A policy package for socio-cultural factors of promoting healthy diet in Iran.

Objectives: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause 74% of global deaths annually, for which poor diet is the leading risk factor. Diet improvement could prevent 20% of global deaths. This paper presents a policy package for socio-cultural factors, strategies, and policies to promote a healthy diet in Iran.

A dynamic management model for sustainable drug supply chain in hospital pharmacies in Iran.

Background: Sustainable supply chain management encompasses the strategic coordination and control of material, information, and financial flows, as well as the collaborative efforts among the entities engaged in the medicinal supply chain. This research proposes a dynamic and sustainable supply chain management model tailored explicitly for the inpatient pharmacies of Medical Centers and Hospitals affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences.

Methods: This is a quantitative study in terms of research objective and a qualitative study based on the stages in the conceptual development of the model.

The requirements of providing health education for rural people through electronic methods: the experiences and perspectives of community health workers.

Background: Reliance solely on traditional approaches in health education is no longer considered sufficient, and electronic/digital education can be a complementary approach. Implementing electronic methods in health education requires identifying the requirements from the perspective of the service providers. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate the experiences and perspectives of community health workers (Behvarzan) regarding the requirements for providing health education for rural people through electronic/digital means.

Performance analysis of indicators in teaching hospitals after the Health Transformation Plan: a Case Study in Iran.

Background: This study aimed to examine the status of performance indicators in hospitals affiliated with Qazvin University of Medical Sciences (QUMS) before and after the implementation of the Health Transformation Plan (HTP).

Methods: This longitudinal descriptive-analytical study was conducted utilizing hospital data. The study collected data using a checklist that included both general characteristics of the participating hospitals and performance indicators such as "the number of outpatient visits," "the number of paraclinical patients," "the number of surgeries," and "the number of inpatients" on a monthly basis for 2012-2019.

Transcultural adaptation and validation of Persian Version of Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care (PACIC-5As) Questionnaire in Iranian older patients with type 2 diabetes.

Background: The Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care (PACIC-5As) questionnaire has been designed to evaluate the healthcare experiences of individuals with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Older adults are at higher risk for diabetes and its associated complications. The aim of this study was transcultural adaptation and evaluation of the validity and reliability of the PACIC-5As questionnaire in older patients with diabetes residing in Qazvin City, Iran.

Self-care behaviors, medication adherence status, and associated factors among elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Elderly individuals face an increased likelihood of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes. Self-care practices and medication adherence play crucial roles in preventing complications and adverse effects of this condition. Therefore, this study aimed to determine self-care behaviors, medication adherence status, and related factors among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.

The moderating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between occupational stress and mental health issues among nurses.

Occupational stress is a complex concept resulting from interaction among personnel, work environment, and cultural contexts. It can cause mental health issues, including clinical mental disorders, as well as emotional challenges like depression, anxiety, cognitive difficulties, and feeling sad. As a vulnerable group, healthcare professionals, especially nurses, experience a high rate of occupational stress.

A model of the organizational resilience of hospitals in emergencies and disasters.

Background: In the health system, hospitals are intricate establishments that offer vital medical services. Their resilience plays a crucial role in mitigating the societal repercussions of disasters. A hospital must possess the capacity to withstand risks, preserve its fundamental structure and operations, and enhance its preparedness by augmenting various capabilities and promptly recovering from the impacts of potential risks.

Developing a community-responsive research model in the healthcare system: a mixed-method study.

Background: Responsiveness to the population's non-clinical needs encompasses various dimensions, including responsive research and an educational outreach plan at the community level. This study aims to develop a community-responsive research model in the healthcare system to ensure the connection between community-identified health priorities and research funds, as well as capacity-building efforts.

Methods: A mixed-methods research study was conducted in three main phases, including a comprehensive literature review, a qualitative analysis of an expert panel's points of view, and the developing of a model using the Equation Modeling (SEM) technique.

Developing a responsive model to societal needs in medical education.

Background: Responsiveness is relevant in the context of treatment and the provision of medical services. However, if we delve deeper into the subject, we must establish and develop responsiveness within the medical sciences education system. This study aims to identify the dimensions that significantly impact responsiveness in the medical education system based on a comprehensive review and expert opinions in healthcare.

Relationship between perceived social support and disability with the mediating role of perceived stress among older adults.

Background: Social support is essential for individuals to cope with difficult circumstances. Older adults with disabilities face significant challenges in engaging with everyday activities. The current study examines the mediating role of perceived stress in the association between perceived social support and disability among Iranian community-dwelling older adults.

The moderating role of social support in the relationship between death anxiety and resilience among dialysis patients.

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) who receive social support can cope with the challenges. Therefore, this study determined the moderating role of social support in the relationship between death anxiety and resilience among dialysis patients in Qazvin City.

Methods: This cross-sectional study used a descriptive-analytical approach on 347 dialysis patients in Qazvin City.

