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Towards age-friendly hospitals in developing countries: a case study in iran.

Ahmad Ahmadi¹, Hesam Seyedin¹, Reza Fadaye-Vatan²

¹Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Tehran hospitals generally excel in physical accessibility but need improvement in specialized geriatric care and staff training. This highlights critical gaps in preparing for Iran's aging population.

Keywords:

Age-friendly hospitals Elderly Health policy Healthcare services Iran Senior friendly hospitals

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Healthcare Management
Public Health Policy

Background:

Iran, like many developing nations, faces a rapidly aging population.
This demographic shift presents significant challenges for healthcare systems and family caregivers.
Assessing hospital readiness for elderly care is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate how well hospitals in Tehran, Iran, adhere to age-friendly hospital criteria.
To identify specific areas of strength and weakness in geriatric healthcare provision within these hospitals.

Main Methods:

A descriptive study was conducted on 26 hospitals in Tehran using convenience sampling.
A 50-item checklist assessed three dimensions: staff training, management systems, and physical environment/accessibility.
Data collection focused on the preparedness of healthcare facilities for elderly patients.

Main Results:

Hospitals demonstrated good physical environments and public transport access.
Significant deficiencies were noted in specialized geriatric healthcare programs and training for healthcare providers.
Elderly patient priority systems and positive staff interactions with seniors were lacking.

Conclusions:

The findings underscore an urgent need for health policymakers to prioritize elderly healthcare.
Developing countries must address the specific outpatient and inpatient service needs of a growing senior population.
Implementing age-friendly hospital standards is essential for sustainable healthcare systems.