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Brindis C, Cagampang H, Oliva G. 2001. Bridging the gap: Next steps in developing and using indicators to improve adolescent health. San Francisco, CA: National Adolescent Health Information Center, 22 pp.

Annotation: This paper provides recommendations for developing and using indicators to improve adolescent health. The paper discusses (1) the value of using indicators to improve health, (2) creating consensus in youth development as a means of advancing the indicator agenda, (3) linking indicators of youth development and protective factors to social contextual indicators, (4) developing analytical approaches to expand the utility of existing information, and (5) the needs of communities in utilizing indicator information. A vision for the future concludes the paper.

Keywords: Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Community role, Social indicators

Cassady C, Farel A, Guild P, Kennelly J, People-Sheps M, Potrzebowski P, Waller C. 1997. Maternal and child health model indicators. Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Division of Science, Education, and Analysis, 142 pp., exec. summ. (18 pp.)

Annotation: This report presents the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Model Indicators (MI), which are to be used as a barometer of the health of mothers and children in the United States and as a guide to the content of MCH data sources in the future. The report consists of the introduction, MCH model indicators, the process of indicator development, and extensive references. Appendices include material dealing with views of MCHMI, descriptions of data sources for health status indicators, special issues regarding data on injuries, an article on rates based on small numbers, and model-based estimation. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Data sources, Health statistics, Health status, Injuries, Injury surveillance systems, MCH programs, Maternal and Child Health Model Indicators, Models, Statistical analysis

Study Group on the Measurement of Levels of Health, World Health Organization . 1957. Measurement of levels of health: Report of a study group. Geneva, CH: World Health Organization , 29 pp. (Technical Report Series No. 137)

Annotation: This is the report of a World Health Organization study group that met in 1955 to review indicators and measurements for the assessment of physical and mental health worldwide. It includes a review of the existing indices and measures; a discussion about the concept of health and its basic elements; and suggestions for indicators, including existing statistics and new measures that might be useful. In addition to indicators based on statistics such as mortality rates and life expectation, the study group recommended that surveys be conducted to obtain statistical data in the areas of nutrition, mental health, environmental factors, health services, and social factors affecting health Types of sample surveys and suggestions for research studies are included.

Keywords: Data collection, Evaluation, Health surveys, Indicators, Measures, Statistics, World health

Child Trends. Positive indicators. Washington, DC: Child Trends,

Annotation: This website provides information on indicators of flourishing among children, adolescents, and young adults for inclusion in national surveys, research studies, and program evaluations. Topics include the need for positive indicators and efforts to develop and disseminate them. Information and resources from Child Trends' Flourishing Children Project, including constructs, item development and review, cognitive interviews, pilot test, and psychometric work are included. A webinar, data access agreement, publications, and interview protocols are available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Development, Measures, Research methodology, Social indicators, Young adults

Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. Core AIM patient safety bundles . Washington, DC: Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health, (AIM Patient Safety Bundles)

Annotation: These patient safety bundles are the core building blocks of the AIM program’s efforts to address the leading known causes of preventable severe maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. Supported by quality metrics and measures through the AIM Data Center, each bundle provides actionable steps that can be adapted to a variety of facilities and resource levels to improve quality of care and outcomes for patients. Individual safety bundles cover the following: obstetric hemorrhage, severe hypertension in pregnancy, safe reduction of primary cesarean birth, cardiac conditions in obstetric care, care for pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorder, perinatal mental health conditions, postpartum discharge transition, and sepsis in obstetric care. Some materials are available in English, Spanish, and French.

Keywords: Evidence based medicine, Health care quality indicators, Health metrics, Maternal health, Maternal morbidity, Maternal mortality, Measures, Perinatal care, Postpartum care, Protocols, Quality improvement, Resources for professionals , Safety, prevention programs
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