scholarly journals The impact of the 1997-98 East Asian economic crisis on health and health care in Indonesia

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Waters
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
East Asian ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The impact of the recession on health care expenditure — How does the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia compare to other OECD countries?

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-88
Author(s):  
Petra Baji ◽  
Márta Péntek ◽  
Imre Boncz ◽  
Valentin Brodszky ◽  
Olga Loblova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Oecd Countries ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Relative Growth ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
The Impact

In the past few years, several papers have been published in the international literature on the impact of the economic crisis on health and health care. However, there is limited knowledge on this topic regarding the Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries. The main aims of this study are to examine the effect of the financial crisis on health care spending in four CEE countries (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) in comparison with the OECD countries. In this paper we also revised the literature for economic crisis related impact on health and health care system in these countries. OECD data released in 2012 were used to examine the differences in growth rates before and after the financial crisis. We examined the ratio of the average yearly growth rates of health expenditure expressed in USD (PPP) between 2008–2010 and 2000–2008. The classification of the OECD countries regarding “development” and “relative growth” resulted in four clusters. A large diversity of “relative growth” was observed across the countries in austerity conditions, however the changes significantly correlate with the average drop of GDP from 2008 to 2010. To conclude, it is difficult to capture visible evidence regarding the impact of the recession on the health and health care systems in the CEE countries due to the absence of the necessary data. For the same reason, governments in this region might have a limited capability to minimize the possible negative effects of the recession on health and health care systems.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Spanish nurses on economic crisis and the impacts on health care system

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Maria Scherlowski Leal David ◽  
José Ramón Martínez-Riera ◽  
Sonia Acioli ◽  
Maria Fernanda de Lima da Costa
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Dialectical Materialism ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Care Model ◽  
Work Health ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the perceptions of Spanish nurses regarding the country’s economic crisis situation, and its impacts on nursing work, health system and population’s health. Methods: qualitative approach, with data collection using an internet-based questionnaire and individual in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed according to Thematic-Categorical Content Analysis, supported by Historical and Dialectical Materialism perspective. Results: the categories produced discuss themes as: cutbacks in health care and the consequences of workforce non-replacement and work overload; salary impact; care model changes; negative impacts on population health. The impact on population health and work was discussed, especially regarding vulnerable groups, as well as in assistance model reconfiguration, reinforcing the biomedical and assistance perspective.

scholarly journals Impact of economic crises on mental health care: a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Silva ◽  
D. M. Resurrección ◽  
A. Antunes ◽  
D. Frasquilho ◽  
G. Cardoso
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Economic Crises ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Aims Unmet needs for mental health treatment are large and widespread, and periods of economic crisis may increase the need for care and the treatment gap, with serious consequences for individuals and society. The aim of this systematic review was to summarise the empirical evidence on the association between periods of economic crisis and the use of mental health care. Methods Following the PRISMA statement, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Open Grey and Cochrane Database were searched for relevant publications, published between 1990 and 2018, from inception to June 2018. Search terms included (1) economic crisis, (2) use of mental health services and (3) mental health problems. Study selection, data extraction and the assessment of study quality were performed in duplicate. Results Seventeen studies from different countries met the inclusion criteria. The results from the included articles suggest that periods of economic crisis might be linked to an increase of general help sought for mental health problems, with conflicting results regarding the changes in the use of specialised psychiatric care. The evidence on the use of mental health care specifically due to suicide behaviour is mixed. The results also suggest that economic crises might be associated with a higher use of prescription drugs and an increase in hospital admissions for mental disorders. Conclusions Research on the impact of economic crises on the use of mental health care is scarce, and methodologies of the included papers are prone to substantial bias. More empirical and long-term studies on this topic are needed, in order to adapt mental health care systems to the specific needs of the population in times of economic crisis.

