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Mohammad Hossein Yar Mohammadian, Susan Bahrami, Ahmad Ali Forughi Abari,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (6-2003)
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Introduction. Need Assessment is an inseparable element of educational planning and optimization of human resources. Identifying educational needs can increase the efficacy of educational plans. The goal of this research was to investigate the characteristics of an appropriate need assessment model and also determine the most applicable need assessment models according to the viewpoints of health directors and experts in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Health services.
Methods. In this descriptive-qualitative research 32 health directors and their assistants and 31 staff experts of Health Networks in Isfahan were studied. The data were collected through a questionnaire whose validity was confirmed by content validity and its reliability by test-re-test. Then the data were analyzed by SPSS software using frequency distribution and Ch2 test.
Results. The proper patterns for need assessment of the understudy population have the following characteristics: They define need as the distance between existing and desired situation, consider society, goals and its values as need assessment sources, use direct observation and questionnaire as need assessment tools, recognize need in municipality, consider the participation rate of the population as the criterion for determination of the model, apply need assessment timing in several steps, gather people representatives at special places as the most suitable location, use Delphi method as the most suitable executive method, apply purpose axis patterns and compositional patterns as the most applicable models.
Conclusion. Educational need assessment is the first and most essential step in educational planning for medical education, and health and therapeutic system. Determining the needs based on precise patterns and techniques can increase the effectiveness and quality of planning in this system. It is recommended to train health directors and experts regarding suitable need assessment models.
Hormatollah Emamzadeh Ghasemi, Zohreh Vanaki, Robabeh Memarian,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (12-2004)
Abstract
Introduction. One of the important duties of nursing managers is staff development for improving the quality of nursing care. If staff development is designed and implemented based on proper principles and nurses’ needs, it can lead to the improvement of nursing care. In this study, we have tried to present an applied model for nurses’ in-service education and determine its effect on the quality of nursing care.
Methods. A quasi-experimental research with two groups, using pre and post-tests was performed. A sample of 60 patients were selected randomly and divided to two experiment and control groups. The quality of nursing care in surgery unit was assessed by a separate checklist. Educational model was designed based on the educational needs of nurses and presented to the experiment group by the nurses for three months. The control group received the routine in-service education. Then, the quality of nursing care was assessed one month after education in each group. The data was analyzed by SPSS software using independent and paired t-test.
Results. The quality of patient care and patient education increased significantly after the intervention in the experiment group. Also, a significant difference was observed between the control and experiment groups in the quality of patient care and patient education.
Conclusion. Considering the effectiveness of the designed model on the quality of nursing care and patient education, it is recommended to use this model as an effective educational model for in-service nursing education in order to achieve high quality nursing care.
Fariba Jaffari, Alireza Yousefy,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (12-2004)
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Introduction. Needs assessment data provide a basis for developing learning objectives of CME activities. Identifying the viewpoints of Iranian CME experts about the characteristics of an effective needs assessment (NA) model for physicians’, dentists’ and pharmacists’ CME programs was the aim of this study. Methods. In a descriptive study all CME directors and experts (50 persons) were surveyed using a questionnaire composed of 6 multiple choice questions about some key components of CME needs assessment including the best definition for need, the source of data collection, the required level, and the procedure and criteria for prioritizing the needs. The face and content validity of the questionnaire were evaluated by some CME experts and Cronbach’s alpha was used for reliability assessment. The data was analyzed by SPSS software using frequency distribution and Chi2. Results. A total of 35 CME directors and experts (70%) responded to the survey. Based on their points of view: The best definition for need was “the distance between the present and optimum situation”(68.6%), the best source for needs assessment was “professional tasks” (34.3%), the most proper level for planning needs assessment was “national level” (34.3%) , the best method for performing needs assessment was “running needs assessment as a part of strategic planning” (45.8%) and “perceived needs of the clients” (48.6%), selection of needs assessment model according to “the level of needs assessment (37.1%)”, and the best criterion for prioritizing the needs was “the relevance with the professional tasks” ( 51.4%). Conclusion. Despite numerous literature about needs assessment, there is no unique model as the best appropriate one for all CME needs assessment programs. But, careful selection of needs assessment model for each situation, designing the content of continuing education programs based on previous needs assessments, identifying what is supposed to be assessed, and its position in planning and designing the topics of continuing education are the key points in planning needs assessment for continuing education
Haleh Ghavami, Fazlolah Ahmadi, Hassan Entezami, Robabeh Meamarian,
Volume 6, Issue 2 (12-2006)
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Introduction: Hypertension can accelerate other complications of diabetes mellitus, particularly cardiovas-cular disease and nephropathy. This study was carried out in order to determine the effect of applying Continuous Care Model on diabetic patients’ blood pressure.
Methods: This clinical trial was performed as time series on 74 patients with diabetes mellitus type II, in Orumieh in the years 2003-2004. After matching the study variables, the patients were divided equally and with random allocation to two experiment and control groups. The Continuous Care Model which included 4 main steps of orientation, sensitization, performing and evaluation was performed for the experiment group through 10 sessions of education concerning self care in diabetes, each session lasting for 2 hours. The blood pressure of both groups was measured at the beginning and every month, for three times. The data was analyzed by SPSS software using repeated measure ANOVA.
Results: There wasn’t any difference between the mean of systolic blood pressure in both study groups, but comparing the mean of diastolic blood pressure of the two groups showed a significant difference.
Conclusion: Applying Continuous Care Model can reduce diastolic blood pressure in type 2 diabetic patients. Therefore, it is recommended to use this model on diabetic patients in order to control diabetes complications.
Kamran Soltani Arabshahi, Jalil Kouhpayezade, Behnam Sobuti,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (9-2008)
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Introduction: DREEM (Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure) model is used as a diagnostic tool for assessing educational problems and effectiveness of educational changes as well as identifying the difference between real and optimum environments. This tool measures the teaching and learning environ-ment. The aim of this study was to investigate the viewpoints of residents and interns of four main clinical wards in four main hospitals of Iran University of Medical Sciences about the educational environment. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in four main clinical wards (internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, and gynecology) of four university hospitals (AliAsghar, Rasoule Akram, Firouzgar, and AkbarAbadi). The DREEM questionnaire with some minor changes in accordance with the national culture was used as a standard tool. The fifty item questionnaires including five domain of learning, teachers, student's perception about her/his scientific capability, the climate dominating the educational environment, and student's perception about his/her social status were distributed among residents (n=86) and interns (n=107). Data was analyzed by SPSS software. Results: The mean of the achieved scores in 5 domains was 140.6 out of 200 which was considered as positive. Comparing the mean of 5 domains showed no significant difference. The mean of the domains earning 70.3% of the score was assessed almost desirable. The viewpoints of two genders of learners showed no significant difference. Residents' viewpoints differed significantly from interns' viewpoints. The total score of gynecology ward was significantly lower than internal medicine and pediatric wards but it was not significantly different from surgery ward. Conclusion: Although, the educational environments of clinical wards were evaluated as almost desirable (in internal and pediatrics wards), it is essential for faculty members to place more efforts on observing principles of instructional design and create an appropriate educational environment in order to provide a better learning for students. DREEM model may be used for monitoring and assessing modifications and changes made in educational programs.
Samaneh Parchebafieh, Sima Lakdizaji, Shahrzad Ghiasvandian,
Volume 9, Issue 3 (1-2010)
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Introduction: In order to resolve the existing problems of clinical education such as low-level proficiency of nursing graduates in achieving essential competencies and skills at the end of nursing education and the necessity of employing new methods of education for promoting the quality of clinical education, this study was performed to investigate the effect of clinical education associate on nursing students' learning compared to contemporary method. Methods: In a quasi-experimental study, 60 students of nursing school passing clinical medical surgical course were selected along an academic semester through census and using simple randomization. They were divided into two groups. The first group was taught by clinical education associate method and the second one experiences the contemporary technique. After two weeks of learning, the students' cognitive and skill areas were evaluated using questionnaire and checklist. Data was analyzed by SPSS software using independent t test, paired t, Fisher, and Chi². Results: Both methods were effective in promoting students' learning area. But the mean difference of students' skills in two groups was not significant while a statistically significant difference was observed in cognitive learning of student. Conclusion: The effect of these two models on learning clinical skills in students was similar but cognitive learning area in group 2 (contemporary method) was higher than the group of clinical associate model. It seems that it is more effective to use contemporary model. According to the dissimilarity of the findings of this study with that of similar studies, it is recommended to search for more evidences in bigger samples and different wards.
