Towards Age-Friendly Hospitals in Developing Countries: A Case Study in Iran

Background: Developing countries such as Iran are experiencing a growth in the elderly population. This is a challenge for healthcare providers and their families. This study investigated the extent in which hospitals at Tehran meet the criteria of age-friendly hospitals.Methods: In this descriptive...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Ahmadi, Hesam Seyedin, Reza Fadaye-Vatan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2015-03-01
Series:Health Promotion Perspectives
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Online Access:http://journals.tbzmed.ac.ir/HPP/Manuscript/HPP-5-42.pdf