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Published in: BMC Health Services Research 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

Development of mental health indicators at the district level in Madhya Pradesh, India: mixed methods study

Authors: Shalini Ahuja, Petra C. Gronholm, Rahul Shidhaye, Mark Jordans, Graham Thornicroft

Published in: BMC Health Services Research | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Strengthening routine information systems for mental health can augment scale up of community mental health services in India and other low- and middle-income countries. Currently little routine data is available in Indian settings. This study aimed to develop a core set of indicators for monitoring mental health care in primary health care settings

Methods

By using a sequential exploratory mixed methods design, key mental health indicators measuring service delivery and system performance were developed for the context of Madhya Pradesh, India. The research design involved a situation analysis, and conducting a prioritisation exercise and consultation workshops with key stakeholders.

Results

This study resulted in nine key mental health indicators covering both mental health service delivery indicators and mental health system indicators for Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh. Mean indicator priority scores ranging from 4.48 to 3.78 were reported.

Conclusions

This study demonstrated a phased approach to strengthen routine information systems for mental health at a primary care level in India. We recommend that similar research methods can be applied across comparable settings and these indicators can be adopted as a part of national routine information systems.
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Metadata
Title
Development of mental health indicators at the district level in Madhya Pradesh, India: mixed methods study
Authors
Shalini Ahuja
Petra C. Gronholm
Rahul Shidhaye
Mark Jordans
Graham Thornicroft
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Health Services Research / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6963
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3695-4

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