Marziyeh Raisi, Hoda Ahmari Tehran, Saeide Heidari, Esmat Jafarbegloo, Zahra Abedini, Seyed Ahmad Bathaie,
Volume 13, Issue 5 (8-2013)
Abstract
Introduction: Spiritual intelligence as the foundation of one's beliefs has a crucial role in different aspects of human life particularly in provision and promotion of mental health. On the other hand, the role of happiness in mental health, physical health, and efficient social partnership is considered to be very important. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between spiritual intelligence, happiness and academic achievement in students of Qom University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: In this descriptive, analytical research conducted in 2011-2012, a census sample of 353 medical, nursing, and midwifery students were studied. Data gathering tools included the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire and spiritual intelligence Questionnaire of Badie. Data were analyzed via ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and t test.
Results: The mean and standard deviation for total score of spiritual intelligence and happiness were 152.93±18.83 (out of 210) and 48.33±16.22 (out of 87), respectively. A direct, significant, and moderate relationship existed between the spiritual intelligence and happiness scores(r=0.599, p=0.0001).There was a weak but significant relationship between the spiritual intelligence and academic achievement(r=0.12, p=0.041). Mean score for happiness was not correlated with academic achievement (p>0.05). The mean score of spiritual intelligence in males (149.74±17.11) was significantly different(t=3.98, p=0.048) from that of females (154.32±19.45). Also statistically significant differences were observed in the mean scores of happiness among students with different fields of study(F=3.94, p=0.020) and also with different economic status were significantly different (F=3.98, p=0.008). Mean scores of spiritual intelligence of students with different fields of study (F=3.65, p=0.027) and with different economic status (F=4.15, p=0.007) were also significantly different.
Conclusion: Higher spiritual intelligence was associated with more happiness and academic achievement of students. It seems that promotion of spiritual intelligence creates a cheerful mood and promotes academic achievement of students of medical sciences and thus improves the quality of medical care to patients.
Nadereh Memariyan, Mrs Seyedeh Zahra Nahardani, Dr Maryam Rasooli, Kourosh Vahidshahi,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (4-2017)
Abstract
Introduction: Health services system requires spiritual accountability and should pay attention to this dimension of the clients’ health. Due training is needed to address the issue. The purpose of this study was to identify the educational goals and expected competencies in spiritual health education for medical sciences students based on the educational needs.
Methods: This study was carried out using the expert panel method in three stages: in the first stage, several operating groups reviewed the literature, methods and standards of spiritual health curriculum. In the second stage, the competencies and educational goals were identified based on the experts’ opinions. In the third stage, for finalizing the draft of the program goals, these goals were discussed in a focus group of six experts in spiritual health, education and curriculum using the Delphi technique and ultimately a consensus was achieved on the goals.
Results: Following the analysis of responses and the experts’ consensus, a list of educational competencies and behavioral goals related to teaching spiritual health was prepared. Accordingly, the goals of the curriculum were developed in the form of three educational packages: concepts of spiritual health from the perspective of Islam, the importance of spiritual health and its impact on other health dimensions and spiritual issues in health services provision.
Conclusion: In this study, the expected competencies and specialized behavioral goals were developed according to the educational needs and Blooms’ educational goals model. These can be applied to spiritual health curriculum development for the medical group and integration of spiritual health into medical education.
Reza Ghanbari, Mojgan Mohammadimehr,
Volume 20, Issue 0 (4-2020)
Abstract
Introduction: Professional ethics is one of the key issues in the field of treatment and its observance can be the main factor for satisfaction and trust of the medical staff. This study endeavored to investigate the relationship between Islamic spirituality and spiritual health and professional ethics among Internal residents of Universities of Medical Sciences in Tehran.
Methods: This study is quantitative descriptive-survey. The population consisted of all Internal residents of Universities of Medical Sciences in Tehran who were selected by cluster sampling method. Data were collected using three researcher-made questionnaires. Their face validity was confirmed. And their reliability was calculated through Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Pearson correlation test and structural equations were used for data analysis and PLS software.
Results: The results showed that there is a significant relationship (P=0/001) between Islamic spirituality and spiritual health (β = 0.54), between Islamic spirituality and professional ethics (β = 0.25) as well as between Islamic spirituality and professional ethics with mediating role of spiritual health (β = 0.58).
Conclusion: Considering the findings of this study and the positive and significant relationship between Islamic spirituality and spiritual health with professional ethics, to expand and strengthen professional ethics it is recommended to consider the values of spiritual aspects and principles in medical science curricula.
