Innovative Collaboration for a Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Health of Visually Impaired Individuals in Iran: A Partnership of NGOs, Private Entities, and Academia

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...)


Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 16 August 2025
  • Received Date: 18 April 2025
  • Revised Date: 06 May 2025
  • Accepted Date: 12 August 2025
  • First Published Date: 16 August 2025