Economics and management of cancer
Goals:
Conducting basic and applied studies and researches in the field of economics, management and policy of cancer care
Improving the level of knowledge, skills of researchers and experts in the field of political economic analysis and management of interventions in the field of cancer diseases
Improving the level of national decision-making based on production knowledge in the field of management and economics of cancer diseases
Collecting and classifying the findings of studies related to the management and economics of cancer diseases and their dissemination
Providing suitable practical and applied solutions in the field of management and economics of cancer diseases
Research lines:
Estimating the economic burden caused by all types of cancers from the perspective of society, health system, insurance organizations and patients
A study of equity in financing, access and benefit of health care in the field of cancer
Economic studies regarding the control of risk factors affecting cancer such as tobacco, diet, alcohol, physical activity, etc.
Economic evaluation of cancer prevention programs and interventions
Economic evaluation of cancer screening programs and interventions
Economic evaluation of the cost effectiveness of cancer diagnostic programs and interventions
Economic evaluation of cancer surgery programs and interventions
Economic evaluation of radiotherapy and cancer chemotherapy programs and interventions
Economic studies related to palliative care and end of life for cancer patients
Analysis of health system policies and programs in the field of cancer prevention and treatment
Design and evaluation of management patterns for prevention and treatment of cancer diseases