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Background & Objective: Having employees with appropriate environmental behaviors and paying atte... more Background & Objective: Having employees with appropriate environmental behaviors and paying attention to their environmental knowledge and training is an important issue especially for industrial companies However the lack of prioritization of this important issue is one of the effective factors in the declining trend of environmental performance improvement of industrial companies Therefore the main purpose of the present study was to evaluate the environmental knowledge of physicians and nurses working at ParseJonoubi Company Iran and propose appropriate methods for their environmental training Methods: This research was a descriptive survey The statistical population included all physicians and nurses working at ParseJonoubi Company from among which 135 individuals were selected through random stratified sampling method and based on the Morgan Table The data collection tool was a researchermade environmental knowledge questionnaire based on the view of Frick et al Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics t independent t Friedman and chisquare tests Results: The knowledge of physicians and nurses in their own view regarding environmental systems was near average (31 and 33 respectively) Physicians and nurses knowledge on environmental action was near average (32) and below average (26) respectively Their knowledge of effectiveness was higher than average (physicians: 38 nurses: 43) Generally physicians estimated their environmental knowledge as slightly higher than average (36) and nurses as nearly average (32) Moreover there was a significant difference between the average of the three aforementioned dimensions of their environmental knowledge and the criterion average In addition there was a significant difference between the average of the three dimensions of environmental knowledge of physicians and nurses They also ranked environmental training methods differently Descriptive statistics and chisquared test showed that 76 subjects (61%) preferred the compulsive environmental training method and 48 subjects (39%) preferred the optional method Conclusion: The results of this research indicated that physicians and nurses working at ParseJonoubi Company felt the need for obtaining generally more environmental knowledge and specifically more actionrelated knowledge Thus it is suggested that the necessary requirements be provided for the environmental training of physicians and nurses working at this company according to each groups preferred training method
Background & Objective: The educational environment has a fundamental role in the quality and eff... more Background & Objective: The educational environment has a fundamental role in the quality and efficiency of education The present study was undertaken to identify the perceptions of students on the educational environment in 4 major clinical wards at teaching hospitals affiliated to Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences Iran in 2014 Methods: In this descriptive crosssectional study educational environment was evaluated using the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) Sampling was conducted through census and the study population included all medical students (n = 184) passing their clinical courses in the internal pediatrics surgical obstetrics and gynecology wards in 3 hospitals affiliated to Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukeys tests Results: The mean score achieved from the total 200 scores of the questionnaire was 10483 (524%) Although there was no significant difference between total scores of major clinical wards the pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology wards obtained the highest lowest scores respectively No significant correlation was found between education and gender and the subscales of educational environment A significant difference was observed between major clinical wards in the subscale of teachers (P < 0001) Conclusion: The educational environment at clinical wards was considered as good by students Nevertheless problematic areas exist in all subscales of educational environment The obtained results can be utilized to better understand and resolve educational environment issues in Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Background & Objective: The quantitative development of higher education regardless of quality wi... more Background & Objective: The quantitative development of higher education regardless of quality will lead to undesirable consequences The main clients of universities are students Determination of their perception of educational services quality can provide policy maker with valuable information in order to improve educational services quality This study was conducted in order to investigate educational services quality based on the SERVQUAL model from the perspective of students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Iran Methods: The statistical population of this study included 3084 students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences In order to perform this descriptivecorrelational study 200 students were randomly selected For data collection the SERVQUAL questionnaire was used This questionnaire consists of five dimensions (tangibility reliability empathy responsiveness and assurance) of educational services quality with 27 questions The validity of the questionnaire was approved through content validity methods and its reliability using Cronbachs alpha coefficient The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one sample ttest Results: The study results indicated students positive evaluation of tangibility responsiveness reliability and empathy dimensions of educational services quality Conclusion: The results showed that in general in all dimensions of educational services quality of service was higher than average The lowest and highest means were observed in the responsiveness and reliability dimensions respectively
