Leila Sadati | Anaesthesia | Excellence in Research

Assist Prof Dr. Leila Sadati, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Leila Sadati is an accomplished researcher and educator with over 20 years of expertise in perioperative care, wound management, patient safety, and medical education. As an Assistant Professor and Department Head in the Department of Operating Room at Alborz University of Medical Sciences, she has contributed significantly to surgical and clinical education, focusing on curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and student assessment. Her research is grounded in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, and she is deeply committed to developing new educational tools and advancing medical standards. She has held prominent clinical roles, including Nursing Manager and Operating Room Supervisor, where she implemented high standards of patient care and safety.

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🎓 Education

PhD in Medical Education (Dec 2021) – Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesDissertation: “Explanation of the Process of Acquisition of Technical and Non-Technical Skills by Surgical Assistants”.MSc in Nursing Education (Dec 2000) – Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.Thesis: “Evaluation of Preoperative Nursing Visit on Recovery Time in Mothers who are Candidates for Cesarean Section Surgery”BSc in Nursing (Sep 1994) – Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

👩‍🏫 Current Appointments & Leadership Positions

Assistant Professor (2021–Present) – Department of Operating Room, School of Paramedical Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.Department Head (2009–Present) – Department of Operating Room, School of Paramedical Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.Affiliated Faculty (2009–Present) – Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.Committee Member (2009–Present) – Evaluation Committee for the Operating Room Technologist Program, Ministry of Health, Iran

📚 Previous Appointments & Leadership Positions

Senior Lecturer and Clinical Instructor (2009–2024) – School of Paramedical Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Education (2012–2017) – School of Paramedical Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran

🏥 Clinical Experience

Nursing Manager (2007–2009) – Sajad Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Shahriar, Iran.Founding Manager (2001–2008)

📚 Publications

- Title: Effect of preoperative nursing visit on preoperative anxiety and postoperative complications in candidates for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized clinical trial
  Authors: L. Sadati, A. Pazouki, A. Mehdizadeh, S. Shoar, Z. Tamannaie, S. Chaichian
  Year: 2013
- Title: Faculty members’ experiences about virtual education opportunities and challenges during the COVID-19: a qualitative study
  Authors: L. Sadati, Z. Nouri, M. Hajfiroozabadi, R. Abjar
  Year: 2021
- Title: Assessment of staff performance in CSSD unit by 360 degree evaluation method
  Authors: L. Sadati, A. Askarkhah, S. Hannani, M. Moazamfard, M. Abedinzade
  Year: 2020
- Title: Assessment of Clinical Education in the Alborz University of Medical Sciences from Surgical Technology and Anesthesiology Students’ Point of View
  Authors: M.E. Bahrami Babaheidary, T. Sadati, L. Golchini
  Year: 2012
- Title: Postoperative pain experienced by the candidates for gynecological surgery with lithotomy position
  Authors: L. Sadati, Z. Nouri Khanegah, N. Sarraf Shahri, F. Edalat
  Year: 2022
- Title: A comparison of three dressing methods for pilonidal sinus surgery wound healing
  Authors: L. Sadati, R. Froozesh, A. Beyrami, Z.N. Khaneghah, S.A. Elahi, M.F. Asl
  Year: 2019
- Title: Surgical residents’ challenges with the acquisition of surgical skills in operating rooms: A qualitative study
  Authors: L. Sadati, S. Yazdani, P. Heidarpoor
  Year: 2021
- Title: Factors Affecting Students’ Academic Achievement in the Alborz Medical Sciences Faculty of Medicine in 2012-2013
  Authors: R.K.M. Avary, H. Najafi Parizi, G. Kabir, L. Sadati, M. Kohan
  Year: 2015
- Title: The Effect of Education Based on the Spinal Fusion Surgery Simulation on the Level of Knowledge and Practical skills of 8th-grade Students
  Authors: A.A. Sedighe Hannani, A. Arbkhazaie, L. Sadati
  Year: 2019
- Title: Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and coping-with-stress styles in operating room technologists
  Authors: S. Hannani, Z.N. Khaneghah, L. Sadati, M.F. Asl
  Year: 2018

Conclusion

With a strong foundation in both clinical practice and academic leadership, Leila Sadati’s career reflects a commitment to advancing healthcare education and patient safety standards. Her contributions in research, curriculum development, and operational management have shaped future medical professionals and enhanced patient care practices. As she continues to innovate and educate, her work remains instrumental in raising the standards of medical and surgical education in Iran and beyond.