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Structuring information systems for more effective disease control programs

B R Parker, A D Kaluzny

    Journal of Medical Systems
    |December 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Designing effective health programs requires robust information systems tailored to specific disease cycles. This study presents a heuristic procedure for parasitic disease control, emphasizing intersectoral approaches for enhanced intervention effectiveness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Health Informatics
    • Infectious Disease Control

    Background:

    • Effective health programs rely on complex information flows for planning, implementation, and evaluation.
    • Existing information system models are rarely applied to specific disease cycles.
    • Parasitic diseases pose significant public health challenges requiring tailored control strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the design of health information systems considering organizational context and user preferences.
    • To develop and apply a heuristic procedure for designing information systems for parasitic disease control.
    • To enhance the effectiveness of disease intervention strategies through improved information systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a heuristic procedure for information system design.

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  • Application of the procedure to parasitic disease control efforts.
  • Analysis of organizational contextual factors and user/decision-maker preferences.

    • Main Results:

    • Substantial technical advantages identified for an intersectoral, multidimensional approach to parasitic disease control.
    • Information system designs can significantly improve disease intervention effectiveness.
    • Sensitivity to factors like disease etiology, socioeconomic conditions, and health beliefs enhances intervention outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • A tailored, intersectoral approach to information system design is crucial for effective parasitic disease control.
    • Integrating contextual factors into information system design leads to more sensitive and effective interventions.
    • User preferences and organizational context are key determinants in the success of health information systems.