Background & Objective: Rational prescription of medicine by physicians is one of the most import... more Background & Objective: Rational prescription of medicine by physicians is one of the most important factors in the correct and complete treatment of patients The aim of this study was to evaluate prescription writing patterns of graduating interns for common illnesses in Kerman University of Medical Sciences Iran in 2013 Methods: In this descriptive crosssectional study the prescription writing pattern of 50 interns of Kerman University of Medical Sciences were evaluated A written exam assessing prescription writing on 30 common clinical cases was held Data were analyzed using SPSS software Results: The average number of items per each prescription was 207 The frequency of medicines prescribed by their generic name and from the World Health Organization (WHO) list of essential medicines was 968% and 971% respectively Drug interaction was observed in 56% of prescriptions The frequency of prescriptions containing antibiotics injectable medicines and corticosteroids was 472% 93% and 65% respectively The most common groups prescribed were antibiotics and analgesics Conclusion: Based on the WHO recommended standards the prescription of antibiotics by interns of Kerman University of Medical Sciences was irrational and inappropriate Therefore educational interventions are necessary to improve prescription writing patterns among interns
Background & Objective: Foreign students encounter educational problems which make studying in th... more Background & Objective: Foreign students encounter educational problems which make studying in the host country difficult Given the importance of the educational problems of foreign students and identifying the factors which alleviate these problems this study examined the educational problems of international students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Iran Methods: This was a quantitativequalitative study with a descriptiveanalytical design In the qualitative section interviews were conducted with 14 foreign students and in the quantitative section 56 students were selected through random sampling proportional to sample size Semistructured interviews and a researchermade questionnaire were used to collect information Data analysis was conducted using categorization methods descriptive statistics univariate ttest ANOVA post hoc test and multiple regression in SPSS software Results: In the qualitative section the foreign students educational problems included weakness in understanding Persian different educational system the professors inappropriate teaching method and dissatisfaction with textbooks In the quantitative section the educational problems were not significant at a 005 level Moreover the students problems in terms of culture and the length of stay in Iran showed significant differences Conclusion: The results of predictor factors of educational problems revealed that cultural dissimilarity and short presence in Iran are the main predictor factors Therefore in order to motivate learning in foreign students and thereby decrease their educational problems it is necessary to familiarize them with Iranian customs and hold classes to introduce them to the Iranian educational system
Background & Objective: Despite the importance of local educational standards for the correct imp... more Background & Objective: Despite the importance of local educational standards for the correct implementation and evaluation of higher education programs studies show such standards do not exist for the masters degree in neonatal intensive care nursing Therefore the purpose of the present study was to develop basic educational standards for program evaluation and accreditation of the master of sciences course in neonatal intensive care nursing Methods: This study was a descriptive survey conducted using the Delphi survey method in 2014 A total of 20 experts including infants and medical education specialists administrators of the department of education faculty members of the department of pediatrics nursing administrators of neonatal intensive care units and students and graduates of the neonatal intensive care nursing course were selected through purposive sampling First items related to basic educational standards were extracted through an extensive review of databases Subsequently 3 sessions in 2 rounds were held with the experts and basic educational standards for the evaluation of the master of sciences course in neonatal intensive care nursing were developed on the basis of consensus Results: This study led to the proposal of 20 items as basic educational standards for the evaluation of the master of sciences course in neonatal intensive care nursing In the first round 25 items of the total 41 items were agreed upon by experts Statistical results showed the content validity index in clear expression importance and availability in the second round was 094 092 087 respectively Conclusion: Considering that the checklist of basic educational standards was developed by experts it is hoped it will gain high acceptability and be an efficient model for the evaluation of the masters program in neonatal intensive care nursing
