Towards a holistic framework: a scoping review protocol to map early childhood development services
The findings of this review may offer a novel perspective for developing a comprehensive package of ECD services within the Iranian health system. Furthermore, it provides a detailed roadmap for researchers and stakeholders aiming to enhance child health and prevent developmental disorders. This study received ethical approval from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (ID: IR.TBZMED.REC.1404.139), with no ethical concerns as it involves no patient participation or interventions.
Authors
- Alireza Nikniaz
- Jafar Sadegh Tabrizi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1458-8672)
- Mehrdad Amir‐Behghadami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6723-6438)
- Seifollah Heidarabady
- Saber Azami‐Aghdash (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3923-2306)
- Mohammad Barzegar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4227-3878)
Institutions
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-097466
- Primary Topic
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
- University of Tabriz