Mahdieh Torkashvand; Matineh Pourrahimi; Hadi Jalilvand; Mojtaba Abdi; Ebrahim Nasiri; Fatemeh Haghi
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Background: Students’ academic failure is one of the educational problems causing the loss of allocated resources.Objectives: This study aimed to assess the factors affecting the academic failure of students and their viewpoints regarding the factors affecting educational achievement at Guilan ...
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Background: Students’ academic failure is one of the educational problems causing the loss of allocated resources.Objectives: This study aimed to assess the factors affecting the academic failure of students and their viewpoints regarding the factors affecting educational achievement at Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan, Iran.Methods: The present cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 375 students in medical, nursing, and other related fields. A valid and reliable multipart questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. Based on the obtained results, the criteria for academic failure were extracted. Then, due to abnormal data distribution, Spearman nonparametric statistical test was used to analyze the data using both SPSS software (version 23) and GraphPad Prism software (version 7).Results: According to the obtained results, the frequency of academic failure in the study population was 25.6%. Moreover, 28.46% of the students were satisfied with their field of study. Academic failure showed the strongest relationships with gender, regularity, and precision in the study. Furthermore, the most effective factors in educational achievement from the students’ viewpoints were student motivation, professor’s mastery over the subject, and student occupational future.Conclusion: It is necessary to create a system to precisely investigate students’ academic failure and counseling needs to help them if necessary.
Shima Hamzenejad; Roghaieh Ershad Sarabi; Yunes Jahani
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Background: E-learning is often covered in university curricula.Objectives: The purpose of this research was to identify the learning preferences of students and to look at the connection between learning styles and e-learning pleasure.Methods: All first- through third-year dentistry students at Kerman ...
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Background: E-learning is often covered in university curricula.Objectives: The purpose of this research was to identify the learning preferences of students and to look at the connection between learning styles and e-learning pleasure.Methods: All first- through third-year dentistry students at Kerman University of Medical Sciences participated in this descriptive cross-sectional survey in 2022. Four key portions of a 50-question electronic survey were addressed: 1) Demographic questions, 2) Kolb learning style inventory, 3) the e-learning survey, and 4) satisfaction with the e-learning questionnaire. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to check the normality of the data. Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage) and analytical (Kruskal-Wallis test, chi-score test, Fisher's exact test) were used to analyze the data in SPSS software. A significance level of P>0.05 was considered.Results: The questionnaire was filled out by 120 students in total (88% response rate). Divergent learning styles substantially increased students' satisfaction with e-learning compared to other learning styles (P = 0.048). The demographic variable and learning style did not significantly correlate (age-gender-semester- mean score). Additionally, e-learning had a middle-of-the-road average satisfaction score (78.32).Conclusion: This research indicated a considerable relationship between dental students’ learning style and their satisfaction with e-learning.
Nazanin Jannati; Leila Ahmadian
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Background: In peer teaching, students act as both teachers and learners. Peer teaching can be a useful way to learn courses in interdisciplinary fields of study.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the viewpoint of health information technology students about learning through peer ...
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Background: In peer teaching, students act as both teachers and learners. Peer teaching can be a useful way to learn courses in interdisciplinary fields of study.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the viewpoint of health information technology students about learning through peer teaching.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017 at Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Undergraduate students in the health information technology department using the peer teaching method participated. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire consisting of 42 questions assesses students' attitudes toward peer teaching. It consisted of two categories: "learning improvement" and "students' satisfaction with the peer teaching." Data were analyzed using SPSS software.Results: A total of 52 students participated in the study. Regarding learning improvement, the mean score of development of individual skills, improvement of students' learning, and improvement of peer performance were 3.43 ±1.05, 3.34 ±1.08, and 3.37 ±1.03, respectively. In terms of student satisfaction the mean score of interaction between learner and teacher, knowledge transferred to the student, and the class conditions were 3.52 ±1.10, 3.31 ±1.09, and 3.21 ±1.15, respectively. Students who attended more in peer classes were more satisfied and their learning improved (P<0.05). There was no significant relationship between age, gender, and the number of passed semesters with students' satisfaction and learning (P>0.05).Conclusion: From the students' point of view, peer teaching can improve their learning. Also, the students were satisfied with the training provided by their peers. Peer teaching can be a complement to the teacher-centered method by providing a positive experience.