Background & Objective: In recent decades medical education has been expanding as part of the hig... more Background & Objective: In recent decades medical education has been expanding as part of the higher education system in the world Due to the complexities of clinical education the effect of various environmental factors on and changes in clinical environment the importance of accountability to society and patients and socially accountable medical education (SAME) challenges the exploration of faculty members perceptions about SAME challenges is necessary Thus the aim of this study was to explore faculty members perceptions on the challenges of SAME Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using qualitative content analysis in Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Iran in 2014 Knowledge obtained through qualitative content analysis is based on the unique views of the participants and actual data of the text The participants were 8 faculty members who provided the most data on the fundamental factors effective on SAME (purposive sampling) Semistructured interviews were conducted with the participants and they were asked to describe their experiences of and views on SAME Data collection was continued until achieving data saturation Data collection and analysis were carried out simultaneously through consideration of trustworthiness Results: The main themes extracted in this study were defective education which is not communitybased lack of adequate commitment of teachers as role models lack of motivation in students and management problems and lack of resources Conclusion: The results of the present study illustrate the necessity for fundamental and comprehensive modification of training programs and improvement of their processes so that they can accommodate the communitys requirements Moreover there is need for strategies to increase motivation among teachers and students
درک تجارب و دیدگاه های دانشجو منجر به افزایش کیفیت برنامه های آموزش پرستاری می شود ضمن اینکه این ... more درک تجارب و دیدگاه های دانشجو منجر به افزایش کیفیت برنامه های آموزش پرستاری می شود ضمن اینکه این محقق نمی شود مگر آنکه نگرش ها و ویژگیهای فردی نیز درک شود جهت گردآوری این اطلاعات می توان از پرسشنامه یا مصاحبه و بحث گروهی استفاده کرد Q متدولوژی به عنوان پایه و اساس یک مطالعه سیستماتیک از ذهنیت، دیدگاه، افکار، باورها، نگرش فرد و مانند آن است در این روش پاسخ دهندگان دیدگاه های خود را ارائه می کنند و دخالت محقق در حداقل می باشد روش Q را، پیوند بین روش های کیفی و کمی می دانند انتخاب مشارکت کنندگان از طریق روش های نمونه گیری احتمالی صورت نمی گیرد، بلکه نمونه افراد بطور هدفمند و با اندازه های کوچک انتخاب می شود که آن را به روش کیفی نزدیک می سازد و از سوی دیگر، یافته ها از طریق تحلیل عاملی و به صورت کاملا کمی به دست می آیند در روش Q، به جای متغییرها، افراد تحلیل می شوند این مقاله با هدف بررسی محتوای Q، روش و کاربرد آن به عنوان یک روش پژوهش در زمینه آموزش پرستاری می باشد
Background & Objective: One of the main goals of higher education is evaluating teachers educatio... more Background & Objective: One of the main goals of higher education is evaluating teachers educational performance to improve teaching The results may be used to increase the teachers job performance and to promote teaching and learning processes In this regard students evaluation of their teachers is one of the most common evaluation methods in universities and educational centers Thus this study aimed to compare the faculty members and students viewpoints about the factors influencing evaluation of teachers by students Methods: In this crosssectional descriptive study 93 teachers and 93 students selected via stratified random sampling method were enrolled The data collection tool was a researchermade questionnaire containing 3 dimensions moral and behavioral (8 items) educational (10 items) and compliance with training rules (8 items); the face and content validities were confirmed by academic specialists and its reliability was confirmed Data analysis was carried out using SPSS20 statistical software and with help of descriptive statistics and independentt test Results: From the teachers viewpoint the overall mean score of the moral and behavioral educational and compliance with training rules factors were 345 (± 052) 432 (± 084) and 459 (± 058) respectively From the students viewpoints these values were 325 (± 047) 404 (±078) and 436 (± 071) respectively Independentt test showed that with the assumption of equality of variances there were not any significant differences between the characteristics Conclusion: Efforts for improving teacher evaluation in universities with the assistance of authorities and experts and on the one hand using the results in curriculum content of inservice teachers can help much to improve teaching quality
Background & Objective: Nursing staff can prevent asphyxia and neonatal mortality by learning the... more Background & Objective: Nursing staff can prevent asphyxia and neonatal mortality by learning the correct resuscitation principles Therefore this study was performed with the aim to determine the effectiveness of teaching through simulation and filming of the performance of nurses in neonatal resuscitation Methods: In this experimental study 40 nursing staff were divided into teams of 2 nurses through simple randomization The level of knowledge before and after the intervention was evaluated using a written exam To assess performance before and after the intervention simulated environment and scenario building were used All stages of resuscitation of the teams were filmed Before training the experimental group participants viewed their videos and were trained through error analysis practicing on manikin and viewing educational videos of resuscitation (2011) The videos were evaluated and scored by two instructors through doubleblind techniques and using a standard checklist Data were analyzed in SPSS software using independent sample ttest paired ttest repeated measurement and Pearson correlation coefficient Results: The level of knowledge in the control and experimental groups increased by 9 and 10 scores respectively This difference was not statistically significant (P = 0830) Before the training no statistically significant difference was observed in terms of performance (P = 0109) However one month after training a significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of performance (P < 0001) This reflects the effect of training on performance of the experimental group Conclusion: The results showed that the simultaneous use of simulation and filming for training will be more effective in the learning process Thus it is better that both techniques be used for training to be more effective
