Document Type : Letter to Editor
Authors
1 Negahe Aftab Mehr Non-governmental Institute of Kerman for Supporting Individuals with Severe Low Vision and Blindness, Kerman, Iran
2 Clinical Research Development Unit Mehrgan Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3 Dabiri Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, Kerman, Iran
4 Physiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Dear Editor,
We wish to share our experience launching a pioneering longitudinal cohort study in Iran, exemplifying a tripartite collaboration among academic, private, and non-governmental sectors. This initiative, titled "A 5-Year Prospective Cohort Study on the Physical, Mental, and Social Health of Individuals with Severe Visual Impairment and Blindness in Kerman, Iran," represents a novel approach to addressing gaps in health research for vulnerable populations. ... (Read more...)