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Heidarzadeh A, Hedayati B, Sirous S, Huntington MK, Alvandi M, Arabi A, Farrokhi B, Nojomi M, Noori Hekmat S, Mirkazemi R. Financial challenges in the family physician programme in Iran: A systematic review of qualitative research. Malays Fam Physician 2023; 18:59. [PMID: 38026574 PMCID: PMC10664759 DOI: 10.51866/rv.254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Introduction The family physician programme (FPP) was implemented nearly two decades ago as a major health reform. Since the health system and FPP function in a rapidly changing social and economic environment, successful expansion of the programme requires a detailed analysis of its multiple major challenges, including the crucial aspect of its funding system. This systematic review aimed to assess the challenges in the FPP relative to its financing. Method All published articles related to the FPP in Iran were included in this study. In particular, original qualitative studies published in English or Persian from 2011 to 2021 were included. In January 2022, international credible scholarly databases and Persian databases were searched. All selected articles were carefully studied, and the data were extracted using the sample, phenomenon of interest, design, evaluation and research type technique. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses were used in preparing the study report. Results Among 491 articles retrieved from the search strategy, 50 met the inclusion criteria after their titles and abstracts were screened. Twenty-nine studies were excluded after their full texts were reviewed. A total of 11 eligible empirical studies were finally included. Based on the results, six broad categories (budget and funding, insurance system, tariffs, payments, accountability and injustice) were identified as financial challenges. Conclusion This study identified the challenges associated with financing among family physicians, and the results could provide guidance for policy-making in the expansion of the FPP.
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- Abtin Heidarzadeh
- MD, MPH, Medical Education Research Center, Department of Community and Family Medicine. School of Medicine. Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- MPH, Research Department, Farzanegan Nik Andish Institute for the Development of Knowledge and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- MD, National Professional Officer and Unit Head, Universal Health Coverage/Health System, WHO Representative Office, Tehran, Iran
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- MD, PhD, FAAFP Professor, Director, Sioux Falls, Family Medicine Residency program and founding Director, Pierre Rural, Family Medicine Residency program, University of South Dakota Sanford, School of Medicine, Vermillion, United States
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- MD, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Family Physician Specialist, National Center for Health Insurance, Research, Tehran, Iran
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- MD, MPH, Executive Deputy, National Director for Family Medicine, Undersecretary for Health Affairs, Health Network Administration Center, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- MD, MPH, Preventive Medicine and Public Health Research Center, Psychosocial Health Research Institute, Department of Community and Family Medicine. School of Medicine. Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- PhD, Associate Professor of Health Services Management, Leadership and Management in Medical Education Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- BSc, MSc, PhD, Founder and Managing Director of Farzanegan Nik Andish Institute for the Development of Knowledge and Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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Heidarzadeh A, Hedayati B, Alvandi M, Rezaei M, Farrokhi B, Dadgaran I, K. Huntington M, Sirous S, Mirkazemi R. Referral System Challenges of the Family Physician Program in Iran: A Systematic Review. Med J Islam Repub Iran 2023; 37:49. [PMID: 37426479 PMCID: PMC10329503 DOI: 10.47176/mjiri.37.49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Background Iran has implemented the Family Physician Program (FPP) in 2005 in 4 provinces. This program was supposed to be expanded across the country; however, it faced various challenges. Considering the impact of the referral system on the quality of the FPP implementation, different studies were conducted to evaluate the performance of this system. Therefore, this systematic review of the literature was conducted to investigate the challenges of the referral system of the FPP in Iran. Methods All published original articles, reviews, or case studies published in English or Persian related to the challenges in the referral system FPP in Iran from 2011 to September 2022 were included in this study. International credible scholarly databases were searched. The search strategy was defined based on keywords and the search syntax. Results Out of 3910 articles identified by the search strategy, considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria and relevance of the study, and accreditation of the studies, 20 studies were included. The referral system suffers from different challenges in the areas associated with policy and planning, management, referral process, and health service recipients. Conclusion The inefficient gatekeeping role of family physicians was one of the most important challenges of the referral system. The referral system should be improved by having evidence-based guidelines and policy documents, unified stewardship, integrated insurance schemes, and effective communication between different levels of care.
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- Abtin Heidarzadeh
- Department of Community and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Medical Education Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Science and Health Services, Rasht, Iran
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- Research Department, Farzanegan Nik Andish Institute for the Development of Knowledge and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Health Network Administration Center, Undersecretary for Health Affairs, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Education Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency, Pierre Rural Family Medicine Residency Program, Vermillion, United States
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- National Professional Officer and Unit Head, Universal Health Coverage/Health System, WHO Representative Office, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Department, Farzanegan Nik Andish Institute for the Development of Knowledge and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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The extensor tendon apparatus is a network consisting of two different systems, an intrinsic and an extrinsic system, which are subdivided into eight different zones. Isolated injuries in zones 1 and 2 can be treated nonoperatively, whereas injuries in zones 3-8 usually require surgical treatment. A decision on the suture technique, suture material and postoperative follow-up care is made depending on the zone of the injury. The concomitant injuries of joints, bones, nerves and vessels must be taken into consideration and treated. The outcome of a tendon injury depends on the location and severity of the injury as well as the surgical technique and follow-up care. Exact knowledge of the anatomy with precise diagnostics, atraumatic, zone-dependent surgical and postoperative treatment, adequate rehabilitation and occupational therapy are essential for high quality management and preservation of fine motor skills and coordination of the whole hand.
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- S Sirous
- Klinik für plastische, rekonstruktive und ästhetische Chirurgie, Handchirurgie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen-Steele, Hellweg 100, 45276, Essen, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für plastische, rekonstruktive und ästhetische Chirurgie, Handchirurgie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen-Steele, Hellweg 100, 45276, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für plastische, rekonstruktive und ästhetische Chirurgie, Handchirurgie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen-Steele, Hellweg 100, 45276, Essen, Deutschland
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Malakouti SK, Saeed K, Akhondzadeh S, Dehghani M, Minhas FA, Agoub M, Bolhari J, Mohit A, Moussaoui D, Sirous S, Kazemzadeh Atoofi M, Shenouda H, Shabani O. Regional Meeting of WHO Collaborating Centers for Mental Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Arch Iran Med 2017; 20:196-198. [PMID: 28287816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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- Seyed Kazem Malakouti
- WHO Collaborating Centre, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- WHO/EMRO, Regional Advisor, Mental Health and Substance Abuse unit, Department of Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health, World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Rawalpindi Medical College, WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, Pakistan
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- Laboratoire des Neurosciences Clinique et Sante Mentale UFR Neurosciences et Psychiatrie Biologique Faulte de Medecine et de Pharmacy de Casablanca Centre, Psychiatrique Universitaire Ibn Rochd, Casablanca
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- Faculty of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Tehran, Iran
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, Casablanca, Morocco
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- WHOcc Office, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- WHO/EMRO, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Unit, World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
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- WHOcc Office, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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