Conceptualising characteristics of resources withdrawal from medical services: a systematic qualitative synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Terms used to describe government-led resource withdrawal from ineffective and unsafe medical services, including 'rationing' and 'disinvestment', have tended to be used interchangeably, despite having distinct characteristics. This lack of descriptive precision for arguably distinct terms contributes to the obscurity that hinders effective communication and the achievement of evidence-based decision-making. The objectives of this study are to (1) identify the various terms used to describe resource withdrawal and (2) propose definitions for the key or foundational terms, which includes a clear description of the unique characteristics of each.

Methods

This is a systematic qualitative synthesis of characteristics and terms found through a search of the academic an

SUBMITTER: Embrett M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7592573 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature