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Methodology for Establishing a Community-Wide Life Laboratory for Capturing Unobtrusive and Continuous Remote Activity and Health Data
Published on: July 27, 2018
Health observatories in iran.
A Rashidian1, B Damari, B Larijani
1Dept. of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health / Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ; National Institute of Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Public Health
|July 19, 2013
Summary
Iran aims for developed status by 2025, requiring comprehensive health information. A Health Observatory System (HOS) protocol was developed to guide health policy and community health monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Iran's 2025 vision includes regional leadership in economy, science, and technology.
- Achieving this vision necessitates a focus on health, welfare, and social security.
- Strategic leadership requires timely and comprehensive health information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the protocol for a Health Observatory System (HOS) in Iran.
- To inform health policy making and community health situation analysis.
- To establish a framework for periodic health studies.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing international experiences and local history of health observatories.
- Analyzing current health information production and management.
- Consulting informed experts through questionnaires and Focus Group Discussions.
Main Results:
- A protocol for the Health Observatory System (HOS) was developed.
- The protocol includes executive regulations, health indicators, and a study calendar.
- The system aims to support evidence-based health policy and monitoring.
Conclusions:
- A structured Health Observatory System (HOS) is essential for Iran's national development goals.
- The developed protocol provides a roadmap for implementing the HOS.
- Effective health information management is crucial for public health advancement.
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