Background & Objective: Having employees with appropriate environmental behaviors and paying atte... more Background & Objective: Having employees with appropriate environmental behaviors and paying attention to their environmental knowledge and training is an important issue especially for industrial companies However the lack of prioritization of this important issue is one of the effective factors in the declining trend of environmental performance improvement of industrial companies Therefore the main purpose of the present study was to evaluate the environmental knowledge of physicians and nurses working at ParseJonoubi Company Iran and propose appropriate methods for their environmental training Methods: This research was a descriptive survey The statistical population included all physicians and nurses working at ParseJonoubi Company from among which 135 individuals were selected through random stratified sampling method and based on the Morgan Table The data collection tool was a researchermade environmental knowledge questionnaire based on the view of Frick et al Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics t independent t Friedman and chisquare tests Results: The knowledge of physicians and nurses in their own view regarding environmental systems was near average (31 and 33 respectively) Physicians and nurses knowledge on environmental action was near average (32) and below average (26) respectively Their knowledge of effectiveness was higher than average (physicians: 38 nurses: 43) Generally physicians estimated their environmental knowledge as slightly higher than average (36) and nurses as nearly average (32) Moreover there was a significant difference between the average of the three aforementioned dimensions of their environmental knowledge and the criterion average In addition there was a significant difference between the average of the three dimensions of environmental knowledge of physicians and nurses They also ranked environmental training methods differently Descriptive statistics and chisquared test showed that 76 subjects (61%) preferred the compulsive environmental training method and 48 subjects (39%) preferred the optional method Conclusion: The results of this research indicated that physicians and nurses working at ParseJonoubi Company felt the need for obtaining generally more environmental knowledge and specifically more actionrelated knowledge Thus it is suggested that the necessary requirements be provided for the environmental training of physicians and nurses working at this company according to each groups preferred training method
Background & Objective: The educational environment has a fundamental role in the quality and eff... more Background & Objective: The educational environment has a fundamental role in the quality and efficiency of education The present study was undertaken to identify the perceptions of students on the educational environment in 4 major clinical wards at teaching hospitals affiliated to Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences Iran in 2014 Methods: In this descriptive crosssectional study educational environment was evaluated using the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) Sampling was conducted through census and the study population included all medical students (n = 184) passing their clinical courses in the internal pediatrics surgical obstetrics and gynecology wards in 3 hospitals affiliated to Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukeys tests Results: The mean score achieved from the total 200 scores of the questionnaire was 10483 (524%) Although there was no significant difference between total scores of major clinical wards the pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology wards obtained the highest lowest scores respectively No significant correlation was found between education and gender and the subscales of educational environment A significant difference was observed between major clinical wards in the subscale of teachers (P < 0001) Conclusion: The educational environment at clinical wards was considered as good by students Nevertheless problematic areas exist in all subscales of educational environment The obtained results can be utilized to better understand and resolve educational environment issues in Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Background & Objective: The quantitative development of higher education regardless of quality wi... more Background & Objective: The quantitative development of higher education regardless of quality will lead to undesirable consequences The main clients of universities are students Determination of their perception of educational services quality can provide policy maker with valuable information in order to improve educational services quality This study was conducted in order to investigate educational services quality based on the SERVQUAL model from the perspective of students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Iran Methods: The statistical population of this study included 3084 students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences In order to perform this descriptivecorrelational study 200 students were randomly selected For data collection the SERVQUAL questionnaire was used This questionnaire consists of five dimensions (tangibility reliability empathy responsiveness and assurance) of educational services quality with 27 questions The validity of the questionnaire was approved through content validity methods and its reliability using Cronbachs alpha coefficient The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one sample ttest Results: The study results indicated students positive evaluation of tangibility responsiveness reliability and empathy dimensions of educational services quality Conclusion: The results showed that in general in all dimensions of educational services quality of service was higher than average The lowest and highest means were observed in the responsiveness and reliability dimensions respectively