Esmat Noohi; Elham Alipoor; Kambiz Bahaadinbeigi
Volume 12, Issue 5 , February 2016, , Pages 701-708
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Background & Objective: Lack of conformity to study principles results in reduced level of human productivity and efficiency demoralization and loss of selfesteem boredom and disenchantment Effective studying like any other activity requires special skills The aim of this study was to compare the ...
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Background & Objective: Lack of conformity to study principles results in reduced level of human productivity and efficiency demoralization and loss of selfesteem boredom and disenchantment Effective studying like any other activity requires special skills The aim of this study was to compare the effect of direct and distant training of study skills on study methods and satisfaction of undergraduate students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences Iran Methods: This interventional study was conducted on 80 new entrants to the undergraduate program of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2013 Students completed a questionnaire before and after the training The data were analyzed using independent and paired ttests in SPSS software Data were expressed as central and distribution indicators and descriptive tables Results: The mean scores of study skills and satisfaction were significantly different in both elearning and workshop groups after the intervention (P < 0001) The elearning group achieved higher scores compared to the workshop group Furthermore the subcategories of study skills were significantly increased in the elearning group compared with the workshop group after the intervention (P < 0001) Conclusion: Although both methods improved the students study skills the results revealed that elearning had a more significant effect on their skills The results of this study also showed the positive effects of participating in a study skills training program on the students satisfaction It is therefore suggested that due to students interest in electronic tools elearning be included in the training of new entrants to the undergraduate students programs
Malahat Nikravan-Mofrad; Soleiman Ahmady; Soleiman Zand; Soleiman Ahmady; Fatemeh Rafiei
Volume 12, Issue 5 , February 2016, , Pages 781-788
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Background & Objective: Numerous factors together are the cause of satisfaction with the field of education Thus the lack of presence of only one factor can reduce an individuals satisfaction or cause dissatisfaction with the field of study Satisfaction with study is an influential construct in the ...
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Background & Objective: Numerous factors together are the cause of satisfaction with the field of education Thus the lack of presence of only one factor can reduce an individuals satisfaction or cause dissatisfaction with the field of study Satisfaction with study is an influential construct in the education process which consists of students perception of training programs the circumstance required for the community and teachers guidance Since learning has a strong relationship with satisfaction with the field of study the present study aimed to investigate the effect of feedback on interest in the field of study Methods: This quasiexperimental study was performed on all nursing students in their 7th semester in schools of nursing and midwifery in Arak and Shazand Iran in the first halfyear of 20142015 The students were undertaking their internship in the post coronary care unit (postCCU) of Amir Kabir Hospital of Arak Iran The participants were randomly divided into two groups of intervention and control Each group was divided into subgroups of 7 and 8 students and each group undertook their internship in 4 weeks in the morning shift To determine the effects of these methods after completion of each stage of the internship all students completed the questionnaire and the results were compared Results: 17 (944%) students in the intervention group were interested in nursing and only 1 (33%) student reported their lack of interest in the field of nursing A significant difference was observed between the intervention and control groups in this respect (P < 0007) Conclusion: It can be concluded that the feedback provided for the students during the training increased their satisfaction with the field of nursing
Zahra Rashki-Ghalehnoo; Dariush Saadati; Omid Tadjrobehkar
Volume 12, Issue 3 , November 2015, , Pages 545-549
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Background & Objective: There are different views toward the efficacy of different methods of practical training Each method has advantages and disadvantages in terms of its effect on learning cost speed and simplicity This study was performed with the aim to compare the effect of practical microbiology ...
