Год выпуска: 2013 Автор: Akram Hasan Nassar and Bassam Abu Hamad Издательство: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Страниц: 148 ISBN: 9783659363337
Описание
This study examined the extent to which local health NGOs follow an evidence-based decision making approach through using HIS. This census study utilized descriptive, analytical cross sectional design with a quantitative approach. Two interviewed questionnaires were used for data collection from two diverse sources; the NGO and its managers. Low performance was found regarding the use of indicators and in the HIS data sources whereas HIS data management and the information dissemination and use in decision making showed high results. Lesser performance was found in the evaluation of HIS resources and in HIS information products. Participants working in hospitals revealed lower perceptions in all HIS components in comparison to other groups. Similarly, computer users elicited higher HIS performance than non-users at all components. Top managers elicited higher scores in information products and the availability of resources than lower level managers. To enhance the information...
