Challenges in evaluating clinical governance systems in Iran : a qualitative study

Joint Authors

Tourani, Sogand
Ravaghi, Hamid
Hooshmand, al-Aheh
Ibrahimpour, Husayn

Source

Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal

Issue

Vol. 16, Issue 4 (30 Apr. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.

Publisher

Iranian Hospital

Publication Date

2014-04-30

Country of Publication

United Arab Emirates

No. of Pages

7

Main Subjects

Medicine

Topics

Abstract EN

Background : In spite of the pivotal role of clinical governance in enhancing quality of services provided by hospitals across the country, a scientific framework with specific criteria for evaluating hospitals has not been developed so far.

Objectives : This study was conducted with the aim to identify the challenges involved in evaluating systems of clinical governance in Iran.

Materials and Methods : For the purposes of this qualitative study, 15 semi-structured interviews with experts in the field were conducted in 2011 and the data were analyzed using framework analysis method.

Results : Five major challenges in evaluating clinical governance include managing human resources, improving clinical quality, managing development, organizing clinical governance, and providing patient-oriented healthcare system.

Conclusions : Healthcare system in Iran requires a clinical governance program which has a patient-oriented approach in philosophy, operation, and effectiveness in order to meet the challenges ahead.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Hooshmand, al-Aheh& Tourani, Sogand& Ravaghi, Hamid& Ibrahimpour, Husayn. 2014. Challenges in evaluating clinical governance systems in Iran : a qualitative study. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 16, no. 4, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Hooshmand, al-Aheh…[et al.]. Challenges in evaluating clinical governance systems in Iran : a qualitative study. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 16, no. 4 (Apr. 2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-366264

American Medical Association (AMA)

Hooshmand, al-Aheh& Tourani, Sogand& Ravaghi, Hamid& Ibrahimpour, Husayn. Challenges in evaluating clinical governance systems in Iran : a qualitative study. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 16, no. 4, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-366264

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 6-7

Record ID

BIM-366264