Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
10. Uluslararası Sağlık Bilimleri ve Yönetimi Kongresi, Sivas, Türkiye, 21 - 24 Mayıs 2025, ss.399, (Özet Bildiri)
Problem of Research: Determining the priority issues for the future in primary healthcare contributes to making the health system more effective, accessible, and sustainable. This process is an important step towards improving both individual and public health. However, there are no studies in the literature regarding the potential priority issues in preventive healthcare services for the future. Purpose of the Study: The aim of this study is to identify the issues expected to be prioritized in primary healthcare in the future, based on the opinions of family physicians. Method: To achieve the aim of the study, a literature review and expert opinions were used to determine the priority issues, which were then transferred to the Saaty Scale. The survey method was applied face-to-face to 54 out of 88 doctors working at family health centers in Erzincan. In the study, numerical and percentage values were used to determine the sociodemographic characteristics of the physicians, while the method known as the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in the literature was used to prioritize their future predictions. Results: As a result of the analyses, it was determined that approximately 50% of the participants worked in the city center, while 27.8% worked in the district centers; 79.6% had at least 10 years of experience in the profession, and 20.4% had completed their specialty training. In addition, the most important trend topic in the medium and long term for family physicians in Erzincan was found to be the need for healthcare workers (0.231). This was followed by infectious diseases (0.186), chronic disease management (0.184), and environmental health issues (0.124). On the other hand, changes in the population structure were predicted to have a relatively lower priority. When analyzing subcategories, it was determined that under the heading of technology and digitalization, blockchain and artificial intelligence applications would be of critical importance in the services provided at family health centers. Furthermore, innovative early diagnosis methods and personalized healthcare services are emerging as areas expected to be part of future health policies. However, when considering all subdimensions together, it is anticipated that the increase in drug and treatment costs and child health issues will be the most important agenda items. Additionally, it is predicted that the workload on healthcare workers will continue to increase, and burnout syndrome among healthcare workers will become one of the significant issues. Conclusion: This study provides an evidence-based perspective by identifying the issues expected to be prioritized in primary healthcare in the future. Additionally, this prioritization offers important findings that can guide decision-makers in resource allocation and strategic planning processes.