Complete a written comparative analysis. Compare one aspect of a health system across multiple countries using a selected conceptual framework.
In addition, the report must include a discussion on the implications of the analysis for research, practice, and policy. Citations and references must be included.
Outline:
1. Cultural comparison of
Maternal Healthcare among European countries and the United States
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Denmark
- Finland
- Netherlands
- United States
2. Metrics to Examine and
discussion on why these metrics were chosen: Maternal Mortality, Cererian Section
Rate, & Prenatal Care Access. Other metrics may also be used. Support with
literature review.
3. Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory
identifies six dimensions along which cultures can be compared. Compare
countries using select dimensions.
- Power
Distance Index (PDI) - Individualism
vs. Collectivism (IDV) - Masculinity
vs. Femininity (MAS) - Uncertainty
Avoidance Index (UAI) - Long-Term
Orientation vs. Short-Term Normative Orientation (LTO) - Indulgence
vs. Restraint (IND)
4. Synthesis of the literature from
OECD, WHO, Peer Reviewed Journals, Texts to include:
·
Cultural beliefs/values among countries
·
Assess health systems’ access to prenatal care,
quality of health system, insurance model/coverage, and maternal health
spending
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Discuss socioeconomic factors discussed in the
literature
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Compare policy among countries
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Discuss varying disparities and plan to address
·
Social determinants of health variation among countries
5. Conclusion: Implications for
practice and implications for policy
Which Country has the World’s best Health Care is one of the
references that has been helpful: Ezekiel J. Emanuel