Mahmoud Keyvanara
Mahmoud Keyvanara
Volume 13, Issue 4 , November 2016, , Pages 249-250
Susan Bahrami; Mahmod Keyvan Ara; Rezvan Ojaghi; Maryam Afshari
Volume 10, Issue 7 , December 2014, , Pages 1023-1033
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Introduction: Today's workforce is the most important competitive advantage for organizations. Therefore, university administrators should be aware of how to deal with the strategic and to learn effective use of the advantages. The aim of this study was to identify and understand the opinions of academic ...
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Introduction: Today's workforce is the most important competitive advantage for organizations. Therefore, university administrators should be aware of how to deal with the strategic and to learn effective use of the advantages. The aim of this study was to identify and understand the opinions of academic experts on strategic human resources management applications in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This research was a qualitative method of thematic analysis. Participants in this study were 14 academics experts who had experience or publications related to the topics of the research. Instrument of this study was interview and were stopped when reached saturation in the research and the main concepts were extracted from the interviews. Results: The results were arranged in six categories; experience of management problems, inefficient human resources practices, training, performance evaluation, Participation in decision-making and combination. Participants emphasized on the importance of strategic human resources management practices of the inefficiency of power without authority, lack of freedom, assignment of administrators, lack of strategic view and organizational culture, lack of training, lack of monitoring of learning and routine training, unrealistic and routine performance evaluation, advisory and personal decision-making, and organizational hierarchy, lack of flexible and immaterial rewards and emphasis on financial rewards. Conclusion: Strategic management of human resources by creating a macro perspective, provides pay attention to staff basic problems and caused utilization of organization from skilled, committed and motivated personnel to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. Keywords: Strategic Management; Human Resources; Managers
Mahmoud Keyvanara; Seyed Hossein Vaezi; Hamid Karimi
Volume 11, Issue 1 , May 2014, , Pages 80-87
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Introduction: Training is one of the basic concepts of directing the family and community. Without training, providing the organization’s purposes is impossible. Training assessment at all & Quran Training at exclusive use for effect on occupational behavior help the managers. This study with ...
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Introduction: Training is one of the basic concepts of directing the family and community. Without training, providing the organization’s purposes is impossible. Training assessment at all & Quran Training at exclusive use for effect on occupational behavior help the managers. This study with the aim of assesses relationship between Quran training and occupational behavior was done. In this study variable of occupational behavior included ‘occupational satisfaction’ ‘responsibility’, ‘treatability’, ‘quality-oriented’, ‘justificatory’ and ‘human skills’. Methods: In this research the statistical population is the staff of Isfahan Medical Insurance (MSIO). This research applied experimental method. The randomized sampling carried out to choosing 30 people as control group and 30 experimental group. The data gathers element was questioner, which constructed by researchers. For reliability of Cronbach’s alfa coefficient (α) index is calculated & this index was 73%. The data was analyzed SPSS software. The statistical tests were used to show data such as tables and frequency and relationship between variables such as T test. Results: Findings show that Quran training had a positive coefficient on variables of occupational satisfaction with average 18/3, responsibility with average 18/3, treatability with average 22/3, quality-oriented with average 22/3, Justification with average 22/3 and human skills with average 21/8. It could conclude that Quran training effects on occupational behaviors Keywords: Quran Training; Occupational Behavior; Job Satisfaction; Personnel; Insurance
Mahmoud Keyvanara; Saeed Karimi; Elahe Khorasani; Marzie Jafarian jazi
Volume 10, Issue 4 , November 2013, , Pages 538-548
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Introduction: Induced demand is one of the challenges of health care systems in different countries. It increases health care costs and also increases catastrophic cost index. This article seeks to examine the challenges of induced demand with the use of expert’s experiences of Isfahan University ...
