliminary taxonomy and a standard knowledge base for mental-health system indicators in Spain
Luis Salvador-Carulla1, José Alberto Salinas-Pérez, Manuel Martín
1Asociación Científica PSICOST, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. luis.salvador@telefonica.net.
Background:
There are many sources of information for mental health indicators but we lack a comprehensive classification and hierarchy to improve their use in mental health planning. This study aims at developing a preliminary taxonomy and its related knowledge base of mental health indicators usable in Spain.
Methods:
A qualitative method with two experts panels was used to develop a framing document, a preliminary taxonomy with a conceptual map of health indicators, and a knowledge base consisting of key documents, glossary and database of indicators with an evaluation of their relevance for Spain.
Results:
A total of 661 indicators were identified and organised hierarchically in 4 domains (Context, Resources, Use and Results), 12 subdomains and 56 types. Among these the expert panels identified 200 indicators of relevance for the Spanish system.
Conclusions:
The classification and hierarchical ordering of the mental health indicators, the evaluation according to their level of relevance and their incorporation into a knowledge base are crucial for the development of a basic list of indicators for use in mental health planning.
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