Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences
2 Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences Health Managers Development Institute (HMDI), Ministry of Health and Medical Education
3 Health Managers Development Institute (HMDI), Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Secretariat of Supreme Council for Health and Food Security, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Health policymaking seems simple; in practice, but, it is very complex. However,
this study aimed to provide a framework to bridge the gap between policy and action in order to
present an interconnected model for developing countries.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a qualitative study. Using desk search, different models
were searched from various scientific databases for formulation of an integrated policy‑making
framework. In next stage, the identified National upstream documents were analyzed to achieve
existing policymaking evidence. Then to determine the validity of the initial model and to gather the
views of key experts, two Delphi rounds were used. The tool used in Delphi method was a 9‑point
Likert questionnaire that was sent to the experts via E‑mail.
RESULTS: This model, by employing integrated chain of visions and strategic targeting of
ultimate aims on the one hand and expected key functions and support functions for generating
output (operational goal) on the other, provides an extensive operable insight being influenced by
human‑Islamic principles and values, social, technological, economic, environmental, and political
for strategic as well as operational managers./Policy makers
CONCLUSION: This framework consisted of general, strategic, and executive levels. It creates
the needed institutional and structural capacity to achieve a comprehensive health approach for all
laws and policies to control social factors affecting health, improve health situation, and promote
the health of citizens.
Keywords
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