Strategic Analysis of Shiraz Medical Tourism Industry: A Mixed Method Study.

Background: The connection between healthcare and tourism industries in many countries has created one of the largest service industries, i.e. "medical tourism industry" which brings significant benefits to the countries.

Knowledge translation in Iranian universities: need for serious interventions.

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the status of knowledge translation (KT) in Iranian medical science universities in order to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the most important organizations responsible for producing knowledge in the country.

Methods: The KT activities were assessed qualitatively and quantitatively in nine universities using the Self-Assessment Tool for Research Institutes.

Results: The strengths and weaknesses of universities were determined using seven main themes: priority setting; research quality and timeliness; researchers' KT capacities; interaction with research users; the facilities and prerequisites of KT; the processes and regulations supporting KT; and promoting and evaluating the use of evidence.