@article{ author = {delphan, bahram and mosadegh, aliahmm}, title = {}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {454-457}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-691-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-691-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {AmirAliAkbari, Sedigheh and Arfaeei, Katayoon and Fardanesh, Hashem and AlaviMajd, Hami}, title = {}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {451-453}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-721-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-721-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Valizadeh, Leila and FathiAzar, Eskandar and Zamanzadeh, Vahi}, title = {The Relationship Between Learning Characteristics And Academic Achievement In Nursing And Midwifery Students}, abstract ={Introduction: One of the reasons causing academic failure among students is disregarding factors affecting learning. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between academic achievement of nursing and midwifery students and their learning characteristics including study style, control locus, and self-organized learning factors which are modifiable issues in learning. Methods: In this correlational study, all nursing and midwifery students with average grade of 17 and above (high academic achievement) or average grade of 14 and lower (low academic achievement) in Tabriz School of Nursing and Midwifery were investigated through census sampling method in the year 2005-2006. Data was gathered using questionnaires of "Kolb's Learning Styles Inventory," "Karami Study Methods," "Julian Rotter Locus of Control," and "Motivational Strategies for Learning" and then, was analyzed through descriptive statistics and logistic regression test by SPSS software. Results: Logistic regression analysis showed that control locus (P=0.008) and motivational strategies for learning (P= 0.032) had a significant relationship with academic achievement of students. Conclusion: Control locus and motivational strategies for learning, were recognized as determining factors in academic achievement. Taking the results of this study into consideration, running workshops or seminars on the issue of "Locus of control related to learning" and "motivational strategies for learning" are recommended for learning improvement in first year students.}, Keywords = {Learning style, Locus of control, Motivational Strategies for Learning, Study Style, Academic Achievement, Student.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {443-450}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-679-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-679-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Dehghani, Mohammad and Pourafzali, Mehdi and Ebrahimzadeh, Ali Rez}, title = {Teaching Minimum Learning Essentials To Orthopedic Interns In Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: The prevalence of musculoskeletal and orthopedic diseases is high in outpatient visits and emergency ward. Meanwhile, evidences show that there is no appropriate and sufficient education in this regard, in the educational programs of medical students and especially orthopedic interns. The aim of this study was to determine the accomplishment of minimum learning essentials by interns in orthopedic ward of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in educational hospitals of Isfahan Medical School in April and June 2006. A 14 item questionnaire including determined minimum learning essentials in 4 fields of surgery room, emergency, ward, and clinic was developed. Forty orthopedic interns, who at least had passed 3 months of their internship course, completed the questionnaire as self-administered. The data was analyzed by SPSS software using frequency distribution. Results: All participants in this study performed the assessment of the "signs of the compartment syndrome" and "sutures" by themselves. Not all of the interns had received the needed education for casting and splint, doing different kinds of bandages, suturing open wounds and doing intra-articular injections. Conclusion: Interns could not achieve minimum learning essentials in orthopedic ward which was in accordance with previous studies. Therefore, it is necessary to implement a complete revision in educational programs of orthopedic interns such as extending the course duration, determining the task descriptions, and providing externship course.}, Keywords = {Minimum learning essentials, Orthopedics, Intern, Skill.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {437-442}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-697-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-697-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Yamani, Nikoo and Nasr, Ahmadreza and Monadjemi, Amirhass}, title = {The Analysis of Qualitative Study Data Using Software}, abstract ={The use of softwares for analyzing research data is increasing everyday. Making use of softwares specified for the analysis of qualitative data has begun since 20 years ago, and has been exposed to so many changes so far. Researchers have used the existing softwares such as word processors to facilitate the analysis practice, even before using specific softwares. Different softwares have several capabilities from encoding the text and searching through the text for repetitions of the codes to proposing hypothesis. Furthermore, other feَAutres such as determining the codes occurring simultaneously or at the same place, finding the associations between the codes, attaching notes to the codes, searching the notes to find common instances, and displaying data in different modes are some other potentialities of these softwares. Making use of these feَAutres leads to saving time, managing large volume of information, enhancing the accuracy and validity of the data, and possibility of performing more complicated analysis. Beside these benefits, there are some limitations in using these softwares such as uniformity of the approaches used to analyze qualitative data, emphasizing too much on coding the data, separating the researcher from data, and the trading aspects of the softwares. Presence of such benefits and limitations brings up the question that whether or not to use these softwares for analyzing qualitative data. Although there is no clear answer to this question, it is the researcher's job to decide for this issue, considering different aspects of his own study. There are so many points to consider in choosing the type of software which will be mentioned in this article. In general, the available softwares are just to facilitate the analysis process, not to analyze the data by themselves. In other words, the analysis and interpretation of the qualitative data is always the researcher's main responsibility.