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| Content Provider | Springer Nature : BioMed Central |
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| Author | Olyaeemanesh, Alireza Habibi, Farhad Mobinizadeh, Mohammadreza Takian, Amirhossein Khosravi, Bahman Jafarzadeh, Jawad Bakhtiari, Ahad Mohamadi, Efat |
| Abstract | Background Enhancing efficiency is crucial in addressing the escalating scarcity of healthcare resources. It plays a pivotal role in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with the ultimate goal of ensuring health equity for all. A fundamental strategy to bolster efficiency involves pinpointing the underlying causes of inefficiency within the healthcare system through empirical research. This study aimed to determine and prioritize the causes of inefficiency in Iran’s health system. Methods This mixed-method study comprised three phases. The initial phase involved identifying the causes of inefficiency through a comprehensive literature review of relevant studies published between January 1, 2010, to January 1, 2021. The causes were then aligned and prioritized using criteria derived from the literature and expert opinion. Finally, the identified causes were ranked based on their significance using Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA). Results From an initial pool of 307 causes of inefficiency, they were reduced to 121 causes in the first round of screening which were categorized into 13 thematic topics. The second screening process further narrowed the list to 48 causes. Among these, the leading causes of inefficiency included the inadequate supply and unequal distribution of hospital beds, the overuse of health services, and the mismanagement of the health workforce. In contrast, the use of traditional treatment methods was determined to be the least significant factor contributing to inefficiency. Conclusion This study identified key inefficiencies in Iran’s health system, such as resource misallocation, overuse of services, and workforce mismanagement. Addressing these issues is essential for optimizing resource utilization, enhancing service delivery, and achieving UHC. The findings suggest that policymakers should prioritize reforms in hospital bed distribution, implement strategies to reduce unnecessary health service use, and strengthen human resource management. Additionally, targeted policies that focus on decentralizing healthcare decision-making and enhancing primary care could significantly improve system-wide efficiency. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions and explore the role of digital health solutions in mitigating identified inefficiencies. |
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| Ending Page | 12 |
| Page Count | 12 |
| Starting Page | 1 |
| File Format | HTM / HTML |
| ISSN | 14787547 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12962-024-00593-6 |
| Journal | Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 22 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Publisher Date | 2024-11-12 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes Health Economics Health Administration Quality of Life Research Public Health Health Services Research Inefficiency Efficiency Performance Productivity Health system Health policy Iran |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Health Policy |
| Journal Impact Factor | 1.7/2023 |
| 5-Year Journal Impact Factor | 2.1/2023 |
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