Nahal Ahmadzadeh
Iran University of Medical Sciences
[ 1 ] - Estimation of economic burden of preterm and premature births in Iran
Background: Tremendous difficulties are imposed on families with preterm and premature babies, both at birth and during their lifetime. The present study aimed at evaluating the potential economic impact of preterm and premature birth in Iran. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study (2014-2015), we studied preterm and premature newborns, who have been subjected to hospi...
[ 2 ] - The productivity and its barriers in public hospitals: case study of Iran
Background: Due to the increasing health care costs, the issue of productivity in hospitals must be taken into great consideration in order to provide, preserve and promote public health services. Thus, increasing the level of productivity must become the main aim of any hospital. Objective of this study is to determine the total factor productivity and its components over the period under the ...