Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic Of Iran
مجله پزشکی جمهوری اسلامی ایران
Med J Islam Repub Iran
Medical Sciences
http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir
2
journal2
1016-1430
2251-6840
8
10.18869/mjiri
14
8888
13
en
jalali
1397
11
1
gregorian
2019
2
1
33
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online
1
fulltext
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Policy package for preventing overuse and underuse of health care services in the Iranian health care system: A study protocol
Health
Health
Study Protocol
Study Protocol
<strong> </strong><strong> Background: </strong>Overuse and underuse of health care services are progressively recognized in all health systems around the world. There is evidence of overuse and underuse of health care services in Iran. In this study, it was aimed to summarize the evidence of overuse and underuse of health care services in the Iranian health care system.<br>
<strong>Methods:</strong> This study will be conducted in 5 steps using a sequential explanatory multimethod design, literature review, systematic review, qualitative interview, expert panel, and policy Delphi method. This study was approved by Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (ethical confirmation number: IR.TBZMED.REC.1396.908).<br>
<strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is a strong evidence of worldwide overuse and underuse of health care services. Designing context-based prevention strategies by conducting comprehensive and systematic studies will improve the appropriate use of routine services and help patients, physicians, and providers make evidence-based decisions.<br>
Medical overuse, Underuse, Health care services, Policy package, Iran
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http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2592-5&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Morteza
Arab-zozani
arab.hta@gmail.com
200319475328460062480
200319475328460062480
No
Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, Department of Health Services Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics & Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz & Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Faculty of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
Ali
Janati
janatiali82@gmail.com
200319475328460062481
200319475328460062481
Yes
Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, Department of Health Services Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
Mohammad Zakaria
Pezeshki
Zakariapezeshki1382@gmail.com
200319475328460062482
200319475328460062482
No
Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
Rahim
Khodayari-Zarnaq
Khodayarizarnagh.rahim@gmail.com
200319475328460062483
200319475328460062483
No
Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center, Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran