Abstract
The objective of this research “To evaluate the results of the data/information system
of Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospitals that have been transferred from the Ministry of
Public Health to Provincial Administrative Organizations” with a focus on studying the change
in affiliation of SHPHs that have been transferred to Provincial Administrative Organizations.
Has it resulted in any changes to the data and information system? How? And evaluate the
readiness and efficiency of the data and information system of the SHPHs in supporting
services to the public. After the transfer to the Provincial Administrative Organization, the
research team chose to use an evaluation research model. The literature was reviewed and
the evaluation research concept was formulated in the form of questions to serve as a guideline
for seeking answers to 5 questions. In terms of research methodology, qualitative research
methods were used. Data was collected through proactive data surveys along with interviews
with people who had direct experience in producing that data. After that, analysis and
interpretation were conducted to answer the research questions from 32 SHPHs in 8 provinces,
4 regions.
The results of the evaluation found that:
1) General characteristics of the data/information of the SHPHs found that after the
transfer most of it remained the same. Only a small part has been improved.
2) The data quality system of the SHPHs found that after the transfer most of it
remained the same. There is no data management system or data quality of its own. SHPHs
have only a small part of the Provincial Administrative Organization to take better care of the
data system.
3) Information technology system: It was found that after the transfer, most still used
the old system.
4) Data/Information Systems There is a target group database and data analysis that is
consistent with the goals of the primary health system (of the SHPHs). It was found that after the
transfer, most of them had the same information system for the target groups.
5) The main obstacles are (a) the database system of the SHPHs is not up to date (b)
the database is not yet linked with the Provincial Administrative Organization (c) personnel
lack the potential to use the information system (d) the lack of equipment The computer is
sufficient for use. The operating system or program is not up to date. Including the lack of experts and system administrators (e) Communication channels are not universal. Publicizing
information to the public and service recipients is still not thorough.
As for the SHPHs proposal for future development, it is (a) recruiting personnel with
specialized knowledge in information systems or computer programs to take care of the
system; (b) providing a modern information system; (c) creating Personnel development plan
and training for complete data recording everywhere. (d) Health Data Canter should be
established jointly at the provincial level, such as Provincial Public Health Offices, Provincial
Administrative Organizations, and SHPHs, etc.
