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The right objectives in health care planning
N Lorenz1, P M Kilima, M Tanner
1Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Swiss Tropical Institute, Basel.
World Health Forum
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Dar es Salaam shifted from traditional epidemiological planning to a process-oriented approach for health services. This change impacts health service management and planning strategies in the region.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Management
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Traditional epidemiological approaches have long guided health service planning.
- A paradigm shift is occurring in health service planning methodologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the transition from epidemiological to process-oriented health service planning in Dar es Salaam.
- To discuss the implications of this shift for health managers.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of planning approaches.
- Review of health service management practices.
Main Results:
- The process-oriented approach is replacing traditional epidemiological methods in Dar es Salaam.
- This transition necessitates new management strategies and skills.
Conclusions:
- The adoption of a process-oriented approach signifies a significant evolution in health service planning.
- Health managers must adapt to these new methodologies for effective service delivery.