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Background & Objective: There are different views toward the efficacy of different methods of practical training Each method has advantages and disadvantages in terms of its effect on learning cost speed and simplicity This study was performed with the aim to compare the effect of practical microbiology course through traditional and continuous methods of training on practical skills learning academic achievements and satisfaction among pharmacy students of Zabol University of Medical Sciences Iran Methods: This experimental study was performed on 79 2nd semester pharmacy students The participants were randomly allocated to two groups with equal mean IQ score using Raven IQ test The traditional and continuous methods of training were randomly applied to the two groups Mean final exam scores of the two groups based on station exam final reports and written tests were calculated and compared using Students ttest We also assessed the satisfaction of students with regard to the training methods using a relevant questionnaire Results: Mean scores of the station (468) and written (843) exams obtained using continuous method were significantly higher than that using the traditional method (417 and 751 respectively) Moreover students were more satisfied with the continuous method than the traditional method Conclusion: The continuous method of training had greater impact on learning of practical skills than the traditional method Thus the application of this method in other medical universities in order to provide a suitable setting for further learning is recommended
Seiyed Davoud Nasrollahpour-Shirvani; Mostafa Javanian; Ali Shabestani-Monfared; Iman Jahanian
Volume 12, Issue 2 , August 2015, , Pages 344-354
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Background & Objective: It is attempted to identify creative and talented individuals and to ensure the satisfaction of volunteers through creating a joyful atmosphere in scientific Olympiads The aim of the present study was to assess the level of satisfaction of candidates with the quality ...
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Background & Objective: It is attempted to identify creative and talented individuals and to ensure the satisfaction of volunteers through creating a joyful atmosphere in scientific Olympiads The aim of the present study was to assess the level of satisfaction of candidates with the quality of the 5th National Medical Sciences Olympiad in Iran Methods: This crosssectional study was conducted in the summer of 2013 The study population consisted of the candidates of the 5th National Medical Sciences Olympiad among the medical universities of Iran The subjects were selected through census method The data collection tool was a questionnaire designed by the researcher and its validity and reliability were confirmed Data were analyzed using SPSS software at a significance level of P < 0050 Results: Of the 222 studied candidates around the country 67 individuals (302%) studied Basic Sciences 52 (234%) Clinical Reasoning 67 (302%) Management of Health Systems and 36 (162%) Art in Medical Education The mean satisfaction level of candidates with the quality of this national Olympiad was 32 ± 11 and with the content and functionality of this Olympiad was 33 ± 12 There was a significant relationship between gender and satisfaction with the quality of the Olympiad (P = 0002) There was a significant relationship between age (P = 0 010 r = 0 131) semester (P = 0 019 r = 0122) and academic type (P = 0 019) and satisfaction with content and functionality of this Olympiad Conclusion: Satisfaction with quality content and functionality of the 5th Olympiad was at a moderate level and thus requires improvements
Ali Akbar Haghdoost; Hossein Rafiei; Abozar Raeisvandi; Yasan Kazemzadeh
Volume 12, Issue 2 , August 2015, , Pages 355-365
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Background & Objective: Higher education and postgraduate programs characterize one of the key components of human development in any country The present study was carried out at Kerman University of Medical Sciences Iran with the aim of investigating MSc and PhD students level of satisfaction ...
