Can survey data facilitate local priority setting? Experience from the Igunga and Nzega districts in Tanzania.

Malale TunguGasto FrumenceMughwira MwanguAnna-Karin HurtigLars Lindholm

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2020)

Local surveys, applying a combination of EQ-5D and SAGE, generate relevant and valuable information for policy makers when setting priorities at the district level. Therefore, this paper provides an empirical analysis for decision makers to consider the importance of combining EQ-5D, SAGE, and socioeconomic factors when setting priorities to improve HRQoL among the elderly.

Keyphrases

cross sectional
healthcare
public health
south africa
electronic health record
mental health
big data
health information
machine learning
community dwelling
data analysis