introduction: scientometric indicators are used for measuring and evaluating the quality and quantity of scientific productions in the scale of individuals as well as institutions. the database of web of science (wos) is one of the most prestigious international databases for analyzing scientific publications. this study aimed to determine the relationship between qualitative and quantitative i...

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The ability to measure population health trends and improvements can be enhanced through collaborative efforts to describe existing knowledge and via shared development opportunities. This paper highlights a project undertaken in Alberta which has created an inventory of health status indicators in use in the province, and provides a framework for strategic progress in the development and use o...

INTRODUCTION Since adoption of the measles case-based surveillance system in Zimbabwe in 1998, data has been routinely collected at all levels of the health delivery system and sent to national level with little or no documented evidence of use to identify risky populations, monitor impact of interventions and measure progress towards achieving measles elimination. We analysed this data to dete...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify key variables that affect the quantifiable key performance indicators (KPIs) and to derive equations to measure these indicators. Qualitative KPIs are also discussed in terms of the aspects that need to be covered while carrying out qualitative performance assessment. Design/methodology/approach – A combination of literature and an industry opi...

The aim of this review is to identify in the literature the performance indicators to evaluate the cervical cancer screening programs around the world. The literature search identified 25 articles reporting performance indicators in 21 countries/regions worldwide. A total of eight qualitative and 81 quantitative indicators was reported showing a huge variety in quantity of indicators reported b...