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Background & Objective: Higher education and postgraduate programs characterize one of the key components of human development in any country The present study was carried out at Kerman University of Medical Sciences Iran with the aim of investigating MSc and PhD students level of satisfaction with their present situation and their view of the amount of attention and effort the university authorities exercise to meet the students expectations Methods: The target population of the present descriptive analytical study consisted of 135 postgraduate students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences Data were gathered using the Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) This inventory evaluates the students satisfaction with services provided by supervisors and educational educational assistance campus facilities studentcentered and general services Results: In total 422% of students (41% male and 432% female) were satisfied with the services The maximum level of satisfaction of students was with services provided by supervisors and the lowest level was with campus facilities On the other hand 383% of students (36% male and 419% female) were satisfied with the amount of attention from the university authorities to the services In their view maximum attention was given to the services provided by supervisors and the minimum was given to campus facilities Conclusion: In conclusion students level of satisfaction with their current situation and the level of effort made by authorities to meet their needs were rated low In view of the growing increase in admittance of students into higher education and to promote the quality of this sector university authorities should pay more heed to meeting the needs of postgraduate students who play a significant role in building the countrys future
Raika Jamali
Volume 12, Issue 2 , August 2015, , Pages 407-412
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Background & Objective: Considering the possible risks of performing endoscopy training on patients the use of a moulage prior to training seems reasonable The aim of this study was to evaluate residents rate of satisfaction with the training process and their ability in performing upper gastrointestinal ...
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Background & Objective: Considering the possible risks of performing endoscopy training on patients the use of a moulage prior to training seems reasonable The aim of this study was to evaluate residents rate of satisfaction with the training process and their ability in performing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy using gastric moulage prepared in Sina Hospital Iran Methods: This study was conducted on 20 residents of the endoscopy ward at Sina Hospital from September 2012 to September 2013 The endoscopy training program consisted of 3 steps of training with gastric moulage observation and training on human subjects The present educational development plan was evaluated through studying the 2 criteria of residents satisfaction and ability The satisfaction of residents with the endoscopy training course was evaluated by a selfreport questionnaire The residents ability in performing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was evaluated by measuring the time of reaching the gastroesophageal junction and pyloric valve Results: The reliability and validity of the selfreport questionnaire were 64% (060089) and 78% (012095) respectively Over 90% of residents agreed with the items of the selfreport questionnaire The highest rate of agreement belonged to the item that interpreted the effect of this method on lowering residents anxiety in performing endoscopy (100%) The mean ± standard deviation of time of reaching the gastroesophageal junction and pyloric valve were 1620 ± 1354 and 2728 ± 1375 seconds respectively Conclusion: The results of this study showed that training residents using gastric moulage prepared in Sina Hospital was associated with residents satisfaction and the successful obtaining of the endoscopy skill
Hamed Mir; Hadi Parsian; Iman Jahanian; Ali Shabestani-Monfared; Ziba Shirkhani-Kelagari; Sohrab Halalkhor
Volume 12, Issue 1 , May 2015, , Pages 90-97
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Background & Objective: One method of evaluation with the intent to select and modify teaching methods in universities is the evaluation of students opinions Team teaching by faculty members is a routine method of education in universities The present study evaluated students satisfaction ...
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Background & Objective: One method of evaluation with the intent to select and modify teaching methods in universities is the evaluation of students opinions Team teaching by faculty members is a routine method of education in universities The present study evaluated students satisfaction with team teaching in Babol University of Medical Sciences Iran during the first and second semesters of 20112012 Methods: In the present descriptive analytical study 461 students of Babol University of Medical Sciences who had experienced team teaching were randomly selected The participants completed a questionnaire the reliability and validity of which had been previously approved The questionnaire contained 19 questions based on the 5point Likert scale (very high high moderate low and very low) The resulting data were analyzed using SPSS software and compared using ttest and ANOVA Results: The results showed that 82% of students partly opposed and 04% of them absolutely approved the use of team teaching method The highest frequency of answers (569%) were assigned in the moderate level Nearly 345% of students approved the use of this method Students of dentistry and laboratory sciences showed the highest and lowest tendency toward this method respectively Higher year students showed less tendency toward team teaching method There were no significant differences between boys and girls answers in respect to this method Conclusion: It seems that Babol University of Medical Sciences students did not significantly oppose the use of team teaching method Nevertheless in order to correct the existing small problems it is essential to revise the implementation technique of this teaching method
Esmat Noohi; Nahid Fallahnezhad; Behshid Garoosi; Aliakbar Haghdoost
Volume 10, Issue 4 , February 2014, , Pages 439-449
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Background & Objective: Neglect to the principles study principles has reduced the level of human productivity and efficiency and is a cause of demoralization and loss of selfesteem research boredom and disenchantment Some learning special skills such as methods of receiving storing and recalling ...