}, Keywords = {Software, Qualitative study, Analysis}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {423-436}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-710-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-710-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Yousefi, Ali Reza and Yarmohammadian, MohammadHossein and Dadman, Mitr}, title = {Internal Efficiency Evaluation Indicators In Universities Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Internal efficiency indicators will be able to present the quality of higher education, quantitati-vely through assessing the interaction between inputs, processes, and outputs. This could be used as a compiled, scientific, and institutionalized evaluation system in universities. This study was carried out to compile internal efficiency indicators in Medical Sciences Universities. Methods: In a descriptive study, at first all performance indicators were collected and categorized through literَAutre review. Then, a checklist including 8 areas and 152 indicators was developed based on instruct-tional design studies and using theoretical definition model and focus group discussion. The checklist was delivered to 50 educational experts in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences who were selected purpose-fully. Data was analyzed by SPSS software using frequency distribution tables. Results: In experts' viewpoints, all 152 indicators in 8 compiled areas had four essential criteria of an indicator including possibility of planning, evaluation, measurement, and quality promotion, and were assessed as desirable. They were identified appropriate for the evaluation of internal efficiency in universi-ties of medical sciences. Conclusion: In accordance with the country's political, social, and cultural situations, internal efficiency evaluation indicators, introduced in this study, could be used as a tool for comparing present and optimal situation in universities. More over, they can be used for the evaluation and accreditation of medical universities and help the managers to promote educational quality.}, Keywords = {Internal efficiency, Indicator, Evaluation, Accreditation, Universities of Medical Sciences.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {409-421}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-700-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-700-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Valizadeh, Susan and Abedi, Heidar Ali and Zamanzadeh, Vahid and Fathiazar, Eskandar}, title = {Challenges of Nursing Students during Their Study: A Qualitative Study}, abstract ={Introduction: Several studies have recommended revisions in educational programs based on learners' feedbacks and needs. This study was performed with the aim of exploring and describing the meaning of challenges and feelings experienced by nursing students during their study. Methods: This qualitative study was performed as phenomenology on 20 senior nursing students selected by purposeful sampling method. In-depth and semi-structured interviews were used for data gathering. Data was analyzed by the team of researchers using hermeneutic analysis method. Results: Findings were categorized into three major themes including challenge of "integrating knowledge and practice" with minor themes of employing theory in practice, using nursing procedure, and following scientific principles in clinic, the challenge of "management of learning environment" with the minor themes of environmental factors' effect on students' learning, causes of hopelessness and disappointment with nurses, preference in evaluation, deficiencies of educational programming, and lack of respecting patients' rights and privileges, and the challenge of "lack of community's respect to the value of nursing" with the minor themes including recognizing stَAuts of nursing discipline, and the necessity for its revision, attitude of individuals and society toward nursing and limited independence of nursing. Conclusion: Interviewing students provided an insight into the challenges of educational environment which students had faced, during their study. Using the results of this study, nursing educators could build a positive and stimulating environment for students' learning and motivate them to maintain their interest in education and learning.}, Keywords = {: Nursing education, Nursing student, Master of nursing, Qualitative research, Phenomenology.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {397-407}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-696-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-696-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {NemadiVosughi, Maryam and Tazakkori, Zahr}, title = {The Views Of Newly Graduated Nurses Toward Their Supporting Stَauts During Transition Stage In Tabriz University Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Recognizing the views of newly graduated nurses about their supporting stَAuts during transition period (first 6 months of service) is necessary for decreasing their stress and increasing their retention in health centers. This study was performed to investigate the newly graduated nurses' views toward their supporting stَAuts during transition period in Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Methods: In a descriptive study in the year 2005, two hundred nurses working in health centers, educational centers and the hospitals affiliated to Tabriz University of Medical Sciences who were passing the final days of their first 6 months of service were selected through convenience sampling method. A questionnaire consisting of two sections was developed, the first section included demographic feَAutres and the second one comprised supporting stَAuts of nurses. Descriptive statistics, mean, and standard deviation were used for data analysis. Results: Majority of nurses had an inappropriate supporting stَAuts during their transition period. The mean and standard deviation of the total score of supporting stَAuts were 19.7±0.77. Having orientation sessions at the beginning of the service, providing opportunities for participation in decision-makings by administrators, assistance of the colleagues in improving the knowledge and clinical skills of the newly graduated, suitable manner and behavior of the administrators, being acceptable and reliable to the colleagues, and colleagues' attention to newly graduated nurses' views in working environment were introduced as less supporting factors, respectively. Conclusion: Insufficient support and education for majority of newly graduated nurses in working environment discloses the fact that administrators must act on it. This can be done by holding comprehensive orientation sessions for amateur nurses and providing opportunities for their participation in decision-making as well as providing the assistance of the colleagues in improving their knowledge and clinical skills, and also suitable manner and behavior of the administrators. These situations could facilitate newly graduated nurses' adaptation with the transition process and improve their clinical performance.}, Keywords = {Newly graduated nurses, Support, Transition period.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {389-395}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-701-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-701-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Kermaniyan, Fatemeh and Mehdizadeh, Mehdi and Iravani, Shahrokh and MarkaziMoghadam, Nader and Shayan, Shahram}, title = {Comparing Lecture And Problem-Based Learning Methods In Teaching Limb Anatomy To First Year Medical Students}, abstract ={Introduction: Problem-based learning has replaced traditional teaching in most universities around the world but still there are many challenges in replacing traditional methods by this new method of learning. Two methods of lecture and problem-based learning (PBL) for teaching anatomy to junior medical students are compared in this study. Methods: Forty students of Artesh University of Medical Sciences, who entered university in 2005, were divided into two groups randomly. Groups were matched based on their Diploma average score, the raw score achieved in entrance exam, and the average score of their previous term. Then, limb anatomy was taught to both groups during two semesters, one group was taught through traditional method and the other through problem-based learning method. The headings of the lesson were the same for the two groups. Students were evaluated through a pre-test at the beginning of the semester and a post-test which was held at the end of the semester. Their viewpoints were also asked at the same time with post-test. Data was analyzed by SPSS software using independent T-test and paired T-test. Results: Post-test scores in both groups were higher than the pre-test scores significantly. The mean difference for correct answers to judgment questions in post-test was higher significantly in PBL group compared with the traditional group. PBL group students were more satisfied with their teaching method. Students' viewpoints in PBL group concerning three domains of developing a sense of participation, encouraging students to study more and teacher's teaching abilities, earned higher scores compared to the traditional group. Conclusion: Students are encouraged to reflect more, and avoid memorizing the material in PBL method. Moreover, this method motivates students to study more by encouraging them into more group interaction.