The geographical distribution of hospital beds in Iran in 2016 and the estimation of 2026

(2018) The geographical distribution of hospital beds in Iran in 2016 and the estimation of 2026. Iranian Journal of Epidemiology. pp. 1-13. ISSN 17357489 (ISSN)

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Abstract

Background and Objectives:Among health sector resources, hospital beds are the primary unit of calculation for the capacity of the health service and vital capacity in patient care. Lack of appropriate distribution in different parts of the country leads to transfer of patients and irreparable problems. The aim of this study was to provide accurate information on the number and distribution of hospital beds in the country in 2016 and to estimate the number of beds required by 2026. Methods:This descriptive-analytic study was conducted in 2016. The population of the study comprised 439 counties covered by 46 medical universities of the country. In this study, the data of 2016 were used and information about the number and ownership of beds and the size of hospitals were obtained from the treatment deputies of medical universities. Results:The number of active beds in the country was 117580 in 2016, and it is estimated that in order to meet the needs of the community, this number should reach 194471 beds by 2026. There were 1.47 beds for 1,000 people in 2016, which will increase to 2.9 in 2026 by implementing the NEDA project. The coefficient of variation in 2016 was 36, which will reach 19 by 2026 according to estimates in the Iran's roadmap project. Conclusion:The distribution of beds was differed in different regions of the country and there are not enough hospital beds in some areas. If the Iran roadmap is implemented, 2026 beds will be distributed more evenly across the country. © 2018, Iranian Epidemiological Association. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Acces Distribution Estimation Hospital bed Iran Satisfaction
Divisions: Health Management and Economics Research Center
School of Management and Medical Information Sciences > Department of Health Services Management
Page Range: pp. 1-13
Journal or Publication Title: Iranian Journal of Epidemiology
Journal Index: Scopus
Volume: 13
Number: 5
ISSN: 17357489 (ISSN)
Depositing User: Zahra Otroj
URI: http://eprints.mui.ac.ir/id/eprint/8152

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