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Background & Objective: Neglect to the principles study principles has reduced the level of human productivity and efficiency and is a cause of demoralization and loss of selfesteem research boredom and disenchantment Some learning special skills such as methods of receiving storing and recalling the correct content are needed to perform an effective study This study aimed to show the role and impact of academic learning skills and study strategies in improving students study styles and their selfefficacy and satisfaction Methods: This interventional study using preand posttraining tests was conducted on 75 newentrant nursing and midwifery students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences Iran in 2011 Students completed a researchermade questionnaire including four parts: demographic information learning and study strategies selfefficacy and satisfaction before and after the training The data were analyzed using paired ttest Results: There were significant difference between the mean pre (105 ± 26) and postintervention (136 ± 18) learning strategies pre (106 ± 18) and postintervention (133 ± 13) study strategies pre (105 ± 32) and postintervention (123 ± 24) selfefficacy and pre (94 ± 34) and postintervention (1208 ± 29) satisfaction scores Conclusion: Learning and study strategies can be taught and learned Upgrading learning and study strategies increases students sense of selfefficacy and satisfaction According to our results designing a course for training study and learning strategies is suggested to improve college students learning and study skills
Hamid Reza Poureslam; Fatemeh Jahanimoghadam; Fatemeh Sadat Sajadi; Elham Farokhgisor; Lily Shafiee; Ali Barkhori
Volume 10, Issue 1 , May 2013, , Pages 36-41
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Background & Objective: Behavior management of preschool children and disabled children is a challenge for dental students and dentists in dental clinics This challenge affects the quality and quantity of the treatment options and in some cases the parents are not satisfied with the treatments This ...
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Background & Objective: Behavior management of preschool children and disabled children is a challenge for dental students and dentists in dental clinics This challenge affects the quality and quantity of the treatment options and in some cases the parents are not satisfied with the treatments This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of dental treatment under sedation and general anesthesia as a novel method in improvement of quality and quantity of education of dental students This was achieved by the evaluation of acceptance and satisfaction of the parents of pediatric patients Methods: In this descriptive and crosssectional study in Kerman School of Dentistry Iran 30 children and adolescents 45 to 16 years of age who had not been admitted to the dental clinics received dental treatments under general anesthesia and by use of nitrous oxide at the department of pediatric dentistry Then the acceptance and satisfaction of their parents were evaluated by a questionnaire The data were analyzed by SPSS 16 software and descriptive statistic methods Results : The data showed more than 80% of the parents were satisfied and believed that their children did not have anxiety in comparison to previous visits (96% of them gave 810 scores) Most treatments were tooth restoration and tooth extraction Conclusion: This procedure as a novel educational method is comfortable for pediatric patients and satisfies their parents so it is recommendable for educational dental clinics
Seyed Jalil Mirmohammadi; Zahra Hashemian; Mohammad Reaza Heidari Firozabadi; Mohammad Reza Dehghani; Abdolazim Eghbal
Volume 8, Issue 1 , July 2011, , Pages 101-105
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Background and Objective: Educational services should be provided to students in a way that they feel they are in a safe environment Since registration is the first stage of educational process this study was conducted to survey the students satisfaction of the registration process Method: This is a ...
