Evaluation of performance and perceived utility of mental healthcare indicators in routine health information systems in five low- and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In most low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), routine mental health information is unavailable or unreliable, making monitoring of mental healthcare coverage difficult. This study aims to evaluate a new set of mental health indicators introduced in primary healthcare settings in five LMIC.

Method

A survey was conducted among primary healthcare workers (n = 272) to assess the acceptability and feasibility of eight new indicators monitoring mental healthcare needs, utilisation, quality and payments. Also, primary health facility case records (n = 583) were reviewed by trained research assistants to assess the level of completion (yes/no) for each of the indicators and subsequently the level of correctness of completion (correct/incorrect - with incorrect defined

SUBMITTER: Jordans M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6688458 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature