Mental health information systems [Mental health policy and service guidance package] / WHO - World Health Organization - xi, 100 p. : 30 X 21 cm - Mental health policy and service guidance package .

Preface / Dr. Michelle Funk, Dr. Benedetto Saraceno -- What is a mental health information system? -- What are the main stages of an MHIS? -- From where should information be coleccted? -- What types of inbformation should be coleccted? -- Benefits of an MHIS -- Common problems with healtd information systems -- Principles of MHIS development -- Start small, but keep the big picture in view -- Use indicators -- Establish a minimum data set -- Make the MHIS user-friendly -- Clarify the relationship of the MHIS with information systems in the general health and other sectors -- Consult with all stakeholders -- Link MHIS development to wider service development -- Consider routine and non-routine data -- Considerer how epidemiological data should be included in the MHIS -- Endure privacy, confidentiality, access to information and consent -- Address specific mental health information needs -- Steps in designing and implementing a mental health information system -- Needs assessment: what information do we need? -- Situation analysis: what information do we have? -- Implementation: how can we get the information we need? -- Evaluation: how well is the MHIS working? -- Barriers and solutions in MHIS -- Conclusión -- Annex: A WHO instrument to assess mental health systems and services at country level -- Country examples -- Using non-routine and routine data collection methods -- Definitions -- References --

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Salud mental
Servicios de salud mental
Servicios médicos mentales
Sistemas de informacion--organización y administración
Salud

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