Title: Mental health information systems.
Authors: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Information Systems; Mental Health Services organization & administration; Serviços de saúde mental.; Sistemas de informação (organização e administração); Santé mentale Documentation, Services de.; Geestelijke gezondheid.; Informatiesystemen.; Mental health Information services.; Mental health services Information services.
Abstract: A mental health information system is a system for collecting and applying information about a mental health service and the mental health needs of the population it serves. The module begins with a discussion of what information should be collected and how this information can be used. Based on the experiences of several countries in developing health information systems, the module articulates a number of broad principles that a country should adhere to in the development of a mental health information system. It then lays out a step-by-step approach to designing, establishing and evaluating such a system. Information systems are essential for both long-term national mental health planning and service delivery at community and individual levels.--Publisher's description.
Contents: Principles of MHIS development -- Steps in designing and implementing a mental health information system -- Barriers and solutions in MHIS.