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Year: 2003 | Volume: 2 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 35-39
DOI: 10.3923/itj.2003.35.39
Analysis of Health Management Information: A Decision Support Tool for the Health Sector in Jordan
Sadeq Al-Hamouz, Ghassan Al-Utaibi and Hashim Jarrar

Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of Jordan`s health sector requirements in terms of medical staff and health establishments. The development of medical staff and health establishments is discussed. The regression analysis tool is used to analyze present situation and to predict future requirements. The health service level in Jordan appears to compare rather acceptably with developed countries, but compares favourably with most developing countries. Projections for the year 2007 indicate the need for higher numbers of medical staff and establishments. Recommendations are given to satisfy future needs and to further bring the health services in line with developed countries.

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Sadeq Al-Hamouz, Ghassan Al-Utaibi and Hashim Jarrar , 2003. Analysis of Health Management Information: A Decision Support Tool for the Health Sector in Jordan. Information Technology Journal, 2: 35-39.

Keywords: health management information, regression analysis, health scetor and jordan

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