Shahla Shahidi, Tahereh Changiz, Hossein Salmanzadeh, Alireza Yousefy,
Volume 9, Issue 4 (3-2010)
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Introduction: The dispersal of educational needs assessment resources in one hand and different advantages and disadvantages attributed to each of needs assessment models and techniques on the other hand, make it hard to choose an appropriate, accurate, and reliable plan for needs assessment. This study was performed to develop a practical guideline for selecting a need assessment model and technique considering the scientific resources, global experiences, and local facilities. Methods: This descriptive study was performed in two phases. In the first phase, previous publications about issues affecting needs assessment plan were gathered (in different formats such as print and electronic documents), reviewed and discussed in focus groups. Accordingly, the influential factors were identified and a practical guideline was developed. In the second phase, the prepared guideline was distributed among CME directors of medical universities nationwide to have their viewpoints by a questionnaire. Data was analyzed by SPSS software using descriptive statistics test, T-test, and chi², and at last, using viewpoints of participants, the prepared guideline was revised. Results: Factors affecting the selection of needs assessment model and techniques included: level and aim of need assessment, target group (type, number, and distribution), need category, need definition, and resources (financial, human, time, and …). The practical guideline proposed 8 stepwise parts for need assessment administrators. In guideline evaluation from the CME director viewpoints, 87.5% appraised its overall content as clear and comprehensible, and 87.2% found it practical. Fifty percent of respondents ascribed it enough for implementation, and the others called for instructing the guideline in a face to face session. Conclusion: According to the viewpoint of the majority of respondents, it seems that the guideline could be used in need assessment of CME. To make use of the guideline it is necessary to instruct individuals regarding the content of guideline.
Javad Javaheri, Ziba Farajzadegan, Behzad Shams, Roya Kelishadi, Gholamreza Sharifirad, Mina Asgari, Maryam Kheyrmand,
Volume 10, Issue 3 (10-2010)
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Introduction: Detrimental nutritional habits along with inactive life style in children and adolescents are severe threats to the health of this age group at present and future which predispose the society to chronic diseases for the next two decades. The aim of this study was to assess different methods of healthy life style education to adolescents considering the feasibility and applicability in school environment from the viewpoints of stakeholders and program administrators using CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) model.
Methods: This field evaluation study was performed using CIPP model. 600 male and female students of intermediate schools in Khomeinishahr were selected and randomly assigned into 4 intervention groups including direct education to students (Group A), education by parents (Group B), education by teachers (Group C), and control group (Group D). Education about healthy nutrition and appropriate physical activity was presented for a month using 3 different methods. The effectiveness of education was evaluated by interview with stakeholders and using questionnaire. Data related to evaluation of interventional program was gathered by a researcher made checklists adapted from CIPP checklist (Version 2007).
Results: The highest scores in the stages of "contractual agreements" and "program effectiveness" of CIPP checklist belonged to parents group (B) and direct education group (A), respectively. The results of stake holders’ viewpoints (students, parents, and teachers) about the program showed that the highest score belonged to group A.
Conclusion: This study recognized "direct education to students " as the most effective and practical method for healthy life style education to adolescents.
Alireza Irajpour,
Volume 10, Issue 4 (1-2011)
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The quality of education and its output in the health care services has been strongly considered by educational policymakers and managers. The development of inter-professional collaboration has been identified as an influential strategy to socialize learners in various health care professionals. Sharing knowledge and experiences in Inter-Professional Education (IPE) provides health care students with opportunities to learn inter-professional interactions for their future health care services.
