The Impact of the Health Transformation Plan on Hospital Performance Indicators: A Meta-analysis Study in an EMRO Region Country.

To adapt to the changing conditions and respond to the needs of society, health systems need continuous changes and reforms in their structure and performance, and subsequently, they need to evaluate their indicators. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of the health system transformation plan (HTP) on the functional indicators and efficiency of hospitals in a country in the Middle East region (Iran). A systematic literature review was conducted according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines using the online databases Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, Pubmed, SID, Magiran, and Medlib from 2013 to 2022 using a combination of medical subject heading terms ('health system transformation plan [Mesh] OR 'health reform [Mesh] OR implementation of the health transformation plan [Mesh] ''AND ('performance indicators' [Mesh]) ''AND ('Iran' [Mesh]).

Maternal macronutrient and energy intake during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Nutritional status during pregnancy can have a significant impact on infant and maternal health outcomes. To maintain maternal homeostasis and support fetal growth, adequate macronutrient and energy intake during pregnancy is essential. Therefore, this study sought to systematically review and meta-analyze macronutrient and energy intakes during pregnancy.

Length of Hospital Stay and Its Related Factors in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: One of the effective indicators used to determine the efficiency and optimal use of hospital resources is the length of stay (LOS). Then, we aimed to determine LOS and its related factors in Iran.

Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines using the online databases; Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed, SID, MagIran, and Medlib from 1995 to 2022 using a combination of medical subject.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of hospital acquired infections rate in a middle east country (1995-2020).

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a global problem in hospitals and significant causes of mortality and morbidity regardless of advances in supportive care, antimicrobial therapy and prevention. The study aimed to determine a comprehensive estimate of the HAIs prevalence, influential factors, and types of these infections in Iran. A systematic literature review was conducted according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines using the online databases; Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane, SID, Magiran, and Medlib from January 1995 to September 2020 using a combination of medical subject heading terms ('Nosocomial infection [Mesh] OR '' Hospital infection [Mesh] OR Hospital Acquired Infection[Mesh] OR Healthcare-associated infection ''AND ('Iran' [Mesh]) among observational and interventional studies.

Burden of Transport-Related Injuries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017.

Background: Transport-related injuries (TIs) are a substantial public health concern for all regions of the world. The present study quantified the burden of TIs and deaths in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) in 2017 by sex and age.

Methods: TIs and deaths were estimated by age, sex, country, and year using Cause of Death Ensemble modelling (CODEm) and DisMod-MR 2.

The role of mass media communication in public health: The impact of Islamic Republic of Iran broadcasting health channel on health literacy and health behaviors.

By informing and educating, the Media play a main role in increasing the health literacy of the community. Broadcasting health channels (BHCs) are established to improve health literacy and public health worldwide. This study was aimed to evaluate the role of Islamic Republic of Iran the broadcasting health channel (IRIB HC) on public health.

Sources of news as a necessity for improving community health literacy about COVID-19.

In the 21st century, the world has become a global village and a disease outbreak in one part of the world can spread rapidly to other countries far away. The emergence of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) in China in January 2020 and its growing level of spread and severity between and within other countries as well as different continents has become a global emergency. Moreover, low health literacy results in more problems and continuation of the outbreak.

Economic cost of diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean region countries: A meta-analysis.

Background And Aims: Non communicable diseases including diabetes imposes substantial financial burden on households, societies and nations in both developed and developing countries. However, there is no information on the extent of diabetes expenditure in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO). Therefore, this study aimed to identify the treatment costs of diabetes in this area.

Household financial contribution to the health system after Iran's Health Transformation Plan.

Introduction: Iran's Health Transformation Plan (HTP) was implemented in 2014 to decrease household expenditures. The present study seeks to measure the household financial contribution to healthcare expenditures in Sistan-Baluchistan Province after the implementation of HTP.

Methods: A household survey was conducted in 2017 in Sistan-Baluchistan Province.

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Iranian bakers.

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a group of risk factors that are associated with increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its individual components among Iranian bakery workers.

Methods: A cross-sectional study enrolling 163 randomly selected bakery workers from Semnan province (Northeast Iran), was conducted in 2017.

Impact of the Health Transformation Plan on the Number of Surgical Operations and Their Cancelation.

Operation cancelations are a serious problem with undesirable consequences. The Health Transformation Plan was launched in the health system of Iran on May 5, 2014, to enhance the efficiency and quality of services in public hospitals. Comprehensive coverage of patients' basic treatment needs and reduction of patients' out-of-pocket expenditures through insurance for all are other objectives of Health Transformation Plan as well.

Factors affecting mortality in burn patients in the poorest region of Iran; a case control study.

