Structural and Contextual Dimensions of Iranian Primary Health Care System at Local Level

structural and contextual dimensions of iranian primary health care system at local level

results local level of primary health care system in iran had mechanical structure, but in contextual dimensions the results showed different types. there was a significant relationship between structural and contextual dimensions (r = 0.642, p value < 0.001). goals and culture dimensions had strongest effects on structural dimensions. background in recent years, family physician plan was estab...

Structural and Contextual Dimensions of Iranian Primary Health Care System at Local Level

BACKGROUND In recent years, family physician plan was established as the main strategy of health system in Iran, while organizational structure of the primary health care system has remained the same as thirty years ago. OBJECTIVES This study was performed to illustrate structural and contextual dimensions of organizational structure and relationship between them in Iranian primary health car...

Challenges of Payment System to Primary Health Care Providers in Iranian Comprehensive Health Centers

Background and purpose: The primary health care program for the suburbs is being implemented in Iran after the Health Transformation Plan where services are delivered with the priority of outsourcing and purchasing services from non-governmental sectors. In this program, different payment methods have been used. This study aimed at addressing the challenges associated with payments made to urba...

Providing HIV/TB Care At The Primary Health Care Level

Implementation of "Chronic Care Model" for Diabetes Care in Iranian Primary Health Care: Does it work?

Objective: Traditional health care systems were not capable to face successfully with chronic diseases including diabetes mellitus. In this regard, the Chronic Care Model or CCM was created to promote quality of care. The aim of this study was to examine whether establishment of chronic care model, with focus on diabetic patients, has led to clinically significant outcomes in Iran. Materials a...