This paper aims to present the trajectory of IPE through a systematic search. It defines relevant terminology of IPE followed by drawing the history of IPE especially in pioneer countries. The role of World Health Organization, national and international bodies in such development also are presented. Various internal and external levers enforcing investment on the improvement of inter-professional collaboration are scrutinized. Different evidence-based advantages of IPE and its theoretical basis will be addressed.. Also various models of IPE initiatives utilized around the world are summarized. The paper comes to the end with the history of IPE and its development in Islamic Republic of Iran.
Hadayatolah Asgari, Maryam Kheirmand, Mohamadhossein Yarmohmdian, Mohsen Rohani, Sediqeh Ansari Pour,
Volume 10, Issue 5 (2-2011)
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Introduction: Community needs are constantly changing and identifying training needs required for a successful education system is often the first step in planning training courses which indeed ensures effectiveness of training programs. In Iran's health system , Behvarzan are at the forefront of health care provision therefore, a need for setting priorities for planning and implementing necessary training courses for this group was felt. Methods: This is a descriptive study on a population of 1621 health care providers(behvars), managers, instructors, and experts working in Isfahan health networks. Sampling method wash census. Data collection was done using consensus model. A questionnaire with open-ended questions was used for collecting data. The reliability was confirmed by experts and the validity was confirmed through Cronbach's alpha (76%). Results: The highest priority training needs were identified in these fields: health and life skills, non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, nutrition and medicine, environmental health, occupational health, oral health care. Conclusion: There was not much consensus among experts, instructors and health care providers(behvars)about training needs of health care workers. This could be due to low intra-organizational interactions. Also the network structure is so that the views of training recipients (workers), observers (network experts) health care providers, and teachers (instructors)are not taken into account for the planning of training courses. Vastness of the health network could also be another explanation.
Mohammad Hossein Yarmohammadian, Farahnaz Sadoughi, Asghar Ehteshami, Mohammad Hossein Salarianzade, Mahtab Kasayi Esfahani,
Volume 10, Issue 5 (2-2011)
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Introduction: Educational evaluation is one of the main elements of educational systems. It also has a particular role in different educational standards such as ISO 10015. It seems that oral and written examinations are not enough for an effective evaluation of instructions. In order to accomplish an efficient educational evaluation, an evaluation model was designed for educational assessment of modular courses so that, it could assess the most effective factors on education. Methods: After developing the first draft of the proposed model, it was developed and improved using Delphi technique and then implemented in 11 modular educational programs for managers and administrators of selected hospitals and vice chancellors for logistics of medical universities. Finally, it was introduced as the proposed model. Findings: The proposed model included 9 evaluation domain and consisted of 134 factors as follows: daily evaluation of the class by learners (10 factors), daily evaluation of educational and welfare facilities by learners (12 factors), final course evaluation by learners (30 factors), course evaluation by teacher (20 factors), learners' evaluation of the effects of education in practice (7 factors), evaluation of educational resources (6 factors), learners’ evaluation of the content (16 factors), and learners' self evaluation of educational efficiency (13 factors). Conclusion: In order to facilitate the achievement of educational objectives, educational system should make use of appropriate evaluation methods. Therefore, the above mentioned model was presented as a method for evaluation of modular education and development of educational systems.
