Dr Liz Farsaci led paper was published in the journal of Health Policy in May 2024, entitled ‘Understanding the legacies of shocks on health system performance: Exploring Ireland's management of recent crises and its implications for policy’.
Highlights from the article, which is based on some of our qualitative research, include:
- Increased funding enabled Ireland to expand access to care during Covid-19.
- Financial resources empowered leaders to purchase flexibility and adapt effectively to pandemic.
- Policy makers can utilise shocks as opportunities to support health system resilience.
- Health system leaders can use shocks as catalysts for implementing long-term reforms.
- Financial constraints during austerity had significant negative impact on workforce, governance.
Link to Full Article Understanding the legacies of shocks on health system performance: Exploring Ireland's management of recent crises and its implications for policy - ScienceDirect
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthpol.2024.105063