Background & Objective: Rational prescription of medicine by physicians is one of the most import... more Background & Objective: Rational prescription of medicine by physicians is one of the most important factors in the correct and complete treatment of patients The aim of this study was to evaluate prescription writing patterns of graduating interns for common illnesses in Kerman University of Medical Sciences Iran in 2013 Methods: In this descriptive crosssectional study the prescription writing pattern of 50 interns of Kerman University of Medical Sciences were evaluated A written exam assessing prescription writing on 30 common clinical cases was held Data were analyzed using SPSS software Results: The average number of items per each prescription was 207 The frequency of medicines prescribed by their generic name and from the World Health Organization (WHO) list of essential medicines was 968% and 971% respectively Drug interaction was observed in 56% of prescriptions The frequency of prescriptions containing antibiotics injectable medicines and corticosteroids was 472% 93% and 65% respectively The most common groups prescribed were antibiotics and analgesics Conclusion: Based on the WHO recommended standards the prescription of antibiotics by interns of Kerman University of Medical Sciences was irrational and inappropriate Therefore educational interventions are necessary to improve prescription writing patterns among interns
Background & Objective: Foreign students encounter educational problems which make studying in th... more Background & Objective: Foreign students encounter educational problems which make studying in the host country difficult Given the importance of the educational problems of foreign students and identifying the factors which alleviate these problems this study examined the educational problems of international students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Iran Methods: This was a quantitativequalitative study with a descriptiveanalytical design In the qualitative section interviews were conducted with 14 foreign students and in the quantitative section 56 students were selected through random sampling proportional to sample size Semistructured interviews and a researchermade questionnaire were used to collect information Data analysis was conducted using categorization methods descriptive statistics univariate ttest ANOVA post hoc test and multiple regression in SPSS software Results: In the qualitative section the foreign students educational problems included weakness in understanding Persian different educational system the professors inappropriate teaching method and dissatisfaction with textbooks In the quantitative section the educational problems were not significant at a 005 level Moreover the students problems in terms of culture and the length of stay in Iran showed significant differences Conclusion: The results of predictor factors of educational problems revealed that cultural dissimilarity and short presence in Iran are the main predictor factors Therefore in order to motivate learning in foreign students and thereby decrease their educational problems it is necessary to familiarize them with Iranian customs and hold classes to introduce them to the Iranian educational system
Background & Objective: Despite the importance of local educational standards for the correct imp... more Background & Objective: Despite the importance of local educational standards for the correct implementation and evaluation of higher education programs studies show such standards do not exist for the masters degree in neonatal intensive care nursing Therefore the purpose of the present study was to develop basic educational standards for program evaluation and accreditation of the master of sciences course in neonatal intensive care nursing Methods: This study was a descriptive survey conducted using the Delphi survey method in 2014 A total of 20 experts including infants and medical education specialists administrators of the department of education faculty members of the department of pediatrics nursing administrators of neonatal intensive care units and students and graduates of the neonatal intensive care nursing course were selected through purposive sampling First items related to basic educational standards were extracted through an extensive review of databases Subsequently 3 sessions in 2 rounds were held with the experts and basic educational standards for the evaluation of the master of sciences course in neonatal intensive care nursing were developed on the basis of consensus Results: This study led to the proposal of 20 items as basic educational standards for the evaluation of the master of sciences course in neonatal intensive care nursing In the first round 25 items of the total 41 items were agreed upon by experts Statistical results showed the content validity index in clear expression importance and availability in the second round was 094 092 087 respectively Conclusion: Considering that the checklist of basic educational standards was developed by experts it is hoped it will gain high acceptability and be an efficient model for the evaluation of the masters program in neonatal intensive care nursing
