Shreya Maria Jauhar, Ankit Singh, Parag Rishipathak, Meenal Kulkarni
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Abstract
Health systems are crucial for national well-being and developmental goals, such as achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This scoping review compares the WHO Building Blocks and Control Knobs frameworks, using the ECLISPSE framework. Analyzing 23 research articles, Building Blocks Framework proves widely applicable in assessing health system performance, while the Control Knobs Framework excels in focused interventions, especially in family physician programs and primary care. Recognizing complementarity, combining both frameworks offers a holistic approach to health system assessment. Tailoring them to specific contexts enhances nuanced understanding and improves global health outcomes, though challenges in discerning differences for effective implementation persist.
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Hospital Topics is the longest continuously published healthcare journal in the United States. Since 1922, Hospital Topics has provided healthcare professionals with research they can apply to improve the quality of access, management, and delivery of healthcare. Dedicated to those who bring healthcare to the public, Hospital Topics spans the whole spectrum of healthcare issues including, but not limited to information systems, fatigue management, medication errors, nursing compensation, midwifery, job satisfaction among managers, team building, and bringing primary care to rural areas. Through articles on theory, applied research, and practice, Hospital Topics addresses the central concerns of today"s healthcare professional and leader.