Samad Azari

Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Prevalence of nosocomial infections in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Nosocomial infections represent a serious public health concern worldwide, and, especially, in developing countries where, due to financial constraints, it is difficult to control infections. This study aimed to review and assess the prevalence of nosocomial infections in Iran.    Methods: Different databases were searched between January 2000 and December 2017. To determ...

[ 2 ] - 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...

[ 3 ] - A comparison of the earnings of specialist physicians and nurses before and after implementing the Iran’s New Tariffs Book

Background: The fair wage to specialist physicians and nurses can enhance their job motivation, quality of work, job satisfaction level, and improve the delivery of services to patients. The present study aimed to compare the proportion of changes in earnings of specialist physicians and nurses before and after implementing the Iran’s New Tariffs Book and compare their average income with...

[ 4 ] - مطالعه دیدگاه مدیران در خصوص میزان رعایت مولفه های مدیریت کیفیت فراگیر در بیمارستان های دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تهران

Background and Aim: Total quality management (TQM) is defined as a system for the assurance of delivering high-quality and cost-effective services. In this regard, due to their service role, hospitals are important in external economic changes. This study was performed to measure the executive backgrounds of total quality management (TQM) in Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) teaching...