Alireza Olyaeemanesh
Health Economics Department, National Institute for Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
[ 1 ] - Monetary value of quality-adjusted life years (QALY) among patients with cardiovascular disease: a willingness to pay study
The aim of this study was to estimate monetary value of a QALY among heart disease patients and to identify its determinants.A cross-sectional survey with face-to-face interview was conducted with 196 cardiovascular disease patients from two heart hospitals in Tehran, Iran, to estimate the value of QALY using disaggregated and aggregated approaches. The Euro Qol -5d (EQ-5D) questionnaire, visua...
[ 2 ] - Monetary value of quality-adjusted life years (QALY) among patients with cardiovascular disease: a willingness to pay study
The aim of this study was to estimate monetary value of a QALY among heart disease patients and to identify its determinants.A cross-sectional survey with face-to-face interview was conducted with 196 cardiovascular disease patients from two heart hospitals in Tehran, Iran, to estimate the value of QALY using disaggregated and aggregated approaches. The Euro Qol -5d (EQ-5D) questionnaire, visua...
[ 3 ] - بررسی ایمنی لاپاروسکوپی اسلیوگاستروکتومی درمقایسه با دو روش لاپاروسکوپی رو–ان-وای گاستریک بای پاس و لاپاروسکوپی گاستریک باندینگ درافراد با چاقی مفرط: مرور نظاممند
Introduction: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding are the most common bariatric surgery procedures. Therefore, this study aims to compare the safety of the newer procedure of Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy compared to Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and Laparoscopic adjustable gastric bonding. Method: A systematic review was conducted on t...
[ 4 ] - Iran’s Health System Transformation Plan: A SWOT analysis
Background: Societies are characterized by evolving health needs, which become more challenging throughout time, to which health system should respond. As such, a constant monitoring and a periodic review and reformation of healthcare systems are of fundamental importance to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare services delivery, equity, and sustainable funding. The establish...
[ 5 ] - Comparison of the Joel-Cohen-based technique and the transverse Pfannenstiel for caesarean section for safety and effectiveness: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Caesarean section (C-section) is the most common surgery among women worldwide, and the global rate of this surgical procedure has been continuously rising. Hence, it is significantly crucial to develop and apply highly effective and safe caesarean section techniques. In this review study, we aimed at assessing the safety and effectiveness of the Joel-Cohen-based technique and co...
[ 6 ] - Health technology assessment of magnet therapy for relieving pain
Background: Magnet therapy has been used increasingly as a new method to alleviate pain. Magnetic products are marketed with claims of effectiveness for reducing pain of various origins. However, there are inconsistent results from a limited number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) testing the analgesic efficacy of magnet therapy. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness o...
[ 7 ] - Cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in two hospitals of Tehran city in 2014
Background: Bariatric surgery with the improvement of obesity-related diseases, increases longevity and quality of life and is more cost-effective when compared to non-surgical Procedures. Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the cost-effectiveness of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) and Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB). Method:...
[ 8 ] - Health technology assessment: A necessity in post-sanctions Iran while implementing the health transformation plan
Iran’s health system is in the serious need of reconstructing its infrastructures, a significant part of which is health technologies. An untapped market of 80 million people will be open to technologies of the world through Iran's entry to post-sanctions era. Health Technology Assessment projects date back to nearly eight years ago in Iran. However, given the current circumstances, its a...
[ 9 ] - Evaluation of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy compared with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for people with morbid obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Prevalence of obesity in the world, in both developed and developing countries, is growing rapidly. Bariatric surgery is now accepted as the treatment for morbid obesity. Objective: This study compares laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy's effectiveness (LSG) with the most common bariatric surgery, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y (LRYGB) gastric bypass. Methods: A systematic review ...
[ 10 ] - Gender equity in health: A secondary analysis of data in Iran
Background: Gender inequality harms the health of millions of women and girls in all over the world. This study aimed to identify the state of gender equity in the health sector of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Methods: This study was based on the secondary analysis of the available data in four provinces. The research team held three sessions to select the appropriate indicators for ...
[ 11 ] - Safety and effectiveness assessment of intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: A meta-analysis
Background: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is an established treatment of immune mediated demyelinating neuropathy including Guillain-Barré syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Recent trials suggest its efficacy in treating relapsing- remitting multiple sclerosis. IVIG exerts a number of effects, which may be beneficial in treating multiple sclerosis (MS): R...
[ 12 ] - The health systems\' priority setting criteria for selecting health technologies: A systematic review of the current evidence
Background: In the recent years, using health technologies to diagnose and treat diseases has had a considerable and accelerated growth. The proper use of these technologies may considerably help in the diagnosis and treatment of different diseases. On the other hand, unlimited and unrestricted entry of these technologies may result in induced demand by service providers. The aim of this study ...
