ReviewPrimary health care research & development2023
Iranian primary health care network: challenges and ways forward.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Assessing the performance of public-private partnerships in non-communicable disease management with a mixed-methods approach.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Understanding challenges of primary healthcare financial resource allocation in Iran.Health research policy and systems · 2025Article
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- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of Iran's Primary Health Care (PHC) system.BMC primary care · 2025Article
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- Policy brief: addressing the shortage of human resources in the Iranian health system.Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2024Article
- Healthcare performance for patients with heart failure in Iran: addressing the tip of the iceberg.BMC health services research · 2024Article
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
aimThis study aimed to explore the current challenges of Iran's Iranian Primary Health Care (PHC) network and possible ways forward.
backgroundPHC network was established in 1985. It remains a core instrument of health care delivery. However, it faces several challenges that can threaten its effective functioning.
methodsWe conducted face-to-face semi-structured interviews with 26 key stakeholders. We used the deductive content analysis approach. World Health Organization's health system framework guided our analyses. Data were analysed using MAXQDA software. To enhance data triangulation, we reviewed PHC national related plans, bylaws, and national and international published reports.
findingsPHC network experiences financial challenges and fails to respond fully to the emerging population's needs due to unfair distribution of resources and a lack of community health workers for PHC and a sustainable financing model for PHC. Furthermore, the insurance package is not well integrated into the PHC network system. Policy interests and resource commitments for innovative, preventive, and health promotion initiatives are lacking. Innovative, preventive, and health promotion initiatives should become the highest priority for policymakers. Well-trained community health professionals, active community participation, private sector engagements and active involvement of non-government organisations are fundamental for a well-functioning PHC network in Iran, especially to foster the delivery of evidence-based initiatives.
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