Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare can significantly enhance diagnostic precision, therapeutic effectiveness, and healthcare administration. However, as AI has became more widespread recently, it raises several legal and ethical concerns that require meticulous consideration. A primary concern is determining liability when AI systems commit errors, such as misdiagnosing diseases or prescribing treatments. The legal framework to address this issue is currently unclear, and establishing guidelines for accountability is crucial to ensure patient safety and trust (1 ..read more

Background:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the potential side effects of vancomycin in children with systemic infections. We aimed to evaluate the effect of selenium on the prevention of Vancomycin-associated AKI (VA-AKI)Methods:This present study is a parallel randomized controlled trial in Heshmatieh Hospital, Sabzevar, Iran. According to the simple random method of sampling, a total of thirty patients between 1 month to 18 years old with systemic infections were assigned randomly between two groups. The intervention and control groups were treated with vancomycin plus selenium and vanco ..read more

Introduction: Healthcare quality personnel have contributed to and prepared organizations to meet various quality and safety challenges. With extensive roles, clarity of their work and responsibilities is needed. However, their role is still very ambiguous. This focused study aimed to explore the scope of quality personnel within middle-east through a representative group of professionals in the “Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) Quality Professionals Forum.Materials and Methods: Following the literature review, a suitable questionnaire was identified using the National Association for ..read more

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the operating room (OR) staff’s perception of patient safety culture in a dynamic and demanding setting where reducing human errors is critical.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted between June and October 2022, employed a census sampling method involving surgical technologists and anesthesia technicians. Data collection instruments included the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) questionnaire and demographic information. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22.Results: The find ..read more

Objective: Allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis are chronic inflammatory diseases of the upper airways. Lota Carrageenan is an herbal extract of red algae and be used for prophylaxis a treatment of rhinitis in common cold and other viral infections. This study designed for evaluate the clinical efficacy of' Lota Carrageenan in treatment of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis.Methods: 60 patients with clinical symptoms of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis were randomly divided into two groups receiving medicine and placebo. Standard Sino-Nasal Outcome Questionnaire 22 (SNOT-22) and Rhino ..read more

BACKGROUND: As a problematic fact in the health system, the occurrence of medical errors can seriously affect patients' safety and it is the cause of not reporting, not giving appropriate feedback, and not taking action about them. This study aimed to determine the factors affecting the non-reporting of medical errors from the perspective of nurses in Hospital. METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 2019 with the participation of all 131 nurses working in different wards of Hospital. The data were collected using a questionnaire. After confirming content-face validity ..read more

Introduction:Today the main question is whether all nurses working in the Covid and non-Covid hospitals departments were equally affected by stressors and anxiety producing during the corona pandemic. Therefore, this research is aimed to investigate the occupational stress and depression rate in Coveid-19 wards compared to other words during the corona virus pandemic.Methodology:This research was descriptive-analytical study conducted in Imam Reza hospital of Mashhad, Iran during 2019-2022. The sample size was 144 nurses, including 72 nurses worked in Covid-19 wards and 72 nurses from the othe ..read more

Introuuction: Although there is a defined role for family members in the development of the hospital safety policies, family participation in the health care is a challenging concept and few studies have focused on its role in patient safety. This study designed to determine the effect of the participation of family member's in nursing care on patient safety in the intensive care unit (ICU).Materials and Methods: The study used a randomized controlled audit. Seventy one ICU nurses, patients and their relatives were selected purposefully, from October to December 2021, in Rafsanjan, Iran. Eligi ..read more

PurposeTo investigate the frequency of nasal and sinus problems in patients with acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction.Material and Methods: The prospective case control study was performed on 44 patients with primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction which referred to oculoplastic clinics for surgery and 50 healthy controls. All patients were evaluated with nasal endoscopy by otolaryngologist. All endoscopic data such as secretion from the middle meatus, nasal deviation, presence of a mass or polyp, turbinate hypertrophy, and concha bollosa were reported. Results: The mean age of the pa ..read more

Introduction: The aim is to conduct an initial evaluation of Baharloo Hospital to assess its adherence to patient safety standards, laying the groundwork for the adoption of the WHO/EMRO Patient Safety Friendly Hospital Initiative (PSFHI). The overarching objective is to elevate the standard of patient safety and foster a culture of safety among both hospital staff and patients. Materials and Methods: The evaluation process utilized the PSFHI assessment manual, which includes a comprehensive collection of critical, core, and developmental standards. Three primary review tools were employed for ..read more