Towards an Explanation of the Social Value of Health Systems: An Interpretive Synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health systems are complex social systems, and values constitute a central dimension of their complexity. Values are commonly understood as key drivers of health system change, operating across all health systems components and functions. Moreover, health systems are understood to influence and generate social values, presenting an opportunity to harness health systems to build stronger, more cohesive societies. However, there is little investigation (theoretical, conceptual, or empirical) on social values in health policy and systems research (HPSR), particularly regarding the capacity of health systems to influence and generate social values. This study develops an explanatory theory for the 'social value of health systems.'

Methods

We present the results of an

SUBMITTER: Whyle EB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9056134 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature