scholarly journals Evaluation of Technical and Protective Functions; Radiology Department Staff of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fateme Zakieh Tohidi ◽  
Hadi Nakhzari Moghadam ◽  
Sahar Azari-Mofrad ◽  
Saeed Ghasemi ◽  
Seideh Zeinab Almasi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Technical Performance ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Work Shifts

Background: Maintaining patients’ safety is a basic professional role of radiographers. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the technical, protective, and technological operation of interventional radiologists. Objectives: The current study aimed to determine the protective and technical performance of radiographers and their knowledge and expertise. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 60 radiographers working in radiology wards of hospitals affiliated to the Zahedan University are included. A checklist whose reliability and validity were previously established was used to collect data. For the radiography staff, 17 technical and 12 protective items were checked and recorded during three work shifts. Data were analyzed by SPSS. Results: The performance score of 27 males (45%) and 33 females (65%) was assessed. Seven factors of radiology staff, including gender, employment status, age, work experience, number of shifts, Work Shift, and Education, were evaluated, and that number of shifts was statistically significant. Conclusions: The radiographers’ awareness of technical and protective principles was at a medium level. Increasing attention to the quality of academic training and continuous education is necessary.

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 The role of trans obturator tape as a surgical procedure for female stress urinary incontinence and its impact on quality of life in Jammu region

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 4975
Author(s):  
Sapna Puri ◽  
Manisha Kohli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Stress Incontinence ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Female Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
King’S Health Questionnaire ◽  
Promising Treatment ◽  
Pre Treatment

Background: Stress incontinence is one of the most common but debilitating health issue among women. It has a detrimental effect on overall health and quality of life of women. Trans obturator tape (TOT) has emerged as a promising treatment modality. The aim of present study was to assess the usefulness of TOT in terms of change in quality of life of stress incontinence patients.Methods: The study was performed at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acharya Shri Chandler of Medical Sciences (ASCOMS), Jammu. A total of 50 symptomatic women were enrolled in the study and underwent TOT procedure using outside-in technique. The quality of life of women was assessed at enrolment and 12 months after the procedure using King’s Health Questionnaire (KHQ). Change in QOL was assessed using paired ‘t’-test.Results: After 12 months follow-up, a total of 27 (54%) patients were entirely symptom free. As compared to pre-treatment QOL assessment on KHQ for general health/incontinence impact, quality of life and symptom scores a % decline of 73.2%, 79.8% and 78.4% was observed. For all the three parts, the change in scores was significant statistically. No other complications and side effects were reported.Conclusions: TOT is a useful procedure which provided symptomatic relief as well as QOL enhancement.

scholarly journals STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF WELDER’S FATIGUE ON THE QUALITY OF WELD LINES

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 107-111
Author(s):  
DIANA LUNGU ◽  
ALEXANDRU ACSINTE ◽  
CAROL SCHNAKOVSZKY ◽  
EUGEN HERGHELEGIU ◽  
CRINA RADU
Keyword(s):  
Weld Line ◽  
Visual Quality ◽  
Technical Performance ◽  
Medium Level

In this paper a case study is presented, based on certain exercises applied to different welders, to evaluate the influence of welder’s fatigue on the quality of welding. The performed test was aimed at evaluating the technical performance (the welding act) of subjects, as well as the accuracy of weld lines. Five modules of exercises were applied. The exercises of each module were various, they were of medium level, so that they were neither overburdened, nor unsolicited, because both situations could lead to accidents due to fatigue. A weld line was performed after each exercises’ module. The visual quality of welding was appreciated according to the EN ISO 17637:2011 standard.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study on the Importance and Value of Doctor-Patient Relationship in Iran: Physicians' Views

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 1895-1901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Kalateh Sadati ◽  
Seyed Ziauddin Tabei ◽  
Kamran Bagheri Lankarani
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Verbal Communication ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Doctor Patient Relationship ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis

BACKGROUND: Doctor-patient relationship [DPR] refers to verbal and non-verbal communication between doctor and patient, which is of great importance in consultation sessions. AIM: Therefore, the present study attempts to explore the importance and value of DPR in Iran. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The method used in the study was conventional content analysis. The data were collected from 21 faculty members (FMs) of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS), Shiraz, Iran, who participated in three focus group discussions (FGDs). Transcribed data were analysed using Conventional Content Analysis (CCA) which identified condensed meaning units, subthemes, and themes. RESULTS: Four themes were extracted from 198 meaning units, 87 condensed meaning units, and 17 subthemes. These included gateway [the role of DPR]; nonlinearity [the nature of DPR]; distortion (quality of DPR in the context); and dysfunctional system (weakness in health system). Generally, results showed DPR to be the gateway to consultations based on non-verbal communication and doctor empathy. The study showed distorted DPR which was due to the dysfunctionality of the health care system. CONCLUSION: As indicated DPR plays an important role in medical contexts, but if distorted it leads to an unsuccessful outcome. Therefore, to promote DPR, it is necessary to reinforce its structure. Thus, the infrastructure has to be modified and developed at all levels.

Urgent surgery – the role of computed tomography

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 59-68
Author(s):  
A. V. Arablinskiy ◽  
V. B. Rumer
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Acute Abdomen ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
Hollow Viscus ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Urgent Surgery ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Male To Female

Introduction.Acute abdomen is a complex condition that demands urgent diagnostics and treatment.The proposeof the study based on data we got in the Radiology Department of S.P. Botkin Municipal Clinical Hospital is to evaluate the role of computed tomography in acute abdomen diagnostics.Materials and methods. 637 acute abdomen patient`s data were retrospectively analyzed, provided in the term from January 2017 to January 2018. The average age was 53 years old, from 18 to 98 y.o. Male to female ratio was 1:1,51, male – 383, female – 254. Inclusion criteria was acute abdomen clinical presentation.Results.The most frequently seen conditions were ileus – 226 cases (35.5%), acute pancreatitis/pancreonecrosis – 185 cases (29%), ureteral occlusion with stones – 83 cases (13%), blunt abdominal trauma – 57 cases (9%), renal abscesses and inflammation diseases – 56 cases (9%). Liver abscesses – 13 cases (2%), mesenteric ischemia – 10 cases (1.5%), acute appendicitis – 4 (0,5%), aortic dissection – 2 cases (0,3%), hollow viscus perforation – 1 case (0.2%).Conclusion.CT with high accuracy and in a short time identify the reason of acute abdomen in all shown cases that highly improve the quality of medical management.

scholarly journals The Role of Isolation in Predicting New Principals’ Burnout

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Loran E Stephenson ◽  
Scott C Bauer
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
New Principals ◽  
Coaching Relationship ◽  
Professional Isolation ◽  
Emotional Burnout ◽  
The Relationship

Professional isolation has hampered the quality of the work experience for employees in and outside public education for decades. This study explores the role that perceived isolation plays in predicting the quality of the work experience among new principals. The analysis tests whether isolation serves as a mediator in the relationship between factors that are known to affect the quality of work life of principals (social support; role stress; and participation in a structured coaching relationship) and three dimensions of burnout. Regression analysis supports the framework that places isolation as a mediator in predicting physical and emotional burnout, but does not support this role for cognitive burnout.

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 Attitude of Nurses in Intensive Care Units towards Do Not Resuscitate order

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 122-128
Author(s):  
Shima Naghshbandi ◽  
Shiva Salmasi ◽  
Zahra Parsian ◽  
Farzad Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
American Medical Association ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Do Not Resuscitate ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Introduction : Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order has been studied ethically, legally, and religiously in different countries after presentation by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 1974. This study was conducted to investigate the attitude of nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) of hospitals of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, towards DNR order. Methods: 255 nurses working in ICUs were included in a descriptive-analytical study at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in 2018. The utilized checklist contained two sections: demographic information and 11 questions with a 5-point Likert scale about the attitude towards the DNR order. The scores relating to each question were collected and analyzed. Results: The average of the total score of the questionnaire was 29.97 8.39. The attitudes of participants were negative in all questions except for the 8th and 11th questions. The total score of the questionnaire was 29.49 8.09 in the group with work experience of 15 years and less and 32.49 9.50 (P = 0.036) in the group with a more than 15 years of work experience; which indicates more positive attitude towards the DNR order in individuals with more work experience. Conclusion: The results showed that in general, the participant nurses did not have positive attitudes concerning the DNR order; however, people with more than 15 years of work experience had more positive attitude towards this order and the investigation of this factor and the causes of its impact on the change of people’s attitude should be carried out in further studies.

scholarly journals The Role of Leadership in Improving Efficiency, Effectiveness and Safety Measures of Hospitals, Primary Healthcare Centers, & Pharmaceutical Firms

2021 ◽  
pp. 66-73
Author(s):  
Fahad Albejaidi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Health Care Organizations ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Pharmaceutical Firms ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the current study is to investigate the impact of leadership of health care organizations on improving the efficiency, effectiveness and safety of their quality system and program. For this purpose data was collected from health care managers, directors of PHCs and hospitals of Saudi Arabia. Total 372 completed questionnaires were received and analyzed in the study. Non probability snow ball technique is used. PLS-SEM is used to analyze the data. Measurement model is developed to check the reliability and validity of the scales. It is found that scales are found reliable and valid after deleting two items from efficiency, two from effectiveness and two from safety. Structural model was run using bootstrapping. It is revealed that all the hypotheses are accepted and leadership of the hospitals and health organization has important role in improving quality of the services provided to hospitals.

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