@article{ author = {Garshasbi, A and khorsand, E and Taghizadeh, A}, title = {The Effect of Self- Regulation Skills Training on Academic Achievement Motivation and Academic Performance of Nursing Students in English lesson}, abstract ={Introduction: proficiency in English as a global language and as a means to achieve new scientific information on a range of scientific, research and culture is necessary. The present study aims to investigate the effect of self-regular skill training on academic achievement motivation and academic performance of nursing students in English course at Jondi- shapour University of Medical Sciences. Method: In this semi-experimental research, pretest- posttest design with control group used. Statistical population was all of nursing students at Jondi- shapour university that 84 assigned randomly in two experimental and control groups. The experimental group received five training sessions on self- regulation. The effectiveness of this training evaluated through academic achievement motivation ISM of Mclnerney & Sinclair and Test of English. Data collected by Pre-test and Post-test analyzed by using co- variance analysis through SPSS. Results: Based on results, there is no significant differences between average scores of experimental and control in pre- test  but the post-test average scores (after intervention) showed significant differences in the experimental group (P=0.009). Conclusion: self- regulation skills training has positive effect so that increase achievement motivation of the students in learning English.}, Keywords = {Self- Regulation, Motivation, Achievement,Nursing,English language}, volume = {10}, Number = {1}, pages = {9-1}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.1.9}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-406-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-406-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Pourghane, P and EmamySigaroudy, AH and Salary, A}, title = {Faculty Members’ Experiences about Participating In Continuing Education Programs In 2016- 2017: a Qualitative Study}, abstract ={Introduction: Continuing education is a process that promotes the ability of the medical community and lifelong learning. Due to fact that, the existence of suitable platform as one of the main factors in effectiveness of continuing education, a thorough knowledge of faculty members’ experiences participating in continuing education programs enable us to identify the needs and influential factors in promoting and performing continuous education programs at the university. This qualitative research has been done to explain faculty members’ experiences about participating in Continuing Education Programs at Guilan university of Medical Sciences in 2017-2016. Methods: This is a qualitative study (content analysis).  The research population was faculty member of Guilan University of Medical Sciences with a history of participating in at least three continuing education programs that selected through targeted sampling. Data were collected through semi- structured individual interviews. A qualitative content analysis method was used to analyze the data. The strength, accuracy and accuracy of the research were studied using Guba & Lincoln criteria. Results: Based on findings, the three main themes and Nine sub-themes were: "continuous strategic education" (learning commitment, effective self- assessment, exchange of ideas/ "push for coercion of education" (the vacuum of inner thriller, the challenges of work, company only for obtaining a certificate/ “Shaky background)"poor teaching, planning malfunction, inefficient evaluation. Conclusion: results show that, faculty members’ experiences of participating in continuing education programs including both effective and inefficient experiences so apply proper and efficient planning in order to creating  more motivation is necessary.}, Keywords = {Continuing Education, Faculty Member, Qualitative Study}, volume = {10}, Number = {1}, pages = {20-10}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.1.20}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-571-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-571-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Saberi, A and Kazempour, E and Porkar, A}, title = {Feasibility of Utilizing Virtual Education from the viewpoints of Professors,Students and Information technology Staff (IT) in Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Virtual education is an electronic teaching method that provides learners with access to education in every situation. This study examines the possibility, facilitators and barriers of   utilizing virtual education in Guilan University of Medical Sciences from the viewpoints of faculty members, Information Technology  staff and basic Medical Sciences students. Methods: This is a descriptive-survey research that was conducted on 582  including 350 faculty,12 IT staff and 220 medical sciences students from January 2017 to August in 2017. The instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire of 40 items that  its validity was confirmed through face and content validity and realiability by chronbakh- alpha .Data were analyzed by descriptive criteria, One- sample t-test (t-level = 2.5 according to the Likert Scale 4 scores)through SPSS. Results: The mean of status variables and the application of virtual education training system was 3.30±0.529 (t= 8.78) and the mean of the applied fields was 3.28 ± 0.505 (t = 8.53), the average facilitators of the possibility Establishment was 3.34 ± 0.504 (t = 10. 38), the mean of the barriers and limiting factors were 3.35 ± 0.501(t = 10.76),The mean of the variables of the virtual education system was calculated to be 3.32 ± 0.439 (t = 11. 15) (p = 0.001 All cases). Conclusion: The status of the possibility of using the virtual education system in terms of conditions and capability, applied fields, facilitating factors is in the optimum level and limiting factors in Guilan University of Medical Sciences is higher than the average level.}, Keywords = {Feasibility study, Virtual Education, University, Medicine}, volume = {10}, Number = {1}, pages = {29-21}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.1.29}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-559-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-559-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Tirgar, A and Kazemi, F and Babazadeh, S and Aghalari, Z and Gholinia-Ahangar, H}, title = {Assessing the Students ’ Viewpoint about teaching a course by several lecturer in Babol University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Multi-lecturer course is one of the common teaching methods in Medical Sciences. The implementation of this method has always proponents and opponents. The present study aimed to assess the view point of the students of Babol University of Medical Sciences about multi-lecturer courses. Methods: This descriptive  cross-sectional study  was performed in 2013. The study population was the students of B.S. and M.S. of Babol University of Medical Sciences that experienced at least one multi-lecturer course. Sampling  was done      in simple method and among those who interested in participating in this research. The data were collected via a data collection form designed by the researchers, including 20 questions. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistic and analytical statistics such as independent t-test and one-way ANOVA through SPSS. Results: Of one hundred and eighty students participated in the research, Sixty two percent were female and 65 percent were the students of B.S. Around eighty four percent of the students experienced a multi-lecture course in the current semester and 93.3 percent had experienced the course in the previous semesters. Approximately half of the students (51.1%) stated that multi-lecturer courses were undesirable. The following main reasons were mentioned: the lecturers did not follow the sequence of curriculum content, in addition, there were an excessive increase of the volumes of the materials  and  also  repeated materials were presented by the lecturers. More than half of the students (58.9%) preferred not to select multi-lecturer courses if given the chance. Conclusion: In accordance with the reluctance of most of the students to pass multi-lecturer courses, it is recommended not to use this method. Furthermore, on the condition that it is inevitable, the lecturers should follow the curriculum in order not to presenting repeated materials and avoid the unnecessary course content.