}, Keywords = {Problem based learning, Limb anatomy, Medical education}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {379-388}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-719-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-719-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Moattari, Marzieh and Fallahzadeh, MohammadHossei}, title = {Senior Medical Students\' Self Evaluation Of Their Capability In General Competencies In Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Evaluating graduates' proficiencies can provide a helpful reflection of medical education performance and lead to its improvement. The aim of this study was to assess general competencies of final year medical students from their own viewpoints. Methods: In this descriptive–evaluative study, 71 graduating students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences evaluated themselves based on a 101 item evaluation form with Likert scale, in 17 general medical competencies. Calculating the mean scores given to the items related to each competency, their score in each competency was determined. Results: Medical graduates of this university had the mean scores of more than 3.5 for each competency. The highest scores belonged to the competencies including case presentation (4.94±0.75), basic procedures (4.83±0.47), tests interpretation (4.69±0.53), and diagnostic decision-making (4.69±0.66). The lowest scores belonged to geriatrics (3.56±0.75), nutrition (3.56±0.84), practice management (3.73±0.80), and advanced procedures (4.02±0.75), respectively. Conclusion: The medical education program in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences is more patient-centered rather than community oriented. Therefore, improving the competencies needed by the society such as geriatrics, nutrition, practice management, and advanced procedures requires more attention in the educational programs as well as continuing medical education. Improving these competencies can result in a better care delivery by general practitioners in the community.}, Keywords = {Self-evaluation, Medical student, Essential competencies, General competencies, Clinical course.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {371-377}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-718-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-718-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Garakyaraghi, Mohammad and Sabouri, Masih and Avizhgan, Maryam and Ebrahimi, Amrollah and Zolfaghari, MohammadRez}, title = {Interns\' Viewpoints Toward The StَAuts Of Training By Residents In Isfahan Univeristy Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Resident as a capable educational resource can make use of every opportunity for training interns and students. The aim of this study was to determine the interns' viewpoints toward the stَAuts of their training by residents. Methods: In a descriptive cross-sectional study in educational hospitals of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 54 interns spending the last 6 months of their medical training were selected through simple random sampling. Data was gathered using a researcher-made questionnaire which was filled by interns in self-administered manner. Data was analyzed by SPSS software using frequency distribution, mean, and standard deviation. Results: Mean and standard deviation of interns' viewpoints toward the training by residents in areas of knowledge, practice, individual characteristics, the most useful educational field, the process of education, and educational capabilities and responsibilities were 58.2±10.9, 66±12.5, 50.7±13.3, 64±17, 45±14.8, and 56.8±13 out of 100, respectively. Based on 70.4 percent of interns, first year residents were more motivated for training. According to interns, clinic and emergency ward were more suitable environments for training by residents while residents spent a little time on training. Interns' work load and lack of purpose and planning in residents' training were among problems mentioned by interns. Conclusion: The scores that interns gave to the stَAuts of training by residents were in average level. The educational role of residents varies in different wards and shows that they can make better contributions to education. Holding workshops on teaching methods for residents and investigating the existing barriers for education are recommended.}, Keywords = {Residents, Interns, Education.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {361-369}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-694-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-694-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Kouhestani, HamidReza and Baghcheghi, Nayereh}, title = {Medication Calculation Skills in Nursing Students of Arak University of Medical Sciences in 2007}, abstract ={Introduction: Accurate medication calculation is a critical skill that nurses must demonstrate in order to administer medications safely. However, the ability of nursing students to calculate the correct dasage of medications has been mentioned as a concern in numerous studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of nursing students in medication calculation. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 76 nursing students were selected. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire consisted of three parts including demographic information, students' views toward their interest and ability in medication calculation, and 20 questions about medication calculation. After gathering the questionnaires, they were analyzed by SPSS software using statistical t-test, ANOVA, and correlation coefficient. Results: According to most students, calculating medication dosage was simple (65.78 percents), they were interested in it (55.26 percents), and they had enough proficiency in performing this activity (63.15 percents). Six students (7.89 percents) had provided correct answers to all of 20 questions and 33 ones (43.42) had responded to 75 percents of the questions correctly. The mean and standard deviation of students' scores were 14.9±6.2. There was a significant relationship between the semester and interest in medication calculation, and the test results. Conclusion: Although medication calculation is one of the essential skills for nurses few participants had provided correct answers to all of the questions. This reveals the importance of this skill and a need to emphasize on medication calculation in nursing students' education.}, Keywords = {Skill, Medication calculation, Nursing students, Educational need.