Impact of the East Asian Economic Crisis on Health and Health Care: Malaysia's Response

1998 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Bakar Suleiman MBBS ◽  
Lye M. S. MBBS ◽  
Rohaizat Yon ◽  
Teoh S. C. MBBS ◽  
Mymoon Alias
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
East Asian

scholarly journals The Impact Of Cost Sharing Arrangements In The Use Of Health Care Services During The Economic Crisis In Greece And The Attitudes Of Citizens

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (7) ◽  
pp. A461
Author(s):  
K Kyriklidis ◽  
D Kaitelidou ◽  
G Angelopoulos ◽  
A Samoutis ◽  
O Konstantakopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Cost Sharing ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Care Services ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Use Of Health Care

scholarly journals The impact of the great economic crisis on mental health care in Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 1259-1272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuxi Wang ◽  
Giovanni Fattore
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Causal Effect ◽  
Health Care Utilisation ◽  
Hospital Discharges ◽  
Heterogeneous Effects ◽  
Spatio Temporal ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The great economic crisis in 2008 has affected the welfare of the population in countries such as Italy. Although there is abundant literature on the impact of the crisis on physical health, very few studies have focused on the causal implications for mental health and health care. This paper, therefore, investigates the impact of the recent economic crisis on hospital admissions for severe mental disorder at small geographic levels in Italy and assesses whether there are heterogeneous effects across areas with distinct levels of income. We exploit 9-year (2007–2015) panel data on hospital discharges, which is merged with employment and income composition at the geographic units that share similar labour market structures. Linear and dynamic panel analysis are used to identify the causal effect of rising unemployment rate on severe mental illness admissions per 100,000 residents to account for time-invariant heterogeneity. We further create discrete income levels to identify the potential socioeconomic gradients behind this effect across areas with different economic characteristics. The results show a significant impact of higher unemployment rates on admissions for severe mental disorders after controlling for relevant economic factors, and the effects are concentrated on the most economically disadvantaged areas. The results contribute to the literature of spatio-temporal variation in the broader determinants of mental health and health care utilisation and shed light on the populations that are most susceptible to the effects of the economic crisis.

scholarly journals Patients’ Perceptions of Chronic Pain During the Economic Crisis: Lessons Learned from Greece

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (21;1) ◽  
pp. E533-E543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrysanthi Batistaki
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Key Words Pain ◽  
The Impact

Background: Chronic pain is well known to be influenced by various social factors; however, the impact of financial issues on pain has not been extensively studied. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the economic crisis on pain and quality of life in Greek patients suffering from chronic pain. Study Design: The study employed a prospective, open-label design. Setting: The study setting was the Pain Unit of Attikon University Hospital in Athens, Greece. Methods: The study surveyed 200 randomly selected outpatients with chronic pain during two different time periods (2012 and 2016). Patients completed a structured questionnaire to assess the impact of the economic crisis on multiple aspects of pain and pain management, health care, and quality of life. Personality characteristics and stress were also evaluated using the DASS-42 and the LOT-R questionnaires. Results: Most patients in both periods believed that the economic crisis led to a worsening of their symptoms (75%) and quality of life (97%). Most patients (97.5%) also believed that the intensity of their pain would have been improved if their financial status had been better. Their main concerns about the future were “the possibility of not having access to health care facilities and medication” (94.5%), “stress” (43%), and “fear of financial strain” (30.5%). Higher levels of anxiety, stress, and pessimism were associated with higher levels of pain and lower quality of life. Limitations: The study is based on a small sample size. Conclusions: This study identified impacts of the financial crisis on chronic pain and quality of life, pointing to the need for measures to solve this problem. Key words: Pain, global financial crisis, quality of life, quality of health care, psychosocial factors

Opportunities and Challenges in an Ever Generic World

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Sheppard
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Pharmaceutical Market ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Low Cost Manufacturing ◽  
The Impact

The global generics industry is about to embark on a decade of seismic change, and the impact to both patients and health-care systems cannot be overstated. This paper provides an overview of the global pharmaceutical market in the context of today's economic crisis, and a corresponding outline of key trends shaping the global generics market. It then focuses-in on an examination of the trend toward centralized contracting and how it will benefit those generics manufacturers with a broad portfolio and low-cost manufacturing base.

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