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Introduction: Induced demand is one of the challenges of health care systems in different countries. It increases health care costs and also increases catastrophic cost index. This article seeks to examine the challenges of induced demand with the use of expert’s experiences of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: The research is applied a qualitative method which done in Isfahan in 2012. Semi-structured interview was used for data gathering. For validity and reliability criteria such as data reliability of information and stability were considered. Participants in this study were people who had been informed in this regard and had to be experienced and were known as experts. Purposive sampling was done for data saturation. 17 people were interviewed. The anonymity of the interviewees was preserved. The data are transcribed, categorized and then used the thematic analysis. Results: In this study thematic analysis was conducted and 41 sub-themes and three themes were extracted. The three main themes include insurance organizations challenges, health systems challenges and patient’s challenges. Each of them has some sub-themes. Conclusion: the results of this study provide challenges due to induced demand. The most notable findings include insurance organizations challenges, health care system challenges and patient challenges. These findings will help health policymakers consider challenges to design appropriate strategies to reduce them. Keywords: Healthcare; Healthcare System; Insurance; Patients; Healthcare Costs
Mahmod Keyvan Ara; Rezvan Ojaghi; Mozafar Cheshmeh Sohrabi; Ahmad Papi
Volume 10, Issue 3 , September 2013
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Introduction: Plagiarism damages the scientific products. Its effects on sciences producer, such as manufacturers, scientists, authors and the others is that they will not desire to write anymore. Furthermore, research result is so important in medical sciences, because they are dealing with human life. ...
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Introduction: Plagiarism damages the scientific products. Its effects on sciences producer, such as manufacturers, scientists, authors and the others is that they will not desire to write anymore. Furthermore, research result is so important in medical sciences, because they are dealing with human life. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the methods and types of crime in plagiarism. Methods: This was a qualitative study by in-depth Interview method. Statistical populations included experts of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Data collection method was through purposive sampling and depended upon data saturation. Data were analyzed by thematic analysis method. Results: Data analysis led to extraction of 40 subjects and 6 main subjects such as repetitive research, non-principals adoption, non-principal compliance, forged, and jobbery. Conclusion: Results showed that there were various methods of plagiarism. Therefore, universities must organize institute to education researcher and information authorities in order to decrease plagiarism and update relevant laws and rules. Keywords: Plagiarism; Fraud; Typology
Saeed Karimi; Mahmood Keyvanara; Mohsen Hosseini; Marzie Jafarian; elahe khorasani
Volume 10, Issue 6 , December 2012, , Pages 862-875
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Introduction: Health literacy is the degree to which people understand the health information and can operate in the health care system. Consequences of low health literacy occur both directly and indirectly. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine health literacy, health status and health ...
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Introduction: Health literacy is the degree to which people understand the health information and can operate in the health care system. Consequences of low health literacy occur both directly and indirectly. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine health literacy, health status and health services utilization and their relationships in adults in Isfahan. Methods: This study was a descriptive analytical survey on 300 (18-64 years old) people in Isfahan, multi stage sampling was performed. For collecting the data, questionnaire adapted from CHAP (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) health literacy questionnaire was used. Health status was measured by self-assessment of physical and mental health over the last 6 months. Health services utilization was asked by six areas that include the number of GP visits, number of special physician visits, number of outpatient or clinic visits, number of the emergency department visits, number of diagnostic services use of the last 3 months and the hospitalization in the past year. For data analysis SPSS18 software, descriptive statistics and Chi-square test was used. Results: Average health literacy score was 2.4, which was moderate. The average health status score was 3.1, which was good and the average health services utilization score was 2.1, which was weak. Health literacy, health status and health care utilization were not statistically significant. Levels of education and place of residence were effective on health services utilization. Conclusion: According to the average prevalence of health literacy in adults in Isfahan and low health services utilization, more attention to the improvement of health literacy and doctor-patient relationship and awareness of community through health programs and media was recommended. Keywords: Health Literacy; Health Status; Health Services; Utilization
Mahmoud Keyvanara; Nahid Tavakoli; Raheleh Samouei; Fatemeh Tavakoli
Volume 9, Issue 7 , December 2012, , Pages 1058-1065
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Introduction: The focus on social capital in recent years has been based on the effect of this capital onproducing and increasing the human capital and also improving the level of general health in the society.The social capital is discussed as a potential in successful social welfare programs and general ...
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Introduction: The focus on social capital in recent years has been based on the effect of this capital onproducing and increasing the human capital and also improving the level of general health in the society.The social capital is discussed as a potential in successful social welfare programs and general health; andfor the same reason, a specific place has been assigned to investigate and codify the social, physical andmental health indices. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between social capital andmental health among the social sciences students in University of Isfahan, Iran.Methods: The investigation was conducted using descriptive and correlation studies. Initially, theconcepts of social capital and mental health were identified using script studies and then the data werecollected and expressed. The relationship between students’ social capital and mental health wereanalyzed using SPSS software.Results: The findings showed an inverse statistically significant correlation between confidence,belongingness, affection, and trustworthiness with mental health. Based on the findings of the study, therewas a relationship between students’ social capital and mental health.Conclusion: One of the significant indices was the low level of communion, confidence, belongingness,affection and trustworthiness among students which is an indication of lower social capital among them
Mahmood Keyvanara; Maasomeh Sadeghi; Sakineh Saghaeiannejad Isfahani; Hamidreza Tadayon
Volume 9, Issue 2 , May and June 2012
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Introduction: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) includes ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non- ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and unstable angina. It is among the leading causes of death. Registry systems are designed and implemented to collect and analyze the data ...
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Introduction: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) includes ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non- ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and unstable angina. It is among the leading causes of death. Registry systems are designed and implemented to collect and analyze the data related to a specific disease. Decreasing the burden ACS would need some strategies such as designing and implementing a registry system. This study tried to compare ACS registry systems in selected countries.Methods: This comparative descriptive research used an applied approach. The data was collected from the national registry of ACS in the USA, Switzerland, and Malaysia and myocardial infarction (MI) registry in Isfahan (as the first MI registry in Iran). Data was mainly collected from articles, journals, websites, and other written documents using a checklist which was designed based on the minimum requirements of a registry system. The validity of the checklist was confirmed by specialists. Since most resources were in English, translations were performed by an expert team to maximize the concordance with the source. Data was analyzed using comparative tables.Results: In all three countries, there were national registries for ACS. They registered all stages including gathering and analyzing data and distribution of information. Although there is no national registry in Iran, an MI registry has been implemented in Isfahan which only covers data collection. The registry systems in the USA and Switzerland are supervised by specialty associations relevant to coronary disease. In Malaysia however, the database is under the control of Ministry of Health. The American ACS had the highest level of experience and the best features among the studied registry systems.Conclusion: Overall, according to the large burden of heart diseases in Iran, designing and implementing a national registry is essential. It could bring a better management for controlling and preventing diseases.Keywords: Acute Coronary Syndrome; Information Systems; Registry.
Masoud Ferdosi; Alireza Jabbari; Mahmood Keyvanara; Zahra Agharahimi
Volume 8, Issue 8 , January 2012, , Pages 1169-1178
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Introduction: Medical tourism is a complex subject for studying. The aim of this study was to do systematically review, describe, and analyze medical tourism articles from all over the world. Methods: In order to perform this systematic review, the databases of Institute for Scientific Information ...
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Introduction: Medical tourism is a complex subject for studying. The aim of this study was to do systematically review, describe, and analyze medical tourism articles from all over the world. Methods: In order to perform this systematic review, the databases of Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), Science Direct, Emerald, Oxford, Magiran, and Scientific Information Database (SID) websites were searched in 2000-2011. The retrieved articles were collected and classified using descriptive statistics and content analysis. Results: Among the total 28 studied articles, 11 original articles, 3 case studies in Mexico, India, Hungary, Germany, and Iran, and 14 narrative reviews were found. The articles mainly focused on the definition of medical tourism, medical tourists' motivations and development factors, ethical issues in medical tourism, the impact of medical tourism on health system, and medical tourism marketing. Conclusion: Our findings indicated similar definition of medical tourism in all articles despite various motivations of medical tourists. Nevertheless, there are a wide range of interests and consequences in studies, as more studies of developing countries showed the benefits of medical tourism while more developed countries pointed out the consequences of medical tourism. Ultimately, the subject of medical tourism varied according to policies and programs in each country. Therefore, comprehensive and detailed research is required to clarify the issue within the country.
Mahmoud Keyvanara; Ali Yazdekhasty; Susan Bahrami; Yousef Masodian
Volume 8, Issue 5 , November and December 2011
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Introduction: Much of activities in today's world are based on information and less time is dedicated to gain experience and knowledge. Therefore, different organizations compete based on their knowledge. In such a situation, knowledge management provides necessary tools to improve the performance of ...
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Introduction: Much of activities in today's world are based on information and less time is dedicated to gain experience and knowledge. Therefore, different organizations compete based on their knowledge. In such a situation, knowledge management provides necessary tools to improve the performance of human resources and creates competitive advantages. This paper sought to determine the relationship between the components of knowledge management and organizational intelligence in schools of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This descriptive, correlational study included the employees of different schools at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (n= 380) during 2009-2010 from which 130 subjects were selected using stratified random sampling. Data was collected by a researcher-developed questionnaire and the Organizational Intelligence Survey provided by Karl Albrecht. Both face and content validity were assessed to determine the validity of the questionnaire. In addition, reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient (r1 = 0.86; r2 = 0.92). Data was analyzed using SPSS16 at two levels of descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Knowledge management and organizational intelligence levels were less than the average level. A significant correlation was found between scores of knowledge management and organizational intelligence components. Moreover, the mean difference of components of knowledge management and organizational intelligence based on demographic characteristics was significant at a level of P ≤ 0.05. Conclusion: Organizational intelligence among the schools of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences would be improved by means of application of up-to-date knowledge, distribution, exchange and sharing knowledge, and awareness of environmental factors. Keywords: Knowledge Management; Intelligence; Faculty.
Mahmood Keyvanara; Shirin Zardoeigolanbar; Saeid Karimi; Sakineh Saghaeiannejad Isfahani
Volume 8, Issue 1 , March and April 2011
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Introduction: Population-based mortality statistics are derived from the information recorded on death certificates. This information is used for many important purposes, such as development of public health programs and allocation of health care resources. Therefore, the accuracy of death certificate ...
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Introduction: Population-based mortality statistics are derived from the information recorded on death certificates. This information is used for many important purposes, such as development of public health programs and allocation of health care resources. Therefore, the accuracy of death certificate data is important. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of death certificates records and its recording accuracy in educational and non-educational hospitals in Kermanshah, Iran. Methods: In this descriptive and applied study, 321 death certificates of patients admitted and expired in educational and non-educational hospitals (1994 death) of Kermanshah, Iran during first six months in 2007 selected randomly and evaluated. Data was collected by a checklist which validity was approved by professionals. Obtained data analyzed using SPSS software and descriptive statistics. Results: 51.1% and 24% of death certification in educational and non-educational hospitals were qualified respectively. The demographic information of death certification were incomplete in 7.6% and 28.8% of cases in educational and non-educational hospitals, respectively. 3.3% and 12.2% of death certificates in educational and non-educational hospitals were filled by attending physician, respectively. In 33.7% and 45.4% of cases in educational and non-educational hospitals the mechanism of death or nonspecific condition listed as the cause of death, respectively. Regarding the cause of death in 64.1% and 74.7% of cases in educational and non-educational hospitals sequence of events dose not make sense, respectively. Conclusion: Current status of death certificate record quality in the hospitals, especially non-educational ones is inappropriate and needed to contemplate. Considering the importance and value of data contained in the death certificate and its many uses, it is necessary to improve the awareness of physicians about different types of errors in completing death certificates. Keywords: Quality Control; Cause of Death; Hospital, Teaching; Vistal Statistic.
Mahmood Keyvanara; Leila Roholamin
Volume 4, Issue 1 , March 2007
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Introduction: Pediatric wards are places for care of children with physical and psychological problems. These places should be designed to reduce anxiety and Cather for children’s emotional and physical needs. This research aimed to assess physical spaces of pediatric wards in Isfahan hospitals ...
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Introduction: Pediatric wards are places for care of children with physical and psychological problems. These places should be designed to reduce anxiety and Cather for children’s emotional and physical needs. This research aimed to assess physical spaces of pediatric wards in Isfahan hospitals during 1384 with comparison to standards. Methods: This is a descriptive study. A valid and reliable checklist was used for data collection. Data were collected personally by the researcher. Data were analyzed using SPSS Results: University affiliated hospitals had a better standard (%81.25) design and architecture compare to other hospitals. “Educational, Treatment and Welfare"; units at university affiliated hospitals were better than non university hospitals. University affiliated hospitals were providing a better standard on “welfare facilities” (%74.96) compared to others. Conclusion: Physical spaces of pediatric wards at Isfahan hospitals are appropriate. Keywords: Hospitals; Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; Hospital Department