Asghar Khalifehzadeh, Ali Akbar Tavasoli, Jafar Golshahi, Hamid Sanei, Abolghasem Mirdehghan, Zohreh Payehdar, Noushin Daneshgar, Mehrmah Tabatabaee, Abbas Zibanejad, Hossein Abedi, Shahin Taracomeh Samani,
Volume 10, Issue 5 (2-2011)
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Introduction: One of the ways to modify education is to design clinical education courses based on advanced learning models with systemic collaboration of programmed spheres of practice variables. Nurses and academic members in nursing and medical schools play a key role in professional and personal promotion of nursing students. This study adopted synergy model to determine and assess patients’ and nurses’ characteristics. Methods: This is an action research. Synergy model was performed for 12 MSc nursing students (term two in CCU and Cardiac surgery ICU) selected by convenient sampling. The study was carried out in CCU of Nour and Cardiac surgery ICU and Cardiac surgery ward of Shahid Chamran hospitals of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in the second semesters of 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. The data were collected by patients’ nurses’ characteristics questionnaire and levelizing them using synergy model with confirmed validity and reliability. The judgement in this study was based on mean score. Results: Mean score of levelizing of nursing students’ characteritstics made by instructors and nurses showed that mean score in students’ function scale in clinical judgement was 3 (average), in advocacy and moral agcncy 1 (the lowest), in caring practices 3(average) in interdisciplinary collaboration 3, in systematic thinking 3 (average), in response to diversity 1 (the lowest), in facilitation of learning 3 (average) and in clinical inquiry 1 (the lowest)respectively. Conclusion: The findings of this study showed the need to promote mutual cooperation between nursing and medical schools and hospitals in education of nursing students and to promote care for clients and their families in a systematic planning framework. Synergy model is a functional approach for planned education and its development so that the students can aquire the ability to response to patients’ and their families’ needs in form of a learning system.
Soheila Davari, Mahrokh Dolatian, Mohammad Reza Maracy, Gholamreza Sharifirad, Sayyed Morteza Safavi,
Volume 10, Issue 5 (2-2011)
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Introduction :Menopausal women are at risk of chronic diseases due to estrogen deficiency.One of the most effective ways for prevention and control of chronic diseases in menopausal women is changing their nutritional behavior. Methods :A randomized interventional study was conducted on154 menopausal women in Isfahan. In the intervention group , the training was based on HBM and certain behavior goals and continued for about two 120- minute sessions. Data were collected by a valid and reliable questionnaire. The questionnaire was completed before and after the educational program( two times- one immediately after it for assessing knowedge and HBM components ,and the other, two months after it to assess nutritional behavior change ) by menopausal women .The collected data were analyzed by SPSS. Results:The result of this study showed a significant increase in the mean scores of the knowledge (pretest=8.03 ± 1.24 to post test= 9/92 ± 0.25, P<0.001) and HBM components after intervention (P<0.001)and also those of nutritional behavior before receiving education and 2 months after it (pretest=28.91 ± 5.13 to post test= 43.51 ± 2.36 , P<0.001) significantly increased the in experimental group Conclusion:The findings of this study confirmed the effectiveness of the HBM – based educational program on improving the nutritional behavior in menopausal women.It is suggested that the HBM-based educational model used in this study be employed in medical health centers.
Abasalt Khorasani, Jamal Abdolmaleki, Hossein Zahedi,
Volume 11, Issue 6 (1-2012)
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Introduction: Application of information technology in educational systems is an active program and educational process, which illustrates modern education in the third millennium. Meanwhile, prior to its application, there should be an effort to identify the effective factors on the acceptance, efficiency, utilization and use of this phenomenon. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the acceptance of electronic learning based on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) among students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This research is a descriptive study which includes all the students studying in year 2010 in Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Using simple random sampling 321 students were selected for the study. Data collection tool was a questionnaire (developed by the researcher based on Technology Acceptance Model). Its reliability was 0 .81. Data analysis included both descriptive statistics (by SPSS) and inferential statistics through structural equation modeling and path analysis using LISREL. Results: Variables including the perception of easy usage of e-learning, the perception of the helpfulness of e-learning, students’ attitudes toward e-learning and the decision to use it are the factors which affect the acceptance and use of this technology positively at the level of 0.01 among the students. Conclusion: Based on the data analysis, the TAM of electronic learning in this population is appropriate based on the goodness of fit. Consequently it is applicable to the population under study.
