Research Priorities in the Field of Infectious Respiratory Disease of Iran
| Author | Parto Nasri | en |
| Author | Kiana Shahzamani | en |
| Author | Zary Nokhodian | en |
| Author | Soodabeh Rostami | en |
| Author | Nazila Kassaian | en |
| Author | Somayeh Sadeghi | en |
| Author | Rasoul Mohammadi | en |
| Author | Morteza Pourahmad | en |
| Author | Behrooz Ataei | en |
| Author | Bahareh Ehdae | en |
| Author | Maryam Nasirian | en |
| Issued Date | 2024-12-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Respiratory infections constitute one of the principal causes of morbidity and mortality in many countries. Due to limitations in resources and manpower for research in Iran, it is necessary to establish priorities and, consequently, select research areas with higher importance. Objectives: We aimed to determine the research priorities for respiratory tract diseases in Iran. Methods: This study confirmed and validated six fields of infection relevant to Iran, including bacterial, fungal, viral, parasitic, clinical, and hospital infections. To select the areas and sub-areas of research, the study was conducted in three phases: (1) A systematic review to develop the search strategy and map Iranian studies on respiratory infections, (2) expert opinion, and (3) a focused group discussion. Results: After the three phases, eleven main areas and forty-two sub-areas were approved for Iran. Among the main areas, research related to the proper design and evaluation of guidelines (educational, diagnostic, and therapeutic) and epidemiological studies were placed in the first and second priorities, respectively. Although diagnosis was ranked fourth overall, it held the first and second positions in terms of importance and necessity. Among the sub-areas, surveillance (including the registration of diseases and antibiotics), incidence and prevalence estimations, and the emergence and re-emergence of respiratory diseases were ranked from first to fifth, respectively. Conclusions: Epidemiological studies have a preventive basis and are designed to identify each community’s different priorities according to the type of current problems, the acute or chronic status of the health consequences, dedicated budgets, the country’s macro policies, and public compliance. The final output will enhance the health level of the people in society. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.69107/jid-162412 | en |
| Keyword | Research | en |
| Keyword | Priority | en |
| Keyword | Infectious Respiratory | en |
| Keyword | Epidemiology | en |
| Keyword | Iran | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Research Priorities in the Field of Infectious Respiratory Disease of Iran | en |
| Type | Systematic Review | en |
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