Reza Hashempour

Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Prevalence and determinants of inappropriate admission and hospitalization in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: A huge portion of health expenditure is attributed to hospital services. Thus, it is important to use the resources appropriately. Many studies have measured inappropriate admissions and hospitalizations. The aim of this study was to review them systematically and determine the pooled quantity as well as the reasons behind such admissions and hospitalizations.    Methods: PubMed, S...