Journal article
Addressing overuse of health services in health systems: a critical interpretive synthesis
Abstract
BackgroundHealth systems are increasingly focusing on the issue of ‘overuse’ of health services and how to address it. We developed a framework focused on (1) the rationale and context for health systems prioritising addressing overuse, (2) elements of a comprehensive process and approach to reduce overuse and (3) implementation considerations for addressing overuse.MethodsWe conducted a critical interpretive synthesis informed by a …
Authors
Ellen ME; Wilson MG; Vélez M; Shach R; Lavis JN; Grimshaw JM; Moat KA; Synthesis working group
Journal
Health Research Policy and Systems, Vol. 16, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2018
DOI
10.1186/s12961-018-0325-x
ISSN
1478-4505