Background: Given the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to examine the economic response policies implemented by governments. This study aims to review evidence from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including Iran, on COVID-19 economic response policies designed to protect households, vulnerable groups, and businesses.
Methods: Utilizing Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review methodology, electronic search engines and databases were systematically searched to identify published studies within the timeframe of December 31, 2019, to 2022.
Selective reduction of bilateral nonsyndromic talon cusps in an 11-year-old class II patient enabled successful mandibular repositioning with a twin block appliance. This approach achieved desired orthodontic outcomes without causing pain or sensitivity following reduction, highlighting a novel strategy for managing talon cusps in orthodontic treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The stigma associated with mental health disorders (MHDs) results in delayed help-seeking, limited access to health services, suboptimal treatment, poor treatment outcomes, and an increased risk of human rights violations. This scoping review summarizes qualitative research on the lived experiences of different stakeholders regarding strategies and interventions to combat stigma for people with MHDs.
Methods: This study was a six-step scoping review using the Arksey and O'Malley framework.
Introduction: One vital strategy for the success of healthcare organisations currently resides in the capacity of the nurse managers (NMs) to develop informatics competencies in management.
Aim: The aim of this review was to synthesise the evidence related to the informatics competencies of NMs in healthcare settings.
Methods: The databases of PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Education Resources Information Center were searched.
Background: This systematic review was conducted to map the literature on all the existing evidence regarding individual and ecological determinants of maternal mortality in the world and to classify them based on the income level of countries. Such a systematic review had not been conducted before.
Methods: We conducted an electronic search for primary and review articles using "Maternal Mortality" and "Determinant" as keywords or MeSH terms in their Title or Abstract, indexed in Scopus, PubMed, and Google with no time or geographical limitation and also hand searching was performed for most relevant journals.
Background: Participation of nurse managers in policy-making could help policy-makers to propose relevant and effective policies and support other policy actors involved with these processes.
Objective: This study aimed at exploring the attitudes and perceived benefits of nurse managers' participation in the health policy-making process.
Methods: In this descriptive qualitative research, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 nurse managers, government officials, and faculty members.
Aims: The aim of this study was to develop a framework for nursing managers to participate in the health policy-making process.
Background: Nursing managers must be involved in the health policy process to provide appropriate health services, focus on nursing professional excellence, and improve the performance of the health system.
Methods: This multimethod research was based on the Delphi study and experts' panel.
Background: : The COVID-19 outbreak has affected the elderly's physical and mental health. The application of information and communication technology, such as mobile health (m-health), can help control this pandemic by changing the behavior and lifestyle of the elderly during this time of crisis.
Objective: : This review aimed to synthesize the capabilities of m-health in providing health services to the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify the factors contributing to the success of these tools.
Currently, despite the change in the course of diseases, attention to infectious diseases and their integration has decreased. The prevalence of remerging infectious diseases has led to the need for appropriate preparation programs. There are still problems in controlling infectious diseases with the outbreak of coronavirus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Nurses as the majority of the health care workforce help in the health systems strengthening. Nurses' involvement in health policy making is clear; however, still few are involved in policy-making processes, even in the clinical context. The aim of the present systematic review was to identify factors influencing nurses participation in the health policy-making process.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has been ravaging Iran and other countries with increasing morbidity and mortality. The pathogen spread rapidly and the outbreak caused nationwide anxiety and shock in Iran. To combat the COVID-19 epidemic, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) of Iran introduced several policies and activities, including the use of tele-health services.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: To identify the levels of teamwork and its relationship with the occurrence and reporting of adverse events among Iranian nurses.
Background: Strengthening teamwork is emphasized worldwide for enhancing quality care and patient safety.
Methods: This study applied a cross-sectional survey design.
Background: The outbreak of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is a public health emergency of international concern. Telehealth is an effective option to fight the outbreak of COVID-19. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the role of telehealth services in preventing, diagnosing, treating, and controlling diseases during COVID-19 outbreak.
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