scholarly journals Quality of Communication skills of nurses worked at the Hospitals Affiliated to Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-281
Author(s):  
Zohreh Badiyepeymaiejahromi ◽  
Somayeh Ramezanli ◽  
Mehran Farzaneh ◽  
Camellia Torabizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Nonverbal Communication ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Job Responsibilities ◽  
Good Evaluation

Objective: Communicating with patients is not only among the principles of care, but it is considered as one of the key roles of nurses. As nurses are skilled in other clinical skills, their communication skills should also be adequate. The aim of this study is to determine nurses’ communication skills.Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in 2015 in hospitals affiliated to Jahrom University of Medical Sciences. 215 nurses participated in the study using census method. Data was collected using valid and reliable communication skills (α=0.885). The quality of communication skills was classified on three levels: poor, average, and good.Results: Quality of communication skills of 120 (55.8%) of nurses was weak, 95 (44.2%) moderate, and there was no good evaluation (0%). The communication skills of most nurses were weak in the areas of conscious start (75.8%), verbal and nonverbal communication skills (86.5%), inner and outer harmony (92.6%), respect for the patient (94.4%) and the unconditional acceptance of patient (100%). There was a significant relationship between the nurses’ educational level, mean age and work experience with quality of communication skills (p <0.05).Conclusion: The results indicate the low ability of nurses in terms of communication skills with the patient. It seems that teaching communication skills, as well as the revision of management, description of job responsibilities, increasing job autonomy and decision-making power for nurses can be the effective ways to improve nurse-patient communication which leads to enhancing the quality of care from patients.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(2) 2018 p.275-281

Current Progress in Biomedical Applications of Chitosan-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (16) ◽  
pp. 1619-1632
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Pieklarz ◽  
Michał Tylman ◽  
Zofia Modrzejewska
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Polymer Materials ◽  
Biological Macromolecules ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
New Generation ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Dressing Materials

The currently observed development of medical science results from the constant search for innovative solutions to improve the health and quality of life of patients. Particular attention is focused on the design of a new generation of materials with a high degree of biocompatibility and tolerance towards the immune system. In addition, apart from biotolerance, it is important to ensure appropriate mechanical and technological properties of materials intended for intra-body applications. Knowledge of the above parameters becomes the basis for considerations related to the possibilities of choosing the appropriate polymer materials. The researchers' interest, as evidenced by the number of available publications, is attracted by nanobiocomposites based on chitosan and carbon nanotubes, which, due to their properties, enable integration with the tissues of the human body. Nanosystems can be used in many areas of medicine. They constitute an excellent base for use as dressing materials, as they exhibit antimicrobial properties. In addition, they can be carriers of drugs and biological macromolecules and can be used in gene therapy, tissue engineering, and construction of biosensors. For this reason, potential application areas of chitosan-carbon nanotube nanocomposites in medical sciences are presented in this publication, considering the characteristics of the system components.

scholarly journals Retention Strategy to Minimize Nurse Turnover: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-109
Author(s):  
Rr.Tutik Sri Hariyati ◽  
Nurdiana Nurdiana
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Journal Article ◽  
Organization Culture ◽  
Communication Analysis ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Nurse Turnover ◽  
Nurse Communication

Background: Communication skills are essential for nurses in providing health services. Efficacious communication will impact in the quality of care and patient safety. This manuscript is to identify factors predisposing implementation of effective nurse communication. Method: This study that data was retrieved uses systematic review design. Data was retrieved from database ProQuest, SCOPUS, EBSCO, Science-Direct, JSTOR, and Wiley-Online in the period of 2011 – 2017. The study was done for journal, article and literature review by applying the keywords nurse communication, health’s communication, effective communication of nurse. Results: A total of 12518 studies was found from six databases. From, the number of these direct search, systematic review identifies conformity based on the title, so that it obtained 31 studies with a title that suitable for a selected discussion. The total of selected papers were 16 studies and identified Efficacious communication. Analysis result from the paper research was there were 16 papers that complement the criteria determined. Six factors are identified to have effect in an implementation of effective nurse communication: (1) intelligence and self-efficacy, (2) Communication Skills, (3) Work Experience, (4) Perceptions, (5) Socio-cultural, and (6) Organization culture.

scholarly journals The relationship between physicians and nurses in hospitals affiliated with Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Khalil Mahmoodi ◽  
Mehran Tahrekhani
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Professional Relationships ◽  
Professional Relationship ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Shifts ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: The establishment of a healthy relationship between healthcare professionals is required for resolving healthcare issues. The professional relationship between physicians and nurses are quite decisive and vital factor for patient care. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the quality of relationship between physicians and nurses in hospitals affiliated with Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.Methods: In this descriptive-analytic study, a cross-sectional method was used. Nurses working in hospitals affiliated with Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran were selected randomly. A demographic data and a 32-item questionnaire related to the professional relationship between physicians and nurses were used for data collection. Of 160 nursing staff 96 nurses returned the questionnaire. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used for data analysis via the SPSS software.Results: About 75.8% of the nurses were female and 76.8% held a bachelor's degree. Also, 86.4% of them had rotational shift works. Many of them (66.2%) held below 15 years of work experience and 59.5% received no reward to make a relationship with physicians. Moreover, 76.8% of the samples mentioned that non-existence of fixed work shifts and extra shifts created stressful and tedious conditions leading to ineffective nurse-physician relationships.Conclusions: There were major shortcomings within nurse-physician relationships. Hence, the promotion of physicians’ knowledge on nurses’ career and nurses’ welfare is required for advancing professional relationships between nurses and physicians. 

scholarly journals Out of Pocket Payment by Inpatients After Health Sector Evolution Plan and Its Effecting Factors: A Report of Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hesam Seyedin ◽  
Mahnaz Afshari ◽  
Parvaneh Isfahani ◽  
Kobra Sharifkazemi ◽  
Malihe Morshedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Science Methods ◽  
Equitable Access ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Out Of Pocket Payments ◽  
Random Approach

Background: The health transformation plan (HTP) was implemented in April 2014 in university hospitals to provide equitable access to healthcare, improve the quality of care, and protect patients against high costs of hospitals. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate out of pocket (OOP) payment by inpatients after the health sector evolution plan (HSEP) and its effective factors in hospitals affiliated with Iran University of Medical Science. Methods: In this study, descriptive and cross-sectional research design was utilized. 277 patients at 5 hospitals affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences were selected via simple random approach. Checklists and hospital bills were used to collect data. Then the data were analyzed by SPSS 19.0. Results: The results indicated that OOP was 18.71% of the total hospitals expenditure. There was a significant relationship among insurance status, location, and OOP (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The OOP rate of hospitalized patients was not in accordance with the goal set in the HSEP. Thus, policymakers and managers should take serious measures to decrease out-of-pocket payments.

scholarly journals Levels of Partnership between Nurses and Parents of Hospitalized Children and the Quality of Pediatric Nursing Care as Perceived by Nurses

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
So Yeon Yoo ◽  
Haeryun Cho ◽  
Yae Young Kim ◽  
Ji Hyeon Park
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Hospitalized Children ◽  
Pediatric Nurses ◽  
Pediatric Nursing ◽  
Cross Sectional

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship of the partnership between nurses and parents of hospitalized children with the quality of pediatric nursing care as perceived by pediatric nurses.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 90 nurses. The data collected were analyzed using the independent t-test and the Pearson correlation coefficient.Results: The level of partnership between nurses and parents showed significant differences by nurses’ age (t=2.22, <i>p</i>=.029) and marital status (t=2.54, <i>p</i>=.013). The quality of pediatric nursing care was found to significantly differ by the nurses’ age (t=2.62, <i>p</i>=.013), marital status (t=4.17, <i>p</i><.001), whether nurses had children (t=2.53, <i>p</i>=.020), pediatric ward work experience (t=2.43, <i>p</i>=.020), and total work experience (t=2.51, <i>p</i>=.016). The level of partnership between nurses and parents was positively correlated with the quality of pediatric nursing care (r=.48, <i>p</i><.001).Conclusion: To improve the quality of nursing care for hospitalized children and their parents, it is important to consider the specific characteristics of pediatric nurses, whose clinical skills should be improved.

scholarly journals A comparison of leadership styles with respect to biographical characteristics

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Javad Afshari ◽  
Zahra Moein ◽  
Farzad Afshari ◽  
Javad Sharifi-Rad ◽  
Abbas Balouchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Lower Education Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experience Education

Research purpose: Managers, when applying their leadership styles, are affected by some of their own traits. This article intends to compare the leadership styles of the managers of Zabol University of Medical Sciences with respect to Hersey and Blanchard model that was based on their biographical characteristics.Research design, approach and method: The research methodology is descriptive-causal and comparative. The data were collected from 300 individuals (124 female and 176 male participants).Main findings: No significant difference was observed between the directive, persuasive, participative and delegative leadership styles of male and female managers. However, there was a significant difference between the mean of the directive, persuasive, participative and delegative leadership styles of managers, considering their work experience, education level and field of study.Research limitations: The conservative atmosphere in university environments may affect the manager’s responses to the questionnaire; therefore, in the generalisation of the results, this issue should be taken into account.Practical implications: It is recommended to hold in-service courses for managers who have a lower education level or less work experience or have been graduated from the fields of study other than the Management major. It is also suggested to pay attention to the managers’ fields of study and managerial experiences at the time of employment.Contribution: This study enhances the quality of managers’ leadership style and consequently increases the productivity in university environments. 

