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Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Global threats, such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, have highlighted the critical importance of robust and well-functioning health information systems (HIS) in effectively addressing public health emergencies. To enhance the understanding and the functioning of such systems, it is crucial to perform HIS assessments. This article explores key gaps and identifies best practices in the COVID-19 HIS of eight European countries. Furthermore, it provides recommendations to strengthen European systems for better pandemic preparedness.
METHODS: Assessments were carried out in eight European countries using an adapted version of the WHO support tool to strengthen HIS and the Joint Action on Health Information assessment tool. The assessments took place between January 2022 and April 2023.
RESULTS: Four main themes emerged regarding the gaps and best practices identified in the various HIS: organizational, technical, legal and resources. The results of these assessments show different approaches implemented by countries to improve their HIS and respond to the demands of the pandemic.
CONCLUSIONS: It is imperative for countries to draw valuable insights from the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen their HIS. This involves the adaptation or development of pandemic preparedness plans, strengthening legislative framework for data sharing and privacy protection, promotion of data standards and international definitions and implementation of a unique person identifier. Additionally, countries will have to act in this post-pandemic era and integrate the newly developed systems and innovations into existing structures, maintain and develop trust by citizens through transparent communication and engage in infodemic management and address resource gaps in the workforce.
METHODS: Assessments were carried out in eight European countries using an adapted version of the WHO support tool to strengthen HIS and the Joint Action on Health Information assessment tool. The assessments took place between January 2022 and April 2023.
RESULTS: Four main themes emerged regarding the gaps and best practices identified in the various HIS: organizational, technical, legal and resources. The results of these assessments show different approaches implemented by countries to improve their HIS and respond to the demands of the pandemic.
CONCLUSIONS: It is imperative for countries to draw valuable insights from the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen their HIS. This involves the adaptation or development of pandemic preparedness plans, strengthening legislative framework for data sharing and privacy protection, promotion of data standards and international definitions and implementation of a unique person identifier. Additionally, countries will have to act in this post-pandemic era and integrate the newly developed systems and innovations into existing structures, maintain and develop trust by citizens through transparent communication and engage in infodemic management and address resource gaps in the workforce.
摘要：
背景：全球威胁，例如2019年冠状病毒病(COVID-19)大流行，强调了健全和运行良好的卫生信息系统（HIS）在有效解决公共卫生紧急情况方面的至关重要性。为了加强对此类系统的理解和运作，进行HIS评估至关重要。本文探讨了八个欧洲国家的COVID-19HIS中的关键差距并确定了最佳实践。此外，它提供了加强欧洲系统以更好地防范大流行的建议。
方法：在8个欧洲国家进行了评估，使用了一个经过调整的世卫组织支持工具，以加强HIS和“卫生信息联合行动”评估工具。评估发生在2022年1月至2023年4月之间。
结果：关于各种HIS中确定的差距和最佳实践，出现了四个主要主题：组织，技术,法律和资源。这些评估的结果表明，各国采取了不同的方法来改善其HIS并应对大流行的需求。
结论：各国必须从COVID-19大流行中获得有价值的见解，并加强其信息系统。这涉及调整或制定大流行防备计划，加强数据共享和隐私保护的立法框架，促进数据标准和国际定义，并实施唯一的个人标识符。此外,各国将不得不在大流行后时代采取行动，将新开发的系统和创新整合到现有结构中，通过透明的沟通维护和发展公民的信任，从事信息管理，解决劳动力中的资源缺口。
方法：在8个欧洲国家进行了评估，使用了一个经过调整的世卫组织支持工具，以加强HIS和“卫生信息联合行动”评估工具。评估发生在2022年1月至2023年4月之间。
结果：关于各种HIS中确定的差距和最佳实践，出现了四个主要主题：组织，技术,法律和资源。这些评估的结果表明，各国采取了不同的方法来改善其HIS并应对大流行的需求。
结论：各国必须从COVID-19大流行中获得有价值的见解，并加强其信息系统。这涉及调整或制定大流行防备计划，加强数据共享和隐私保护的立法框架，促进数据标准和国际定义，并实施唯一的个人标识符。此外,各国将不得不在大流行后时代采取行动，将新开发的系统和创新整合到现有结构中，通过透明的沟通维护和发展公民的信任，从事信息管理，解决劳动力中的资源缺口。
