Analysis of the quality of death certification in Islamic Republic of Iran
This study found errors and quality gaps in physician-issued death certificates in Islamic Republic of Iran. To enhance the quality of mortality data, there is a need to develop guidelines and train physicians on quality assurance of related data collection. Integrating death certification into existing electronic health data systems can help streamline and significantly enhance the accuracy and efficiency of death certification.
Authors
- Batoul Rabbani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7147-8640)
- Elham Rashidian
- Kazemi Elaheh
- Hossein Kazemeini
- Amin Atay
- Ardeshir Khosravi
Institutions
- Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran (IR)
- Ministry of Health and Medical Education (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.26719/2026.32.1.37
- Primary Topic
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00