Ali Mehri , Zeynab Sedighi Somea Koochak,
Volume 11, Issue 7 (2-2012)
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Introduction: After heart diseases, traffic accidents are the main leading cause of mortality in the country. This is while seat belt use can significantly decrease the risk of mortality up to 41 to 50 percent. The rate of seat belt use among Iranian drivers is reported to be 3 to 56 percent. This study aimed to determine the predictive factors of seat belt use among drivers of Sabzevar based on Health Belief Model (HBM) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Methods: A clustered (10×35) sample of 340 drivers in Sabzevar town was surveyed in this descriptive analytical study. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire designed according to TPB and HBM. An experts panel approved its validity, and its reliability was verified by Cronbach Alpha test (α=0.65%-0.83%). Data was analyzed using Spearman coefficient, ANOVA, t test, and path analysisvia regression. Results: The subjects’ self-reported mean score of seat belt use was 63% of maximum score of the scale. Significant difference was found in seat belt use among different educational levels as the higher the educational level, the more score for seat belt use. A significant correlation was observed between variables of TPB and HBM (except perceived severity) and intention to wear sealt belt (p<0.01). The variables of TPB explained the variance of intention of seat belt use better (37.9%) than that of HBM (15.4%). Among variables of the two models, abstract norms (β=0.313) and cue to action (β=0.210) had more direct effects. Conclusion: Seat belt use among the subjects was in an average level. According to the high mortality due to transporation vehicles in country and the effective preventive role of seat belt, the use of this device should be enhanced. As a theoretical framework in instructional programs which are intended to propound seat belt use, TPB could be applied better than HBM to predict the intention of seat belt use.
Mahnaz Solhi, Leila Ahmadi, Mohammad Hussein Taghdisi, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 11, Issue 8 (3-2012)
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Introduction: Despite numerous benefits of physical activity during pregnancy, it's not common in women, probably due to knowledge deficiency. This study aimed to assess the effect of Trance Theoretical Model (TTM) on physical activity in pregnant women.
Methods: In a quasi-experimental study, 100 women referred to Dehaghan health centers in year 2010 were randomly assigned to control and experiment groups. Intervention included training about physical activity, benefits and perceived barriers during pregnancy, in the form of discussion, lecture and showing films during five one hour sessions. The data gathering tool was a researcher made questionnaire based on the standard questionnaire for physical activities during pregnancy and TTM .The samples in both groups answered the questions before and after the intervention. Data analysis was done using descriptive indices and inferential statistical tests (Chi2 and t test).
Results: After the intervention, the experiment group showed a significant progress in preparation stages for physical activity, as the ratio of women in the preparation stage raised from 6% to 26% (P<0.001). Mean scores of perceived benefits of physical activity was significantly increased from 76.8±10.88 to 84.7±1.09 after training (P<0.001). Also the performance score of experiment group improved significantly (P<0.001) from .21±.14 to 2.6±1.2.
Conclusion: These results support the application of TTM for physical activity intervention and indicate that the procedure was very effective in improving attitude and encouraging women to exercise more during pregnancy.
Zahra Nezamian Nezamian Pourjahromi, Hamidreza Ghafarian Shirazi, Hossein Ghaedi, Mohsen Momeninejad, Masood Mohamadi Baghmolaee, Ali Abasi, Bahman Sharifi,
Volume 11, Issue 8 (3-2012)
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Introduction: Due to the increasing development of science and technology in today’s world and updates in organizational factors, staff development becomes more essential. An educational program could be considered effective if it could appropriately change in participants’ knowledge and behavior. The aim of this study is to assess the training course of working with ECT (DC Shock device) for nurses based on the Kirkpatrick’s model.
Methods: This evaluation study is based on the Kirkpatrick’s model, in which the efficacy of training course of working with ECT to nurses is assessed. A volunteer sample of 160 nurses participated in the project with informed consent. The training course was evaluated concerning four areas including reaction, learning, behavior, and outcome then the overall efficacy rate of the course was calculated. Data was collected through researcher- made questionnaires whose validity and reliability were confirmed in a pilot study. Data was analyzed by Student t-test.
Results: The mean scores of participants’ reaction(first level in Kirkpatrick model) to the content, instructor and facilities were 4.3±.35, 4.8±.41, and 4.1±.27,out of 5, respectively. The desirability rates (mean scores) for the four levels were: reaction (4.4±.45), learning (4.35±.24), behavior (3.85±.18), and the impact (4.33±.18). The mean of overall desirability rate of this course was 4.16±.41.
Conclusion: The training course of working with ECT for nurses resulted in favorable outcomes in the three evaluated levels of reaction, learning and behavior, and was able to develop efficient changes in the impact level.
