Construction and validation of a matrix for normative evaluation of the integrated health system of the borders

Abstract

Goal: build and validate a matrix for normative assessment of the Integrated Border Health System. Method: methodological study, consisting of the construction of an evaluative matrix elaborated in three stages: elaboration of the logical model, containing the structure, process and result triad; definition of evaluative questions and apparent and content validation of the matrix. Apparent and content validation were performed simultaneously by seven judges. For data collection, an online questionnaire and the Delphi technique were used, and for analysis, the Content Validity Index and Content Validity Ratio. Results: the evaluation matrix containing 24 questions was submitted to two evaluations for its face and content validation. In the first, the overall average Content Validity Ratio was 99.40% and the Content Validity Ratio 0.90. In the second, the Content Validity Index was 100% and the Content Validity Ratio of 1.0, there were no new propositions and the matrix consisted of 24 questions. The matrix was considered intelligible regarding appearance validation. Conclusion: the evaluation matrix of the Integrated Border Health System is validated in terms of appearance and content for analyzing the performance of actions and public policies in border regions. Descriptors: Validation Studies; Evaluation of Health Programs and Projects; Public Health Policies; Health Systems; Border Areas; Border Health.