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Ghazalibina M, Rahati B, Khalili N, Karim H, mohammadi S, Kalantari B, et al et al . Survey of Medical Prescriptions for the Number of Laboratory Tests in 2011-2016 in Alborz Province, Iran. Hakim 2020; 23 (2) :221-227
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Mehran Ghazalibina1 
, Batool Rahati2 , Nooshin Khalili2 , Hossein Karim3 , Sareh Mohammadi3 , Behzad Kalantari4 , Ahmad Hemadi5 , Hosein Haji-Abolhasani6 , Shahindokht Deylami7 , Nasibeh Shokri7 , Mohammad Roostae8 , Homa Mehrabi9 , Parvaneh Bideh10 , Shirin Riahi11 , AmirAbbas Vaezi12 , Parviz Fallah * 13
, Batool Rahati2 , Nooshin Khalili2 , Hossein Karim3 , Sareh Mohammadi3 , Behzad Kalantari4 , Ahmad Hemadi5 , Hosein Haji-Abolhasani6 , Shahindokht Deylami7 , Nasibeh Shokri7 , Mohammad Roostae8 , Homa Mehrabi9 , Parvaneh Bideh10 , Shirin Riahi11 , AmirAbbas Vaezi12 , Parviz Fallah * 13
1- Ph.D in Medical Bacteriology, Department of Microbiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
3- Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, karaj, Iran
4- Medical Doctor, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
5- Ph.D in Medical Parasitology, Iran Health Insurance Organization, Karaj, Iran
6- Doctorate in Medical Laboratory Siences, Iranian Social Security Organization, Karaj, Iran
7- BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
8- MS in Medical Mycology, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
9- MS in Clinical Biochemistry, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
10- MS in Microbiology, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
11- MS in Epidemiology, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
12- Gastroenterologist, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
13- Ph.D in Laboratory Hematology, School of Paramedical Sciences Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran ,parvizfallah@gmail.com
2- BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
3- Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, karaj, Iran
4- Medical Doctor, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
5- Ph.D in Medical Parasitology, Iran Health Insurance Organization, Karaj, Iran
6- Doctorate in Medical Laboratory Siences, Iranian Social Security Organization, Karaj, Iran
7- BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
8- MS in Medical Mycology, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
9- MS in Clinical Biochemistry, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
10- MS in Microbiology, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
11- MS in Epidemiology, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
12- Gastroenterologist, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
13- Ph.D in Laboratory Hematology, School of Paramedical Sciences Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran ,
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Introduction: The advance in technology has improved the quality and timely access to laboratory services, besides increased costs. Approximately, 70% of clinical decisions are made based on laboratory results. For cost management in the health system, the role of the number of requested tests is unclear in health quality. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the number of laboratory tests in medical prescriptions in the Alborz province of Iran.
Methods: In a descriptive-analytic study, the number of requested laboratory tests was extracted from medical prescriptions issued to the Social Security Organisation and the Iranian Health Insurance in the province of Alborz between 2011 and 2016. The data were analyzed by Excel.
Results: The results showed that between 2011 and 2016, the number of laboratory tests issued to the two main health insurance schemes of Iran, with the highest population coverage, was increasing. In 2011 and 2016, the average number of tests requested per person was 3.4 and 5.6, respectively.
Conclusion: The requests for laboratory tests or irrational administrations may increase for various reasons, including lack of knowledge, laziness, fear, greed, and induced demand. It is suggested that standard guidelines be developed using the results of this study and similar studies for requesting laboratory tests by doctors.
Methods: In a descriptive-analytic study, the number of requested laboratory tests was extracted from medical prescriptions issued to the Social Security Organisation and the Iranian Health Insurance in the province of Alborz between 2011 and 2016. The data were analyzed by Excel.
Results: The results showed that between 2011 and 2016, the number of laboratory tests issued to the two main health insurance schemes of Iran, with the highest population coverage, was increasing. In 2011 and 2016, the average number of tests requested per person was 3.4 and 5.6, respectively.
Conclusion: The requests for laboratory tests or irrational administrations may increase for various reasons, including lack of knowledge, laziness, fear, greed, and induced demand. It is suggested that standard guidelines be developed using the results of this study and similar studies for requesting laboratory tests by doctors.
| Please cite this article as follows: Ghazalibina M, Rahati B, Khalili N, et al. Survey of Medical Prescriptions for the Number of Laboratory Tests in 2011-2016 in Alborz Province. Hakim Health Sys Res. 2020; 23(2): 221-227. |
*Corresponding Author: Department of Medical Laboratory Sciencs, School of Paramedical Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran, Tel: (+98)2634349803, Fax: (+98)2634349802, E-mail: parvizfallah@gmail.com
Type of Study: Applicable |
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Received: 2019/09/1 | Accepted: 2020/06/30 | Published: 2020/06/30
Received: 2019/09/1 | Accepted: 2020/06/30 | Published: 2020/06/30
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