Health‑care reform implementation challenges at suburban areas in Isfahan province: A qualitative study
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2 Department of Health Services Management, School of Management and Medical Information, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3 Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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چکیده
BACKGROUND: Health system reform plan in public health sector in Iran in the first phase focusedon improving primary health care in suburban areas in and around big cities. The present study wasconducted to assess the implementation process challenges of the reform plan in comprehensivehealth service centers at suburban areas of Isfahan in 2019.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This qualitative study with conventional content analysis approachwas conducted in 2019. Participants were purposefully selected and interviewed at provinciallevels from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences health department and health‑care providersof comprehensive health services centers. The saturation point was reached after 21 face‑to‑facesemi‑structured interviews. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze transcribed documentsassisted by MAXQDA version 10.RESULTS: The results revealed four main themes; the human resource management, the executivemanagement, the electronic infrastructure, and the resource management.The major challengesin the implementation planning process included: the referral system, monitoring and supervision,electronic services infrastructure in the design and development of the EHR called the SIB system,lack of instructions guide, salaries and benefits, inconsistent financial and human resources andinappropriate allocation of theses resources.CONCLUSION: Despite the achievements in the development of the Iran health system reform plan,there were many challenges in the implementation planning process. It is recommended that theseschallenges be reviewed and amended by health system managers and policymakers.