}, Keywords = {Medical, education, student}, volume = {10}, Number = {1}, pages = {38-30}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.1.38}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-552-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-552-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Yaghini, O and Parnia, A and Monajemi, A and Daryazadeh, S}, title = {Designing a Tool to Assess Medical Students\' Clinical Competency in Pediatrics}, abstract ={Introduction: Achieving to desired and final result in curriculum requiring observing principles and standards. This study with the aim of designing a tool to assess medical students' clinical competency in pediatric section of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2012- 2013 was done. Methods: This cross- sectional study was done in two phases. In the first phase, pediatric clerkship educational minimums in Medicine from logbook and with a survey of 15 pediatric faculties educational council of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences by census was designed as checklist. In second phase this checklist was provided to 27 faculty members of Pediatrics department (from three universities) and were questioned standard clinical exposures in these educational minimums of them. The average opinions of the professors were calculated. Results: Clinical educational rotations in 10 groups, including neonates, infectious, Gastro- intestinal, Nephrology, respiratory, Hematology, emergency, Pediatrics General, Endocrinology and Pediatrics outpatient clinic and 63 educationa minimum and standard clinical exposures rates for these educational minimums were designed as checklist. The face and content validity of the checklist was confirmed by the faculty members of the pediatric ward and its reliability was calculated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.82 through SPSS. Conclusion: Considering the large amount of knowledge in Medicine and the necessity of learning the skills or knowledge as content selection criterion in curriculum, it is necessary to be considered these principles in designing core curriculum for improving individuals' performance to future job tasks and community needs.}, Keywords = {Students, Medical, Curriculum, clinical competency, Pediatrics Course}, volume = {10}, Number = {1}, pages = {39-47}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.1.39}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-432-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-432-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Badanaramarzdashty, A and EmamiSigaroudi, A and Kazemnezhad-Leyli, E and Poursheikhian, M}, title = {Compare the effect of two electronic and traditional education methods on first principles of instruction in nursing students of Guilan University of Medical Sciences in 2016}, abstract ={Introduction: technology developed rapidly  during the past decade and using these technologies increased in higher education more than before. Many studies in the field of electronic education has been done in recent years in Iran but e- learning assessment and its programs was neglected. This study was done with the aim of determining students’ views about using first principles of instruction in two electronic and traditional education methods. Methods: This is a quasi- experimental study which was done in 2016.  Statistical population was all nusrsing students at Shahid Beheshti nursing and midwifery school in Guilan University of Medical Sciences during their 3rd semester of bachelor degree which studying adult nursing in 2015- 2016.  Among them 41 students were selected through censes Sampling method. “Teaching and learning quality” assessment tool was used For exploration of first principle of instruction(demonstration,application,duties,activation,unity). For comparison of first principles of instruction, paired T test and Wilcoxon test were used and data were anlayzed  using SPSS. Results: Mean and standard deviation of The first principal of instruction in traditional education group was 3.70±0.24 and in electronic education group was 3.49±0.25 which was statistically ignificant difference based on paired T test analysis (p=0.001). Mean and standard deviation of The demonstration principal in electronic education group was 3.49±0.29 and in traditional education group was 3.69±0.40,The application principal in electronic education group was 3.31±0.52 and in traditional education group was 3.76±0.59, activation principal in electronic education group was 3.35±0.36 and in traditional education group was 3.70±0.34 which was statisticaly significant difference between 2 groups based on wilcoxon analysis (p<0.05). Conclusion: it seems that traditional education method is superior to electronic education method in terms of first principles of instruction implementation.}, Keywords = {education distance, students, nursing, learning}, volume = {10}, Number = {1}, pages = {48-55}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.1.48}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-497-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-497-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Heidari-Soureshjani, S and Drees, F and kazemi, AR and Torabi-Farsani, z}, title = {Study of the relationship between Educational- Research Environment and Research Interest in students}, abstract ={Introduction: Research means trying to obtain realities and in this regards, educational research environment refers to facilities and educational factors to create scientific- research motivation in person. Research in medical science universities is important because it is used to identifying and resolving educational, research, health problems and eliminating health- related problems. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between educational- research environment and research interest in graduated students of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This cross- sectional descriptive- analytic study carried out on 101 graduate students through census sampling. Demographic data, students' perceptions of the educational- research environment and interest in the research were collected by a three- part questionnaire including 49 questions. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), and analytical statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t- test, Tukey test and ANOVA)  through SPSS. Results: results show that there is a significant positive correlation between educational- research environment and interest to the research (r= 0.40, p≥0.03). There is also a significant negative correlation between age and interest in the research (P≥0.001, r =-0.38). A significant difference was found between the educational environment and the college of education (P= 0.006). Conclusion: There was a positive and significant correlation between educational- research environment and research interest in Masters' students of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences. So deputies of education as well as research and technology should considered the result of this research and by doing proper intervention try to promote the level of educational- research services of students.}, Keywords = {Education, Research, Students}, volume = {10}, Number = {1}, pages = {56-62}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.1.56}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-543-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-543-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Zarabian, F}, title = {The Study of Blended- Teaching Methods on Learning, Motivation and Interest in learning Anatomy Courses in Medical Students}, abstract ={Introduction: Blended learning refers to an educational approach in which combination of two, face to face and web- based learning presented. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the blended learning (web-based and traditional) on learning, motivation and interest to anatomy course in medical students of Azad University in 1395-1396. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study with a pretest – posttest that was conducted on 120 anesthesia students in Azad university, they were selected through census sampling method and divided into experimental and control groups. Experimental group (n=60) receive combination method (face to face & web-based learning) and for control group (n=60) traditional method was used. For evaluating students performance in anatomy course a researcher- made questionnaire, also Hermans achievement motivation questionnaire (1977) and Gholami interest questionnaire (1393) were used . validity and reliability of questionnaires were confirmed by content validity and Kuder-Richardson 0.78,0.890.79 respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (co-variance analysis, kolmogorov- smirnov test) through SPSS. Results:  findings showed the effect of combined- learning on academic achievement and achievement motivation in anatomy course at meaningful level (0.01). With respect to the motivational factors, combined teaching has maximum impact or long resistance (3.38) in pre- test and post- test of experimental group and has no effect on three components of time perception (0.63), foresight (0.77) and attention (0.5) to the eligibility criteria of love. Conclusions: Medical science teachers and education planners with regard to the importance of learning various skills, apply e- learning in training increase personal motivation and interest in learning.}, Keywords = {Teaching Method, Learning, Motivation,Students, Medical}, volume = {10}, Number = {1}, pages = {63-71}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.1.63}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-519-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-519-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Shahrokhi, A and Oveisi, S and Nazari-Shadekam, F}, title = {Implementation of Lesson Plans of Specific Courses of Nursing and Midwifery}, abstract ={Introduction: The compilation and implementation of the lesson plan is one of the most important teachers’ activities to achieve effective and high quality teaching. This study was conducted to determine the extent of implementation of lesson plans of specific courses of nursing and midwifery in Qazvin university of medical sciences. Method: In this descriptive cross-sectional study 16 specialized courses of undergraduate students of nursing (10 courses) and midwifery (6 courses) were studied in second semester2015-2016. The loaded lesson plans during the last two weeks of the semester were given to the students as a compact disc, they were asked to reply via a checklist using a 5-point Likert scale about “how much the lesson plans have been implemented”. They specified the degree of implementation of the lesson plans as complete, high, medium, low and non-conforming. Data analysis was performed using Mann-Whitney, Chi-squared and Spearman correlation coefficients at a significant level of 0.05 through SPSS. Findings: 149 students completed the check list (69.8% nursing,30.2% midwifery). The majority of students stated that the content of the courses run by the teacher was in full (79.2%) and high (16.8%) conformation, and none of the students pointed out to the inconsistency. The implementation of the lesson plans among nursing and midwifery was significantly different regarding to content presented (P = 0.02), use of teaching aids, interaction between the teacher and the student, the requested assignments and assessment methods (P≤0.001). There was no significant differences between two groups according to the teaching strategies,also beginning and termination of the course. Conclusion: The almost perfect implementation of the announced lessons plans shows the strength of the two educational groups in Qazvin nursing & midwifery school. Regarding to this cross-sectional study and reviewing only specific courses, it is necessary to conduct such studies at the end of each academic year for all courses. It might be beneficial to improve quality of educational programs.}, Keywords = {Lesson plan, Conformation, Nursing, Midwifery, Program Evaluation}, volume = {10}, Number = {2}, pages = {1-7}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.2.1}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-570-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-570-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Hadadranjbar, S and Sadipour, E and Dortaj, F and Delavar, A and EbrahimiQavam, S}, title = {Effect of Education based on Acceptance and Commitment Approach in Reducing students’ Self -Defeating Behaviors: According to the educational package developed}, abstract ={Introduction: Self-defeating behaviors refer to the conscious and deliberate actions in spite of preliminary positive consequences, ultimately lead to a person's defeat. The present study aimed to develop an educational package based on the acceptance and commitment approach to reduce the students' educational self-defeating behaviors and determine its effectiveness. Methods: This study has been done in 2 stages using multiple methods. First stage include developing and accreditation of educational package using content analysis method and second stage using quasi experimental with pre-test and post test design with control group for determining educational curriculum efficacy. Statistical population consist of undergraduate students of Vali Asr University of Rafsanjan  in 2016-2017.  300 students were selected through random multi-stage cluster sampling .A questionnaire of knowledge and self-defeating behaviors was used for screening subjects with self-defeating behaviors. finally 40 students with self-defeating behaviors were selected and replaced in 2 groups of experimental and control group randomly each of 20  .Data were analyzed using statistical analysis and Multivariate analysis of variance through SPSS. Findings: findings showed scores of experimental group has significantly reduced in comparison with control group in educational self-defeating behavior (P <0.0001, F=557.28) also Self-defeating behaviors have been significantly reduced with pre-test and follow-up (P <0.0001, F=170.67) . Conclusion: Results show that educational package based on the acceptance and commitment approach is valid and leads to decreasing Self-defeating behaviors. Overall, this research provides a protection for acceptance and commitment training in reducing self-defeating behaviour.}, Keywords = {Acceptance and Commitment, Training, Self-defeating, behavior, students}, volume = {10}, Number = {2}, pages = {8-17}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.2.8}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-591-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-591-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Azarabad, Sh and Zaman, S S and Nouri, B and Valiee, S}, title = {Frequency, Causes and Reporting Barriers of Nursing Errors in the Operating Room Students}, abstract ={Introduction: Operating room with respect to multiple invasive procedures can be a context for the incidence of nursing errors. Also, students are in the process of learning that can lead to errors by them. This study aimed to determine the rate , causes and reporting barriers of nursing errors in the operating room students of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences in 2016. Methods: In this descriptive and cross-sectional study 120 students of operating room that have been choosen by census method participated. To collect data a three-part questionnaire including (demographic characteristics, frequency of error, the causes of errors and error reporting barriers) was used. Data analysis using descriptive statistics by SPSS was performed. Results: Most nursing errors were related to non-compliance with sterile technique (78.3 percent), reactions to blood or blood products (75.5 percent) and retention of foreign bodies in the surgical incision (73.3 percent), respectively. The most important causes of nursing errors from the perspective of students were the lack of sufficient information (82.5 percent), distraction (79.2 percent) and forced to perform multi-tasks simultaneously (78.3 percent). The most important causes for refusing to report the error were the fear of disclosure of mistakes and following by justice issues (57.5 percent) and fear of the impact of errors in the evaluation and educational consequences (57.5 percent), respectively. Conclusions: Prevention is the best way of reducing errors, so by recognizing the type and causes of nursing errors in the view of operating room students, clinical instructors should perform necessary preventive actions especially in the clinical training period. Promoting culture of reporting errors, especially in college by supporting them and reduce the impact on student evaluation is recommended.}, Keywords = {Safety, Medical Error, Nurses, Operating rooms, Students}, volume = {10}, Number = {2}, pages = {18-27}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.2.18}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-580-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-580-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Veiskarami, HA and Yousefvand, L}, title = {Investigating the Role of Academic Vitality and Happiness in Predicting the Students Creativity in Lorestan University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Creativity as a mental activity has been a great need in all aspects of human life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of academic vitality and happiness in predicting Students’ creativity in Lorestan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: The present study was a descriptive-analytic study of correlation type on all midwifery, nursing, health and paramedical students of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences during the academic year of 2017-18. The sample size was 210 people (%57.1 female and %42.9 male) according to Morgan table and they were selected by random cluster sampling. The tools for collecting data included Oxford happiness questionnaire, Abedi's creativity, Hussain-Chari's and Dehghanizadeh academic vitality. Data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation Coefficient, multiple regression and independent t-test through SPSS. Results: The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between academic vitality and happiness with creativity among girls and boys (p<0.01). The results of multiple regression analysis in step-by-step manner showed that among the girls and boys, academic vitality and happiness variables predicted 13.9 % and 18 % of variance of creativity, respectively. On the other hand, the results of independent groups showed that there was a significant difference between academic vitality, happiness and creativity of male and female students, so that creativity (p<0.01) was higher among boys than girls and academic vitality (p<0.001) And happiness (p<0.01) was higher among girls than boys. Conclusion: Given the importance of the role of academic vitality and happiness in anticipating the creativity of students, university programs should be organized in such a way as to provide tools for promoting students creativity through educational vitality and happiness components.