Abstract Background Determining the optimal number of hospital beds is a complex and challenging endeavor requires models techniques which are sensitive to multi-level, uncertain, dynamic variables involved. This study identifies characterizes extant methods that can be used determine required at regional levels, comparing their advantages challenges. Methods A systematic search was conducted using Web Science, Scopus, Embase PubMed databases, with terms bed capacity, need, hospital, size,...

Aim To explore nurses' and physicians' attitudes perceptions relevant to safety culture elicit strategies promote in an intensive care unit. Background A strong is essential ensure patient the Method This case study adopted a mixed method design. The Safety Attitude Questionnaire (SAQ-ICU version), assessing climate through six domains, was completed by nurses physicians (n = 42) academic Twenty semi-structured interviews document analyses were conducted as well. Interviews analysed using...

Objective: This study was conducted to explore and describe the causes of medication errors in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) from perspective physicians, nurses, clinical pharmacists. Methods: The using a descriptive qualitative method 2016. We included 16 ICUs seven educational hospitals affiliated Isfahan University Medical Sciences. Participants 19 members healthcare team (physician, nurse, pharmacist) with at least 1 year work experience ICUs. were selected purposeful sampling method. Data...

Hospitals all around the world play an essential role in response to COVID-19 pandemic. During epidemic event, hospital leaders frequently face new challenges requiring them perform unaccustomed tasks, which might be well beyond scope of their previous practice and experience. While no absolute set characteristics is necessary leadership situations, certain traits, skills competencies tend more critical than others crisis management times. We will discuss some most important ones this...

With the successful improvement of global health systems and social security in societies, world is now advancing toward aging. All countries have to face phenomenon population aging sooner or later depending on their degree development; however, elderly care predicted soon become a major concern for developing such as Iran.This study was conducted identify challenges Iran help policymakers develop roadmaps future through providing clearer image current state affairs this area...

Aim & Background: Strategic planning has been presented as an important management practice. However, evidence of its deployment in healthcare systems low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) is limited. This study investigated the strategic process Iranian hospitals. Methods: The present was accomplished 24 teaching hospitals Tehran, Iran from September 2012 to March 2013. data collection instrument a questionnaire including 130 items. measured situation formulation, implementation,...

The safety of hospitalized patients in the intensive care units (ICUs) is threatened due to incidents and adverse events, including medication errors. Medication error refers any preventable event at different stage process, such as prescription, transcription, distributing medication, administration, which can lead incorrect use medicines or damage patient. This study aimed investigating effect interprofessional education program on errors physicians nurses ICUs.The was conducted using a...

To prioritize key areas of action and investment for the next strategic cycle national development plans (2026-2031) in Oman, we needed a holistic view country's health system its main deficiencies inefficiencies.

Abstract Aim: To summarize the findings from PHC Measurement and Improvement (PHCMI) initiative in World Health Organization WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) highlight key lessons to build PHC-oriented health systems. Background: support countries enhancing their commitment primary care (PHC) approach, Regional Office for (EMRO) established PHCMI 2019 evaluate performance identify priorities improvement. Methods: Building on experience of global Performance Initiative (PHCPI), updated...

Trend analysis in 2005 to 2011 showed high growth diabetes prevalence Iran. Considering the of country and likely increase its future, diabetes-related policies programs is very important effective prevention control diabetes. Therefore, aim study was an related Iran 2014. This a policy using deductive thematic content key documents. The health triangle framework used data analysis. PubMed ScienceDirect databases were searched find relevant studies Also, hand searching conducted among...

Abstract Background Unsafe health care provision is a main cause of increased mortality rate amongst hospitalized patients all over the world. A system approach to medical error and its reduction crucial that defined by clinical administrative activities undertaken identify, evaluate, reduce risk injury. The aim this study was develop implement management in large teaching hospital Iran, especially basis WHO guidelines patient safety context. Methods draft guideline reports from different...

A huge number of people living with HIV/AIDS lives in developing countries. Thus, strengthening health systems these countries is a prerequisite for improving disease prevention and care. After three decades policy-making Iran, conducting comprehensive analysis on the policy process seems to be essential. In present study, we aimed analyse Iran from 1986 2016. This was theory-based, multi-method retrospective study. Interviewing key informants review documents were concurrently conducted...

During rapidly evolving outbreaks, health services and essential medical care are interrupted as facilities have become overwhelmed responding to COVID-19. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), more than half of countries affected by emergencies, hospitals face complex challenges they respond humanitarian crises, maintain services, fight pandemic. While in EMR adapted combat COVID-19, evidence-based context-specific recommendations needed guide policymakers hospital managers on best...

Patients can play an essential role in improving patient safety by becoming actively involved their health care. The present study aimed to qualitatively explore healthcare providers' (HCPs) and managers' perceptions on participation processes.This qualitative carried out three teaching hospitals Tehran, Iran. data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 31 HCPs managers working at public hospitals, medical universities the Ministry of Health. analyzed using thematic...