Propuesta de un modelo de gestión para el área de estadística de los Centros de Salud del Distrito Quinsaloma-Ventanas.

Abstract

The structure of the health system in Ecuador is based on the first level of outpatient care that generates around 80% of health benefits. This implies that it processes an important volume of information. This investigation made a diagnosis of the information system and the proposal of an information management model. The methodology applied corresponded to a quantitative and qualitative design. The population was the personnel that works in the health centers of the District of Quinsaloma-Ventanas quantified in 138. The sample was random calculated with a level of confidence of 95%, 5% margin of error. The main conclusions were: i) the findings of empirical research on health information systems in Spain and Latin America were compiled. It provided information that addressed the present study, in addition to agreeing on the complexity of the sector, the strategic nature of the data that is produced, the most common problems that it suffers and that most converge as critical problems to the administration of information and availability of resources for this; ii) Health systems and the information generated is highly regulated, with the World Health Organization as a consultant and advisory body. In countries, the prevalence of certain diseases may vary, but the processes of care, provision and health indicators are comparable; iii) in the management of information, Ecuador has problems similar to those found in other countries. The critical areas are resources and administration. The information products are defined, as well as the data source, the variables and indicators required by the system. His problem is that the work of elaboration of reports is practically done manually.