Background & Objective: In recent decades medical education has been expanding as part of the hig... more Background & Objective: In recent decades medical education has been expanding as part of the higher education system in the world Due to the complexities of clinical education the effect of various environmental factors on and changes in clinical environment the importance of accountability to society and patients and socially accountable medical education (SAME) challenges the exploration of faculty members perceptions about SAME challenges is necessary Thus the aim of this study was to explore faculty members perceptions on the challenges of SAME Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using qualitative content analysis in Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Iran in 2014 Knowledge obtained through qualitative content analysis is based on the unique views of the participants and actual data of the text The participants were 8 faculty members who provided the most data on the fundamental factors effective on SAME (purposive sampling) Semistructured interviews were conducted with the participants and they were asked to describe their experiences of and views on SAME Data collection was continued until achieving data saturation Data collection and analysis were carried out simultaneously through consideration of trustworthiness Results: The main themes extracted in this study were defective education which is not communitybased lack of adequate commitment of teachers as role models lack of motivation in students and management problems and lack of resources Conclusion: The results of the present study illustrate the necessity for fundamental and comprehensive modification of training programs and improvement of their processes so that they can accommodate the communitys requirements Moreover there is need for strategies to increase motivation among teachers and students
درک تجارب و دیدگاه های دانشجو منجر به افزایش کیفیت برنامه های آموزش پرستاری می شود ضمن اینکه این ... more درک تجارب و دیدگاه های دانشجو منجر به افزایش کیفیت برنامه های آموزش پرستاری می شود ضمن اینکه این محقق نمی شود مگر آنکه نگرش ها و ویژگیهای فردی نیز درک شود جهت گردآوری این اطلاعات می توان از پرسشنامه یا مصاحبه و بحث گروهی استفاده کرد Q متدولوژی به عنوان پایه و اساس یک مطالعه سیستماتیک از ذهنیت، دیدگاه، افکار، باورها، نگرش فرد و مانند آن است در این روش پاسخ دهندگان دیدگاه های خود را ارائه می کنند و دخالت محقق در حداقل می باشد روش Q را، پیوند بین روش های کیفی و کمی می دانند انتخاب مشارکت کنندگان از طریق روش های نمونه گیری احتمالی صورت نمی گیرد، بلکه نمونه افراد بطور هدفمند و با اندازه های کوچک انتخاب می شود که آن را به روش کیفی نزدیک می سازد و از سوی دیگر، یافته ها از طریق تحلیل عاملی و به صورت کاملا کمی به دست می آیند در روش Q، به جای متغییرها، افراد تحلیل می شوند این مقاله با هدف بررسی محتوای Q، روش و کاربرد آن به عنوان یک روش پژوهش در زمینه آموزش پرستاری می باشد
Background & Objective: One of the main goals of higher education is evaluating teachers educatio... more Background & Objective: One of the main goals of higher education is evaluating teachers educational performance to improve teaching The results may be used to increase the teachers job performance and to promote teaching and learning processes In this regard students evaluation of their teachers is one of the most common evaluation methods in universities and educational centers Thus this study aimed to compare the faculty members and students viewpoints about the factors influencing evaluation of teachers by students Methods: In this crosssectional descriptive study 93 teachers and 93 students selected via stratified random sampling method were enrolled The data collection tool was a researchermade questionnaire containing 3 dimensions moral and behavioral (8 items) educational (10 items) and compliance with training rules (8 items); the face and content validities were confirmed by academic specialists and its reliability was confirmed Data analysis was carried out using SPSS20 statistical software and with help of descriptive statistics and independentt test Results: From the teachers viewpoint the overall mean score of the moral and behavioral educational and compliance with training rules factors were 345 (± 052) 432 (± 084) and 459 (± 058) respectively From the students viewpoints these values were 325 (± 047) 404 (±078) and 436 (± 071) respectively Independentt test showed that with the assumption of equality of variances there were not any significant differences between the characteristics Conclusion: Efforts for improving teacher evaluation in universities with the assistance of authorities and experts and on the one hand using the results in curriculum content of inservice teachers can help much to improve teaching quality
Background & Objective: Nursing staff can prevent asphyxia and neonatal mortality by learning the... more Background & Objective: Nursing staff can prevent asphyxia and neonatal mortality by learning the correct resuscitation principles Therefore this study was performed with the aim to determine the effectiveness of teaching through simulation and filming of the performance of nurses in neonatal resuscitation Methods: In this experimental study 40 nursing staff were divided into teams of 2 nurses through simple randomization The level of knowledge before and after the intervention was evaluated using a written exam To assess performance before and after the intervention simulated environment and scenario building were used All stages of resuscitation of the teams were filmed Before training the experimental group participants viewed their videos and were trained through error analysis practicing on manikin and viewing educational videos of resuscitation (2011) The videos were evaluated and scored by two instructors through doubleblind techniques and using a standard checklist Data were analyzed in SPSS software using independent sample ttest paired ttest repeated measurement and Pearson correlation coefficient Results: The level of knowledge in the control and experimental groups increased by 9 and 10 scores respectively This difference was not statistically significant (P = 0830) Before the training no statistically significant difference was observed in terms of performance (P = 0109) However one month after training a significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of performance (P < 0001) This reflects the effect of training on performance of the experimental group Conclusion: The results showed that the simultaneous use of simulation and filming for training will be more effective in the learning process Thus it is better that both techniques be used for training to be more effective
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