}, Keywords = {Academic Vitality, Happiness, Creativity, Students, Medical}, volume = {10}, Number = {2}, pages = {28-37}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.2.28}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-613-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-613-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {ZamaniManesh, H and Jamali-TazehKand, M and Nazari, R}, title = {Effective factors on Internationalization of Medical Education from Faculty Members’ Viewpoints in Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Members}, abstract ={Introduction: In the last decades, several attempts have been made to internationalize of higher education. This study aimed to analyze factors influencing the internationalization of medical education from viewpoint of faculty members. Methods: This is a descriptive and cross- sectional study. The statistical population included faculty members of medical school at Shahid Beheshti University in which 205 members by using Cochran formula were selected as the sample. The research instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire based on documentary studies so that its validity determined by content validity method and using the opinions of five academic experts and the reliability calculated by Cronbach's alpha coefficient 0.897. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (Mean & Standard Deviation) and inferential statistics (One-Sample T- Test & Friedman Test) through SPSS. Results: The mean of economic domains (3.82± 0.641), cultural (3.37± 0.735), political (3.73± 0.452), academic (3.64± 0.620), managerial (3.65± 0.749) and information (3.88± 0.732) were moderate, and Friedman's test results showed that political and cultural domains had the highest  and  the lowest impact on internationalization of medical education respectively. Conclusion: It can be concluded that all the identified factors affecting the internationalization of medical education, but factors such as increasing the financial resources for internationalization, increasing optimism about the presence of international students, facilitating the issuance of passport and visas, paying attention to internationalization in the university vision, improving organizational structure for international cooperation and communicating with international associations is more important.}, Keywords = {Internationalization, Faculty Members, Medical Education}, volume = {10}, Number = {2}, pages = {38-45}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.2.38}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-598-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-598-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Hakkak, M and Hozni, SA and Morovati, H and Akhlaghi, T}, title = {Research Diagnosis in Postgraduate Students of Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Research as one of the key pillars is the guarantor of sustainable development in each country. Without Research there is no increasing and promoting in human knowledge. Diagnosis means identifying  problems in the organization and finding practical solutions to resolve them. The present study was  conducted to investigate the complications of postgraduate students in Guilan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This is a qualitative research using Content analysis approach. The statistical population included graduated  students of Guilan University of Medical Sciences  that by Using a targeted sampling approach, a total of 15 students were selected as participants in the study. Data collected by semi-structured interview and analyzed by Maxqda software. Reliability and validity of the data confirmed through Review Contributors and non-participants Experts reviewing. Results: Data were analyzed and compiled in the form of 97 initial codes and 10 main categories.The main codes include: Individual skills, teacher's role, qualitative measurement, research necessity, personal problems, scientific atmosphere, journal issues, research violations, freedom to choose the subject of research and structural-administrative problems. Conclusion: Identifying and paying attention to the multidimensional individual and organizational factors affecting the research of postgraduate students, Can lead to research excellence.}, Keywords = {Research , Diagnosis ,Students, Health Services}, volume = {10}, Number = {2}, pages = {46-57}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.2.46}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-592-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-592-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Amiri, J and Seif-Rabiei, MA and Maghsudi, F and Khatami, F and Sanaei, Z}, title = {Evaluation of the Reform Program at the Basic Medical Sciences Level from Professors and Medical Students’ viewpoints in Hamadan University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Reform program in Medical education including integration of basic and clinical sciences without attention to professors and students’ views has been done in Hamadan university of medical sciences from 2011, so this study was conducted to examine the viewpoints of the professors and students toward this program. Methods: This cross-sectional study has been done on students and professors involve in reform program through census method.  For collecting data a researcher- made questionnaire that its’ validity and reliability confirmed was used   and included  questions regarding the objectives, horizontal and vertical integration and quality of education centers. Data were analyzed using Descriptive Statistics, Chi-square, Kruskal Wallis tests and One-Way ANOVA through SPSS software. Results:  Totally 118 students and 12 professors participated in the study. 47.05% of the students reported that the program's goals were not initially elaborated.  Effective factors in Students’ satisfaction were respectively the quality of education centers and functioning of the departments including surgery, pediatrician and internal (P<0.001). Furthermore, 81.8% of professors believed that the horizontal integration program, in case of proper implementation, could meet the future needs of the general practitioners. The way of implementing was found to be effective on their overall attitude toward the program (P=0.003 and P=0.01, respectively). Also respectively 69.35% and 19.79% of the students believed that the horizontal integration plan had appropriate content and planning vertical integration program in basic sciences was necessary and 50% of the professors expressed their satisfaction with the current integration program. Conclusion: based on results, more than half of the students and professors who participated in this study were satisfied with the reform plan.}, Keywords = {Education, Premedical, Curriculum, Faculty, Students}, volume = {10}, Number = {2}, pages = {58-67}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.2.58}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-589-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-589-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Salari, A and Emami-sigaroudi, AH and Zaersabet, F and Shakiba, M and Khojasteh, M and Sharifi, M}, title = {Study of the relationship between academic achievement and interested in academic field in Nursing students}, abstract ={Introduction: Academic achievement is one of the important  factors  in evaluating  students’ ability for getting to the graduation stage. Considering that the relationship between academic achievement and interested in academic field was reviewed in a few studies hence, this study was to investigate academic achievement and its relation to favorites degree in nursing students at Guilan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This descriptive-analytic and cross-sectional study has been done on 365 nursing students in second term and above at Shahid beheshti and langroud faculties that they were selected by census method. Research tool was a two- part questionnaire about interested in academic field that its’ validity  and reliability was confirmed by content validity and alpha kronbach respectively. The first part of questionnaire consisted of individual and social factors and the second part measure interest in the field of education. Data were analyzed using Q square statistical test, independent T-test, one-way variance analysis and linear-regression through SPSS. Results: students’ average academic achievement with high interest was significantly more than students with low interest. Also, female students’ average academic achievement was significantly more than male students and among those who living with their parents (16±1.3) was significantly more than students living in dormitory (15.4±1.5). In this regards, average academic achievement among students with highly educated mother (16±1.4) was more than students with uneducated or low educated mother (15.5±1.5). Conclusion: There was no significant relation between interest in academic field and students’ average academic achievement So, Considering the key role of interesting to academic field in education  it is suggested that faculty members adopt appropriate methods to explain advantages of interesting to study field and improve their ability in