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Development and launch of interdisciplinary programs related to cancer and traditional medicine: challenges and opportunities
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Daryush Moslemi1   , Jamileh Aqatabar Roudbari *2 , Narjes Gorji1 , Mehdi Moghadasi1 |
1- Babol university of medical sciences
2- Babol university of medical sciences , j.aghatabar@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (18 Views) |
Background and purpose: The development and launch of interdisciplinary programs is one of the policy requirements of educational programs in the higher health education system. This study was conducted in order to investigate and identify challenges and opportunities in the field of developing and launching an interdisciplinary program on cancer and traditional medicine.
Methodology: This qualitative study with an in-depth review of texts and the most up-to-date and relevant articles and holding a panel with a combination of experts to identify the challenges and opportunities of developing and launching an interdisciplinary program of cancer and traditional medicine in It was done in 1401-1402 at Babol University of Medical Sciences. According to the content analysis, the extracted items were coded and placed in related categories, and the dimensions and components were categorized.
Findings: The challenges and opportunities of developing and launching an interdisciplinary program were identified in 53 concepts (sub-codes) and 9 main categories, which are: structural/organizational, policy-making, educational challenges and opportunities. infrastructure and resources, process and teamwork problems, complex nature of the disease, social culture, support and non-professionals.
Conclusion: The opportunities and challenges of the interdisciplinary development programs of cancer and traditional medicine were identified in this study. Applying these opportunities and solving identified challenges has a great impact on the progress of prevention, diagnosis, care, treatment, pain relief and survival and quality of life of cancer patients. Therefore, better and more interaction of specialists in the field of cancer and Iranian medicine along with the promotion of basic and clinical research, an excellent quality of interdisciplinary care for cancer patients.
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| Keywords: challenges and opportunities, development, interdisciplinary, cancer, traditional medicine |
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Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
New Methods of Teaching in Medical Sciences
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