Title of article :
Policy package for preventing overuse and underuse of health care services in the Iranian health care system: A study protocol
Author/Authors :
Arab-Zozani Morteza Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management - Department of Health Services Management - School of Management and Medical Informatics - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences - Tabriz, Iran , Janati Ali Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management - Department of Health Services Management - School of Management and Medical Informatics - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences - Tabriz, Iran , Zakaria Pezeshki Mohammad Social Determinants of Health Research Center - Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences - Tabriz, Iran , Khodayari-Zarnaq Rahim Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center - Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences - Tabriz, Iran
Abstract :
Overuse and underuse of health care services are progressively recognized in all health systems around the world.
There is evidence of overuse and underuse of health care services in Iran. In this study, it was aimed to summarize the evidence of
overuse and underuse of health care services in the Iranian health care system.
Methods: This study will be conducted in 5 steps using a sequential explanatory multimethod design, literature review, systematic
review, qualitative interview, expert panel, and policy Delphi method. This study was approved by Tabriz University of Medical
Sciences (ethical confirmation number: IR.TBZMED.REC.1396.908).
Conclusion: There is a strong evidence of worldwide overuse and underuse of health care services. Designing context-based
prevention strategies by conducting comprehensive and systematic studies will improve the appropriate use of routine services and
help patients, physicians, and providers make evidence-based decisions.
Keywords :
Iran , Policy package , Health care services , Underuse , Medical overuse
Journal title :
Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
