An Introduction to the Role of Family in Healthcare Production

Family plays an important role in the health of its members. Health policymakers should move towards family-centered approaches in provision of healthcare services since nearly 70-90% of health care are provided by family and its members. The present study aimed to review the activities of the family and its members in production of health and health-related services. This review study was performed by reviewing the related articles in reliable databases. The study findings showed that families need three categories of facilities, namely values, resources, and activities, to have appropriate health products. In addition, the health services provided by families were classified into seven groups. In conclusion, enabling family members, especially mothers who perform most health care, can have a great impact on the health of the family and its members.