Publications by authors named "Roodabeh Omidifar"
Background: In February 2020, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education in Iran announced the first case of COVID-19. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the number of CT-Scans and MRI services in public hospitals in western Iran.
Methods: We collected CT-scans and MRI services data from 18 public hospitals via Vice-Chancellor Office, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences from January 2017 to February 2021.
Background: The high prevalence of cesarean section represents a major public health challenge worldwide. In 2014, the Iranian Health Transformation Plan (HTP) included programs promoting vaginal delivery.
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the HTP on the rate of cesarean section in Iran.
Article Synopsis
- The NEDA 2026 project in Iran aimed to improve healthcare by focusing on key areas like hospital beds and medical equipment from March 2016 to March 2017.
- The project used the Kingdon model of policymaking to plan and analyze how to improve health services through expert feedback and research.
- The study showed that all parts of the health system need to work together for better results, helping to create a plan that ensures future healthcare resources for the next 10 years.