Dr Mohammad Javad Naeiji, Fatemeh Gholami,
Volume 15, Issue 4 (1-2017)
Abstract
Background: Although the role of Spirituality has been acknowledged in the social entrepreneurship literature, we know of no research that has empirically investigated relationships between spiritual intelligence and health and care benefactors. Thus, this paper aims to propose and empirically test a theoretical model positing relationships among spiritual intelligence and intentions of hospital-makers benefactors. Materials & Methods: This study is descriptive which is conducted with total number of 164 hospital-makers benefactors, and is tested by path analysis. For measuring spiritual intelligence, three questionnaires distributed between every subject and two of his/her acquaintances. Results: The results suggest that spiritual intelligence and other related variables explained 41 per cent of the variance in the rate of hospital-makers benefactors intentions (R2=0/41) that is a sizable amount in behavioral studies. Results provide strong support for the proposition that social mission and social responsibility fully mediate the positive effect of spiritual intelligence on intentions of hospital-makers benefactor. Conclusion: With existence of opportunities for merely finical investments, hospital-makers benefactors should have high levels of spiritual intelligence to gain motivation for social wealth creation. Policy-makers of health system, to increase charitable activities, should focus on heightening spiritual intelligence in health and care sector.
Beheshteh Jebelli, Mohammad Varahram, Fatemeh Keyvani Rad, Solmaz Zarrineh, Elham Ghazanchaei,
Volume 24, Issue 2 (9-2025)
Abstract
Background and purpose: Hekmat (Wisdom) implies deep knowledge, understanding, and sagacity. Hospital services are uniquely dependent on human resources; therefore, beyond technical expertise, staff commitment is essential for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. A "Hekmat-based hospital" is defined as an institution delivering care founded on three pillars: human dignity, medical knowledge/wisdom, and Islamic ethics. This study aims to identify the key factors influencing hospital accreditation through the lens of the Hekmat-based hospital approach.
Methods: This qualitative study employed conventional content analysis based on the Graneheim and Lundman approach. Data were collected through purposive sampling and semi-structured interviews with 62 participants (32 physicians and 30 patients) from various departments until data saturation was reached. Additionally, a comprehensive review of 20 upstream documents related to health, medicine, education, and culture within the Iranian health system (post-1979 Revolution) was conducted to supplement the field data.
Results: The analysis of interviews yielded 10 main categories representing the components of accreditation in a Hekmat-based context. These categories included: social, cultural, and religious issues; facilities, equipment, and human resources; communication skills; patients' financial and livelihood challenges; knowledge and education; tangible environmental factors; economic factors; cultural dynamics; patients' psychological resilience; and service reliability.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that mutual understanding of emotions and beliefs, patience, reciprocal respect, and effective knowledge exchange are core expectations shared by both physicians and patients. Addressing these primary and secondary needs is a prerequisite for achieving a standardized hospital model aligned with the vision of Hekmat-based medicine.
