[Outcome mapping for decision-making in health system].

Outcome mapping (OM) is a participant-oriented new method for project planning,monitoring and evaluation.It is based on continuous learning and focuses on changes in behavior,relationship and activities of persons,groups and organizations.The use of OM can help to clarify the roles and assignments of the government,managers,health workers,and other relevant personnel,making full use of the limited social resources and improving the efficiency and quality of health services.We introduce the principle and operation steps of OM with case simulation in health resource integration,to show its application in decision-making.