Background: Burns is one of the most important health issues as well as the most expensive injuries that take place at all ages. It also considers a disaster for society, family, and person. The aim of the study was to examining fatal burns and associated factors' in burn unit patients in Iran.

Risk factors associated with congenital hypothyroidism: a case-control study in southeast Iran.

Background And Aim: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is known as one of the most common preventable cause of mental retardation. This study aimed to determine factors associated with CH in Iran.

Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 160 children under one year old in Zahedan in southeast Iran in 2016.

The impact of computerized physician order entry on prescription orders: A quasi-experimental study in Iran.

One way to reduce medical errors associated with physician orders is computerized physician order entry (CPOE) software. This study was conducted to compare prescription orders between 2 groups before and after CPOE implementation in a hospital. We conducted a before-after prospective study in 2 intensive care unit (ICU) wards (as intervention and control wards) in the largest tertiary public hospital in South of Iran during 2014 and 2016.

Identification determinant factors on willingness to pay for health services in Iran.

Background: A common method used to examine the relationship between internal preferences and caring externalities is willingness to pay (WTP) approach. We aimed to estimate WTP for health status with different severity level and identify determinant factors on WTP.

Methods: For determining main factors in WTP, a cross-sectional study was conducted in Shiraz in the southeast of Iran, in March to April 2015.

Comparison of the effect of educational methods on students' knowledge, attitude and behavior about hookah smoking.

Introduction: Smoking tobacco by hookah may seriously affect the health of smokers and those exposed to smoke. This study aimed to compare the effect of educational digital media versus pamphlets on the reduction of hookah use among male high school students in Zahedan, Iran.

Methods: A semi-experimental study was conducted on 200 male high school students of Zahedan using multi-stage random sampling for three months in 2014.

A Survey of Iron Supplementation Consumption and its Related Factors in High School Students in Southeast Iran, 2015.

Background: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of iron supplement consumption and its associated factors among high school students in Iran.

Methods: A mixed-methods (quantitative-qualitative) study was conducted in Zahedan, southeast Iran, in 2015. The sample comprised 400 high school students from different areas of Zahedan who were randomly selected.

A Qualitative Study to Identify Skills and Competency Required for Hospital Managers.

Introduction: Hospital managers aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their institutions through leadership and guidance of medical personnel. Fulfilling these objectives requires a holistic approach to both the management of people and institutional prioritization. The aim of this study was to identify the skills and competencies that hospital managers must demonstrate in order to achieve their objectives.

Designing Computerized Provider Order Entry Software in Iran: The Nurses' and Physicians' Viewpoints.

This study aimed to identify the functional requirements of computerized provider order entry software and design this software in Iran. This study was conducted using review documentation, interview, and focus group discussions in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, as the medical pole in Iran, in 2013-2015. The study sample consisted of physicians (n = 12) and nurses (n = 2) in the largest hospital in the southern part of Iran and information technology experts (n = 5) in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.

The decision-making matrix of propensity to outsourcing hospital services in Bandar Abbas, Iran.

Objective: To determine the level of managers' propensity for outsourcing the services in hospitals using decision-making matrix.

Methods: The applied, cross-sectional study was conducted at three hospitals affiliated to Bandar Abbas University of Medical Sciences, Iran, in 2013, and comprised managers and employees of four service units: radiology, laboratory, nursing, and nutrition services. Data was collected using two questionnaires and face-to-face interviews.

A Comparison of Mothers' Quality of Life after Normal Vaginal, Cesarean, and Water Birth Deliveries.

Background: Assessment of quality of life (QOL) is of paramount importance for improving postpartum QOL which will in turn enhance QOL of mothers, children, individuals, and the community. The present study aimed to evaluate and compare postpartum QOL after Cesarean Section (CS), Normal Vaginal Delivery (NVD), and water birth delivery.

Methods: This descriptive analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted on postpartum women referred to urban health centers and two public hospitals in 2012-13 in Shiraz, Iran.

Medical Errors and Barriers to Reporting in Ten Hospitals in Southern Iran.

Background: International research shows that medical errors (MEs) are a major threat to patient safety. The present study aimed to describe MEs and barriers to reporting them in Shiraz public hospitals, Iran.

Methods: A cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted in 10 Shiraz public hospitals in the south of Iran, 2013.

Barriers to implementation of evidence based practice in zahedan teaching hospitals, iran, 2014.

This study aimed to determine the barriers to implementation of EBP among nurses. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Zahedan City, South East of Iran, in 2014. The questionnaire of barriers to implementation of EBP consists of 27 statements which was distributed among 280 nurses.