Differences in regional distribution and inequality in health-resource allocation on institutions, beds, and workforce: a longitudinal study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The distribution of health-care resources is foundational to achieving fairness and having access to health service. China and its local Shanghai's government have implemented measures to allocate health-care resources with the equity as one of the major goals since 2009-health-care reform. The aim of this study was to analyze differences in regional distribution and inequality in health-resource allocation on institutions, beds, and workforce in Shanghai over 7 years.

Methods

The study was conducted using 2010-2016 data to analyze health-resource allocation on institutions, beds, and workforce in Shanghai, China. The annual growth rate (AGR) was used to evaluate the time trends of health-care resource from 2010 to 2016, and Theil index was calculated to measure i

SUBMITTER: Dong E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8130126 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature