Sayyed Iman Mirian, Ali Mouseli,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (3-2024)
Abstract
The study of the health systems in developed countries shows that the prevention of disease is considered as an important and undeniable component in the success of health systems. One of the effective methods to achieve disease prevention at all levels is the use of family physicians. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also mentioned the implementation of the family physician program as an effective strategy in improving service delivery, reducing costs and establishing equity in health care delivery.
Samireh Fakhri, Abbas Yazdan Panah, Parviz Aghaee Borzabad,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (7-2024)
Abstract
Objective In Iran, the family physician program has been implemented as a pilot since 2008. There are challenges in the implementation of this plan in Minab City, Hormozgan Province, south of Iran. The present study aims to investigate these challenges.
Methods This qualitative study was conducted during 2022-2023. The participants were 10 experts (the family physician program experts, the head of the health and treatment network, physicians, and health care workers in Minab City). The sampling was done using a purposive sampling method until reaching the saturation stage. Semi-structured interviews and field notes were used to collect information. Data analysis was done using thematic content analysis method.
Results We extracted five main themes and 10 categories including human resources (midwives/health care workers, physicians/specialists, managers), credits (salary payment, amenities), rules (physicians/specialists, patients, midwives/health care workers), system security (staff), and standard policy (health system policy), as well as 20 sub-categories.
Conclusion The family physician program in Minab City has faced challenges due to reasons such as low budget, improper management, and insufficient justification of the staff. It is recommended to solve these challenges so that the residents of this city can benefit from this plan.
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