Explaining the challenges of resources management and its underlying factors in COVID-19 era in Iran: a qualitative study.

Background: Identifying factors affecting health costs can contribute to formulating the best policies for controlling and managing health costs. To this end, the present study aimed to analyze resource wastage and identify the factors underlying it in COVID-19 management in Iran's health sector.

Method: This qualitative content analysis study was conducted in Iran's health sector.

Explaining the challenges of hospitals admitting COVID-19 patients from the perspective of managers (a qualitative study).

Background: Crises are often unavoidable events that occur around the world. Hospitals play an important role in treating patients and preventing extensive injuries in times of crisis, requiring adequate preparedness. In order to design a proper planning system, it is essential to be aware of the challenges of hospitals during a crisis.