Publications by authors named "Samira Emadi"
Background: The absence of a referral system and patients' freedom to choose among service providers in Iran have led to increased patient mobility, which continues to concern health policymakers in the country. This study aimed to determine factors associated with patient mobility rates within the provinces of Iran.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Iran.
The health sector evolution plan was implemented in 2014 in government hospitals across the country as a part of the universal health coverage achievement programs. This study assessed the performance of hospitals before and after the implementation of this plan, using the Pabon Lasso model. The population of this study consisted of the hospitals of the country in the 2013-2015 time frame; overall, 874 hospitals (94.
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- 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.