Influence of Selected Indicators of Healthcare System Functioning Evaluation on the Health Result

Abstract

Background: According to the World Health Organization’s statistics, 7 of the 10 main causes of death in 2019 were noncommunicable diseases. Health indicators are measures used to evaluate public health system effectiveness and functioning. Monitoring mortality rates from leading causes, life expectancy and other health indicators is essential to address their causes and adapt health systems to react adequately. The aim of this study is to present the dependencies of selected health care indicators and health outcomes. Methods: Based on the literature review conducted, selected health indicators, along with healthcare system data, were analyzed using Pearson’s r correlation. The analyses included data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) presented in statistics and the Health at a Glance 2021 report and data collected as part of the preparation of the Financing Global Health 2020 report by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Results: Health system resources are linked to health outcomes. The number of medical consultations, the number of nurses per patient or the level of financing of services under general health insurance are related to life expectancy and deaths due to causes that could have been avoided or treated. Conclusions: Life expectancy is positively correlated with access to general health insurance and public expenditure on healthcare. There is a need for all countries to provide their citizens with broad access to healthcare services.

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“…There has been a rise in the use of clinical outcome metrics to evaluate the quality and value of patient care delivered by health systems, making it crucial to establish healthcare standards to optimize allocation and utilization of the inherently limited healthcare resources. [1][2][3][4] Postoperative length of stay (LOS), is one indicator frequently utilized as a proxy for care quality. 2,5 If patients remain in the hospital for longer than is necessary, the overall cost of healthcare utilization increases, value decreases, and the whole healthcare system is negatively impacted by the diminished overall resources.…”

“…There has been a rise in the use of clinical outcome metrics to evaluate the quality and value of patient care delivered by health systems, making it crucial to establish healthcare standards to optimize allocation and utilization of the inherently limited healthcare resources 1–4 . Postoperative length of stay (LOS), is one indicator frequently utilized as a proxy for care quality 2,5 .…”