Background In Jordan, no national value set is available for any preference-accompanied health utility measure. Objective This study aims to develop a value set for EQ-5D-3L based on the preferences of the Jordanian general population. Methods A representative sample of the Jordanian general...

Imagine this . . . you are leading a team that is full of energy, enthusiasm, creativity, cooperation, and participation. Team members enjoy working with one another and the nature of the work itself. Simply put, the team is a pleasure to engage with and they help you achieve organizational...

How does fiscal decentralisation affect the development of a health system?Evidence from health care decentralisation in Europe can offer some insights to the question above. This paper addresses the effects of health care decentralisation in Europe, and reviews some of the key questions on the...

Does regional decentralization threaten the commitment to regional equality in government outcomes? We attempt to shed light on this question by drawing on unique evidence from the largest European unitary states to have engaged in countrywide health system decentralization: Italy and Spain. We...

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Editors -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Evolution of the Concept of Competence -- 1.3 The Cultural Turn in...