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {353-360}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-684-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-684-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Ghodsbin, Fariba and Shafakhah, Mahnaz}, title = {Facilitating and Preventing Factors in Learning Clinical Skills from the Viewpoints of the Third Year Students of Fatemeh School of Nursing and Midwifery}, abstract ={Introduction: Investigating the problems and barriers in learning clinical skills has been regarded in so many studies but the factors facilitating this process have not been taken into consideration. This study was performed with the aim to determine the facilitating and preventing factors in learning clinical skills from the viewpoints of third year students of Fatemeh School of Nursing and Midwifery in Shiraz. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 54 nursing students in their sixth semester were selected through convenience sampling method. A researcher made questionnaire including questions about demogra-phic characteristics and 67 questions about facilitating and preventing factors in learning clinical skills was distributed among the samples. The questions included the areas of the relationships between the student, staff, instructor and the patient student’s satisfaction with the teaching methods of instructors and staff teaching methods of theoretical and practical lessons the facilities provided by the hospital and university and instructors’ characteristics. The data was analyzed by SPSS software through descriptive statistics. Results: The most facilitating factors in learning clinical skills belonged to Instructors’ educational and scientific experiences in developing educational affairs (77.8%), the educational environment provided by the instructors for experiencing clinical skills by students (77.8%), paying attention to the patient’s rights and needs (76%), and instructors' responsibility toward education (76%). The most preventing factors in learning clinical skills were the stress felt in the ward (83.3%), lack of students' support by staff (66.6%), and staff's bad temperedness (64.8%). Conclusion: Students were satisfied with the items in different areas but they were unsatisfied with the relationship between staff and students, and also the way that instructors presented the practical and theoreti-cal lessons. They mentioned these factors as the ones prevented their clinical learning. It is recommended to revise clinical education and take some appropriate action in order to provide a proper clinical education environment.}, Keywords = {Nursing student, Clinical skills, Facilitating factors, Preventing factors.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {343-352}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-720-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-720-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Foroughi, Feyzollah and Kharrazi, Hadi and Iranfar, Shirin and Rezaei, Mansour}, title = {Job Satisfaction And Its Affecting Factors From The Viewpoints Of Faculty Members Of Kermanshah University Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Human resource is one of the factors for organizations' survival. Generally, every organiza-ion's success depends on its employee's efforts as well as their job satisfaction. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors influencing job satisfaction from the viewpoints of faculty members of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on 156 full time faculty members of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences. In order to collect the data, the demographic feَAutres question-aire and the standard questionnaire of Smith, Kendall-Halley with little modifications were used. Data was analyzed by SPSS software using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient, and Tukey test. Results: The highest satisfaction belonged to nَAutre of the job (4.41±0.70) and welfare opportunities proved to be the factor for lowest satisfaction (2.13±0.83). Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between some occupational variables and job satisfaction. Conclusion: Faculty members of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences are satisfied with their job and their job satisfaction would increase if some factors such as salary, lack of welfare opportunities, and their progress were taken into consideration.}, Keywords = {Job satisfaction, Faculty member, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {335-342}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-690-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-690-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Alavi, Musa and Abedi, HeydarAli}, title = {Nursing Students\' Experiences and Perceptions of Effective Instructor in Clinical Education}, abstract ={Introduction: Clinical education program was designed to promote nursing education which its processes are mainly aimed at students. Despite all of this, less attention has been paid to students' feedback in this process. This study focused on nursing students' personal experiences about instructors' roles in clinical education program and intended to clarify the concept of "effective instructor" in clinical education. Methods: Using purposeful sampling method, 12 nursing students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, who had passed at least one clinical education course, were selected and studied through phenomenological approach. Data was gathered through in-depth interview. Raw data was analyzed using Colaizzi method. The validity and reliability of the study was acquired through considering four elements of factual value, applicability, consistency and neutrality. Results: The interview texts were analyzed and the codes were extracted. Then, the codes were categorized into eight major concepts of presence, instructor as evaluator, instructor as communicator, instructor as experience provider, instructor as motivator, instructor as supervisor, instructor as moderator, and instructor as supporter. Conclusion: Participants in this study emphasized the instructor's key role in forming an appropriate or safe working environment. They revealed that the instructor can play an effective and useful role in clinical learning by providing new information, supporting the students thoroughly, and supervising their performance. In addition to experiencing some levels of dependence, participants accentuated the necessity for establishing a safe environment in order to provide learning opportunities for students. They also confirmed effective role playing by the teacher as an appropriate input for nursing students' needs.}, Keywords = { Clinical education, Nursing students, Effective instructor}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {325-334}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-683-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-683-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Toughyani, Raheleh and Ramezani, Mohammad Arash and Izadi, Minoo and ُُShahidi, Shahla and Aghdak, Pejman and Motie, Zahra and Nikkhahfard, Mojgh}, title = {The Effect of Prenatal Care Group Education on Pregnant Mothers\' Knowledge, Attitude and Practice}, abstract ={Introduction: Effective prenatal education may play an important role in decreasing diseases and morbidity and therefore promoting mother's health. