@article { author = {Jafari, Mehdi and Sadeghifar, Jamil and Raadabadi, Mehdi and Mosavi, Seyed Masood and Khodayari Zarnaq, Rahim and Bahadori, Mohammadkarim}, title = {The Inquiry of International Standards for Medical Tourism: A Case Study into Hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences}, journal = {International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health}, volume = {2}, number = {2}, pages = {45-50}, year = {2014}, publisher = {International Travel Medicine Center of Iran}, issn = {2322-1100}, eissn = {2476-5759}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: Medical tourism is a rapidly growing industry that has provided special opportunities to gain competitive advantage over international health organizations. This study aimed to investigate the quality requirements based on Joint Commission International (JCI) for medical tourism in selected hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study that was conducted at three educational hospitals operated by Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2013. The data were collected through the last updated checklists (translation of the standards of JCI, comprising 13 axial) completed by the researcher. Data analysis was done using descriptive and analytical tests including frequency, standard deviation and T- Test by means of SPSS 19.0. Results: Studied hospitals met 76.8% of organization-oriented standards plus 75.4% of patient-oriented standards. There were two patient-oriented standards, namely access to care and its continuity 87.2% alongside anesthesia and surgery care 86.6% which were met at the highest level. On the other side, organization-oriented standard of leadership and guidance 69.2% was the item met at the least. Conclusion: It seems that studied hospitals are ready to attract medical tourists by the advantage of service quality. Moreover, it is necessary to give attention to the strengths and improve the weaknesses concerning quality of services. Criteria on service charges, waited time and etc, should be scientifically analyzed and reviewed as well.}, keywords = {Quality of health care,Travel,Medical tourism,JCI,Hospitals,Iran}, url = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33280.html}, eprint = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33280_acee624135a9ff6f8cef21b1dcb21bd9.pdf} } @article { author = {Hatam, Nahid and Kavosi, Zahra and Lotfi, Mehrzad and Zarifi, Masoomeh and Tavakoli, Ali and Rahimi, Mohammad Kazem}, title = {Localization of the Knowledge Workers’ Productivity Questionnaire and Evaluation of the Productivity of Knowledge Workers of the Central Field of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, journal = {International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health}, volume = {2}, number = {2}, pages = {51-60}, year = {2014}, publisher = {International Travel Medicine Center of Iran}, issn = {2322-1100}, eissn = {2476-5759}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: Human resources impose a vast expense on health organizations. Therefore, improvement of the productivity of human resources is of considerable concern to executive managers of every country. Methods: In the present study, first, the knowledge workers’ productivity assessment questionnaire was localized. Then, the knowledge workers of the central field of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences were investigated regarding productivity and affecting factors thereof. Results: In this analytic and cross-sectional study, the questionnaire designed by Antikainen et al, was used as the pattern. 300 knowledge workers of the central field of this University were selected through the stratified random sampling in June 2011. Moreover, the data were analyzed through factor analysis, and etc. Conclusion: Factor analysis led to the identification of eight main components of the knowledge workers’ productivity. The reliability of the new version of the questionnaire was confirmed by the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.945. Additionally, in this sample, productivity level of 19.3% of employees was low and 80.7% was favorable. In this regard, attempts must be made in order to improve the productivity.}, keywords = {Organization and administration,Manpower,Productivity,Questionnaire,Factor analysis,statistical}, url = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33281.html}, eprint = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33281_fdd5a294547c13e5b9ead883958cbbf3.pdf} } @article { author = {Emami, Mahmood and Majidi, Seyed Ali and Emami Meybodi, Tohid}, title = {Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery}, journal = {International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health}, volume = {2}, number = {2}, pages = {61-63}, year = {2014}, publisher = {International Travel Medicine Center of Iran}, issn = {2322-1100}, eissn = {2476-5759}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: Nowadays, with the advancement of technology and industrial life, the prevalence of heart diseases including coronary artery diseases has considerably increased. Coronary artery diseases are one of the most common and serious diseases that threaten human life. Methods: The present study is a comparative-descriptive research. The statistical population were 188 patients admitted in surgery ward of Rasht medical centers to receive coronary artery bypass graft surgery in 2012. Data gathered by questionnaire individual information and risk factors of coronary artery disease, and analyzed by SPSS software. Results: In this study in both youth and adults groups, 38.30% had smoking history and 42% had the positive family history of heart disease. According to Chi-square test, there was no significant difference among risk factors of smoking, hypertension, hyperglycemia, higher level of LDL, elevated triglycerides, and age of the participants (P> 0/05); while there was a significant difference between positive family history of heart disease and age (p<0.005), and also between heart disease history and age (p<0.005). The findings of the present study indicated that in young patients the highest percentage increase in laboratory risk factors and behavioral risk factors belonged to triglycerides (52. 4 %) and smoking (43%), respectively. Conclusion: It is ultimately concluded that social misconceptions about the refusal of coronary artery heart disease risk factors at the youth age should be changed, and through taking necessary educational measures guide the society towards health promotion, lifestyle changes and modification of coronary artery disease including smoking and triglyceride level.