Abstract Objectives EQ-5D is the most commonly used generic preference-based health-related quality of life (HRQoL)measure. The current study aimed at estimating the HRQoL index scores using EQ-5D-5 L measure in the capital of Iran; moreover, […]
Dear Editor Sutherland and Levesque have developed a useful conceptual framework to delineate warranted and unwarranted clinical variation in health care systems. They define unwarranted clinical variation as “patient care that differs in ways that […]
Abstract Background Diseases have undeniable effects on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) . Chronic diseases, in particular , limit the productive potentials and HRQoL of individuals. EQ-5D is a very popular generic instrument, which can […]
Abstract Introduction Nowadays, an alternative model for evolution of health care is required to reduce the chronic illness burden notably diabetes; to this end, using the remote patient monitoring system is recommended. This system virtually […]
Dear Editor-in-Chief Health Technology Assessment (HTA) program in Iran has just passed 10th anniversary of attendance in Iran health system. Amount and quality of published studies such as systematic review, meta-analysis and economic evaluation reports […]
Abstract Background The impact of pricing strategies on different socioeconomic groups is not uniform. There is urgency in addressing of characteristics of household demand to make a policy choice in line with development goals. Objectives […]
Abstract The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been exhausting the entire global economy. As the greatest challenge to sustainable development in all societies and health systems, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their relevant risk factors […]
Abstract Background Tackling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their multifaceted, complex risk factors requires identifying policy gaps and translation of successful experiences for each setting. As advocated by World Health Organization (WHO), reducing sugar, salt, and […]
Abstract Background Building upon decades of continuous reforms, Iran has been implementing various initiatives to reach universal health coverage (UHC). Improving efficiency is a crucial intermediate policy objective for UHC. Therefore, this article aimed to measure […]
Abstract OBJECTIVES To assess the impact of a simulated tax-induced cigarette price increase on its consumption by different expenditure clusters in Iran. METHODS Employing consecutive cross sections for cigarette consumption, a two-part model was applied […]
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