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of group education (by a standard teaching model) on knowledge, attitude and practice of pregnant mothers. Methods: This study was a field trial which was performed on 60 pregnant women in their 6th to 8th gesta-tional age. Samples were divided into two groups randomly. The experiment group was instructed using the standard protocol developed by maternal health unit of Isfahan Provincial Health Center and the control group received the routine prenatal instructions. In the standard protocol, the educational needs during the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy were determined and 14 training sessions with prepared lesson plans were designed. The data were gathered by a questionnaire. Results: Mother's knowledge in second and third trimester was significantly higher in intervention group compared to the control group. Also, it was almost significant in the first trimester. But, the educational program had no effect on mothers' attitude and no difference between the attitude of the two groups of intervention and control was observed. In contrast, the education had a positive effect on mothers' practice and a significant difference was revealed between the practices of the two groups. Conclusion: Considering the special features of this educational model, implementing this program as a continuous intervention in all health care centers could improve the quality of prenatal care.}, Keywords = {Prenatal care, Pregnancy, Education, Evaluation, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {317-324}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-717-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-717-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Shakournia, AbdolHossein and Elhampour, Hossein and Mozafari, Ali Reza and DashtBozorgi, Bahm}, title = {Ten Year Trends In Faculty Members\' Evaluation Results In Jondi Shapour University Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: A comprehensive and valid evaluation system with continuous performance is required in order to assess faculty members' educational practice correctly, and plan for quality improvement. This study was done to determine the ten year trends in faculty members' evaluation results in Jondi Shapour University of Medical Sciences. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, evaluation scores of 84 non-clinical faculty members of Jondi Shapour University of Medical Sciences, from 1996 till 2005 were investigated. Faculty members' evaluation scores were taken from the archive of Educational Development Center of the University and were analyzed by SPSS software using repeated measure ANOVA, Pearson correlation coeficient, and t-test. Results: The trends in evaluation scores had minimal changes between 3.95 and 4.02. The mean of faculty members' evaluation scores had no significant difference in different years. Also, the mean of the evaluation scores of male and female faculty members in different years showed no significant difference. Pearson correlation coeficient showed a weak to average correlation between faculty members' evaluation scores in some of the years. (0.22 at minimum and 0.65 at maximum). Conclusion: Faculty members' evaluation by students was invariable in 10 years, despite the fact that students population performing the evaluation, had changed during the period. It is necessary to revise the method of educating teaching skills to faculty members in order to improve their evaluation scores.}, Keywords = {Evaluation, Faculty Member, Trend, Medical Sciences.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {309-316}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-687-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-687-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Zamanzadeh, Vahid and Abdollahzadeh, Farahnaz and Lotfi, Mojgan and Aghazadeh, Ahm}, title = {Assessing Clinical Education Fields From The Viewpoints Of Nursing And Midwifery Instructors In Tabriz University Of Medical Sciences, 2006}, abstract ={Introduction: Promoting clinical education quality, requires continuous assessment of the current situations in clinical education fields, identifying the strengths, and improving the weaknesses. The aim of this study was to assess clinical education fields of School of Nursing and Midwifery from the viewpoints of its faculty members. Methods: This study which is a description of current situation in clinical education fields, was carried out during the second semester of 2004-2005 academic year. The study population included clinical education teachers of school of nursing who were selected by census sampling method through 4 sessions held with the members of different departments of medical surgical, midwifery, pediatrics, health and psychiatric nursing. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire consisted of two parts: Clinical teachers' demographic data and the characteristics of clinical education field including 5 parts of the feَAutres of compiled education program in the field, appropriate learning fields, method of education, method of evaluation, and other indices. Results: Clinical teachers assessed educational departments of pediatrics (54.2 percent), medical-surgical (43.8 percent), midwifery (61.6 percent), and health and psychiatric nursing (57.5 percent) as good and excellent. Considering compiled program, clinical education fields were described as good and excellent by 74.9 percent of the participants. Some strength of this aspect included introducing the course objectives at the first day of clinical education as well as presenting references according to the references introduced by the related ministry. Appropriate position of nursing students and instructors in the field and also the unimportant role of the educational department in the management of the educational field were amongst weaknesses of this aspect. Conclusion: Although some aspects of clinical education field were good and excellent, improving positive aspects and modifying the weaknesses may be an effective step in clinical education quality promotion. Continuous assessment of clinical fields and comparing the current situation with the previous situation can reveal the strengths and weaknesses of clinical education.}, Keywords = {Clinical education, Educational fields, Nursing students.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {299-307}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-695-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-695-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Zahedi, Mohammad and AmirmalekiTabrizi, Hom}, title = {Medical Education Effectiveness From The Viewpoints Of Medical Students Of Tehran University Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Curriculum revision, teaching activities and interaction in instruction are required for the improvement of effectiveness of education. This research was conducted to study the effectiveness of medical education from the viewpoints of students in Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This survey was carried out on fifth year medical students in the first semester of the academic year of 2005-2006. One hundred and sixty two students were selected through stratified random sampling method. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire including 74 questions which was designed using McDonald model and consisted of three parts of curriculum, organizing teaching activities, and interaction in education. The questionnaires were distributed in educational hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The data was analyzed by SPSS software using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: The mean and standard deviation obtained from students' viewpoints toward effectiveness of curriculum, teaching activities, and interaction in education were 2.35±0.34, 2.5±0.35, and 2.46±0.35, respectively. The first one was less than theoretical mean, while the second and third ones were equal to the theoretical mean. Conclusion: The mean obtained for effectiveness of curriculum was lower than the theoretical mean (2.5) which shows the necessity of revising medical curriculum. The mean of the interaction in instruction and teaching activities calls for a need to improve different kinds of interaction and promote the skills of instructors.}, Keywords = {Effectiveness, Curriculum, Teaching activities, Interaction in instruction, Medical education.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {289-298}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-698-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-698-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Rashidtorabi, Majid and Ahanchian, Mohammadreza and SaeediRezvani, Mahmou}, title = {The Attitude of Department Heads, Faculty Members, and Physicians of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences toward Continuing Medical Education through Internet: Investigating Some Related Factors}, abstract ={Introduction: Despite recent progresses in education through the web in so many countries, no systematic action has been taken in our country in order to establish online courses. The aim of this study was to deter-mine the attitude of the stake holders of these courses and the factors affecting their attitude. Methods: Through a survey study the attitudes of 254 persons including departments’ heads, faculty members in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, and general physicians participating in CME courses, selected through stratified sampling method were investigated. Among the existing factors, availability of hardware facilities, internet and software education, access to internet, and their relationship with the attitude of the participants were studied. The data gathering tools included a questionnaire consisted of 28 items with 5 point Lickert scale for assessing attitude and another questionnaire including demographic data, which were analyzed using frequency distribution indices and chi2. Results: There was no relationship between access to facilities and education with attitudes of the three groups. But, there was a significant relationship between access to internet and their attitude. Conclusion: Although the attitudes toward these courses were positive in total, but with regard to the low mean scores in the three groups, it is highly recommended to improve the attitudes toward online education through education and providing information regarding the advantages of such courses. It is also suggested to provide facilities such as access to internet and study more about other factors affecting human resources attitudes.}, Keywords = {Attitude, Online education, Computer, Continuing medical education.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {279-287}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-716-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-716-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Rahmani, Azad and Mohajjelaghdam, AliReza and FathiAzar, Eskandar and Roshangar, Fariborz}, title = {The Effect Of Adapted Model Of Mastery Learning On Cognitive And Practical Learning Of Nursing Students}, abstract ={Introduction: Effective clinical teaching requires educational methods capable of developing an appropriate level of knowledge and practice in students. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of adapted model of mastery learning on cognitive and practical learning of nursing students. Methods: In a quasi-experimental study using pre-test and post-test with two group design, 52 nursing students were selected through census sampling method and placed randomly in 6 experiment and 6 control groups, each group containing 4 to 5 people. After taking the cognitive and practical pre-tests, control group received traditional education and experiment group went under clinical education using adapted model of mastery learning for 12 days. At final step, the post-tests were held. An achievement test and 4 checklists were designed for data gathering. The results were analyzed by SPSS software using Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney tests. Results: Both methods of clinical education were effective in promoting cognitive and practical learning of students. Comparing the difference between the means of pre-test and post-test of cognitive and practical learning in the two groups, showed a higher difference in the experiment group in all items. Conclusion: The effect of adapted model of mastery learning on cognitive and practical learning of nursing students was more than the traditional method of clinical education. Therefore, it is recommended to use this model in clinical education.}, Keywords = {Nursing education, Clinical education, Learning, Mastery learning, Skill learning.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {277-267}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-693-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-693-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {HeshmatiNabavi, Fatemeh and Memarian, Robabeh and Vanaki, Zohreh}, title = {Clinical Supervision System: A Method For Improving Educational Performance Of Nursing Personnel}, abstract ={Introduction: Employing supervision methods which focuses on educational aspects may increase the effectiveness of nursing personnel's educational activities, especially patient education. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of clinical supervision on the effectiveness of nurses' educational performance. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted using static groups' comparison in which the control and experiment groups were compared by a post-test. Study samples included 72 patients who were matched and assigned into two distinct groups. Clinical supervision system was implemented through three steps in 3 wards of Samen-al-Aemme hospital in Mashhad for 6 months. The data gathering tool included patient information sheet, patient satisfaction from nurses' educational practice and rating scale of self-care knowledge and practice of patients. Data was gathered through interview and observation methods and analyzed by SPSS software. Results: The mean scores of self-care knowledge and practice of the patients were 30.6 and 57.1 out of 100, in the control and experiment groups, respectively. The mean score of patients' satisfaction from nurses' educational practice was 19.6 in the control group and 20.9 in the experiment group, out of 24. So that, independent t-test showed a significant difference between these two groups. Conclusion: Implementing clinical supervision system through observation, feedback, discussion, and investigation, may develop nurses' knowledge and professional skills in patient education. Therefore, this supervision method could be regarded as an effective model for in-service education. More studies are required in order to investigate the effect of this model on other aspects of nurses' practice.}, Keywords = {Clinical supervision, In-service education, Patient education, Practice improvement.