Developing Iranian sub-national primary health care measurement framework: a mixed-method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Desired health outcomes are more achievable through strong Primary Health Care (PHC). Using comprehensive and scientific tools, decision-makers are guided to formulate better PHC reforms and policies. This study introduces a sub-national framework based on the World Health Organization (WHO) proposed frameworks for the PHC performance measurement.

Method

By a mixed-method and qualitative approach, the Iranian sub-national PHC Measurement Framework (PHCMF) was developed through a review of the WHO's PHC measurement conceptual framework (for selecting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)), literature review (academic database), PHC-related national documents, consultations with an advisory committee of national experts (6-meetings), and the Delphi technique for finaliz

SUBMITTER: Rezapour R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10233173 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature