scholarly journals Faculty Retention in Medical Universities in the County Cities of Iran: A Qualitative Content Analysis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Shaterjalali ◽  
Yousef Gholampoor ◽  
Ali Khani Jeihooni ◽  
Yaser Mansoori ◽  
Reza Homayounfar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Executive Management ◽  
Economic Dimension ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
The University ◽  
Second Category

Abstract Background and purpose: Faculty are the cornerstone of academic medicine and are important assets for any institution offering higher education. Recruitment and retention of capable faculty are essential to maintain and improve the quality of education and research performance of universities. The purpose of the present study is to discover the views, experiences, and attitudes of faculty to identify the reasons for attrition and retention of faculty in the medical universities of county cities of Iran. Methods: This is a qualitative study and the method used is of content analysis. The participants included 12 faculty transferred to type 1 university, 4 faculty with transfer request, and 4 faculty members with more than ten years of experience working in the University of county cities no relocate request. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews face to face and via telephone. To measure the trustworthiness of the data, we used four components of credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability proposed by Lincoln and Guba. Results : The findings were divided into 3 categories and 14 sub-categories: the first category was the retention attractors, including 4 sub-categories of facilitated communication, proximity to type one university, gaining experience, and support of authorities; the second category was the retention threats, including 6 subcategories of social infrastructures, individual dimension, occupational dimension, economic dimension, sense of respect, and executive management dimension; and the third category was the retention strategies, including 4 sub-categories of the process of recruiting and promotion, inter-university collaboration with type one universities, facilitating scientific growth, and fulfilling the safety needs. Conclusion : Several factors play role in the retention of faculties in medical schools. Authorities can create a more positive environment by devising a suitable reward system, supporting academic activities, and increasing the level of practical autonomy of faculty to develop a sense of belonging among the workforce, and reduce the intention to transfer of their human resources.

scholarly journals Faculty Retention in Medical Schools of Iran: A Qualitative Content Analysis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Shaterjalali ◽  
Yousef Gholampoor ◽  
Ali Khani Jeihooni ◽  
Yaser Mansoori ◽  
Reza Homayounfar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Executive Management ◽  
Economic Dimension ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Academic Activities

Abstract Background and purpose: Faculty are the cornerstone of academic medicine and are the important assets for any institution offering higher education. The recruitment and retention of capable faculty are essential to maintain and improve the quality of education and research performance of universities.The purpose of the present study is to discover the views, experiences, and attitudes of faculty to identify the reasons for the attrition and the retention of faculty. Methods: Using the qualitative content analysis, a total of 20 transferred faculty or those who requested to be transferred participated in the study. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews in face to face and by telephone. To measure the trustworthiness of the data, we used the four components of Credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability proposed by Lincoln and Guba. Results: The findings were divided into 3 categories and 14 sub-categories: the first category was the retention enforcers, including 4 sub-categories of facilitated communication, distance, gaining experience, and support of authorities; the second category was the retention threats, including 6 subcategories of social infrastructures, individual dimension, occupational dimension, economic dimension, sense of respect, and executive management dimension; and the third category was the retention strategies, including 4 sub-categories of the process of recruiting and promotion, connecting with major universities, facilitating scientific growth, and fulfilling the future needs. Conclusion: Several factors play role in the retention of faculties in medical schools. Authorities can create a more positive environment by devising a suitable reward system, supporting academic activities, and increasing the level of practical autonomy of faculty, to develop a sense of belonging among the workforce, and reduce the intention to transfer of their human resources.

scholarly journals Using an LMS in Teaching English: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Medical Sciences Students’ Evaluations and Suggestions

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iman Alizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Academic Misconduct ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Education Development ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The University

In this study, I aimed to discover Iranian medical sciences students’ evaluation of using a Learning Management System (LMS) in teaching English and to collect their suggestions for using the system more efficiently. To collect data, I conducted semi-structured interviews with 38 students. The themes emerging from the qualitative content analysis of the students’ responses were (1) technical advantages (accessibility, and online homework bank), (2) educational gains (learning gains, benefits for professors, and professor-student interaction), (3) logistical benefits (optimizing class time, task management, and logistical support), (4) educational shortcomings (limited instruction, correction and feedback, and academic misconduct), (5) technical limitations (Internet problems, and technical glitches), (6) administrative problems (time mismanagement, and logistical challenges), (7) education development (instruction, educational materials, organizing tests, correction and feedback, and quantity and quality of assignments), (8) LMS platform modifications (offline platform, and upgrading the LMS), and (9) logistics improvement (student support, and time management). Based on the findings, the educational officials should consider the educational, technical and logistical requirements of using the LMS in the university programs, use a field-specific LMS or modify the existing one with an eye to the students’ needs, and improve the infrastructure required for using web-based educational technologies.

scholarly journals The nurse without a nurse: the antecedents of presenteeism in nursing

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mehdi Mohammadi ◽  
Nahid Dehghan Nayeri ◽  
Shokoh Varaei ◽  
Arezoo Rasti
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Limited Power ◽  
Health Complications ◽  
Insufficient Knowledge

Abstract Background Presenteeism describes the state in which staff who lack the conditions for being present at work and need rest and leave for various reasons (such as illness, low spirits, fatigue, etc.) are present at the workplace. Due to the lack of knowledge about the antecedents of presenteeism in nurses and the context-based nature of this concept, the present study was conducted to explain the reasons for presenteeism in nurses. Methods This qualitative study was performed using the qualitative content analysis method. The study population consisted of 17 nurses working in different wards of hospitals. In this regard, data were collected from February to June 2020 using individual, face-to-face, in-depth, semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results The nurse without a nurse was a category introduced as an antecedent of presenteeism. In this respect, nurses experienced limited power, injustice, compulsory presence, inadequate structural facilities, damaged professional identity, manager-nurse disconnect, insufficient knowledge, physical and mental health complications, job stress, job burnout, multitasking, and impaired communication. Conclusion The nurse, who has been responsible for caring, supporting, advising, advocating, and educating the patient, has now been left without a nurse. In other words, not nursing the nurse has given rise to the emergence of presenteeism. It is recommended that the results of this study be used in making health policies. The results of this study can make nurses’ voices heard by health leaders and managers. A voice that has never been heard as it deserves.

scholarly journals Exploring the concept and structure of obstetric triage: a qualitative content analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asieh Moudi ◽  
Mina Iravani ◽  
Mahin Najafian ◽  
Armin Zareiyan ◽  
Arash Forouzan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background Obstetric triage is a new idea, so the design and implementation of it requires identification of its concept and structure. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the concept and structure of the obstetric triage in Iran. Methods The purposive sampling was done and it continued until reaching the theoretical saturation. Thirty-seven semi-structured interviews were conducted individually and face-to-face. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results Two themes, 8 main categories, and 16 subcategories emerged from the content analysis of the interviews and observations. The themes were the concept and structure of obstetric triage. The concept of obstetric triage consisted of three categories of nature, process, and philosophy of obstetric triage. The structure of obstetric triage included five categories of assessment criteria, emergency grading, determining the appropriate location for patient guidance, initiation of diagnostic and therapeutic measures, and timeframe for initial assessment and reassessment. Conclusion Findings highlighted that obstetric triage is a process with a dual and dynamic nature. This process involves clinical decision making to prioritize the pregnant mother and her fetus based on the severity and acuity of the disease in order to allocate medical resources and care for providing appropriate treatment at the right time and place to the right patient. The results of this study could be used for the design and implementation of the obstetric triage system.

Exploring the concept and structure of obstetric triage: A qualitative content analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asieh Moudi ◽  
Mina - Iravani ◽  
Mahin Najafian ◽  
Armin Zareiyan ◽  
Arash Forouzan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background: Obstetric triage is a new idea, so the design and implementation of it requires identification of its concept and structure. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the concept and structure of the obstetric triage in Iran. Methods: The purposive sampling was done and it continued until reaching the theoretical saturation. Thirty-seven semi-structured interviews were conducted individually and face-to-face. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results: Two themes, 8 main categories, and 16 subcategories emerged from the content analysis of the interviews and observations. The themes were the concept and structure of obstetric triage. The concept of obstetric triage consisted of three categories of nature, process, and philosophy of obstetric triage. The structure of obstetric triage included five categories of assessment criteria, emergency grading, determining the appropriate location for patient guidance, initiation of diagnostic and therapeutic measures, and timeframe for initial assessment and reassessment. Conclusion: Findings highlighted that obstetric triage is a process with a dual and dynamic nature. This process involves clinical decision making to prioritize the pregnant mother and her fetus based on the severity and acuity of the disease in order to allocate medical resources and care for providing appropriate treatment at the right time and place to the right patient. The results of this study could be used for the design and implementation of the obstetric triage system.

scholarly journals Faculty Retention in Regional Medical Schools in Iran: A Qualitative Content Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Shaterjalali ◽  
Yousef Gholampoor ◽  
Ali Khani Jeihooni ◽  
shahnaz karimi ◽  
Yaser Mansoori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Type I ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Economic Dimension ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Regional Medical

Abstract Background and Purpose: Recruitment and retention of competent faculty members are important in maintaining and improving the quality of education and research performance of universities. The aim of the present study was to find out the faculty members’ views, experiences, and attitudes to identify the reasons for faculty attrition and retention in regional medical schools in Iran.Methods: In this qualitative study, we used a content analysis method. The participants included 12 faculty members who had been transferred to type I universities, four faculty members applying for transfer, four with more than ten years of experience and working in the universities of small cities without any application for transfer. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, which were conducted either face-to-face or via phone calls. To measure the trustworthiness of the data, we evaluated four components of credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability, proposed by Lincoln and Guba.Results: The findings were classified into three categories and 14 subcategories. The first category was “retention facilitators” including four subcategories of facilitated communication, proximity to major universities, gaining experience, and support by authorities. The second category was “retention threats” including six subcategories of social infrastructure, individual dimension, occupation dimension, economic dimension, sense of respect, and executive management. The third category was “retention strategies” which included four subcategories of employment and promotion processes, inter-university collaboration with type I universities, facilitation of the scientific growth, and fulfilment of the safety needs.Conclusion: Several factors play a role in the faculty members’ retention in regional medical schools. Authorities can create a more positive environment by devising a suitable reward system, supporting academic activities, and increasing the level of practical faculty autonomy to develop a sense of belonging among them and reduce the intention to transfer among their human resources.

scholarly journals Faculty retention in regional medical schools in Iran: a qualitative content analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Shaterjalali ◽  
Yousef Gholampoor ◽  
Ali Khani Jeihooni ◽  
Yaser Mansoori ◽  
Reza Homayounfar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Supplementary File ◽  
Type I ◽  
Economic Dimension ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Regional Medical

Abstract Background and purpose Recruitment and retention of competent faculty members are important in maintaining and improving the quality of education and research performance of universities. The aim of the present study was to find out the faculty members’ views, experiences, and attitudes to identify the reasons for faculty attrition and retention in regional medical schools in Iran. Methods In this qualitative study, we used a content analysis method. The participants included 12 faculty members who had been transferred to type I universities, four faculty members who had applied for transfer, four with more than 10 years of experience and working in the type 3 universities with no intention to be transferred. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, which were conducted either face-to-face or via phone calls. The interview was developed for this study (Supplementary file). To measure the trustworthiness of the data, we evaluated four components of credibility, transferability, dependability, and conformability, as proposed by Lincoln and Guba. Results The findings were classified into three categories and 14 subcategories. The first category was “retention facilitators” including four subcategories of facilitated communication, proximity to major universities, gaining experience, and support by authorities. The second category was “retention threats” including six subcategories of social infrastructure, individual dimension, occupation dimension, economic dimension, sense of respect, and executive management. The third category was “retention strategies” which included four subcategories of recruitment and promotion processes, inter-university collaboration with type I universities, facilitation of the scientific growth, and fulfilment of the safety needs. Conclusion Several factors play a role in the faculty members’ retention in regional medical schools in Iran. Authorities can create a more positive environment by devising a suitable reward system, supporting academic activities, and increasing the level of faculty autonomy practically to develop a sense of belonging among them and reduce the intention to be transferred among their human resources.

