• Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Chengdu 610041, China;
LI Youping, Email: yzmylab@hotmail.com
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Objective  In light of problems related to the accessibility and affordability of healthcare, we aimed to investigate the status and causes for the shortage of qualified health human resources in the rural and primary health care setting, and to propose solutions to these problems at the level of health policy system.
Methods  The principles and methods of evidence-based medicine were applied. We developed the study selection criteria on the basis of the proposed questions, and identified relevant literature from biomedical databases and other additional sources. We graded eligible studies, extracted data, and summarized the data to draw conclusions. In addition, we conducted a survey to refine the proposed solutions.
Results  We identified 147studies from PubMed and CNKI, of which 30were in English. After summarizing the information, and using knowledge about the human resources for health in primary healthcare in China, we proposed a model of resident doctor aid healthcare. The survey that we conducted to assess such a model included interviewees of top level policy makers, medical students and staff in medical universities. Most of the interviewees (85%) thought it was feasible to develop an aid healthcare system. Among those who disagreed, the lack of corresponding policy was the most common factor.
Conclusions  It is suggested that the government develop relevant policies and make an attempt to practice the aid healthcare system. Emerging problems could be identified and addressed in practice.

Citation: TAO Tiejun,LI Youping,MAO Xiu,JING Yuanyuan,YUAN Zhifang,MENG Yue. Construction of China’s Rural Medical Assistance Model: An Evidence-based Approach. Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 2008, 08(3): 174-181. doi: 10.7507/1672-2531.20080040 Copy

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