title: A framework of a health system responsiveness assessment information system for iran.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Responsiveness assessment of health system with the quality information is the key in effective evidence-based management of the health system.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This qualitative study defines the necessary components required for the health system responsiveness assessment information system (HS-RAIS).
  
  
  METHODS
  This study was conducted based on mixed-methods approach and by using Delphi technique (29 participants in first round and 25 participants in second round) and semi-structured interviews in Iran 2013. The participant selection strikes a balance between being able to provide valid data, and increasing representative's leverage. The final framework for HS-RAIS was extracted from in-depth interviews with ten key informants.
  
  
  RESULTS
  We followed these recommendations and developed a framework in 10 components including: minimum datasets, data sources, data gathering, data analysis, feedback and dissemination, legislative needs, objectives of health system responsiveness assessment, repetition period, executive committee and stewardship.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This framework provides useful information for decision-making at all levels about assessment of health system.
authors: Department of Health Information Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
authors: Somayeh
authors: S
authors: Fazaeli
authors: Department of Health Information Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
authors: Maryam
authors: M
authors: Ahmadi
authors: Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran ; Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
authors: Arash
authors: A
authors: Rashidian
authors: Department of Health Information Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
authors: Farahnaz
authors: F
authors: Sadoughi
keywords: Health; Information System; Iran