Elham Maserat

Background and aims Although minimally invasive hysterectomy offers advantages, abdominal hysterectomy remains the predominant surgical method. Creating a standardized dataset and establishing a hysterectomy registry system present opportunities for early interventions in reducing volume and selecting benign hysterectomy methods. This research aims...

Background: The prevalence of kidney stones reduces the patients’ quality of life and imposes high costs on patients and health care system. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is a safe procedure to treat urinary stones. Appropriate strategies such as self-care programs can effectively reduce the prevalence and recurrence of this disease, and in...

Background: Decision making modalities for cancer screening for many conditions and different stages have become increasingly complex. Reengineering of traditional and paper-based decision support information system as an innovation strategy facilitates scheduling and decision making and support the delivery of cancer screening services. Objectives...

Introduction: Given the emergence of startup businesses in digital health and the importance of their products for human well-being, there is a critical need for consistent and continuous evaluation of these products. Therefore, producing high-quality and standard products in the health sector helps maintain the competitive market both nationally a...

Background Child abuse is one of the major health and social problems in the world and has severe short-term and long-term consequences on children’s psychological, social and physical functioning. One of the effective strategies to control and prevent child abuse is training parent through web-based applications. The aim of this study is to design...

Aim Due to the capabilities of the mobile application in the self-care of patients, the present study was conducted to design and evaluate a mobile-based self-care application for patients with liver cirrhosis. Background Liver cirrhosis is a progressive and chronic disease that, if left untreated, leads to liver cancer and, finally, the death of...

Cancer is a common and dangerous disease based on the World Health Organization. Much research has been done on new and effective cancer treatments, including cancer vaccines and the prediction of neoantigens using machine learning. The purpose of this study is to review articles that use machine learning to design cancer vaccines. This study is a...

Introduction: Kidney stones and its treatment, control of possible complications after lithotripsy and prevention of kidney stones recurrence, are the most substantial concerns of patients and physicians. Nowadays, the high capabilities of mobile technologies have become especially important for the prevention and control of diseases and patients'...

Background: In recent years, health information technology methods have been increasingly used to diagnose celiac disease (CD). In order to improve diagnosis, image analysis, deep learning, and machine learning methods have been used to improve the accuracy of diagnosis in the shortest time while requiring the least human resources. This article s...

The CRISPR/Cas9 system offers a new approach to genome editing and cancer treatment. This approach is able to detect drug targets and genomic analysis of cancer. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) capacity to edit genomes through CRISPR/Cas9 enables modification of gene mutations, molecular simulation. AI approaches include knowledge discovery...

Introduction: Considering the lack of inclusive Persian application for celiac patients that covers all aspects of the GFD, we developed a Persian-language application for patients with CD and assessed the effectiveness of a three-month educational intervention delivered via smartphone application compared with standard care on gastrointestinal sy...

Context: The demand for remote psychologist services increased during the COVID-19 outbreak due to the emergence of multiple mental health problems. Many countries have applied telemental health approaches to managing and treating mental disorders. This review study aimed to investigate the role of information technology, especially telemental heal...

Background: Timely rehabilitation in patients with Breast Cancer (BC) has a great impact on improving their physical and mental conditions. Thus, the appropriate follow-up method is essential especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to review the different technology-assisted interventions for improving physical activity...

Background: Kidney stone is the third most common, painful and costly problem among diseases of the urinary system after urinary tract infections and prostate diseases. The prevalence of kidney stones reduces the patient's quality of life and imposes high costs on patients and health care system. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is a safe proc...

Background and Objectives Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder in which individuals have difficulty in emotional processes related to social cognition and other behavioral patterns. The use of technology in therapeutic and educational interventions for people with ASD - who face ongoing challenges - is increasing. Therefo...

Background: The restriction and quarantine due to Covid-19 has led to unprecedented disruptions in the lives of women and children. Due to the increase in violence against women and children, the using of e-health has been considered to provide supportive care in this area. The purpose of this paper is developing comprehensive evidence-based framew...

