O papel da avaliação como ferramenta estratégica para o suporte à tomada de decisão em políticas públicas de saúde: uma proposta metodológica aplicada à região sudeste (2022).

Abstract

This study aims to present an Artificial Neural Network model as an assessment tool for the health system. To this end, the study seeks to present important concepts and structures that comprise the monitoring of this sector's results, as well as some assessment methods previously used in the public health context. The methodology was based on the combined application of the Self-Organizing Maps (SOM) model and a hierarchical statistical learning model. The results obtained demonstrate the approach's ability to identify structural flaws and highlight critical issues, such as bed shortages. These findings are a first step towards a more focused analysis of the health system's deficiencies at the municipal level, serving as a complementary study and seeking to assist the decision-making of public health policymakers.