September 10, 2025BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

A comprehensive assessment of the age-friendly health system in Iran: gaps and recommendations

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BKBadriyeh KaramiKermanshah University of Medical Sciences MTMaryam TajvarIran University of Medical Sciences AOAbbas OstadtaghizadehIran University of Medical Sciences

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Assessment presents a score of 21.35% in the age-friendly health system for older adults, highlighting the need for improved governance and community involvement.

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The total score for the age-friendly health system in Iran was only 21.35%, indicating significant gaps.
Scores in health governance and community involvement were particularly low, averaging below 4 out of 10.
Evaluators used multiple methods, including observations and interviews with 20 health managers and informants.
The findings call for urgent interventions to address the health needs of older adults in Iran.

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Karami et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f1fb210217d64795280 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06254-4

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Assessment presents a score of 21.35% in the age-friendly health system for older adults, highlighting the need for improved governance and community involvement.

A comprehensive assessment of the age-friendly health system in Iran: gaps and recommendations

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A comprehensive assessment of the age-friendly health system in Iran: gaps and recommendations

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