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J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2025, 35(248): 62-73 |
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Jovan BiParva A, Raoofi S, Alizadeh H, Khodayari Zarnaq R. Exploring Areas of Collaboration Between Universities and Industry in Health Management: A Qualitative Content Analysis Study. J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2025; 35 (248) :62-73
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Background and purpose: Universities require industrial collaboration to promote entrepreneurship and technology development alongside education and research. Health management-related fields represent a critical area within health and medical services, where connections with industry are essential to improving quality and efficiency. Therefore, this study aims to identify key areas of collaboration between universities and industry in health management-related fields.
Materials and methods: This qualitative study was conducted using a contractual approach in 2024. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews lasting approximately 45 minutes each, involving 21 faculty members, experts, and entrepreneurs in health management-related fields. Participants were required to have at least three years of work experience and were selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using content analysis, and MAXQDA 10 software was used for data management. To enhance the validity of the study, four criteria of acceptability and verifiability were applied. The results were confirmed by participants and supported by sample diversity, and all steps were carefully documented and recorded.
Results: Health management-related fields have the potential to collaborate with both health-related and non-health-related industries. Among the key health-related industries are health economics, public health, healthcare services, the insurance industry, and private think tanks within the health sector. In addition, non-health-related industries that offer collaboration opportunities include educational sectors, manufacturing industries, marketing, and private think tanks in other fields.
Conclusion: Graduates in health management possess diverse skills and capabilities, enabling them to contribute significantly across multiple industries. Establishing strong university–industry connections and implementing supportive policies are essential to fully utilize these competencies.
Materials and methods: This qualitative study was conducted using a contractual approach in 2024. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews lasting approximately 45 minutes each, involving 21 faculty members, experts, and entrepreneurs in health management-related fields. Participants were required to have at least three years of work experience and were selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using content analysis, and MAXQDA 10 software was used for data management. To enhance the validity of the study, four criteria of acceptability and verifiability were applied. The results were confirmed by participants and supported by sample diversity, and all steps were carefully documented and recorded.
Results: Health management-related fields have the potential to collaborate with both health-related and non-health-related industries. Among the key health-related industries are health economics, public health, healthcare services, the insurance industry, and private think tanks within the health sector. In addition, non-health-related industries that offer collaboration opportunities include educational sectors, manufacturing industries, marketing, and private think tanks in other fields.
Conclusion: Graduates in health management possess diverse skills and capabilities, enabling them to contribute significantly across multiple industries. Establishing strong university–industry connections and implementing supportive policies are essential to fully utilize these competencies.
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