This study explored the challenges of implementing hospital accreditation in Iran, emphasizing its importance for health assessment.
A cross-sectional study conducted with 200 managers from accredited hospitals in Tehran utilized exploratory factor analysis to identify six key dimensions of challenges, including implementation, evaluation, content, structural, psychological, and managerial.
The findings indicated significant issues affecting the accreditation process, highlighting the need for targeted actions from managers and policymakers to improve outcomes.