Fear of hypoglycemia and illness perception in type II diabetes patients.

Background: Hypoglycemia, a prevalent acute complication among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), manifests with varied symptoms. Those with diabetes who have previously encountered hypoglycemic episodes commonly develop a Fear of Hyperglycemia (FOH). Illness perception (IP) significantly affects self-care behaviors and health outcomes in individuals diagnosed with T2D.

The effect of circadian on the productivity of nurses with the mediating role of quality of work life.

Background: Circadian rhythms, as an integral part of daily life, govern the scheduling, management, and coordination of living organisms. Given the irregular nature of shift patterns in nurses' work schedules, investigating their implications is paramount to increasing Quality of Work Life (QWL) and productivity. The study aimed to investigate the impact of circadian rhythm on the efficiency of nurses working in hospitals in Qazvin, Iran, with QWL serving as a mediating variable.

What rate of Iranian women perform Pap smear test? Results from a meta-analysis.

In this study, an attempt was made to estimate the aggregated proportion of Pap smear test uptake among women in Iran from 2012 to 2022 using meta-analysis. The data collection process involved reviewing records registered in databases between January 1, 2012, and September 11, 2022. The final data was analyzed using random effects models, and potential heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 index.

Inequality in the distribution of resources in the health sector before and after the Health Transformation Plan in Qazvin, Iran.

Background: The equitable distribution of healthcare resources represents a paramount objective in the realm of global health systems. Thus, the present study sought to assess the fairness in the allocation of health resources at Qazvin University of Medical Sciences (QUMS), both prior to and subsequent to the implementation of the Health Transformation Plan (HTP) using the Gini coefficient and the Hirschman-Herfindahl index (HHI).

Methods: This descriptive-analytical study aimed to investigate the distribution of healthcare resources among general practitioners (GPs), specialists, and subspecialists employed at QUMS between 2011 and 2017.

Investigating the Rate and Affecting Factors of Unnecessary Cervical Collar Use in Trauma Patients.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the necessity of cervical collars in patients with neck problems.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 114 patients who were admitted to the Haft Tir and Rasoul Akram Hospitals (Tehran, Iran) from August to September 2022. The Nexus protocol was used to select the patients with cervical collars.

The relationship between spiritual intelligence and self-management in patients with diabetes type 1.

Background: Diabetes is widely recognized as one of the most pressing public health concerns globally. To manage blood glucose levels and reduce subsequent complications and mortality rates, self-management mechanisms have been found to be effective in controlling diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the association between spiritual intelligence and diabetes self-management in patients with type 1 diabetes in Qazvin, Iran.

Socioeconomic Inequalities in Cancer Incidence: A Comparative Investigation Based on Population of Iranian Provinces.

Cancer is the second important cause of death worldwide. Cancer is one of the top health priorities in Iran. We aimed to study the socio-economic inequality of cancer incidence in Iran provinces.

A framework for elderly participation in Primary Health Care in Tabriz Health complexes.

Background: A framework for increasing elderly participation in Primary Health Care (PHC) is a vital issue considering the growing population. After examining the situation and elderly participation in the provision of PHC in the health complexes of Tabriz City, the present study presents the framework of elderly participation in PHC.

Methods: This is a mixed-method study.

The relationship between patient safety culture and adverse events in Iranian hospitals: a survey among 360 nurses.

Background: Adverse events have become a global problem and are an important indicator of patient safety. Patient safety culture is essential in efforts to reduce adverse events in the hospital. This study aimed to investigate the status of the patient safety culture, the frequency of adverse events, and the relationship between them in Qazvin's hospitals in Iran.

The relationship between succession and intellectual capital with entrepreneurship in hospitals.

Background: The hospital environment is very dynamic and faces many internal and external changes. Healthcare knowledge and technology are developing at a swift pace. This study investigated the relationship between succession and intellectual capital with entrepreneurship at the Qazvin University of Medical Sciences hospital, Iran.

Evaluation of errors related to surgical pathology specimens of different hospital departments with a patient safety approach: a case study in Iran.

Background: Most surgical specimen errors occur in the pre-analysis stage, which can be prevented. This study aims to identify errors related to surgical pathology specimens in one of the most comprehensive healthcare centers in Northeast Iran.

Methods: The present study is descriptive and analytical research conducted cross-sectionally in 2021 at Ghaem healthcare center in the Mashhad University of Medical Sciences on the basis of a census sampling.

Prevalence and the affecting factors on depression, anxiety and stress (DASS) among elders in Qazvin City, in the Northwest of Iran.

Background: Depression, anxiety, and stress are among the most common mental health disorders of the elderly that affect the health of individuals and society. Considering the growing trend of the elderly population in Iran, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of these disorders and to identify the factors affecting them in the elderly.

Methods: We conducted this cross-sectional study using cluster random sampling on 301 elderly people referred to Qazvin health centers.