COVID-19 health information system assessments in eight European countries: identified gaps, best practices and recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global threats, such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, have highlighted the critical importance of robust and well-functioning health information systems (HIS) in effectively addressing public health emergencies. To enhance the understanding and the functioning of such systems, it is crucial to perform HIS assessments. This article explores key gaps and identifies best practices in the COVID-19 HIS of eight European countries. Furthermore, it provides recommendations to strengthen European systems for better pandemic preparedness.

Methods

Assessments were carried out in eight European countries using an adapted version of the WHO support tool to strengthen HIS and the Joint Action on Health Information assessment tool. The assessments took place

SUBMITTER: Saso M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11215322 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature