Current knowledge of physicians' dual practice in Iran: A scoping review and defining the research agenda for achieving universal health coverage.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physicians' dual practice (simultaneous practice in both public and private sectors) may be challenging for achieving universal health coverage. The purpose of this review is to identify the types of available evidence in physicians' dual practice in Iran and define the research agenda for achieving universal health coverage (UHC).

Methods

We conducted a scoping review of the literature using Arksey and O'Malley's approach. We searched Embase, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science core collection, as well as internal databases including the National Magazine Database (Magiran) and the Scientific Information Database (SID) until August 3, 2020. Studies published in Persian or English and investigating physicians' dual practice in the health system of

SUBMITTER: Moghri J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9674143 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature