An Investigation on the Validity and Reliability of the Evaluation form of Lecturers’ Instruction Quality in Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences with an Emphasis on Teaching Dimensions

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Maryam Mohammadi ◽  
Masumeh Hashemian ◽  
Shabnam Mohammadi ◽  
Alireza Moslem ◽  
Ayeshe Amini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Evaluation Form ◽  
Instruction Quality

Factors Associated with Moral Distress and Caring Behavior of Nurses Working in Emergency Departments of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences During COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1545-1550
Author(s):  
F. Talebian ◽  
T. Yaghoubi ◽  
R. Marzband
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Moral Distress ◽  
Final Conclusion ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Caring Behaviors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Caring Behavior ◽  
Medical Centers

Introduction: Moral distress is one of the prevalent problems of nursing which causes stress, that leads to nurses being unable to show a proper moral function in the critical situations. Moreover, due to the stressful conditions in emergency department, caring behaviors of nurses is of great importance. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with moral distress and caring behaviors of nurses working in emergency departments in educational-medical centers of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences during COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: This study was descriptive-analytical which was conducted through stratified and convenience sampling, and by participation of 188 nurses working in emergency departments in 5 educational-medical centers of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in 2020. Data was collected through standard three-section questionnaire of demographic information, Corley moral distress and Wolf caring behaviors of nurses, and its validity and reliability was confirmed. Data was analyzed by using descriptive (mean and standard deviation, frequency and percentage) and analytical statistics (Mann–Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman correlation coefficient). Finding: Moral distress mean score of nurses working in emergency was 20/97±101/60 and they had 92/4% of average moral distress. Caring behavior of nurses was 8/62±101/60. Gender and marital status variables had a significant relation with caring behavior, in a way that male nurses and married nurses had a lower score (p<0.05). the relation between moral distress and caring behavior was NOT statistically significant. Final conclusion: Nursing staff must have a good command of their caring behavior so that caring will be presented in high quality, and patients and help-seekers’ satisfaction who come to the emergency, especially in COVID-19 pandemic, will be met. Thus, it is necessary that health and medical system managers provide educational programs to draw nurses’ attention to their caring behavior dimensions, especially in emergency departments. Key words: moral distress, caring behavior, emergency department nurse, COVID-19 pandemic

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of Sickle Cell Self-efficacy Scale

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Sheyda Javadipour ◽  
Shiva Javadipour ◽  
Bijan Keikhaeidehdezi ◽  
Meymanat Akbari
Keyword(s):  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Research Center ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Functional Activities ◽  
Rehabilitation Research ◽  
The Relationship

Correction: On 20/08/2014 the spelling of the third author was changed from Bijan Keykhah DehdeziTO Bijan Keikhaeidehdezi.Correction: On 20/08/2014 the affiliation of the first author was changed fromMusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Center, Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences of Ahvaz, IranTO Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran Abstract:Background: psychometric properties of a 9-item self-appraisal scale for studying self-efficacy in sickle cell disease was evaluated in order to survey people’s comprehension of their capabilities to be engaged in functional activities of daily living who were suffering from sickle cell disease and in order to manage syndromes.Methods: the participants of this study were aged between 11-19 years with sickle cell disease under treatment for at least one year.Result: reliability analysis showed the internal consistency and correlation coefficient of the scale to be acceptable values. Construct validity analysis showed moderate positive correlation between the scores obtained using Sickle Cell Self-Efficacy Scale and those obtained using Mental Components Scale of SF36. There is a weak correlation between the score obtained from SCSES and that of Physical Components Scale of SF36.Conclusion: this scale can be used in the future for future studies on self-efficacy and also to find the relationship between this component and other components.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijls.v8i4.10931

scholarly journals Nutrition knowledge and Attitude in Medical Students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in 2017-2018

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neda Dolatkhah ◽  
Seyed Kazem Shakouri ◽  
Azizeh Farshbaf Khalili ◽  
Majid Hajifaraji ◽  
Maryam Hashemian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract Objectives : In this cross-sectional study among 220 medical students we aimed to determine the nutritional knowledge and attitude of medical students through clinical training courses (externship and internship) of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. A nutritional knowledge questionnaire included 51 questions was used to determine the correct, perceived and accuracy of knowledge of the participant in different aspects of nutrition sciences. Nutritional knowledge was calculated as percentage of correct responses. The nutrition attitude questionnaire included 30 questions. Both questionnaires were confirmed in terms of the validity and reliability for assessing nutritional knowledge and attitude in this sample of Iranian medical students. Results: The mean score of correct knowledge was not significantly different among externs and interns (68.20±7.50% and 67.87±6.04% respectively, p=0.729). Results showed that most of the participants (49.61% of externs and 57.14% of inters) had a poor nutritional knowledge, significantly varied by age (p=0.035). The mean attitude index of the subjects was not significantly different among externs and interns (106.37±13.66 and 108.16±13.35 out of 145 respectively, p=0.337). Most students (92.7%) had a very appropriate attitude toward nutrition, significantly varied by sex (p=0.010). These findings indicate that there are multiple deficiencies in nutrition knowledge of medical students.

scholarly journals Designing a Comprehensive Pattern of Structural-Psychological Empowerment for Employees of Medical Sciences Universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e1486
Author(s):  
Nayereh Sadat Roohollahi ◽  
Iravan Masoudi Asl ◽  
Somayeh Hessam ◽  
Mahmoud Mahmodi
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Bachelor's Degrees

Background: The concept of empowerment requires the abandonment of traditional models. The need to design and develop employee empowerment patterns has been emphasized in several studies. The present study aims to design a comprehensive structural-psychological empowerment pattern for employees of medical sciences universities. Materials and Methods: Our exploratory research was conducted on 410 employees of medical universities of Tehran, Iran, and Islamic Azad University. Firstly, a primary pattern was designed according to a review of available literature, texts, patterns, and tools. Then, the psychometric analysis was done using validation (face validity, content validity, construct validity, factor validity) and reliability (internal consistency and stability). Lastly, the final pattern was introduced after having been approved by experts. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 and AMOS software. P<0.05 was considered as the significance level. Results: Based on our study, 83.9% of participants were holders of bachelor's degrees or higher degrees. The results of validation (face, content, structure, and confirmation validity) and reliability (internal consistency [α=0.90] and stability [0.91] ) showed that the structural-psychological empowerment pattern was appropriate, which was validated with 31 items and 8 domains. The scope of this pattern included resources, self-sufficiency, competence, support, effectiveness, and opportunity, significance, and information domains. The highest impact on the model was related to the support domain (impact factor=0.87). Conclusion: The present pattern is an appropriate and verified Iranian model in the field of structural-psychological empowerment, which is suggested in the cultural context of Iran, especially in medical universities.[GMJ.2019;8:e1486] 

scholarly journals Assessing the Quality of Life in Medical Students in Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raana Jafarizadeh ◽  
Somayeh Zeynizadeh-Jeddi ◽  
Akbar Pirzadeh ◽  
Mahzad Yousefian ◽  
Firouz Amani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
University Students ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Medical University

Introduction: Quality of life (QOL) is an important index in society that need for evaluation in all age groups people especially in medical university students as a people that their physical and mental health is related with community health. This study aims to investigate the quality of life (QOL) of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that has been conducted on 200 students who selected by random sampling method from Ardabil medical university students. The QOL was measured by WHOQOL-BREF which its validity and Reliability were investigated and approved. This questionnaire include 26 questions in four dimensions (physical, mental, social and environmental health). Collected data we analyzed by statistical test such as t-test for compare the mean of QOL score among demographic data. Results: Of all students, 57% were male and 91.5% were single. Of all students, 56% had desired quality of life. The relationships between QOL and variables such as gender, educational level, marital status and age of students wasn’t significant. The mean difference of four dimension scores among two sexes was statistically significant. The mean of Physical health dimension score was 11.6±2.1, Psychological was 12.3±2.4, Social relationships was 13.1±3.4 and environment was 12.7±3.2. The mean of total score of QOL in all students was 12.4±2.3. Conclusion: Results showed that the QOL of all students were in high level and in four dimension of QOL the female students had significant higher score than male students.

scholarly journals Low level of stroke care awareness among stroke patients’ caregivers: an important but neglected area of stroke care

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
N Sharma ◽  
M Sharma ◽  
M Lopchan ◽  
L Thapa ◽  
PVS Rana
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Stroke Care ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Causes Of Mortality ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Stroke Knowledge

Objective Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Stroke patients require longterm care for better outcome. Most often family members are the back bone of the service provided to people affected by stroke. Stroke patients and their caregivers are known to have large gaps in stroke knowledge and have suboptimal personal health behaviors, thereby putting the patient at high risk for complications. Our study was designed to explore the stroke care awareness among stroke patients' caregivers.Methods 50 stroke caregivers aged >18 years from neurology ward of College of Medical Sciences-Teaching Hospital were selected by non-probability purposive sampling from June 2012 to July 2012. Questionnaire focusing basic stroke care was prepared by researchers with the help of literature and a neurophysician. Validity and reliability of the tools were tested and data collected. Analysis of collected data was done using SPSS 16.0.Results The mean age of the respondents was 40 years (range: 20-80 years). Thirty-nine (78%) were either spouse or children. Thirty-eight (76%) caregivers were literate. Overall, 27 (54%) caregivers had low level of awareness regarding stroke care and mean knowledge score was 23.7.Conclusion This study has revealed the existence of low level of stroke care awareness amongst stroke caregivers. Interventional education program oriented to address this important yet neglected area can improve the stroke care in countries like Nepal where recent advancement for stroke management is lacking.  Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2013, Vol-9, No-3, 1-8 