scholarly journals Views about sensory modulation from people with schizophrenia and treating staff: A multisite qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. 030802262098847
Author(s):  
Tawanda Machingura ◽  
Chris Lloyd ◽  
Karen Murphy ◽  
Sarah Goulder ◽  
David Shum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Treatment Option ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Sensory Modulation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Effective Training

Introduction Current non-pharmacological treatment options for people with schizophrenia are limited. There is, however, emerging evidence that sensory modulation can be beneficial for this population. This study aimed to gain insight into sensory modulation from the user’s and the treating staff’s perspectives. Method A qualitative content analysis design was used. Transcripts from occupational therapists ( n=11) and patients with schizophrenia ( n=13) derived from in-depth semi-structured interviews were analysed for themes using content analysis. Results Five themes emerged from this study: Service user education on the sensory approach is the key; A variety of tools should be tried; Sensory modulation provides a valued treatment option; There are challenges of managing perceived risk at an organisational level; and There is a shortage of accessible and effective training. Conclusion People with schizophrenia and treating staff had congruent perceptions regarding the use of sensory modulation as a treatment option. The findings suggest that sensory modulation can be a valued addition to treatment options for people with schizophrenia. We suggest further research on sensory modulation intervention effectiveness using quantitative methods so these results can be further explored.

scholarly journals Wrong Belief of Emergency Delay: A Qualitative Content Analysis in Iranian Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 199-206
Author(s):  
Elham Sepahvand ◽  
◽  
Hamidreza Khankeh ◽  
Mohammadali Hosseini ◽  
Behnam Akhbari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Professional Staff ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cord Injury

Background: During traffic accidents, professional staff provide care to the patient at the scene of the accident and then transport the victim to the hospital by ambulance. But sometimes this transition is carried out by relatives and laypeople. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors affecting people’s involvement and transmission of the victims of the traffic accident. Materials and Methods: This study was done with a qualitative content analysis method in 2018. The study participants were 16 people. In this study, a purposeful sampling method with maximum diversity was used. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data using guiding questions. To observe the research ethics, the researcher, after obtaining permission from the University Ethics Committee, conducted interviews (IR.USWR.REC.1395.399). Results: In total, 15 spinal cord injury victims and their relatives or laypeople and medical emergency technicians were interviewed. The class of wrong belief of delay was the main class in all interviews. Concepts such as past experiences, the pressure time, the lack of emergency time, cultural beliefs, and the tension explaining the wrong belief concept. Conclusion: Wrong belief of delay was a concept that was extracted from the present study. It is recommended that the scene of the accident be examined in-depth and how to create a spinal cord injury in the injured with a grounded theory approach.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Nurses’ Perceived Organizational Commitment: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 303-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faribah Sepahvand ◽  
Foorozan Atashzadeh Shoorideh ◽  
Soroor Parvizy ◽  
Mansoureh Zagheri Tafreshi
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Clinical Nurses

Objective: Nurses’ organizational commitment is one of the most important factors that facilitates their professional evolution and influences the method of care provision, quality of care, and patients’ satisfaction. The aim of this study was identified the factors that affect nurses’ perceived organizational commitment. Material and Methods: This qualitative study, conducted on 16 clinical nurses employed in Social Security Hospital of Khorramabad, Iran, during five months from May to September 2015, used deep semi-structured interviews. Purposive sampling method was used for the selection of nurses and the data were analyzed using conventional qualitative content analysis. Lincoln & Guba’s criteria were used to secure data accuracy and stability. Results: Sixteen subcategories, five categories, and three themes were distilled during content analysis process. The abstracted themes included “organizational factors”, “occupational challenges”, and “contributory management”. Conclusion: Our findings showed that numerous factors present in nurses’ profession and work environment may influence the rate of nurses’ interest and commitment in the hospital and the related organization. Hence, nurse managers can foster the promotion of nurses’ organizational commitment through creating the required suitable conditions. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.18(2) 2019 p.303-311

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