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Abstract Background: The payment system is pivotal in implementing policies in the health sector. Equitable access to healthcare is the main principle of the payment system. Aims: This study aimed to investigate aspects of the […]

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Abstract Dear Editor-in-Chief People with disability (PWD) experience poorer health than general population. The prevalence of mental disorders, i.e. depression, is higher among PWD than general population. Depression is a major barrier to adapt to […]

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Abstract Objective: Despite a high number of the internationally produced and implemented clinical guidelines, the adherence with them is still low in healthcare. This study  aimed at exploring the perspectives and experiences of senior doctors […]

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Abstract Context: The mitral valve conducts blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. Mitral regurgitation occurs when the valve couldn’t be closed properly at the end of ventricular filling. Mitraclip, a catheter-based […]

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Abstract: The revision of health benefits package is considered a potential policy for making reforms in the healthcare system. However, limited studies have been carried out on the concept of revising health benefits packages and […]

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Background Despite the huge numbers of the internationally produced and implemented Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), the compliance with them is still low in health care. This study aimed at assessing the attitudes of Palestinian health-care […]

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Abstract: Background: People with disability experience various problems to access to healthcare services. This study aimed to identify cultural barriers in access to healthcare services for people with disability in Iran. Methods: We conducted a […]

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INTRODUCTION: Following the implementation of Family Physician (FP) Program in rural areas and cities with populations under 20000 in 2005, the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education in 2012 decided to implement urban FP […]
Abstract: Objectives:To assess current approaches to inclusion of equity in economic analysis of public health interventions and to recommend best approaches and future directions. Methods: We conducted a systematic review of studies that have used […]