The role of public hospitals in providing free healthcare services

Enhancing accessibility and promoting positive health outcomes for communities

Datos Bibliográficos

ID15799837
AutoresThamer Hamed Aljuaid (National Guard Health Affairs, autor de correspondencia), Khalid Moaed Alqahtani (National Guard Health Affairs), Saleh Abdullah Altwaijri (National Guard Health Affairs), Talal Habeeb Bokhamsin (National Guard Health Affairs), Salah Mohammed Alshaghroud (National Guard Health Affairs), Mohammed Alrashed (0000-0002-5203-8962, National Guard Health Affairs), Mohammed Abdulrahman Alrashed, Nujood Alzahrani (0000-0003-3417-9945, National Guard Health Affairs), Nader Saeed Alzahrani, Reef Ibrahim Mohammed Alruqaie (National Guard Health Affairs), Rami Al‐Sharif (0000-0003-1598-3233, National Guard Health Affairs), Rami Mohammad Alsharif, Abdullah Hassan Abdullah Aldawsari (National Guard Health Affairs), Basheer Ghanem Alshammari (National Guard Health Affairs)
Año2021
Volumen5
NúmeroS1
Páginas1545-1565
Fecha de publicación2021-01-15
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaInternational Journal of Health Sciences (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2550-696X • E-ISSN: 2550-6978
EditorialUniversidad Tecnica de Manabi (PUBLISHER • EC)
DOI10.53730/ijhs.v5ns1.15433
OpenAlexW4405153665
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas7

Background: Public hospitals play a pivotal role in providing free healthcare services, especially in low- and middle-income communities. These institutions are fundamental to ensuring equitable healthcare access, reducing health disparities, and promoting positive health outcomes. Despite their critical role, public hospitals face numerous challenges, including resource constraints, overcrowding, and the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases. Aim: This paper aims to explore the role of public hospitals in delivering free healthcare services, assess their impact on healthcare accessibility and community health outcomes, and identify challenges and strategies for enhancing their efficiency and effectiveness. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was utilized, combining quantitative analysis of patient data from public hospitals with qualitative insights drawn from case studies and policy reviews. Data sources included government reports, patient satisfaction surveys, and academic literature on public healthcare systems. Results: Findings indicate that public hospitals significantly improve healthcare accessibility, particularly for underserved populations. Quantitative data reveal increased patient admissions and improved health outcomes, while qualitative analysis highlights the role of public hospitals in reducing financial barriers and fostering health equity. However, systemic challenges such as funding shortages, staff shortages, and infrastructural deficits hinder their efficiency and quality of care

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