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Analysis of Iranian health workforce emigration based on a system dynamics approach: a study protocol
Hamideh Keyvani1, Reza Majdzadeh2, Esmaeil Khedmati Morasae3
1Department of Health Policy & Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Global Health Action
|July 12, 2024
Summary
Health worker emigration from Iran is a major challenge. This study uses system dynamics modeling to analyze factors influencing emigration and evaluate policy interventions for better healthcare retention.
Area of Science:
- Health policy research
- Public health
- Systems science
Background:
- Health worker emigration poses a significant obstacle to Iran's healthcare system.
- Policymakers require effective interventions to enhance healthcare services and retain skilled professionals.
- Understanding the efficacy of emigration control is crucial for sustainable healthcare development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze policy interventions influencing health human resources emigration from Iran.
- To scrutinize the dynamics of health worker emigration using a system dynamics approach.
- To evaluate the impact of various factors on health worker emigration and identify effective retention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Employs a system dynamics modeling approach to explore elite emigration.
- Involves realist review, document analysis, and qualitative interviews.
- Utilizes data integration and policy scenario planning to assess interventions.
Main Results:
- The developed System Dynamics (SD) model highlights interconnected factors influencing health worker emigration.
- Identifies demographic changes, economic conditions, and healthcare system characteristics as key influences.
- Provides insights into the complex interplay of factors driving emigration.
Conclusions:
- The study analyzes health worker emigration from Iran using a systems dynamics approach.
- Focuses on policies promoting retention and explores emigration's implications for the healthcare system.
- Aims to identify effective policy interventions to mitigate the negative effects of emigration.
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