Mohammadreza Amiresmaili, Farzaneh Zolala, Reza Dehnavi, Mahmood Nekueimoghadam, Atefeh Esfandiari, Hedayat Salari,
Volume 12, Issue 4 (7-2012)
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Introduction: Faculty members are considered the most important elements of higher educational systems so their recruitment and retention is one of the success factors for universities. Theoretically, social capital is one of the factors that may affect on faculty retention. This study was aimed to study the relation between organizational social capital and retention of faculty members in Kerman University of Medical Sciences during year 2011.
Methods: This was a cross- sectional and descriptive-analytical study. It was conducted in all colleges of Kerman University of Medical Sciences. A sample of 150 faculty members was selected via multistage sampling. They completed two valid and reliable questionnaires already developed by others. Data were analysed by regression models and path analysis.
Results: In this study, the mean of social capital and retention among the faculty members of Kerman University of Medical Sciences were 3.16±.96 and 3.13±.61 respectively (out of 5). The results showed that there is a direct and positive bilateral (r=0.65) correlation between social capital and retention of faculty members in Kerman University Medical Sciences.
Conclusion: There are positive and significant relashionship between social capital and retention of fculty members in other words, the increse of social capital among faculty members will accompany an increase in the probability of their retention. Social capital is one of the factors that may strongly affect faculty retention, so managers can rely on the factors affecting the improvement of social capital to increase their retention, but other factors should not be neglected at all.
Hashem Fardanesh, Issa Ebrahimzade, Mohammadreza Sarmadi, Masour Rezaie, Soghra Omrani,
Volume 12, Issue 5 (8-2012)
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Introduction: There are few studies that compare electronic learning in continuing medical education using instructional material developed based on scientific principles of instructional and motivational designs. Therefore, this study was performed in Kermanshah University of Medical Science in 2011 in order to compare physicians’ learning and motivation in these two instructional approaches.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study 60 general physicians and medical residents were selected by convenience sampling method. E-learning content development in control group (n=30) was based on instructional design models and in the experimental group (n=30) was based on the integration of instructional design and motivational design models by Macromedia Flash software. In this study, three questionnaires of demographic information (with 8 items), learning outcomes (with 20 questions) and motivation level (with 48 items) were used. The data were collected by pretest and posttest both containing similar questions and the physician’ motivation questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed by Levene’s test, independent and paired sample T tests and chi square test.
Results: Based on the findings, there was no significant difference between pretest scores of the two groups (11.37±1.19 vs. 11.73±0.69) but there was a significant difference between posttest learning scores (15.63±1.38 vs. 17.53±0.94) and motivation of physicians (143.83±5.45 vs. 160.63±22.41) in both groups (p<.05).
Conclusion: The physicians’ learning and motivation were different in these two instructional methods therefore, it is recommended that instructional and motivational design be used in future electronic continuing medical education programs
Abbas Abbaszadeh, Fariba Borhani, Neda Asadi,
Volume 12, Issue 9 (12-2012)
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Introduction: Most risk factors for cardio-vascular diseases are related to behavior and knowledge. Educational programs are essential for changing the patient's lifestyle. This study aimed to assess the effects of face-to-face training about risk factors based on health belief model on knowledge and attitude of myocardial infarction patients after discharge.
Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study. Eighty patients were randomly assigned to either intervention or control group. Data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire. Educational contents were designed in a health belief model frame based on the collected data and educational needs. Each patient in the intervention group received face-to-face training individually and the control group received the routine hospital method. Finally, data were analyzed using Chi-square, paired t –test, and independent T-test.
Results: Study results showed that there were no significant differences between mean score of knowledge and attitudes in the two groups before the intervention (p> 0.05). However, after the intervention, knowledge and attitude scores in the intervention group (31.02±1.4,105.9±5.96) and the control group (51.86± 5.96, 16.92±1.4) showed a significant difference in every dimension of the model (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Study results indicate the importance of using appropriate preventive models in active education, which helps prevent recurrent problems in patients with myocardial infarction.