Patient Education Methods in Iran's Healthcare System: A Scoping Review of New Current Practices, Technological Innovations, and Future Directions.

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Patient education plays a pivotal role in improving health outcomes and enhancing the quality of care. With the evolution of educational approaches and the rise of new technologies, there is a growing need to comprehensively examine the current methods used within Iran's healthcare system. This scoping review aims to identify and map the various techniques, tools, and outcomes of patient education in Iran from January 20, 2011, to April 20, 2025.<h4>Methods</h4>A scoping review was conducted based on Arksey and O'Malley's framework. A systematic search was carried out across national databases, including SID, Magiran, IranMedex, Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed, using keywords related to patient education. A total of 200 articles were retrieved in the initial search, of which 29 met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed using a structured data extraction form.<h4>Results</h4>The review identified multiple approaches to patient education in Iran, including patient-centered, family-centered, technology-based, interactive, empowerment-focused, and learning-style-oriented methods. Reported outcomes included reduced anxiety, enhanced awareness, improved self-care capabilities, and increased patient satisfaction.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Patient education in Iran is evolving from traditional models toward modern, technology-enhanced, and individualized approaches. The study underscores the need for comprehensive national strategies and policies to support and institutionalize effective patient education practices.