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Cadernos de saúde pública · Oct 2018
[Criteria for the equitable (re)distribution of basic health teamwork at the local level in Venezuela].
The article analyzes the application of four criteria for the (re)distribution of basic health teamwork at the local level. This was a descriptive, cross-sectional, case study conducted in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela, in 2016. An instrument was designed to consolidate in a single database the local data on basic health teamwork in 170 popular clinics serving 447 communities. ⋯ Combined application of the criteria allowed identifying geographic areas and populations with the greatest need and shortage of basic health teamwork and optimizing their equitable (re)distribution at the local level. The limitation of lack of disaggregated information was overcome by using a single data repository with consensual information among the state and local health teamwork. In conclusion, investments should be made in efficient information systems.