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {257-266}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-689-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-689-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {HassanZahraei, Roshanak and AtashSokhan, Giti and Salehi, Shayesteh and Ehsanpour, Soheila and Hassanzadeh, Akbar}, title = {Comparing The Factors Related To The Effective Clinical Teaching From Faculty Members\' And Students\' Points Of View}, abstract ={Introduction: Teaching and learning are interdependent in educational process. Teaching effectiveness, therefore, is to be investigated both from teachers' and learners' viewpoints in order to achieve a better education. This study was conducted to determine and compare the factors related to effective clinical education from teachers' and students' viewpoints in School Of Nursing and Midwifery in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the population under the study was 53 faculty members and 118 senior students selected through purposeful sampling. The research environment consisted of teachers' offices, hospitals, and clinical centers affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. The data gathering tool was a researcher made questionnaire consisted of two parts of demographic feَAutres and factors related to clinical education which contained 5 general areas of individual feَAutres of the learner, clinical teacher, clinical environment, educational planning, and clinical evaluation. Questions related to each of these areas were scored based on a five point Scale. The questionnaires were distributed anonymously and gathered after one week. The data was analyzed by SPSS software. Results: Mean of the scores in areas of factors related to the individual feَAutres of the learner, clinical teacher, clinical environment, and educational planning were above 4 and only in the area of clinical evaluation it was 3.95±0.81 out of the total score 5. T-test results for four before mentioned areas were 0.46, 0.45, 0.53, and, 1.39, respectively and it was 0.38 for evaluation area which revealed no significant difference. Conclusion: Regarding the agreement of faculty members and students on the importance of these factors in clinical education, it is recommended to apply all these factors in order to promote the quality of clinical education.}, Keywords = {Effective Clinical Education, Clinical Environment, Educational Planning, Clinical Evaluation.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {249-256}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-678-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-678-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {JaffariGolestan, Nasrin and Vanaki, Zohreh and Memarian, Robabeh}, title = {Organizing “Nursing Mentors Committee”: An Effective Strategy For Improving Novice Nurses’ Clinical Competency}, abstract ={Introduction: One of the most significant problems in clinical environment is the unskilled and inexperienced nurses. This is while, most managers are not aware of nurses' proficiency and competency level. Therefore, applying the new strategy of "organizing nursing mentors committee" by managers as well as their orientation in this regard could be considered as a strategy to improve clinical competency. Methods: This quasi-experimental study as two group design was performed to assess the clinical competency level of five novice nurses and their performance on 72 patients hospitalized in medical-surgical wards in one of the hospitals in Tehran in 2005. They were divided into two experiment and control groups, and were evaluated before and after the intervention. Data was collected using observational checklists in communicative, cognitive, and psychomotor competency domains as double blinded. Number of patients in the experiment group was 32 and in the control group was 40 which were matched before and after the intervention in each group. The allocation of the novice nurses into groups and wards was done randomly. Data was analyzed by SPSS software. Results: Clinical competency of the novice nurses increased in all three domains in both groups. Paired t–test showed this increase in both groups. Moreover, independent t-test demonstrated that the mean difference in the experiment group was higher than the control group. Novice nurses' clinical competency was in a primary level in both groups before the intervention, but, after 3 months was promoted to the advanced level in the experiment group who were exposed to mentors committee. Conclusion: Organizing "nursing mentors committee" is an effective strategy for nursing managers, in order to help novice nurses who need to acquire clinical competency in different domains in a limited time frame.}, Keywords = {Nursing Mentors Committee, Clinical Competency, Novice Nurses.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {237-247}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-680-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-680-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Teymouri, Maryam and Tootoonchi, Mina and Salehi, Mehrdad and Hassanzadeh, Akbar}, title = {Job Satisfaction Among Faculty Members Of Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Identifying the factors leading to job satisfaction could be useful in increasing faculty members' job satisfaction and motivating them to perform their educational and research activities. This study was conducted to determine job satisfaction rate among faculty members of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in the year 2005-2006. Methods: In a descriptive study, 210 faculty members of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were selected through stratified random sampling. A researcher-made questionnaire including 45 items in the areas of salary and rewards, promotion opportunities, management stَAuts and communications, job security, physical conditions, environment, and nَAutre of the work was completed as self-administered. It was analyzed by SPSS software using frequency distribution, mean, and standard deviation. Results: The mean and standard deviation of faculty members' job satisfaction were 65.09±14.93 out of 100. The mean and standard deviation for the areas under investigation including nَAutre of the work, manage-ment stَAuts and communications, job security, salary and rewards, promotion opportunities, physical condi-tions and working environment were 82.5±13.31, 65.3±17.52, 63.99±21.64, 61.8±20.9, 58.7±20.05, and 58.02±21.49, respectively, out of the total score of 100. Conclusion: Faculty members were well satisfied with their jobs. Their satisfaction about the nَAutre of their work was desirable, and about management stَAuts, job security, and salary and rewards, was partially desirable. They were less satisfied with promotion opportunities and physical conditions of working environ-ment. Taking faculty members welfare into consideration and revising promotion procedures could improve the current situation.}, Keywords = {Job satisfaction, Faculty members, Salary, Promotion, Management, Job security, Working environment.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {227-237}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-699-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-699-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Tavakoli, Maryam and Yamani, Nikoo and Sohrabi, Ayatolah}, title = {Using Private Medical Centers In Training Medical Students: The Viewpoints Of The Faculty Members Of Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Taking advantage of faculty members' private offices for educational intentions has been recommended as a strategy for students' attendance in society and their encounter with patient management. This study was performed to investigate the viewpoints of administrators and clinical faculty members toward using private medical centers for training students. Methods: This descriptive study was carried out on all clinical faculty members who owned private offices. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire with five point Likert scale and including 20 items about using private medical centers. Data was analyzed by SPSS software using methods for descriptive statistics, t-test, and Pearson. Results: In total, 173 persons returned the questionnaires. The mean of the total score of the questionnaires was 3.02±0.78 out of five. The most agreement was on the role of in-office education on identifying students' future job, teaching new cases to them, and promoting researches and studies in medical sciences. Most of the respondents believed that education in private offices could reduce offices' income, the number of patients, and patients' confidence in physician. Conclusion: Faculty members believed that using private medical centers could promote the education of clerkship students, interns, and residents, but the total mean shows that their general view is not that positive. It is recommended to conduct interventional studies concerning the effect of training in private centers on learners' knowledge and skills.}, Keywords = {Private health centers, faculty members, students.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {217-225}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-686-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-686-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Borimnejad, Leili and NikbakhtNasrabadi, Alireza and MohammadiMohammadi, Hadi}, title = {The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Workshop on Nurses’ Sustained Learning}, abstract ={Introduction: The effect of the presence of trained personnel in the team on the outcome of resuscitation has been proved in previous studies. An informative need assessment, in the environment of present study, reveals the role of the nurses’ knowledge in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Therefore, this study was designed to determine the effect of education through workshop on nurses’ sustained learning regarding resuscitation. Methods: An interventional study, using pre-test and post-test was carried out. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire consisted of two parts including individual characteristics and 21 multiple choice questions about necessary actions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This questionnaire was answered by the participants before, immediately after, and 6 months after the workshop. The results were analyzed using Repeated Measure ANOVA by SPSS software. Results: The highest score, the lowest score and the mean score in pre-test were 17, 6 and 10.12, respectively. These scores for the post-test were 21, 13 and 17.96, respectively. For the test held after 6 month, the highest score was 17, the lowest was 10 and the mean score was 15.02. Comparing the means of these tests showed a significant difference between the pre-test, post-test, and the test after 6 months. Conclusion: Although CPR workshops met the needs felt by nurses to some extent, the repetition of these workshops in regular bases (six months at maximum), seems to be necessary.}, Keywords = {CPR, Workshop method, Sustained learning.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {209-215}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-715-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-715-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Eslamipour, Faezeh and Heidari, Kamal and Asgari, Imaneh}, title = {Dental Students\' Competencies in Community Dentistry Course}, abstract ={Introduction: Graduated dentistry students ought to be competent in different fields of community dentistry such as health education, needs assessment, planning and policy making. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of community dentistry course on dental students' competencies in different fields of community dentistry through self-monitoring method in Isfahan School of dentistry. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on two groups using pre-test and post-test. Through census sampling method, 50 students were studied before and after passing the community dentistry course, as experiment group and 40 students who did not pass this course were studied as the control group at the time of graduation. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire which was completed by students as self-administered. The questionnaire assessed students' competencies in 6 determined areas with a scale ranging from unacceptable to excellent. The results were analyzed by SPSS software using Paired t-test and t-test. Results: The difference between the scores of experiment group's competencies in all six determined areas was significant, before and after passing the course. Comparing the scores of the experiment and control groups showed significant differences in all areas except in "preventive dentistry services". Conclusion: Community dentistry course has been successful in making the students competent in community dentistry fields. In order to improve these results, it is recommended to devote more time and facilities to the subjects such as needs assessment and course planning.}, Keywords = {Curriculum evaluation, Competency, Community dentistry.}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {201-208}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-685-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-685-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} } @article{ author = {Aghamolaei, Teymour and Abedini, Sedighe}, title = {Comparison Of Self And Students\' Evaluation Of Faculty Members In School Of Health Of Hormozgan University Of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Comparing the results of students' evaluation and faculty members' self-evaluation can reveal the strengths and weaknesses of faculty members in teaching. The aim of this study was to compare students' evaluation of teaching and faculty members' self-evaluation in School of Health in Bandar Abbas. Methods: The population under study in this cross-sectional survey was faculty members and students of School of Health in Bandar Abbas University of Medical Sciences. Twenty faculty members selected through census sampling method evaluated themselves. In addition to self-evaluation, each faculty member was evaluated by 20 students who were selected randomly. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire consisted of 20 questions with 5 point Likert scale. Data was analyzed by SPSS software. Results: The mean of the faculty members' self evaluation scores was 89.7±6.3 and the mean of this evaluation by students was 85.1±6.5 which demonstrated a significant difference. The correlation coefficient between the scores of self-evaluation and evaluation by students was 0.26. The scores of self-evaluation for most faculty members (75 percents), was higher than the scores of evaluation by students. Conclusion: The results of faculty members' self-evaluation are exploitable for improving the quality of teaching. It is recommended that faculty members take students' evaluation of teaching into consideration more seriously.}, Keywords = {Evaluation, Self-evaluation, Student, Faculty member}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {191-199}, publisher = {Medical Education Development Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-688-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-688-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Education}, issn = {1608-9359}, eissn = {1735-8892}, year = {2008} }