scholarly journals Evaluation of Preventive Behaviors of Corona Virus (Covid 2019) Among Family Health Ambassadors of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in 2020 Using the Health Belief Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-161
Author(s):  
Morteza Khafaie ◽  
◽  
Banafsheh Mahjoob ◽  
Mehdi Mojadam ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Background and Objectives: A new generation of corona virus in the areas of China, Wuhan City has been expanded and has caused many deaths. The virus is highly contagious and spreads rapidly. So far, thousands of people have been infected with the virus. The aim of this study was to investigate the status of preventive behaviors of corona virus among household health ambassadors of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences using the health belief model. Subjects and Methods This study is a cross-sectional study of analytical type that was conducted on 1020 household health ambassadors of the cities covered by Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in the fall of 1399. Samples were taken using available sampling and by sending an online questionnaire link to the participants. The questionnaire was completed online. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data, whose validity and reliability were determined. For data analysis, Spss software, descriptive and analytical statistics were used. Results The mean age of study participants was 31.12±7.66 years. The scores of perceived benefit were 18.81±1.80 and self-efficacy 31.76±3.71, which was higher than other structures. Correlation coefficient test showed a significant correlation between corona virus preventive behaviors and all model constructs. In regression analysis, it was found that model constructs predicted 23.7% (R2=0.237) of behavior changes. Conclusion The results confirm the predictive role of perceived benefits, barriers and perceived self-efficacy concepts in corona virus disease prevention behaviors based on the Health Belief Model. Therefore, methods of promoting these constructs, such as verbal persuasion, raising awareness of the benefits, barriers and abilities of individuals through virtual media and providing appropriate models for them, can be used as factors to improve preventive behaviors of corona virus.

scholarly journals Knowledge Translation Status in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahideh Rostami ◽  
Peivand Bastani ◽  
Zahra Kavosi ◽  
Ramin Ravangard
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Status ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Gender Type

Background: The optimal use of research findings is crucial. One of the activities that improves application of research-derived knowledge is the knowledge translation. This study aimed to investigate the status of knowledge translation in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2018. The sample size included 143 faculty members of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences selected using the stratified sampling and simple random sampling methods. The required data were collected using a standard knowledge translation questionnaire consisting of 50 items in 4 dimensions. The validity and reliability of the questionnaires were confirmed in the previous studies. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 21 by descriptive and analytical statistics. Results: The results showed that overall status of the knowledge translation was weak (2.46 ± 0.67). In this regard, producing useful evidence for decision making (2.77 ± 0.77) and promoting application of evidence (2.33 ± 0.88) had the highest and lowest mean scores, respectively. Furthermore, the overall mean of knowledge translation was significantly different with gender, type of center, and scientific rank (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Given the undesirable and weak status of knowledge translation, creating a culture of knowledge translation, training about knowledge transfer and utilization of research findings, creating incentive mechanisms, developing transparent processes and guidelines, and strengthening the interaction between knowledge producers and research users are essential.

Investigating the classroom management styles and undesirable educational behaviors in students of Medical Sciences: Cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1382-1388
Author(s):  
F. Z. Ghassemi ◽  
R. Sargazifar ◽  
Z. Khammar ◽  
N. Akbari ◽  
A. Arbabisarjou
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Student Behavior ◽  
Management Style ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Management Styles ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Behaviors

Background and Aim: Classroom management has a significant impact on controlling and managing student behavior. The management of the classroom is an art and a science. The present study set to investigate the status of classroom management styles and types of undesirable educational behaviors among students of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. Methods and Materials: In this descriptive study, 300 students were selected by stratified random sampling to study a variety of undesirable behaviors in an academic setting. Also, 100 faculty members from Zahedan University of Medical Sciences participated in the study to explore classroom management styles. Classroom management style inventory designed by Amini et al. (2014) were used. The self-administered questionnaire about undesirable educational behaviors was used to gather data. The validity and reliability of both instruments have confirmed .The data were analyzed in SPSS software version 16. Results: The findings showed that the faculty members’ average score of class management is 45.16 out of 100 , which indicates that the faculty members of this university have an interactive style. Also, the average score of undesirable educational behaviors was obtained 71.21. out of 135. Conclusion: Based on the findings of research on the use of interactive styles by faculty members, it is recommended to prepare training workshops for university professors. In order to reduce the undesirable educational behaviors of students at the beginning of the semester and upon entering the university, justification classes should be hold to control various educational behaviors and misbehaviors and management classes should be hold by cultural and social officials of university and oblige students to participate in such classes. Keywords: classroom management style, undesirable educational behaviors

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