Background Vaccination is the effective and long-term pharmacological solution to deal with COVID-19. Information technology (IT) and electronic immunization can be effective in accelerating and improving vaccine coverage. The aim of this paper is to develop multi-dimensional framework of e-health roadmap to response Covod-19 pandemic and examine t...

Background and Objectives: Evaluating the effectiveness of health information systems and users' satisfaction with system performance is important. The success of an information system is directly dependent on the system responding to user needs. Due to the importance of this issue, a tool has been designed to evaluate users' satisfaction with Inte...

Background & Aims: Simultaneously with Covid-19 epidemic, much research has been done about to facilitate and expedite the diagnosis of disease, to establish vaccines and possible treatments, and to understand the socio-economic effects of this disease. New technologies such as telemedicine, ehealth, virtual reality, expert systems and artificial i...

On 19 February 2020, Iran reported the initial cases of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). As of 21 March 2020, Iran had reported 175,927 COVID-19 cases, including 8425 deaths. One of the best approaches for responding to COVID-19 is rapid detection, early isolation, and quick treatment of the disease. Studies have stated that information technology (I...

Purpose Flipped classroom (FC) is a potential approach that encourages active learning and enhances student performance while reducing the failure rate in education. This study was carried out to present the conceptual model of FC adoption by students in higher education. Design/methodology/approach This was a cross-sectional study in which 110 me...

Background A data-driven colorectal cancer screening strategy based on personalized approach can improve health outcomes, facilitate early stratification of at-risk patients and reduce health care costs. This study aims to develop an information road map for personalized colorectal cancer screening in Iran. Methods This study is a Mix-Method Resear...

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The high-quality data are essential for good patient care, optimal management of oral and dental diseases, and policy-making. Electronic dental and oral records have a key role in managing data in health care organizations. Aim of this article is analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of electronic de...

Background & Aims: Patient education is one of the main standards of quality of nursing care. Educational programs play a pivotal role in enhancing the knowledge of nursing students in this regard. The present study aimed to assess the effect of role-play training on the knowledge of nursing students regarding patient education. Materials & Methods...

Introduction: Patients with drug addiction have high risk for hepatitis C virus (HCV). Effective treatment response is essential to optimize treatment for drug abusers infected by hepatitis C virus. Aim: The aim of this present study was to show that hepatitis C treatment in patients with drug addiction is effective like patients without drug ad...

Background and aims: Prevention of cancer and risk assessment activity is highly information – intensively task, yet health care providers don't have appropriate technologies available to access, manage and interpret varied information. Also decision making modalities for cancer screening for many conditions and different stages have become increas...

Background: Caesarean section, also known as C-section, is a very common procedure in the world. Minimum data set (MDS) is defined as a set of data elements holding information regarding a series of target entities to provide a basis for planning, management, and performance evaluation. MDS has found a great use in health care information systems....

Aim To survey person centered survival rate in population based screening program by an intelligent clinical decision support system. Background Colorectal cancer is the most common malignancy and major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Colorectal cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer death in Iran. In this survey, we us...

Aim: We aimed to present clinical and genetic guidelines of colorectal cancer screening for risk assessment of populations at risk. Background: National guidelines can be used as a guide for choosing the method of screening for each individual. These guidelines facilitate decision making and support the delivery of cancer screening service. Met...

Background: Decision making modalities for screening for many cancer conditions and different stages have become increasingly complex. Computer-based risk assessment systems facilitate scheduling and decision making and support the delivery of cancer screening services. The aim of this article was to survey electronic risk assessment system as an...

Background: Colorectal cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Colorectal cancer screening is an optimal way for reducing of morbidity and mortality and a clinical decision support system (CDSS) plays an important role in predicting success of screening processes. DSS is a computer-based information system that imp...

Cancers are significant contributors to the mortality and health care expenditures. Cancer can be reduced and monitored by new information technology. Radio frequency identification or RFID is a wireless identification technology. The use of this technology can be employed for identifying and tracking clinical staff, patients, supplies, medications...

