Community participation and stakeholder engagement in determining health service coverage: A systematic review and framework synthesis to assess effectiveness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community and stakeholder involvement in decision-making to determine publicly-funded health services and interventions is advocated to fulfil citizens' rights and improve health outcomes. The inclusion of public actors, particularly disadvantaged populations, in priority setting for universal health coverage (UHC) is also enshrined in guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO). However, challenges remain in operationalising this policy aim and ensuring that these approaches are effective and equitable. This study aimed to synthesise published evidence on the role of community and stakeholder participation in determining health service coverage.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted, searching the Web of Science, Ovid Global Health, and PubMed Central d

SUBMITTER: Arthur M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10173679 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature