Khader, Y.; Al Nsour, M.; Abu Khudair, S.; Saad, R.; Tarawneh, M.R.; Lami, F. Strengthening Primary Healthcare in Jordan for Achieving Universal Health Coverage: A Need for Family Health Team Approach. Healthcare2023, 11, 2993.
Khader, Y.; Al Nsour, M.; Abu Khudair, S.; Saad, R.; Tarawneh, M.R.; Lami, F. Strengthening Primary Healthcare in Jordan for Achieving Universal Health Coverage: A Need for Family Health Team Approach. Healthcare 2023, 11, 2993.
Khader, Y.; Al Nsour, M.; Abu Khudair, S.; Saad, R.; Tarawneh, M.R.; Lami, F. Strengthening Primary Healthcare in Jordan for Achieving Universal Health Coverage: A Need for Family Health Team Approach. Healthcare2023, 11, 2993.
Khader, Y.; Al Nsour, M.; Abu Khudair, S.; Saad, R.; Tarawneh, M.R.; Lami, F. Strengthening Primary Healthcare in Jordan for Achieving Universal Health Coverage: A Need for Family Health Team Approach. Healthcare 2023, 11, 2993.
Abstract
Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a strategic objective of the Jordanian Government and has been prioritized in its strategies and plans. However, there are several challenges affecting primary health care in Jordan and the health system in general that prevent Jordan from achieving UHC. This paper highlights the importance of team-based care in the form of Family Health Teams (FHTs) to realize Jordan’s goal of achieving UHC. FHTs are a team-based approach that brings together diverse professionals to provide a comprehensive, efficient, patient-centered primary care system that meets the changing needs of Jordan's population and refugees. However, the implementation of FHT may encounter obstacles, including individual, organizational and institutional, and external barriers. To overcome such obstacles, several actions and processes need to be taken, including political commitment and leadership, implementing good governance and policy frameworks, allocating resources and funding, multisectoral collaboration, and engagement of communities and stakeholders. The successful implementation of FHTs requires participation from government officials, parliamentarians, civil society, and influential community, religious, and business leaders. A strategic policy framework, effective oversight, coalition building, regulation, attention to system design, and accountability are also essential. In conclusion, adopting the FHT approach in Jordan's Primary Health Care system offers a promising path towards achieving UHC, improving healthcare access, quality, and efficiency while addressing the unique challenges faced by the country's healthcare system.
Keywords
primary healthcare; reform; family health team
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Primary Health Care
Copyright:
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