The necessity of a comprehensive response to the number and composition of oral healthcare teams in Iran using the system dynamics approach
نویسندگان
1 Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
2 Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
3 Dental Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4 Dental Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
doi
10.34172/johoe.2023.16چکیده
Background: Considering the limitations of analytical models, it is recommended that modelling methods be used to solve complex social issues. Dynamic modelling helps policymakers to have a better understanding of system behavior. In health systems, considering the available resources and impact of decisions plays a key role in improving health. The lack of a dynamic and systematic attitude sometimes ignores the impacts, and the results are not desirable despite the cost. Considering the current situation, in this article, it is strongly recommended that a system dynamics approach be adopted to improve the health of society.Methods: Using different articles, the use of modelling with a system dynamics approach has been introduced and emphasized.Results: Studies indicate the promising role of modelling with a system dynamics approach in the cost-effective improvement of oral health.Conclusion: It is suggested that oral health decision-makers should focus on applying existing data and using them in system dynamics modelling to forecast and predict new policies before implementing them at the community level.
