Introduction: Cancer incidents are increasingly rising. The quality of care received by cancer patients and the guarantee of their satisfaction are no longer limited to clinical services. Oncology nurses can offer an important role in enhancing the level of patient satisfaction through emotional labor in this regard.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Medical fraud and abuse represent significant global challenges in healthcare systems, resulting in financial losses estimated at 3% to 15% of total healthcare expenditures annually. These practices compromise both the cost-efficiency and quality of care delivery. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive scoping review of the patterns and strategies for combating medical fraud and abuse, with a focus on prevention, detection, and legal responses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: The role of the healthcare system in the provision, maintenance, and promotion of public health is associated with handling healthcare complaints. This notion as the principle of accountability requires the authorities' attention. This study aimed to develop the Healthcare Complaints Analysis Tool (HCAT) in Iran.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Understanding patient experience is crucial for advancing patient-centered care and improving hospital service quality. This study aimed to design and validate a Persian version of a patient experience assessment questionnaire to evaluate hospital services.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study on tool development was conducted cross-sectionally during 2021-2022 in Iran.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a well-established risk factor for future strokes, making interventions that target recovery and vascular risk crucial. This study aimed to assess the safety and clinical effects of a polyphenol-rich extract in post-TIA patients. A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted with participants who had a history of TIA or minor stroke and who received 1 g of Salicornia extract or placebo over 11 months.
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