What conditions enable decentralization to improve the health system? Qualitative analysis of perspectives on decision space after 25 years of devolution in the Philippines

Volume: 13, Issue: 11, Pages: e0206809 - e0206809
Published: Nov 5, 2018
Abstract
Decentralization is promoted as a strategy to improve health system performance by bringing decision-making closer to service delivery. Some studies have investigated if decentralization actually improves the health system. However, few have explored the conditions that enable it to be effective. To determine these conditions, we have analyzed the perspectives of decision-makers in the Philippines where devolution, one form of decentralization,...
Paper Details
Title
What conditions enable decentralization to improve the health system? Qualitative analysis of perspectives on decision space after 25 years of devolution in the Philippines
Published Date
Nov 5, 2018
Journal
Volume
13
Issue
11
Pages
e0206809 - e0206809
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