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Availability of Medical Services as an Indicator of the Development of an Inclusive Society

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  • Karpyak Mariya

    (Candidate of Economics Sciences, Dolishniy Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine, 4 Kozelnytska, Str., Lviv, Ukraine)

  • Popadynets Nazariy

    (Dr. Senior researcher, Lviv Polytechnic National University, 18 Horbachevskoho, Str., Lviv, Ukraine)

  • Yakubiv Valentyna

    (Dr. Prof., Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 57, Shevchenko Str., Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine)

  • Gorbova Khrystyna

    (Candidate of Economics Sciences, Jilin International Studies University, 3658, JINGYUE Street, Changchun, China)

  • Zvirych Vitaliy

    (PhD. Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 57, Shevchenko, Str., Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine)

  • Stakhanskyy Olexandr

    (Postgraduate Student, West Ukrainian National University, 11 Lvivska Str., Ternopil, Ukraine)

  • Markevych Yuriy

    (Postgraduate Student, Ivan Boberskyi Lviv State University of Physical Culture, 11 Tadeusz Kostyushka Str., Lviv, Ukraine)

Abstract

It has been revealed how inadequate access to medical services manifests as social exclusion, leading to poverty and limited life opportunities. The way the decentralization reform contributes to improving access to social services is examined. Significant dysfunctions in the healthcare system are identified, particularly due to variability in service accessibility levels across different regions. A methodological approach to assessing the accessibility of medical aid is proposed, including the development of integral indices that consider multiple dimensions of the quality of medical care. The necessity for strategic intervention by the state to reduce social exclusion through improved access to social services is emphasized, especially in light of contemporary challenges such as military actions in Ukraine. The importance of understanding the interconnections between social infrastructure and societal inclusiveness is demonstrated, highlighting the role of accessible social services in forming a more equitable and cohesive society.

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  • Karpyak Mariya & Popadynets Nazariy & Yakubiv Valentyna & Gorbova Khrystyna & Zvirych Vitaliy & Stakhanskyy Olexandr & Markevych Yuriy, 2025. "Availability of Medical Services as an Indicator of the Development of an Inclusive Society," Management Theory and Studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development, Sciendo, vol. 47(1), pages 143-152.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:mtrbid:v:47:y:2025:i:1:p:143-152:n:1011
    DOI: 10.15544/mts.2025.11
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    Keywords

    medical services; territorial communities; inclusive society; exclusion; social infrastructure; decentralization reform;
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    JEL classification:

    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure
    • O21 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - Planning Models; Planning Policy
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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