Understanding the Effect of Economic Recession on Healthcare Services: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to examine the available evidence about the impact of the crisis on the use of healthcare services in Europe.

Methods

We developed a systematic review of scientific literature for the period 2008-2017. The researchers searched three databases Medline/PubMed, Scopus and Web of Knowledge. For manual searching, several specialized journals of related scope as well as the finalized articles' reference list were searched. Descriptive and thematic analyses were carried out. PRISMA quality criteria and the recommendations of the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination were followed.

Results

Of 3,685 studies, 35 met inclusion criteria. Regarding "Effects of the social structure" healthcare accessibility inequalities increased by socioeconomic levels, especial

SUBMITTER: Recio RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9276592 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature