ArticleBMC health services research2025
Classification of medical imaging technologies: results from Türkiye.
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Abstract
backgroundRegional disparities in access to medical diagnostic imaging technologies (MDITs) present a significant barrier to achieving health equity, particularly in developing countries. Understanding how these technologies are distributed and utilized is essential for informing equitable health policy.
methodThis study examines the distribution and utilization of MDITs across Türkiye's 12 NUTS regions using a hierarchical clustering approach. Unlike previous studies, the analysis incorporates both technological capacity and utilization (CaU) variables, evaluated jointly and independently. Imaging modalities are also stratified based on their technological complexity and investment requirements to capture nuanced regional patterns.
resultsFindings indicate that although Türkiye demonstrates an overall balanced distribution of MDITs, notable regional disparities in utilization efficiency remain. Regions exhibiting similar usage patterns tend to cluster together irrespective of geographic proximity. Interestingly, the clusters often transcend geographical proximity; regions located at opposite ends of the country tend to cluster on the basis of similar utilization patterns. This may suggest that disparities between administrative centers and rural areas are less pronounced than previously assumed. These patterns imply that institutional capacity, healthcare workforce distribution, and demographic demand may have a stronger influence on utilization than spatial location.
conclusionThe study highlights a disconnect between capacity and actual use of diagnostic imaging technologies, underscoring the need for targeted policy interventions. It also suggests that regional utilization patterns may align more with functional similarities than with geographic proximity. Moreover, analyzing technological capacity and utilization variables separately-rather than as a combined index-yielded more transparent and objective insights into regional disparities. These findings contribute to optimizing health resource allocation and support evidence-based policymaking aimed at advancing equitable access to diagnostic services, aligning with Türkiye's commitment to universal health coverage.
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