Babol University of Medical Sciences

Feedback loops as a core driver: rethinking organizational readiness for knowledge translation in Iranian medical universities

Bridging the gap between research evidence and healthcare decision-making, knowledge translation (KT) is a critical process. However, despite advances in research production, many universities in low- and middle-income countries face significant challenges in implementing KT due...

An integrated overview of acute heart failure: a narrative review of pathophysiological mechanisms and contributing factors

Abstract Background Acute heart failure (AHF) is a significant cardiovascular syndrome characterized by either new-onset heart failure (HF) or acutely decompensated heart failure (ADHF), typically presenting with systemic and pulmonary congestion. The European Society of Cardiolo...

Factors affecting the quality of education in clinical and academic settings from the perspective of stakeholders: a qualitative study

Purpose Quality education is critical to developing competent human resources in clinical settings. Identifying the factors that influence educational quality can help improve educational programs. This study, conducted at X University of Medical Sciences, aims to explain these f...

Nutritional literacy as a potential moderator of the intrinsic capacity–frailty relationship in older adults: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Intrinsic capacity (IC) and frailty are two interrelated constructs that shape the functional trajectory of aging. Although both are influenced by multiple lifestyle and health-related factors, limited evidence exists on how nutritional literacy (NL), the nutrition-speci...

Motor control exercises with and without the McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy for fear-avoidance beliefs in chronic low back pain: a two-arm, parallel-group superiority randomized controlled trial protocol

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a major cause of disability and is commonly associated with psychological factors such as fear-avoidance beliefs and reduced pain self-efficacy. Motor control exercises aim to improve spinal stability, while the McKenzie method of mechanical diagno...

Cervical cytological abnormalities and human papillomavirus status in HPV-vaccinated and unvaccinated women: a cross-sectional study

To investigate the association between HPV vaccination status and cervical cytological findings, HPV prevalence, and genotype distribution among Iranian women, providing real-world evidence from a population with limited epidemiological data. A cross-sectional study was conducted...