scholarly journals The Importance-Performance Analysis of the Quality of Services Provided for Patients in Hospitals Affiliated to Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Ghorbani ◽  
Farzad Faraji-Khiavi ◽  
Effat Jahanbani ◽  
Behnaz Dindamal
Keyword(s):  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Quality is a key factor in the distinction of services, and it is a potential source of sustainable competitive advantage to increase productiveness and patient satisfaction. The identification of strengths and weaknesses in quality of provided services can help to recognize priorities and develop improvement strategies. Objectives: Using importance-performance analysis (IPA) method, this study aimed to evaluate the quality of services provided in hospitals affiliated to Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Methods: Using stratified random sampling, this descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study included 307 patients admitted to five Educational Hospitals affiliated to Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in 2016. Data collection tool was a standard questionnaire proposed by Tomes & Chee Peng Ng (1995), which included demographic information and questions regarding the quality of services provided in seven factors. In addition to IPA, data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson’s correlation, and chi squared test in SPSS software version 21. Results: Total scores of quality factors were estimated as “important” in our research. In quality performance, “food”, “physical environment” and “dignity” factors were estimated as “relatively inappropriate” by mean scores of 2.50 ± 0.95, 2.90 ± 0.97 and 2.94 ± 1.05, respectively. These three factors were located in the second region of the IPA matrix. While the other four factors, including “empathy”, “relationship of mutual respect”, “understanding of illness” and “religious needs,” with mean scores higher than 3 were estimated as “appropriate” and located in the first region of this matrix. In all quality factors, scores of performance were lower than importance, and the gap between importance and performance in these seven factors ranged from 0.82 to 1.52. There was a significant relationship between age and education of respondents with the quality of services. Conclusions: Given that the largest gap was related to the tangible dimensions of quality (including food and physical environment) and in order to improve the quality of services and competitive position, hospital managers must consider tangible dimension as a priority. Keywords: Quality of Services; Importance-Performance Analysis; Hospital; Hospital Services.

scholarly journals Early Clinical Exposure in Preclinical Years of Medical School

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (242) ◽  
pp. 936-938
Author(s):  
Anisha Basukala ◽  
Kabita Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Traditional Curriculum ◽  
Clinical Exposure ◽  
The Past ◽  
Wide Gap ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Early Clinical Exposure

Medical science is one of the sectors which has faced rapid advancement in the past few years. But sadly, medical schools are still following the traditional curriculum where a wide gap between the pre-clinical and clinical phases prevails. Early clinical exposure is known to act as a bridge to this gap. It contributes to the overall development of naive medical students enhancing their communication skills, clinical skills, teamwork, empathy development, and motivation towards selfdirected learning and hence making them more competent for clinical years. So, as it reinforces the conventional didactic teaching-learning method it becomes a much-needed part for the students in preclinical years.

scholarly journals Critical Appraisal of National Accreditation and Assessment Council Accreditation Guidelines with Reference to Medical Sciences Universities/ Institutions as Against US and UK and Proposing an Upgraded Model of Accreditation Guidelines – A Study Protocol

2021 ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Gaurav Mishra ◽  
Tripti Srivastava ◽  
Rajasbala Dhande ◽  
Rohan Kumar Singh ◽  
Prerna Patwa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Ideal Model ◽  
National Assessment ◽  
National Accreditation ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Jawaharlal Nehru

Background: Accreditation forms chief platform to the fact that higher education should be accurately directed towards betterment, sharpening, honing and nourishing intellectual persona of learners. There is palpable need to critically analyze manuals embodying accrediting guidelines for Medical Sciences Universities / Institutions prescribed by NAAC as against guidelines in vogue in U.S. and U.K. with reference to any identifiable inadequacy pertaining to meaningful accreditation of Medical Sciences Universities / Institutions and proposing an ideal model towards meaningful accreditation . Aim and Objectives: To critically evaluate manuals of accreditation of Medical Sciences Universities / Institutions notified by National Accreditation and Assessment Council with reference to those in vogue in U.S. and U.K. and generate updated manual for accreditation of Medical Science Universities / Institutions in India. Methods: Type of study: Descriptive study. Duration of study: 2 years. Place of study: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha. Expected Results: Generation of upgraded manual of accreditation of Medical Universities / Institutions in India. Conclusion: Updated manual of accreditation of medical Sciences Universities / Institutions in India could be availed by National Assessment and Accreditation Council for its utilization as a basal / referral document towards the necessary policy frame.

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