this regards. }, Keywords = {student, nursing, Academic achievement, interest}, volume = {10}, Number = {2}, pages = {68-75}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.2.68}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-426-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-426-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Ebrahimpour, F and Ghiyasvandian, Sh and Ghaedy, Y}, title = {The community of Inquiry Method Based on P4C in Critical Thinking Education for Nurses}, abstract ={Full text is available in pdf}, Keywords = {Critical thinking, community of inquiry , nursing}, volume = {10}, Number = {3}, pages = {1-2}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.3.1}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-687-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-687-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Amouei, N and Farajollahi, M and Zarabian, F}, title = {The Role of Perception of the Curriculum components in predicting academic engagement in nutrition students of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Education experts tend to recognize the academic engagement as involving students in assignments such as problem solving and activities that lead to the development of high-level cognitive skills such as evaluation, composition, and analysis in the classification of Bloom. Methods: This is a descriptive and analytic study. The statistical population includes all graduate students and third and fourth year undergraduate students of nutrition affiliated to Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences that 170  students were selected randomly through stratified sampling method based on kerchessy and Morgan table as sample size. For collecting data, students' perception questionnaire and the Motivational Strategies Questionnaire for the Study were used. Data were  analyzed by using independent t-test and multiple regression simulations through SPSS software Results: The results of regression analysis showed that the variables of perception of the curriculum components in general could explain 41.4% of the variables of academic engagement. Among the components of the curriculum, two components of teaching method (p <0.01, r = 0.388) and evaluation (p <0.01, Beta = 0.35) can predict the criterion variable (educational conflict) also, the target components and content cannot predict academic engagement alone. Conclusion: Considering that the perception of the curriculum components of the students can predict academic engagement, so, educational systems by adopting clear goals, up-to-date and efficient content, Active teaching methods, diverse and continuous evaluation can promote academic engagement.}, Keywords = {Perceptions of Curriculum, Academic Engagement, Students}, volume = {10}, Number = {3}, pages = {3-12}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.3.3}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-527-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-527-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Seyednazari, N and Maleki-Avarsin, S and Yari-HajAtalou, J}, title = {Identifying and ranking components of communities of practice (CoPs) for accelerating Knowledge and Experiences Sharing among Faculty Members in Tabriz University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Due to the complexity of medical education and the importance of teaching in the field of medical sciences, it's necessary providing an appropriate context to prevail over this complexity and to develop interventions in educational issues. Communities of Practice (CoPs) are one of the strategies for developing appropriate interventions for medical training, which can help faculty members and students to prevail over complexities of medical education. So this research aimed to Identify and Rank Components of CoPs in Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Methods: It was applied in terms of objective and descriptive-survey in terms of methodology. The population consisted of 802 faculty members of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and the sample size was 210 people using a purposive sampling method among Dean of faculties, education and research managers, vice-chancellors of education and research and faculty members with academic ranking of (professor, associate professor, assistant professor) who participated in two or more workshops. The instrument was a researcher made questionnaire consisting of 35 items that its validity and reliability was conformed (CVR=0/78, CVI=0.92,a= 0.89, ICC=0.92). Data were analyzed by Exploratory Factor Analysis and Friedman test using SPSS,  Excel and Mont Carlo PCA. Results: Based on expletory factor analysis six components including participatory leadership; aims; formal and informal structure; boundary and size; and interactions were conformed. Results of Components ranking showed that participatory leadership was the most important component (mean rank=4.60). Aims (mean rank=3.86), informal structure (mean rank=3.21), boundary and size (mean rank=3.12) were located in subsequent rank. Interactions and formal structure were less important components (mean rank=3.10). Conclusion: Based on the results, important components of CoPs including participatory leadership, aims and informal structure were identified to share knowledge and experiences among members. In this research, it was determined that the structure of these communities can be determined according to the formation approach, management styles, the type of participation of members, and the type and manner in which members are present in communities. The formal aspect of the structure of communities was also less important than the informal aspect.}, Keywords = {Community Participation, Health Education, Knowledge Management, Association Learning}, volume = {10}, Number = {3}, pages = {13-23}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.3.13}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-681-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-681-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Safari, M and Yazdanpah, B and Mahmoudi, F and Yaghobean, N}, title = {Comparing students’ rate of learning through lecturing and peer group teaching and study their viewpoints}, abstract ={Introduction : Teaching plays an effective role in efficiency of the educational system. The present study aimed to compare the rate of learning the lesson of gynecology and infertility among midwifery students by lecture and peer teaching methods and study students' viewpoints in this regards. Methods: this is a Quasi-experimental study. Population research was the undergraduate midwifery students of 5th   semester in Yasuj university of medical sciences that 22 individuals selected lesson of gynecology and infertility indicated as sample. Half of the titles and contents of the lesson were taught by faculty members through lecture method and second half was taught by peers. The students were divided into 6 groups and each group participated in teaching a subject. At the end of the lecture, mid-term exam was performed also final exam after the peers teaching. The post-test was done at the end of each teaching session in both methods. The students' viewpoints were measured by a questionnaire at the end of both teaching methods. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Paired t-test through SPSS. Results: The mean score of the mid -term exam was 29.67 ± 4.68 and the mean of the final exam score was 31.3 ± 5.40, without any significant difference (p = 0.14). The mean score of the lecture post-test was (6.6 ± 1.61) and the peer teaching post-test was (7.71 ± 1.31), with a significant difference (p = 0.002). Most students in the area of interest and participation in learning and the appropriate method of teaching selected peer- teaching and the area the principles of teaching lecture method selected  lecture method and  in the area of  evaluating  the content of the course, both methods were almost identical. Conclusion: According to research findings, the use of student-centered methods, such as peers teaching, is suggested as a complementary method of teaching theoretical courses along with lecture methods to increase students' motivation.}, Keywords = {peer teaching, lecture, midwifery student}, volume = {10}, Number = {3}, pages = {24-34}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.3.24}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-644-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-644-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Mohammadi, M and Norouzi-kouhdasht, R and Marzoughi, R and Torkzadeh, J and Salimi, Gh}, title = {Evaluating talent management process of faculty members in Lorestan university of medical sciences: Mixed method research}, abstract ={Introduction: medical universities are responsible of education and community health promotion and faculty members play an important role to achieve this goal. So, this research has been done with the aim of evaluating talent management process of faculty members. Methods: This is simultaneous and mixed method research.  In quantitative section descriptive – survey method was used and 124 faculty members of  Lorestan university of medical sciences selected as sample through cochran formula using stratified-random sampling method in 2017-2018.for gathering data Anbumathi &Chitra questionnaire was used. Validity and reliability was confirmed through factor analysis method and cronbach’s alpha. Collected data were analyzed by one-sample T test, mixed variance analysis using SPSS and AMOS. In qualitative section, faculty members’ experiences were studied by phenomenology method, purposive sampling and theoretical saturation,  instrument for collecting data was semi- structured  interview which confirmed through trustworthiness, credibility and fitting strategy, data analyzed by content analysis(open coding, basic content, organized and general). Results: In quantitative section, faculty members’ satisfaction of  dimensions  of knowledge organization (2.91±0.44), work environment (2.59±0.39) and methods of human resource management (2.97±0.47) was evaluated lower than mean. In qualitative section, basic content in 3 categories of organized contents (knowledge organization, work environment, methods of human resource management) was around general content of quality of talent management process, so quantitative results confirmed by qualitative results.Also, results show that all sub process of quantitative section was not confirmed by faculty members’ experiences. Conclusion: considering the dimensions of knowledge organization, work environment and methods of human resource management, improve quality of talent management process of faculty members in Lorestan university of medical sciences.}, Keywords = {Talent management, knowledge organization, work environment, human resource management}, volume = {10}, Number = {3}, pages = {35-46}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.3.35}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-615-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-615-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Ghadampour, E and Heidaryani, L and Barzegar-Bafroui, M and Dehghan-Menshadi, M}, title = {The Role of Academic Hope and Perceived Emotional Support in Predicting academic Welfare}, abstract ={Introduction: Educational well-being is one of the most important factors affecting educational outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of academic hope and perceived emotional support in predicting the academic well-being of medical students.. Methods: This is a descriptive-analytic study of correlation type. Statistical population included all students of Yazd University of Medical Sciences (n=5363) during the academic year of 2017-2018. The sample size was 352 (47.4% female and 53.6% male) according to Morgan table and they were selected by cluster random sampling. The instruments used included the standard questionnaire for the education of Khormaei and Kamari, the perceived emotional support of Pourbirgani and colleagues, the well-being of Peitrin et al. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient, multiple regression analysis, and independent t-test through SPSS. Results: The findings showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between the variables of academic hope and perceived emotional support with educational well-being (p<0.05). On the other hand, the perceived emotional support variables (%18) hopefulness opportunities (%23), hope for the university's benefit (%27) and the hope of earning (%30) predicted variance of educational well-being respectively. In this regards, the results of independent groups showed that there was a significant difference between perceived emotional support of male and female students, so that the difference was in favor of girls (p<0.001). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, academic hope and perceived emotional support play a significant role in the prediction of educational well-being So, It is suggested by addressing the fundamental needs of students through families and the community, the educational well-being of the students could be provided.}, Keywords = {Academic Hope, Emotional Support, Academic Welfare, Students}, volume = {10}, Number = {3}, pages = {47-57}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.3.47}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-690-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-690-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Veiskarami, H and Amirian, L and Khodaei, S}, title = {The Effectiveness of Critical Thinking Training on the Happiness and Tolerance of Ambiguity in Medical Students}, abstract ={Introduction:critical thinking is one of the objectives of higher education and as key components of mental health in students. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching critical thinking on tolerance of ambiguity and happiness in students. Methods: This is a semi-experimental study based on pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population was students of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences. The research sample consisted of 40 students in the academic year of 95-96 who were selected by sampling method and were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Before and after the implementation of Critical Thinking training, Oxford Awardley et al. (Happiness) and Tolerance of ambiguity questionnaire (Mccaine and Davy Dahl's Tolerance of ambiguity) were used to measure the emotional efficiency of tolerance of ambiguity and happiness both of them have acceptable validity and reliability. Critical thinking training for the experimental group was performed separately, 10 sessions of 90 minutes, at the end two groups had post-test. During this period, no training was performed for the control group. Finally, the data obtained from the pre-test and post-test scores of the intervention group and the control group analyzed using covariance analysis through SPSS. Results: Based on results, correlation coefficient of happiness and tolerance of ambiguity was (0.119). The mean scores of students in happiness and tolerance of ambiguity were not significantly different in both the experimental and control groups, but the mean scores of     post-test in control group about happiness was (39.06) and tolerance of ambiguity was (38.06) and the mean scores of post tests in experimental group about happiness was (62.7) and tolerance of ambiguity was (62.87) that showed a significant difference. (F=46/96, P<0/001). The results of this study showed that teaching critical thinking increased the tolerance of ambiguity and happiness in students. Conclusion: Considering that the use of critical thinking teaching has a positive effect on happiness and tolerance of ambiguity and it increases the happiness and tolerance of students' ambiguity, it is recommended to hold courses in this field in higher education centers.}, Keywords = {Critical Thinking, Happiness, Tolerance of ambiguity, Students, Medical Sciences}, volume = {10}, Number = {3}, pages = {58-66}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.3.58}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-641-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-641-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Saravani, Sh and Mirzahosseini, H and ZarghamHajebi, M}, title = {The Relationship between Keller\'s Educational-Motivational Design with Demographic Characteristics in Medical Students of Basic Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Keller's motivational educational design is an applied model for designing instruction that has emphasized on creating and reinforcing motivation in learners to improve learning. Therefore, the aim of this research is to study the relationship between this model and demographic characteristics in applying educational programs that are the goals of third-generation universities. Methods: This is  a descriptive-analytic correlation type study. The statistical population consisted of all undergraduate students studying in the basic sciences of Iran University of Medical Sciences in the academic year of 96-97 so that 401 of them were selected through random hierarchical cluster sampling method. To collect data, Keller Motivation Questionnaire and Demographic Information Form were used. Validity and reliability of Keller motivation questionnaire was confirmed by content validity and Cronbach's alpha ( 0.83) respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive (Frequency distribution tables) and inferential (One Way ANOVA and T- Test) statistics methods by SPSS. Results: The results showed that in each of the demographic characteristics of students with gender Female (58.6%), single (97.3%), fathers with higher education (48.8%) and employed mothers (53.2%) with undergraduate and postgraduate education (38.3%) who were residents of non-Tehran cities (53.5%), were the most studied subjects and the Mean (standard deviation) Score of satisfaction component (20.87± 3.444) of Keller motivation in the whole of the study population was higher than other components .However ,ANOVA showed that there was no significant correlation between any of the components of motivation, especially the satisfaction component with the demographic characteristics of gender (F=2.987, P=0.118), location status (F=2.049, P=0.591), father's education (F=0.762, P=0.467), mother's education (F=1.153, P=0.317), economic status (F=3.050, P=0.144), and mother's job status (F=2.795, P=0.063). Conclusion: The demographic factors studied in this study did not directly affect the motivational and educational processes of medical students. Therefore, officials and educational planners can consider other factors such as personality traits, self-efficacy and students’ positive beliefs in enhancing the effectiveness of educational design in flourishing of the capacities and potential of medical students.