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A Systematic Review on the Outcomes of Implementing Public-Private Partnerships in Healthcare Systems: The Experience of the Middle East.
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Abstract
Background and Aims: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have been proposed with an aim to improve performance of healthcare systems. This paper aimed to investigate the outcomes of implementing PPPs in healthcare systems within the Middle East. Methods: In 2024, a systematic review was conducted on the studies within the literature. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the AACODS (Accuracy, Coverage, Objectivity, Date, Significance) checklist. Subsequently, a thematic analysis was conducted on the gathered data adhering to the guidelines published by Thomas and Harden. The search was conducted across multiple scholarly databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Results: 12 studies were found to meet the inclusion criteria. The quality assessment of these studies indicated a high standard and an acceptable level of bias. A thematic analysis of the data from these studies revealed four main themes: 'positive client-based outcomes', 'positive service delivery outcomes', 'positive economic outcomes', and 'challenging outcomes'. Conclusion: PPPs have been presented to improve outcomes and efficiency but face organizational, financial, legal, and ethical challenges. Their success requires specific conditions, ongoing oversight, and adaptation to unlock their transformative potential in regional healthcare.
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