Changes in mental health system performance: the case of Gipuzkoa (Basque Country, Spain)

Abstract

Use of decision support systems may improve policy-making for management of mental health services and systems. System performance can be analyzed by using Relative Technical Efficiency (RTE), stability and entropy indicators. These indicators summarize resource availability, utilization and results as a balance between inputs (resources) and outputs (outcomes). Nevertheless, performance and stability assessment of mental health systems is complex because of difficulty related to data collection, results interpretation and translation of information into practice. The present mental health context requires better ways of planning for allocating resources and improving outcomes. Show more