[ 13 ] - Comparative efficacy of methylphenidate and atomoxetine in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: The aim of this study was to directly compare efficacy of atomoxetine and methylphenidate in treatment of children and adolescents 6- 18 years. Methods: All published, randomized, open label or double blind trials, comparing the efficacy of methylphenidate with atomoxetine in treatment of children diagnosed with ADHD, using DSM-IV criteria were included in this study; ADHD...
[ 14 ] - Safety, effectiveness and economic aspects of maggot debridement therapy for wound healing
Background: Maggot therapy has recently attracted considerable attention as an emerging debridement technique for wound healing. This study aimed to review the safety, effectiveness and economic evaluations of Maggot Debridement Therapy for wound healing. Methods: To retrieve the relevant evidences, the Cochrane Library (until September 2014) was searched by appropriate ke...
[ 15 ] - Health technology assessment of image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT): A systematic review of current evidence
Background: Image-guided radiotherapy used multiple imaging during the radiation therapy course to improve the precision and accuracy of health care provider's treatment. Objectives: This study aims to assess the safety, effectiveness and economic aspects of image-guided radiation therapy for decision-making about this technology in Iran. Methods: In this study, the most important med...
[ 16 ] - Stakeholders\' perspective on health equity and its indicators in Iran
Background: In this regard, in Iran a plan was developed and accordingly 52 indicators to measure equity inhealth were developed and announced by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with other sectors.This study aims to obtain a deeper understanding of the development of health equity indicators andidentify their implementation challenges and proposed solutions from the perspective of polic...
[ 17 ] - تحلیل سیاست، مساله شناسی و ارائه گزینه های سیاستی بسته بیمه پایه سلامت ایران
دریافت:97/2/17 پذیرش: 97/6/23 چکیده مقدمه: یکی از مهمترین ابعاد خرید راهبردی، تدوین بسته قابلارائه خدمات سلامت است. پرداختن به این موضوع، مستلزم انجام مطالعات علمی در قالب تحلیل سیاستهای مرتبط میباشد. پژوهش حاضر، در همین جهت، با هدف تحلیل سیاست تدوین بسته خدمات بیمه پایه سلامت کشور و ارائه گزینههای سیاستی انجام شد. روشکار: مطالعه حاضر به صورت کیفی، طی سالهای 1393 تا 1396 انجام شد. ...
[ 18 ] - تعیین شاخص های پایه مورد نیاز برای پایش و ارزشیابی برنامه ششم توسعه بخش سلامت
دریافت: 97/3/23 پذیرش:97/6/10 چکیده مقدمه: بسیاری از معضلات سلامتی و سرعت کم پیشرفت برنامههای توسعه، ریشه در عدم تعیین شاخصهای پایش دستیابی به اهداف دارد. لذا، هدف مطالعه حاضر، شناسایی مجموعه شاخصهای طبقهبندی شده برای سنجش و ارزیابی میزان دستیابی به اهداف برنامه ششم توسعه در بخش سلامت بود. روش کار: مطالعه حاضر با بهرهگیری از روشهای کیفی، بهصورت کاربردی انجام شد. مراحل اجرای مطالعه عبا...
[ 19 ] - Effect of the Health Transformation Plan (HTP) on Implementation Processes, Rules and Regulations of Basic Health Insurance Organizations in Iran
Effect of the Health Transformation Plan (HTP) on Implementation Processes, Rules and Regulations of Basic Health Insurance Organizations in Iran Efat Mohamadi 1, Alireza Oliaeemanesh 1, 2 *, Reza Majd Zade 3, 4, 5, Mohamad Javad Kabir 6, Mojtaba Atri 7, Kamran Asghari 8, Mohammad Reza Mobini Zadeh9, Mosa Tabatabaei 10, Mani Yusefvand 11, Zahra Goudarzi 12 1 Health Equity Research Center, Te...
[ 20 ] - Goals and Effects of “Iranian Pay for Performance” Program for Non-Medical Workforce in Teaching Hospitals: Qualitative Study
Goals and Effects of “Iranian Pay for Performance” Program for Non-Medical Workforce in Teaching Hospitals: Qualitative Study Serajaddin Gray1, Mohammad Aghajani2, Razieh Ronasian3, Saeed Manavi4, Iraj Harirchi5, Alireza Olyaee Manesh1, 6, *, Mani Yousefvand1, Seyedeh Hosnieh Shafaee Tonekaboni3, Pejman Hamouzadeh1, Farhad Habibi Nodeh7 1Department of Health Management and Economics, School o...
[ 21 ] - Analysis of the Situation and Challenges of Strategic Purchasing in order to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Iran
Background and Objectives: Strategic purchasing of health care services is one of the major issues contributing to the enhancement of the performance and reform of healthcare systems across the globe. Traditional (passive) purchasing suffers from serious weaknesses, such as low efficiency in the health care system, lack of targeted resources, Resource inefficiency, and unfair access to services...
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