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Explaining the Capacities of Iranian Medicine in the Resistance Economy from the Perspective of Health System Empowerment
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Rasoul Hasani   , Asadullah Mehrara , Mohsen Naseri |
| Department of Management, Qaemshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr, Iran |
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Background: The health system is recognized as one of the most fundamental pillars of societal development. Therefore, ensuring its resilience against sanctions, within the framework of resistance economy policies based on the capacities of Iranian medicine, is of great importance for the country. Hence, this study aims to explain the potential of Iranian medicine in achieving a resistance economy by strengthening and empowering the health system.
Methods: This study is qualitative in approach and applied in purpose. Data were collected using library studies and semi-structured interviews. The statistical population consists of 12 experts in the field of health. The sampling method is purposive sampling. Two methods have been used for data analysis: qualitative content analysis and thematic analysis
Results: The qualitative content analysis revealed that ensuring the resilience of the health system occurs through three main axes: food and drug security, reducing dependency on imports of health-related goods, and modifying consumption patterns. Furthermore, thematic analysis identified the following as key capacities of Iranian medicine in strengthening the health system: utilization of indigenous medical knowledge and local pharmaceutical production chains, designing a native nutrition model based on domestic raw materials and products, and implementing comprehensive preventive principles and simple, home-based treatments.
Conclusion: The application and scientific development of Iranian medicine can play a key and effective role in reducing the vulnerability of the health system and enhancing its resilience within the framework of resistance economy policies. |
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| Keywords: Delivery of Health Care, Health Care Economicsm, Iranian Traditional Medicine |
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Received: 2024/01/19 | Accepted: 2024/07/6 | ePublished ahead of print: 2025/06/21 | Published: 2025/07/23
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