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Background and Objective: Educational services should be provided to students in a way that they feel they are in a safe environment Since registration is the first stage of educational process this study was conducted to survey the students satisfaction of the registration process Method: This is a crosssectional study performed by stratified sampling from each faculty of Yazd University of Medical Sciences Data were collected by a questionnaire and analyzed using C hi square ttest and oneway ANOVA and through SPSS software Results: In whole 200 students ( 82 females and 116 males ) were studied From all subjects 175 ones ( 893%) had been registered without using internet of whom 96 students ( 696%) mentioned that it had been due to the lack of easy access to the registration programs A total of 109 students considered officials familiarity with the registration process desirable while 7 students ( 49%) considered it undesirable According to 109 students ( 599%) officials assistance in students registration based on their job duties had been desirable and only 5 students ( 27%) considered it undesirable Mean satisfaction rate based on students sex (P < 005) local and nonlocal residency (P< 005) and the universitys faculty (P
Gholamali Dehghani; Mohammad Yamani Douzi Sorkhabi
Volume 6, Issue 1 , July 2009, , Pages 1-9
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Background & Objective: To ensure students research experience acquisition is o ne of the most important goals of conducting a thesis In such a process evaluating students satisfaction is one of the most significant challenges Hence this research was aimed to study students satisfaction of ...
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Background & Objective: To ensure students research experience acquisition is o ne of the most important goals of conducting a thesis In such a process evaluating students satisfaction is one of the most significant challenges Hence this research was aimed to study students satisfaction of thesis conducting process and its related factors in Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Methods: In this survey 100 medical dentistry and pharmacy students who were becoming graduates and were about to defend their thesis participated Samples were selected using stratified sampling Data was collected using a questionnaire which its reliability and validity were already confirmed Results: According to the results mean (±SD) of supervision on thesis scientific skill development research bases skill development of research and thesis assessing process were 331(±095) 342(±071) 226(±080) 337(±070) and 347(±092) respectively The mean score of research bases was significantly less than others (P= 00001) The mean score of female students satisfaction of research bases and developing research skill was significantly higher than male students (P= 0026 and 004 respectively) Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that the lowest students satisfaction belonged to “scientific seminar planning” “financial support of scientific activities” and “scientific and research atmosphere” all belonged to research bases As research infra structure and atmosphere are important factors in research activities they should be among priorities of higher education planning
Saharnaz Nedjat; Jaleh Gholami; Seyyed Reza Majdzadeh
Volume 5, Issue 1 , July 2008, , Pages 1-9
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Background & Objective : A significant part of resources in each country is used for training human resources and loss of experts means irreparable drawbacks for the system Leaving university by faculty members who are doubtless one of the main assets of universities is of utmost importance This ...
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Background & Objective : A significant part of resources in each country is used for training human resources and loss of experts means irreparable drawbacks for the system Leaving university by faculty members who are doubtless one of the main assets of universities is of utmost importance This study was conducted to determine the frequency of inclination to leave the university in faculty members and also to evaluate the relationship between the variables affecting on this decision Finding out about related variables can help specify possible interventions in the university Methods : In this crosssectional study 149 academic members of Tehran University of Medical Sciences were chosen systematically and completed the questionnaire during summer 2006 The participants determined their inclination to leave the university within the next two years answering one question Demographic factors the attitude towards cooperation and satisfaction from the current cooperation level the effective factors on leaving the university were analyzed using logistic regression Results : Mean age of the participants was 482 years while 718% were male Among 131 persons who answered the question related to the inclination to leave the university within two years 25(19%) had positive answers Using logistic regression the attitude of these 25 members towards participation in management of the universitys affairs was not significantly different from the others (P=049) but satisfaction from the current cooperation level was significantly lower in the group who inclined to leave the university in the next two years (P =0007) Conclusion : Considering “current status of faculty members satisfaction from cooperation” in the department school and university spectrum can decrease the inclination to leave Perhaps preserving human resources and national assets will be possible if their satisfaction is guaranteed
Mohsen Adib-Hajbaghery
Volume 5, Issue 1 , July 2008, , Pages 35-42
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Background & Objective : Studies have shown that teachercentered teaching methods like lecture would make the students inactive and limit their ability in critical thinking decision making and self assertion and dont have enough educational efficacy This study was conducted to assess the effect of ...