Digestive endoscopy is currently the main diagnostic procedure for investigation of the digestive tract when a digestive disease is suspected. The use of computers and electronic medical records for the management of endoscopic data are an important key to improving endoscopy unit efficiency and productivity. This technology supports optimal progra...

Introduction: Though increased risk of gastric cancer in individuals with family history of the disease has been observed consistently in previous studies, data on the association between gastric cancer and family history of cancer from Iran is scanty. The purpose of this study is to evaluation of gastric cancer risk associated with family history...

Background & Aim: Colon polyps are important lesions and a concern because of the potential for colorectal cancer. Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in Iranian population. The distribution of polyps in the colon may affect the efficacy of a screening modality. The aim of this study was to determine clini...

Although, family history of cancer is an important risk factor for upper gastrointestinal cancers development, but limited information is available on the upper gastrointestinal cancers associated with family history in Iran. The purpose of this study was to define upper gastrointestinal cancers risk associated with family history of cancer. This s...

Gastric cancer is one of the major causes of cancer related death in the world. A number of risk factors are now known to be related to the development of the disease. Previous reports indicated that a family history is a serious risk, but there is a little information about this in Iran. The aim of this study was to explore the relation between fa...

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children and survivors require life time follow-up. There is a growing recognition of the need to base cancer control policies on accurate, detailed and timely information on cancer management and outcomes. Coordination and central documentation ensure quality of treatment and permit clinical and scien...

Colon polyps are important lesions and a concern because of the potential for colorectal cancer. Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in Iranian population. The distribution of polyps in the colon may affect the efficacy of a screening modality. The aim of this study was to determine clinical & pathology ch...

In around 10 to 15% of all colorectal cancer (CRC) cases, a positive family history of colorectal cancer is observed . Although increased risk of colorectal cancer in individuals with a family history of the disease has been observed consistently in the past studies, limited information is available on colorectal cancer associated with family histo...

A high rate of colorectal cancer occurrence is established in individuals with a positive family history of this type of cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of colorectal cancer in first degree and second degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients. Family medical histories of 489 first degree relatives of colorectal...

Colon polyps are important lesions and a concern because of the potential for colorectal cancer, one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in Iran. The distribution of polyps in the colon may affect the efficacy of screening modalities. The aim of this study was to determine clinical and pathology characteristics of colorectal polyps i...

To investigate the prevalence of colorectal adenomas and other advanced lesions in first degree relatives of Iranian patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer by colonoscopy and pathologic evaluation. Iranian colorectal cancer patients (probands) were identified through pathologic reports of the regional cancer registry. First degree relatives (sib...

Colorectal cancer screening management, especially for those with a genetic predisposition, depends on adequate and standard reporting. Standardized reporting systems for diagnostic and screening tests facilitate quality improvement of programs and clear communication among health care providers. This article presents a comprehensive picture of the...

p> Objectives : The aim of this study is to compare linear regression and quantile regression to analyze the predictors of duration of staying in hospital for patients with GI cancers. Methods : This study was designed as a retrospective cross-sectional survey included all consecutive GI cancer patients admitted over one year period in a random se...

Enteral stenting is used increasingly as a palliative treatment of gastrointestinal malignant or non-malignant obstructions. This aim of this study was to evaluate the role of endoscopic stent implantation for palliation of acute colorectal cancer obstruction in critical patients. This study was performed prospectively with 8 patients suffering cli...

Cancer is the third most common cause of death in Iran. The gastrointestinal cancers are the most frequent neoplasms among Iranian males and second to breast cancer among females. The objective of this study was to provide accurate up-to-date epidemiological information of hospitalized patients with GI tract cancer in Iran. This study was designed...

Cancer control aims to reduce the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of cancer and to improve the quality of life of cancer patients. For rural populations this presents particular problems. This article covers challenges of oncology care in rural areas and solutions via applying information communication technology with specialty telemedicine for...

Application of health informatics, especially for screening process of colorectal cancer, is a most effective and cost efficient method for monitoring, management and prevention of disease. Information systems have capability for sharing and integration of information among the many stakeholders involved in colorectal cancer control (participant, f...