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Zare M, Shams zadeh P, Najari A. Application of GIS in the Promotion of Management Decision Making in Health Sector. JGUMS 2006; 15 (59) :47-54
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Abstract Introduction: Information system and its main effect in empowering the management decision-making results in highest quality of a system. Therefore if information is given to managers rapidly and correctly it helps them in correct and useful decision-making. Not receiving the information can create problems especially in Health and treatment centers. Objective: The goal of using Geographic Information system (GIS) in Health management is to help in prevention of incidence and prevalence of different diseases via their analysis with attention to geographic situation and environmental conditions. In such a way useful approaches for proper management for control of health and treatment problems can be achieved. Materials and Methods: After necessary assessment and meetings, three cities (Farsan from Chahar mahal Bakhtiary, Dashti from Boshehr and Bam from Kerman) which have different race and related environ mental diseases, were chosen for this study. This study was done under agreement with private sector and with the cooperation of Health centers of above-mentioned cities. Results: In intervention of this project based on the descriptive information of Health and treatment centers and need assessment, the data model was designed and provided in a geographic information bank (place). Conclusion: Finally system was able to answer many information needs of health system and the possibility of development was provided.
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Received: 2014/01/13 | Accepted: 2014/01/13 | Published: 2014/01/13

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