Performance appraisal could have a critical role in identifying workforce strengths and weaknesses, determining their educational needs, and developing an appropriate compensation system. This study aimed to investigate the various aspects of employee performance appraisal in the health sector. The search covered mainly such databases as Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus from the year 2000 to 2019. The paper selection was conducted at three stages; first, the titles were scanned and those not related to the research question were excluded. Then, the abstracts were screened, and finally, the full-text screening was carried out. Out of 8022 studies retrieved, 11 records were finally selected. The dimensions of employee performance appraisal in health care organizations, as echoed in the literature, consisted of the purpose of performance appraisal, methods of performance appraisal, indicators of performance appraisal, and the applications of appraisal results. Given the prominence of human resources for organizations in the health sector, drawing on the cross-national experiences to explore the most relevant dimensions for developing an ideal performance appraisal program is highly critical for managers. Further emphasis on the contribution of employees in all steps of the performance appraisal program was frequently iterated.
