@article{ref1,
title="A preliminary taxonomy and a standard knowledge base for mental-health system indicators in Spain",
journal="International journal of mental health systems",
year="2010",
author="Salvador-Carulla, Luis and Salinas-Pérez, José Alberto and Martín, Manuel and Grané, Mont-serrat and Gibert, Karina and Roca, Miquel and Bulbena, Antonio and Group, the GClin-SEP",
volume="4",
number="1",
pages="1-10",
abstract="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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1752-4458",
doi="10.1186/1752-4458-4-29",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-4458-4-29"
}