- 1Magíster en Epidemiología, Gestión y Políticas de Salud. Investigadora en la Universidad Nacional del Oeste; Merlo, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina.. sara.ardila@psi.uba.ar.
- 2Licenciada en Sociología. Socia e investigadora de la Sociedad Argentina de Epidemiología; Buenos Aires, Argentina. . sara.ardila@psi.uba.ar.
- 3Especialista en Epidemiología. Vocal suplente de la Sociedad Argentina de Epidemiología; Buenos Aires, Argentina. sara.ardila@psi.uba.ar.
- 4Médica. Socia e investigadora de la Sociedad Argentina de Epidemiología; Buenos Aires, Argentina. . sara.ardila@psi.uba.ar.
- 5Doctora en Salud Mental Comunitaria. Investigadora Adjunta, CONICET, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Investigaciones, Buenos Aires, Argentina.. sara.ardila@psi.uba.ar.
- 0Magíster en Epidemiología, Gestión y Políticas de Salud. Investigadora en la Universidad Nacional del Oeste; Merlo, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina.. sara.ardila@psi.uba.ar.
Anales. Hospital Torcuato De Alvear (buenos Aires, Argentina). Ateneo De Patologia Y Clinica Medica
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July 14, 2025
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Information systems for mental healthcare reform in Argentina face challenges. Data collection is often passive, public reports are scarce, and global indicators for general hospital mental health admissions have limited local applicability.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Mental Health Services Research
Context
- Mental healthcare reform necessitates robust information systems for evidence-based evaluation.
- Global health organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) provide indicators for mental health care, including general hospital admissions.
- Argentine data is frequently absent from global analyses of mental health services.
Purpose
- To analyze information sources for mental health services within general hospitals in Argentina.
- To conduct a qualitative study examining national data collection methods and availability from 2011-2023.
Summary
- A qualitative analysis of six national information sources (2011-2023) revealed significant issues in Argentina's mental health information systems.
- Key problems include low data coverage with passive collection methods and limited public access to reports and databases.
- The study discusses the applicability of global mental health admission indicators in general hospitals, suggesting local alternatives.
Impact
- Highlights critical deficiencies in mental health data infrastructure in Argentina.
- Informs the development of more effective and locally relevant mental health information systems.
- Provides a basis for improving the evaluation of mental health reforms and services in the country.
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