Rajabali Daroudi

Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran | Department of Health Economics and Management, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Attitude of Iranian Medical Oncologists Toward Economic Aspects, and Policy-making in Relation to New Cancer Drugs

Background Although medical oncologists can have an important role in controlling the cost of cancer treatment, there is little information about their attitudes toward the cost of cancer treatment and the impact of cost on their treatment recommendations, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this study, we assessed the attitude of Iranian medical oncologists toward some e...

[ 2 ] - Economic burden of colorectal cancer in Iran in 2012

    Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Iran. However little is known about the economic burden associated with this cancer in Iran. The aim of this study was to estimate the economic burden of colorectal cancer in Iran in the year 2012.    Methods: We used the prevalence-based approach and estimated direct and indirect costs of all color...

[ 3 ] - Determinants of healthcare expenditures in Iran: evidence from a time series analysis

Background: A dramatic increase in healthcare expenditures is a major health policy concern worldwide. Understanding factors that underlie the growth in healthcare expenditures is essential to assist decision-makers in finding best policies to manage healthcare costs. We aimed to examine the determinants of healthcare spending in Iran over the periods of 1978-2011. Methods: A time series ana...

[ 4 ] - Designing and Validity and Reliability Assessment of Change in Employment Status and Income and Supportive Mechanisms in Cancer Survivors

Introduction: cancer has high prevalent in the world and in Iran. patients with this disease after primary diagnosis and initiation of therapeutic processes experience different problems such as employment status, income changes, change medical decisions related to costs, receiving financial help and organizational support. due to the lack of a Persian questionnaire in this area, this study aim...

[ 5 ] - Evaluation of the cost price of conventional laboratory services in the selected hospital of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and its comparison with the tariffs approved by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education in 2019

Background: Considering the importance and position of the health sector in socio-economic development programs, it is necessary to be aware of the current situation and to recognize its issues and problems. Determining costs and the amount of profit or even loss in the health sector helps in managing costs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cost of common laboratory services and co...