}, Keywords = { educational design, academic Motivation, Educational Status, Demography, Students, Medical}, volume = {10}, Number = {3}, pages = {67-77}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.3.67}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-660-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-660-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Rezaei, R and Akbari, E}, title = {Neglecting justice in health higher education in change and innovation in education planning and document of geographical expansion of health higher education}, abstract ={Full text is available in pdf}, Keywords = {development, innovation, justice,higher education,}, volume = {10}, Number = {4}, pages = {1-2}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.4.1}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-742-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-742-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Ranjbar-Delbar, M and Hasanvand, Sh and Toulabi, T and Ebrahimzadeh, F and Galehdar, N}, title = {The Effectiveness of Nursing Process Implementation with Concept Mapping via Mobile Phone on Nursing Student Self-Efficacy in Critical Care Course}, abstract ={Introduction: Computerized concept mapping is a useful tool for providing nursing care. Considering the availability of mobile for learners and the role of it in increasing the skills of nursing students, this paper aimed to investigate the effects of nursing process effectiveness with conceptual mapping via mobile phone on nursing students' self-efficacy in intensive care course. Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 68 fourth grade nursing students from Lorestan University of Medical Sciences in second semester 2015-2016 were selected and by stratified block randomization classified into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received nursing process with concept map and software, and the control group received traditional teaching. The self-efficacy of learners was measured with clinical self-efficacy questionnaire consist of 4 dimensions. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Fisher's exact test, chi square test, and Mann–Whitney through SPSS. Results: The total score of self-efficacy of the subjects before the study did not differ significantly between the two groups, but after the intervention, the relative increase percentage of total self-efficacy score (p<0.001) and its dimensions included an assessment (p=0.005), diagnosis (p=0.002), implementation, (p=0.002) and evaluation (p<0.001) in intervention group were more than control group. Conclusion: The implementation of nursing process with concept map leads to increasing the self-efficacy of learners in clinical practice. Considering easy access to mobile, it is recommended to be used this method with mobile-based application in teaching nursing students.}, Keywords = {Concept Mapping, Mobile Applications, Self Efficacy, Students, Nursing}, volume = {10}, Number = {4}, pages = {3-11}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.4.3}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-698-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-698-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Imani, S and Masomi, L and Amiri, MR}, title = {Research Anxiety and its related factors among Graduate Students in Hamedan University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: One of the most common anxieties in higher education is research anxiety. That is a kind of fear and unreliability to do research and creating effective, valid and scientific   production. The purpose of this study is to determine the research anxiety level and its related factors among Graduate Students in Hamedan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This is a descriptive survey study. The statistical population includes 725 students (all Master, and PhD students of Hamedan University of Medical Sciences in 1394-96), that by using the Cochran sample size formula 193 students randomly selected and participated in this study. For gathering data, a researcher made questionnaire was used and collected data were analyzed  by Smart PLS software platforms, and ANOVA, T Test, T single sample and Chi-squared test through SPSS. Results: Based on findings, the average research anxiety among the population of the study is (2.85) so that, it is lower than the average value (3). On the other hand, there’s a meaningful statistical difference between the average of research anxiety in different levels of graduate studies (P-value < 05/0) that means research anxiety in MS students is more than PHD students . Moreover, dimensions of knowledge and research methodology skills (0.9) and information literacy (0.86) have the most impacts to cause research anxiety. Conclusion: The results demonstrate that the most of the graduate students in Hamedan University of Medical Sciences are not anxious in the process of science production. But, lack of knowledge and research methodology skills are the most effective reasons for research anxiety among students. This can cause some negative effects on research performance of students, and it is necessary the authorities address the effective reasons.}, Keywords = { Research Anxiety, Student, University, Medical Sciences}, volume = {10}, Number = {4}, pages = {12-22}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.4.12}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-649-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-649-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Mohammadi, M and NaseriJahromi, R and RasekhJahromi, A and Mokhtari, Z and AllameZade, M and Tanasan, M and NasriJahromi, R}, title = {The Effects of COMFORT Education on Nurses’ Attitude towards Communication Skills}, abstract ={Introduction: Nursing is a profession that establishes various communications in a wide range of cultural and social differences in the work environment. COMFORT included putting together the initial letter of the words (communication, Orientation & opportunity, mindfulness, family, oversight, Reiterative and Radically Adaptive Messages, Team). The purpose of this research was to study the effect of COMFORT education on nurses’ attitudes towards communication skills. Methods: This study was pseudo-experimental with pre-test & post-test design that carried out on Jahrom University of medical sciences during the 2017. 60 nurses were selected through random sampling method and divided into two groups of test and control. For gathering data, communication skills attitude scale (CSAS) questionnaire was used in pre-test & post-test. One week after pre-test, two educational sessions of COMFORT performed, each one in 4 hours  and then post-test was given. Data were analysed by co-varience test through SPSS. Results: Mean and standard deviation in pre-test of experimental group was (3.69±1.34) and in control group was (3.78±0.09) also, mean and standard deviation in post test of experimental and control group was (3.44±1.04) and (4.77±0.27) respectively. The findings indicated that COMFORT education has effect on changing of nurses’ attitudes towards communication skills,  So that, %27  of  Total Varience  in  changing  nurses’ attitude towards communication skills related to COMFORT education.   Conclusions: Considering effective role of COMFORT education in changing nurses’ attitude towards communication skills, training this course can be part of nurses' individual and professional development plans.}, Keywords = {educational course, COMFORT, Communication Skill}, volume = {10}, Number = {4}, pages = {23-30}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.4.23}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-645-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-645-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Amini, M and Rahimi, H and Kiani, M}, title = {The Evaluation of Class Culture from the Viewpoint of Student’s at Kashan University of Medical Sciences}, abstract ={Introduction: Class culture, based on its implicit and explicit beliefs and values, can, on the one hand, promote free, motivational and confidential environment for learning in learners, and on the other hand, it may create a cold, negative, and irrational environment. Thus the purpose of this research was to evaluate class culture from the viewpoint of students in Kashan University of Medical sciences. Method: This is a descriptive survey research. The statistical population consisted of 2148 students in Kashan University of Medical Sciences in academic years 2016-17 that 200 ones through stratified randomized sampling chosen as sample. Data gathering tool was class culture standard questionnaire with 8 items response close in term of Likert five scale. Questionnaire construction validity confirmed through factor analysis. Questionnaire reliability was estimated by Cronbach Alpha coefficient equal to 0.88. Data analyzed by descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean & standard deviation) and inferential level (one sample t-test, independent t-test, one way Anova & structural equation modeling) through SPSS . Result: Findings showed class culture score (34.53±2.64) was upper than 30 score and the majority of students considered the class culture in university as open. Male students with score of 35.17±2.97 reported more open class culture than female students with a score of 33.91±2.1, and this difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). But there was no significant difference between students' viewpoints on the status of classroom culture in terms of college and degree of academic (p<0.05). Conclusion: based on results, the class culture in Kashan University of Medical Sciences is open. This is especially important in medical science  universities whose graduates at different levels and courses should have a positive balanced humanistic relationship with their peers, in order to be more confident in the quality of the duties and responsibilities involved.  }, Keywords = {Class Culture, Student, University}, volume = {10}, Number = {4}, pages = {31-40}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.4.31}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-672-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-672-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Momeni, Kh and Radmehr, F}, title = {Prediction of academic engagement Based on Self-Efficacy and Academic Self-handicapping in Medical Students}, abstract ={Introduction: Academic engagement as a basis for reformist efforts in the field of education is very important in achieving learning experience so that indirectly guarantees students' academic achievement. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to predict academic engagement based on self-efficacy and academic self-handicapping of medical students. Method: This is a descriptive- correlation research. The statistical population consisted of all students of medical, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, health and paramedical sciences of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences who were studying in the academic year of 2017-18. The sample size was 369 subjects (212 girls and 157 boys) based on Krejcie and Morgan tables and were selected by stratified sampling method. The tools  were used included Shafley et al. (1996) academic engagement questionnaires, academic self-efficacy McIlroy and Bunting (2001), and schwinger& stiensmeier-pelster academic self- handicapping (2010).Data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation Coefficient, multiple regression analysis, and independent t-test through SPSS. Results: The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between self-efficacy and academic engagement among male and female (male p<0.05, female p<0.001)    but there was a negative and significant relationship between academic self-handicapping with academic engagement (p<0.05). The results of multiple stepwise regression analysis showed that self-efficacy and self-handicapping variables among girls were 14% and among boys self-efficacy and academic  self-handicapping together 12% of variance in academic engagement Predicted. On the other hand, the results of independent T-test showed that there was a significant difference between academic engagement and self-efficacy among male and female students, so that academic engagement (P<0.01) and self-efficacy (P<0.001) among girls were higher than Of boys, but there was no significant difference between girls and boys in terms of academic handicapping. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that there is a positive relationship between  self-efficacy and academic engagement among girls and boys, and academic self-efficacy has a negative relationship with academic engagement. On the other hand, academic engagement and  self-efficacy among girls are more than boys but there was no difference between them in terms of self-handicapping. The results of this research can help planners and implementers of higher education to adopt appropriate educational policies in order to engage students in academic studies and the factors affecting it.}, Keywords = {Academic Engagement, Academic Self-Efficacy, self-handicapping, Students}, volume = {10}, Number = {4}, pages = {41-50}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.4.41}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-692-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-692-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Afshari, A and Ghaffari, M}, title = {Structural Models of Academic unwillingness based on the Sense of Coherence, Self-Compassion and Personal Intelligence in Medical Students}, abstract ={Introduction: One of the challenges of medical education is academic cynicism. The present study aimed at designing structural model of students’ academic cynicism based on sense of coherence, self-compassion and personal intelligence.    Methods: This is a correlation study via structural equation modeling.Statistical population  include 250 medical students of west Azerbaijan in 2017-18 academic years that have been selected by cluster sampling method. For collecting data, Sense of coherence questionnaire, self-compassion scale, personal intelligence questionnaire and academic unwillingness subscale were used. Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient, Bootstrap and Sobel test through SPSS and Amos software. Results: The results indicated that sense of coherence and self-compassion are interacting with the intermediate role of personal intelligence in explaining the students' academic unwillingness are effective that totally 48% of the variance of academic willingness is explained through the variables of the model. The direct effect of personal intelligence (-0.27), sense of coherence (-0.20) and self-efficacy (-0.4) were significant in estimating students' academic unwillingness. The indirect effect of sense of coherence (0.11) and self-compassion (0.08) by mediating personal intelligence on the students' academic unwillingness is significant. Conclusion: Considering the indirect effect of coherence and self-compassion on the degree of academic unwillingness, it seems that personal intelligence modulates the relationship between sense of coherence and self-compassion with academic unwillingness.}, Keywords = {Sense of Coherence, Self-Compassion, Academic Cynicism, Personal Intelligence}, volume = {10}, Number = {4}, pages = {51-60}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.4.51}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-705-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-705-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} } @article{ author = {Aghaei, M and Roshanzadeh, M and tajabadi, A}, title = {Comparison of the Educational System and Curriculum of Masters of Pediatric Nursing in Iran and Toronto, Canada: A Comparative Study}, abstract ={Introduction: Nursing education as part of the higher education system exapands  rapidly in the world in recent decades.Neglecting of the quality of educational contents and efficacy of graduated is an important cocerned. Due attention to few studies have been done on comparing the educational structure of the MSc nursing school of pediatric in Iran with other countries, this study aimed to compare the MSc nursing curriculum for pediatric in Iran and Toronto. Method: This descriptive - comparative study was carried out in 2018. In order to comparing  the elements of the Iranian and Canadian MSc nursing curriculum for pediatric, necessary data  wsa collected through Internet search and the four-step model of George Beredy was used to  compare curriculum. Result:Results show that curriculum in both faculties is full-time, in-person, and emphasis on student-centered principal. At the nursing faculty of Toronto, more emphasis is placed on students creativity and students participation in education,  also, evidence-based education and  research are among the core elements of their curriculum. Regarding the structure of the course and acceptance conditions, there are many differences, but in general there are similarities in goals, roles and abilities. The leadership role of graduated students and professional cross-border education are Toronto curriculum profile. Conclusion: The MSc curriculum of Pediatric nursing in Iran compared to the University of Toronto needs to be modified in light of the growing needs of this field and the expectations of graduates. Therefore, it is recommended to strengthening educational program, the curriculum of Pediatric nursing in Iran follows the world-wide educational standards according to its educational bases.}, Keywords = {Comparative study, Curriculum, Master,Pediatric Nursing, Canada,Iran}, volume = {10}, Number = {4}, pages = {61-69}, publisher = {Guilan University of Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.29252/rme.10.4.61}, url = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-708-en.html}, eprint = {http://rme.gums.ac.ir/article-1-708-en.pdf}, journal = {Research in Medical Education}, issn = {2008-952X}, eissn = {2008-7284}, year = {2018} }