Salvador-Carulla L. , SALINAS PÉREZ, JOSÉ ALBERTO, Martín M. , Grané M.-S. , Gibert K. , Roca M. , Bulbena A.
No
Int. J. Ment. Health Syst.
Article
Científica
0.389
01/01/2010
000208218900029
2-s2.0-78649526094
Background: There are many sources of information for mental health indicators but we lack a comprehensive classification and hierarchy to improve their use in mental health planning. This study aims at developing a preliminary taxonomy and its related knowledge base of mental health indicators usable in Spain.Methods: A qualitative method with two experts panels was used to develop a framing document, a preliminary taxonomy with a conceptual map of health indicators, and a knowledge base consisting of key documents, glossary and database of indicators with an evaluation of their relevance for Spain.Results: A total of 661 indicators were identified and organised hierarchically in 4 domains (Context, Resources, Use and Results), 12 subdomains and 56 types. Among these the expert panels identified 200 indicators of relevance for the Spanish system.Conclusions: The classification and hierarchical ordering of the mental health indicators, the evaluation according to their level of relevance and their incorporation into a knowledge base are crucial for the development of a basic list of indicators for use in mental health planning. © 2010 Salvador-Carulla et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
article; health care; health care planning; human; knowledge; mental health; mental health care; priority journal; reference database; Spain; taxonomy