Evaluation of completeness of dengue records: Exploratory study of compulsory notices

Abstract

Objective: To reflect upon the relationship between the information of health informationsystems and the decision making process in a health facility, through the assessment ofthe completeness of records of mandatory reporting and to subsequently discuss possibleimplications for the epidemiological surveillance of dengue and actions implemented. Method: This is a quantitative, qualitative, documental, exploratory and descriptiveanalysis of the proportion of filling in of the fields and subsequent classification of thecompleteness indicated. Results: Only the fields of identification and residence exhibitedexcellent filling in. The others showed deficiency in their completeness such as littlecontinuity provided to epidemiological investigations and clinical signals. Conclusion: It isvital to train professionals to handle information systems, make them aware of theimportance and the power of information, monitor it regularly to ensure its quality andrecognize its social role in the health of the community.