Faranak Farzadi
Health Metrics Research Center, Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Academic Center for Education, Cultural and Research, Iran
[ 1 ] - Quality of Hospital Bed Performance Studies based on Pabon Lasso Model
Hospitals’ bed productivity has a remarkable effect on health system performance. The Pabon Lasso Model (PLM) is a useful tool for evaluation of inpatient beds performance and there is a growing trend in use of this technique in hospital performance evaluation. The aim of this study is to review the literature on PLM to gain insight into quality the results of these studies. By adopting a syste...
[ 2 ] - 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 ...
[ 3 ] - Performance assessment of appointment system in managing outpatients’ waiting time in a general hospital: A Case study
Background: Appointment scheduling system is a critical component in controlling patients’ waiting time, so can increase the efficiency and timely access to health services. It is also an important determinant of patient satisfaction. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship of using a scheduling system and outpatients’ waiting time in a general teaching hospital in Tehran, Iran. M...
[ 4 ] - Patient Flow Analysis in General Hospitals: How Clinical Disciplines Affect Outpatient Wait Times
Background: Overcrowding is an important problem for outpatient services in healthcare facilities. Patient flow analysis (PFA) is a useful method for identifying inefficiencies in and facilitating patient flow. Objective: PFA was used to estimate patient wait time and determine how different clinical disciplines impact wait times in the studied hospital.<...