Governance Model of the Iranian Healthcare System with a Network Approach (Based on the Foundation's Data Theory)

Considering the complexity of services in the health system, which requires the interaction of different people and organizations, weaknesses in network governance models lead to various conflicts and challenges. Considering the challenges of governance in a country's health system, it is necessary to determine a model of health governance using a network approach in the context of a country.

The current research is applied in terms of its purpose, which was carried out using a mixed approach with an exploratory design. The method of qualitative analysis is used in the qualitative part to identify the factors affecting the governance of a network using the foundational data theory method. In the quantitative part, for the validity of the model and determining the relationship between the identified factors, confirmatory factor analysis and the structural equation model are used. In this study, MAXQDA software will be used for data analysis.

By analyzing the interviews and reviewing previous studies, six main themes: external factors; antecedents; requirements; platforms and context; functions, and applications; The results and partners (institutions) influencing the network governance of the health system were extracted in each dimension along with their subcategories.

The results obtained in this research showed that health can no longer be considered a mere partial goal for which the responsibility of a single ministry is sufficient to achieve, but the participation of other health actors and activists alongside the Ministry of Health is mandatory  is and an increasing trend. It is evident that there are more and deeper interactions between different actors in the health system. In addition, according to the results of the research, it can be said that paying attention to the issue of health is described as the center of all-round development and an  important examples of justice. Therefore, the implementation of the network governance model in this area is perhaps the main driver for advancing comprehensive development. In addition, the establishment of network governance can lead to an increase in people's satisfaction with the government and acceptance of the central government by the public.