In this paper we propose a conditional logic IBC to represent iterated belief revision. We define an iterated belief revision system by strengthening the postulates proposed by Darwiche and Pearl [3]. First, following the line of Darwiche and Pearl, we modify AGM postulates to make belief revision a function of epistemic states rather than of belief sets. Then we propose a set of postulates for...

EFFECTS OF PATIENTS' ACTIVATION ON THEIR HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND ITS AFFECTING FACTORS IN THE PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS UNIT IMAM REZA (AS) HOSPITAL TABRIZ, IRAN

conclusions overall, two hospitals had high levels of readiness in the assessment (above 80%). given that iran, and particularly its neighbor azerbaijan, is a crisis-prone country, adherence to non-structural security protocols of the who has had a significant effect on the non-structural readiness and safety of hospitals. results the lowest level of performance was observed in communication an...

establishment of hospital accreditation programs is increasingly growing across numerous developing nations. such initiatives aim to improve quality of care. however, such establishments, mainly incentivized by successful and famous accreditation plans in developed countries, usually suffer from lack of necessary arrangements which, in turn, result in undesired consequences. indeed, the first p...

background: this study compared the sleep quality and sleepiness in day workers and shift workers. sleep quality and sleepiness in staff nurses were significantly different than employees . shift work is an important factor influencing the sleep quality and sleepiness of nurses. the aim of the present research was to compare three groups: (1) nurses with shiftwork; (2) nurses without shiftwork ...

background: nowadays, restriction on access and optimum use of resources is the main challenge of development in all organizations. therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the technical efficiency and its factors, influencing hospitals of tehran. methods: this research was a descriptive-analytical and retrospective study conducted in 2014-2015. fifty two hospitals with public, private...

Physical and Personnel Modifications in the Emergency Department of Shahid Sadoughi Hospital, Yazd, Iran, Considering Resilience during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Letter to Editor

BACKGROUND Assessment of patients' views about the observance of their rights and obtaining feedback from them is an integral component of service quality and ensures healthcare ethics. The aim of this study was to assess patients' awareness of their rights and their satisfaction with observance of their rights, and provide effective strategies to improve the management of patients' rights in h...

Case Presentation Dr. reza taslimi (internist):A 34-year-old HIV positive-man was admitted to the hospital due to fever and abdominal pain. Constant and generalized abdominal pain started 3 months prior to admission (pTA) in upper quadrants of abdomen followed by mild odynophagia, early satiety and more than 20 kg weight loss since then. Intermittent fever begun 7 days pTA and cough, sputum and...

Characteristics of Prophage Patterns and Virulence Gene Profiles among Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Patients with Diabetic Foot Infections in a Referral Hospital Tehran, Iran