[Open data for monitoring COVID-19 in Spain: descriptive study].

ABSTRACT:

Background

The indicators of the pandemic have been based on the total number of diagnosed cases of COVID-19, the number of people hospitalized or in intensive care units, and deaths from the infection. The aim of this study is to describe the available data on diagnostic tests, health service used for the diagnosis of COVID-19, case detection and monitoring.

Method

Descriptive study with review of official data available on the websites of the Spanish health councils corresponding to 17 Autonomous Communities, 2 Autonomous cities and the Ministry of Health. The variables collected refer to contact tracing, technics for diagnosis, use of health services and follow-up.

Results

all regions of Spain show data on diagnosed cases of COVID-19 and deaths. Hospitalized cases

SUBMITTER: Guisado-Clavero M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9554340 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature