Background: There are various approaches in primary health care regarding the key role of
nurses. This systematic review investigates the roles of nurses, as part of the family medicine …

Context: Nearly 20 years ago, the family physician program (FPP) was established in Iran in
rural areas and was expanded to some cities about 10 years ago. Different studies reported …

Referral chain reduces patient costs and results in more efficient use of workforce and
equipment. Despite the implementation of the Family Physician Programme in Iran, the …

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using mixed methods combining the
elements of quantitative and qualitative research. Data was collected using both close …

Objective (s): One of the important factors for the implementation of primary health care is the
referral system. The aim of this study was to analyze of electronic referral system agenda …

Background: Referral system is among the key elements of primary health care that leads to
enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, reduced waiting time, and patients' enhanced access to …

Background Irrational prescribing is highly prevalent in Iran, and it is under the impact of
different factors. Objective This research aims to recognize the reasons for Irrational …

Background: The National Campaign of Blood Pressure Control began for all people over
30 years old throughout Iran in June 2019. The authors conducted the present study to …

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) require multifaceted responses from
healthcare systems that must complement sustainable healthcare programs. Objectives …

Methods: In a descriptive-analytical study, 231 heads of health centers of the city and
deputies, heads of technical and administrative units (managers) and experts of technical …