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Background & Objective : Studies have shown that teachercentered teaching methods like lecture would make the students inactive and limit their ability in critical thinking decision making and self assertion and dont have enough educational efficacy This study was conducted to assess the effect of three educational methods including lecture question and answer and student seminar on students anxiety educational progression and learning satisfaction Methods : A quasiexperimental study was conducted on a group of 40 nursing students The course content of medical surgical nursing II was divided into three parts and each part was taught using a different method At the beginning of teaching with each of these three methods students anxiety and at the end of each section students satisfaction were assessed and a theoretical exam about the contents was given Then students anxiety learning satisfaction and educational progression were compared Results : Among all students 525% were female with mean (±SD) age of 2357 (±206) years Mean score of students achievement was 1262 using lecture 1480 using question and answer while it was 1510 having student seminars There were significant differences between them (p=00001) However Post Hoc analysis did not show a significant difference between the mean scores in the second and third methods Mean score of students satisfaction was 335 365 and 510 for the first second and third methods accordingly The students were more satisfied using the second and third methods (p=00001) The first method induced the least amount of anxiety while the second method induced the most Third method induced moderate amount of anxiety Anxiety decreased significantly at the end of the second and third methods (p=002 and p=00001 respectively) Conclusion : Involving students in teachinglearning activities and preparing the situation can lead to educational progression and more students learning satisfaction However increased level of expectancy from the students in active teaching methods can increase anxiety which could be diminished by necessary support Therefore involving the students in teaching activities is suggested
Zahra Jalili; Esmat Nouhi; Batool Ahmadpour
Volume 2, Issue 1 , July 2005, , Pages 18-24
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Background: Exact and objective evaluation of professional competency is one of the most important aspects in medical students clinical educationObjective structural clinical exam (OSCE) evaluates a large spectrum of technical and basic skills in an experimental setting Objective: To determine the ...
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Background: Exact and objective evaluation of professional competency is one of the most important aspects in medical students clinical educationObjective structural clinical exam (OSCE) evaluates a large spectrum of technical and basic skills in an experimental setting Objective: To determine the satisfaction of medical stagers and interns in Kerman University of Medical Sciences on evaluation based on OSCE Methods: All the medical students experienced the OSCE were selected as the population of this cross – sectional research To gather the data a researcher – made questionnaire with a proper validity and reliability was used Results: The findings indicated the respondents having experienced OSCE totally got 764%of the total scor of satisfsction so they were satisfied with this evaluation method The students agreed or completely agreed on 731% of the statements and 139% selected disagreed or completely disagreed Most of the students (938%) agreed on doing this method in other wards A significant relationship (P
Zahra Fattahi; Yadolah Javadi; Nozar Nakhaee
Volume 1, Issue 1 , July 2004, , Pages 32-40
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Background: Dental and oral diseases are among the most important health problems of the country Therefore the training of dutiful interested and skilled dentists is one of the educational priorities of Ministry of Health Treatment and Medical Education Attention to the quality of training programs related ...
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Background: Dental and oral diseases are among the most important health problems of the country Therefore the training of dutiful interested and skilled dentists is one of the educational priorities of Ministry of Health Treatment and Medical Education Attention to the quality of training programs related to the community health services is of a great importance Objective: To evaluate Kerman dentistry students satisfaction with their discipline Methods: This descriptive – cross sectional study was performed on dentistry students of Kerman Dentistry School In order to gather data a researcher – made questionnaire was used Data analysis was done through MannWhitney U test and Spearmans correlation coefficient Results: In this study 557% of subjects were male and the rest were female From all subjects 743% showed a great interest 171 a moderate interest and the rest little interest in their field of study In regard to discipline satisfaction 86% intended to quit their study while 757% showed complete satisfaction The most effective reasons of discipline satisfaction were “the possibility of giving service to people” (76%) “good social statue” (657%) and “being interested in discipline” (656%) Conclusion: The majority of subjects were satisfied with their discipline and showed an increasing interest As one of the important educational factors is being interested and satisfied with disciplin this point should be considered as a priority in the planning of educational programs