}, keywords = {patients,Hospitals,Coronary Artery Disease,Coronary Artery Bypass}, url = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33283.html}, eprint = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33283_a2849a86ffbd72203ac5c8ee35fcccfd.pdf} } @article { author = {Fani Khiavi, Rasul}, title = {Health Tourism Development Strategies in Ardabil}, journal = {International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health}, volume = {2}, number = {2}, pages = {65-67}, year = {2014}, publisher = {International Travel Medicine Center of Iran}, issn = {2322-1100}, eissn = {2476-5759}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: Health tourism industry is growing in border provinces of the country, especially in the areas where tourists feel more comfortable as a result of distance from stressful urban life. This research was done to promote Health Tourism Industry in Ardabil. Methods: This is an analytic study. The data were gathered by means of library technique from academic sites as well as experts' opinions. Then, 20 questionnaires were distributed among administrators and political authorities of health tourism. At last, the results were analyzed by SPSS software. Results: According to the findings, factors affecting the development of health tourism in Ardabil were prioritized. The most important factors were as follows: costs, infrastructure, target market, services. Conclusion: Considering the great potential development of health tourism industry in Ardabil due to hot mineral water, comprehensive and operational planning in this regard is required to push the province at the top of this industry in Iran.}, keywords = {Tourists,Health tourism,Strategies}, url = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33286.html}, eprint = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33286_62390ae0c580f57505bc4a6e95b78aeb.pdf} } @article { author = {Jamali, Seyed Mojtaba and Izadi, Morteza}, title = {Deaths: Leading Causes for 2011-2012}, journal = {International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health}, volume = {2}, number = {2}, pages = {69-80}, year = {2014}, publisher = {International Travel Medicine Center of Iran}, issn = {2322-1100}, eissn = {2476-5759}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: This report presents 2011-2012 data on leading causes of death in the Islamic Republic of Iran by Province. Methods: Data in this report are based on information from all death certificates filed in the 31 provinces in 2011-2012 . Causes of death classified by the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD–10) are ranked according to the number of deaths assigned to rank able causes Results: In 2011-2012  the 5 leading causes of death were, in rank order: Diseases of the Circulatory System (including Heart Disease); Neoplasms; Accidents (Unintentional Injuries); Diseases of the Respiratory System; Diseases of the Nervous System. First cause of death in all over the country and in each province was Diseases of the Circulatory System (including Heart Disease). Conclusion: Improving diagnostic methods to diagnose Diseases of the Circulatory System sooner and also improving level of access to advanced cardiac care in all over the country is highly recommended.}, keywords = {mortality,Cause of Death,ICD-10}, url = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33287.html}, eprint = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33287_91fe700201ada5cc9cee1b1cf539267b.pdf} } @article { author = {Mobinizadeh, Mohammadreza and Doaee, Shila and Olyaeemanesh, Alireza and Azadbakht, Mahdi and Nejati, Mina and Aboee, Parisa}, title = {Health Technology Assessment of CAD/CAM in Dentistry}, journal = {International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health}, volume = {2}, number = {2}, pages = {81-85}, year = {2014}, publisher = {International Travel Medicine Center of Iran}, issn = {2322-1100}, eissn = {2476-5759}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) are the latest achievements of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. The aim of this research is to help make appropriate decision whether to use this technology in Iran. Methods: Studies were included in this review that compared Dental CAD/CAM with conventional restorative methods in terms of safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness using Cochrane Library, CRD and Pub med. Results were analyzed using qualitative methods. Results: Six articles were used. Different indices of effectiveness in two types of application were found through the studies. Total failure rate for dental inlays was obtained as 0, 2.6% in 3 studies during a 4-year period and 1.75% in a 7-year period. It was 0.53% and 3.61% in two studies for prosthesis. Five-year survival rate for dental inlays was obtained from 91.6% to 100% and for prosthesis 72.2% to 100% in two studies. In terms of cost-effectiveness ratio of this technique compared to traditional methods, using ceramics fabricated along with chair side CAD/CAM is higher than traditional method; thus using it provides higher cost-effectiveness ratio than restoration by gold. Conclusion: This technology seems to be safe and effective and if this application is performed by specialists in the field of prosthetics, it will have favorable results. Although this HTA study confirmed the cost effectiveness of the dental CAD/CAM, economic evaluation of the technology in Iran is recommended for the future.}, keywords = {Cerec,Dentistry,review}, url = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33288.html}, eprint = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33288_c539621b9ab74364bfd4beae2afb5456.pdf} } @article { author = {Mehrpoor, Golbarg and Azimzadeh, Mohammad Mehdi and Monfared, Amirhossein}, title = {Data Mining: A Novel Outlook to Explore Knowledge in Health and Medical Sciences}, journal = {International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health}, volume = {2}, number = {2}, pages = {87-90}, year = {2014}, publisher = {International Travel Medicine Center of Iran}, issn = {2322-1100}, eissn = {2476-5759}, doi = {}, abstract = {Today medical and Healthcare industry generate loads of diverse data about patients, disease diagnosis, prognosis, management, hospitals’ resources, electronic patient health records, medical devices and etc. Using the most efficient processing and analyzing method for knowledge extraction is a key point to cost-saving in clinical decision making. Data mining, sometimes called data or knowledge discovery, is the process of analyzing data from different perspectives and summarizing it into useful information. In medicine, this process is distinct from that in other fields, because of heterogeneity and voluminosity of the data. Herein we reviewed some of published articles about application of data mining in several fields in medicine and healthcare.}, keywords = {Medicine,knowledge,Medical Informatics,Data mining}, url = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33289.html}, eprint = {https://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33289_223d34e6a7d8026d4ce571e16b3d6fb3.pdf} }