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Hamideh Dehghani, Khadijeh Dehghani, Hossein Fallahzadeh,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (6-2005)
Abstract
Introduction. Different problems could lead to reducing the efficiency of field training for nursing students. Identifying and solving these problems is necessary to reinforce some effective educational methods. The aim of this study was to determine the problems in clinical field training for nursing students from the viewpoints of nursing teachers and nursing students in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences.
Methods. In this descriptive study 22 nursing instructors and 36 last year nursing students were selected by census method. The data gathering tool was a valid and reliable researcher made questionnaire. The data was analyzed by SPSS software using frequency distribution, mean and standard deviation and t-test.
Results. The majority of nursing students and teachers (over 50%), evaluated this programme as relatively weak to weak, in attaining "holistic view and community-oriented nursing", and acquiring "skills in nursing process and patient education". They stated some problems in clinical training such as "inadequate access to educational and welfare facilities", "lack of health care team cooperation", and "scattered training in clinical wards". They believed that some changes are necessary in field training. There was no significant difference between the mean scores of nursing students' and instructors' view points.
Conclusion. Although field training is appropriate for promoting skills and students' independency for providing community-oriented services in different fields of nursing and the total view towards this program is positive, there are numerous problems in the process of field training that have to be addressed by nursing educational leaders.
Mahdieh Momayyezi, Saeed Mazloomy, Mohammadreza Aminipour, Mohammad Momayyezi,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (4-2012)
Abstract
Introduction: Distinguished work force is a major factor for growth and development of all countries and training programs should be designed based on their needs. Interviews with students provide an insight into the challenges of learning environment. This study investigated the educational problems from the viewpoint of talented students of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: In this qualitative study, 55 talented university students expressed their educational problems during three focus group sessions. At the end of each session, the data were classified and organized and findings were sorted, categorized and tabulated, based on the frequency of statements in group discussions.
Results: Most problems were related to the areas of educational objectives, planning, and management. The main reported problems were inclusion of a number of unnecessary content materials in the syllabi, low emphasis on research, unrealistic teacher evaluations, and inharmonious educational departments.
Conclusion: Except for a few problems such as changing some parts of curricula that must be resolved at country level, there are many less important problems that influence the effectiveness of the educational outcomes. These problems do not need much effort to eradicate, as more cooperation of teachers, students, and managers can remove them.
Abdolhussein Shakurnia, Hamidreza Mohtadi, Hussein L Elhampour,
Volume 13, Issue 5 (8-2013)
Abstract
Introduction:University counseling centers, as a section of vice chancellery for students and cultural affairs, serves for improving students’ physical and psychosocial well-being. The purpose of this study was to investigate students’ problems making them attend counseling centers in Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences.
Methods:In a descriptive correlation study, the students’ problems making them visit counseling centers of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science were reviewed for a year interval (2011-2012). The data was extracted from the records (647 student files) in the counseling centers using a form and a database was developed. Descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (chi-square test, independent t test, and Pearson correlation coefficient) were used in data analysis.
Results:Out of 3200 students in the university, 647 (20%) visited University Counseling Centers at least once. Visitors were mostly female students (73.13% vs. 26.87%, χ2=12.92 and p=0.02). The frequency of causes bringing students to counseling center were: educational and academic problems for 164 (25.6%) students, psychological-emotional problems in 140 (21%), personal problems in 140 (21.7%), marital problems in 133 (20.7%), and family problems in 67 (10.4%). The chi-square analysis indicated that significant differences exist among the causes for referring students by sex, marital status, and not being Ahwaz inhabitant(p<0.05).
Conclusion: Less than a quarter of students had attended counseling centers and these visits were mostly due to educational and psycho-emotional problems. Therefore it is recommended to continuously assess students’ counseling needs and conduct workshops to help resolve their most prevalent problems.
