Journal of Medical Education Development
Volume:4 Issue: 7, 2012

The main purpose of this research was the analysis of self leadership strategies and its relationship with psychological empowerment faculty members at University of Isfahan Medical Science. Research type was applied and descriptive correlative. Statistical population of research included all faculty members at University of Isfahan Medical Science in 2010-2011 academic year who were 643. Statistical sample was 106 who were selected by random stratified sampling method. To gather data, two questionnaires were used: Self- leadership questionnaire with 31 items and researcher made questionnaire of psychological empowerment with 20items. The reliability coefficients of questionnaires were obtained through Cronbach alpha as 0.81 and 0.87. Collected data was analyzed at level of inferential statistics (correlation coefficient, multivariate variance and regression). Result of study showed that there is a significant and positive relation between the Self- leadership behavioral- focused strategies, natural reward strategies, constructive thought strategies and psychological empowerment and among self- leadership strategies, behavioural- focused strategies have significant proportion in anticipating psychological empowerment.

Using nursing theory to improve the quality of structured nursing care due cares; nursing cares costs and ultimately improve the quality of life of patient. Although many small studies using Orem self care model in various diseases, but these studies cannot find the depth and complexity of perceptions and opinions about the people their care. the aim study was identify models of care make efficient use of interventions in care and a wide view in addition to nursing education offers. Using nursing theory to improve the quality of structured nursing care due cares; nursing cares costs and ultimately improve the quality of life of patient. Although many small studies using Orem self care model in various diseases, but these studies cannot find the depth and complexity of perceptions and opinions about the people their care. the aim study was identify models of care make efficient use of interventions in care and a wide view in addition to nursing education offers. Participants in this study the factors affect the use of self care model in the six themes, including "factors related to model," "physical factors", "social factors", "psychological factors", " educational factors"and "factors related to caring system " expressed Positive and negative experiences in applying the model represents the role of self care model is utilization. Barriers cause the lack of care or their application is incomplete. More familiar with their model of care nurses on their performance in the role of professional nursing in order to improve the present situation is recommended.

Learning from best practices in improving the productivity of human societies. One of the main factors that cause great damage is not enough information about natural disasters and man-made and the lack of attention to the importance and role of public security, health and disaster relief is on. People involved in assisting in disaster relief and can help relieve the suffering of people in accelerating the accident is seen and it is important to realize that when people have enough knowledge and awareness necessary to rescue issues. We solve problems and crises that are so severe it requires knowledge of the accident or disaster is always welcome. Specific climatic and geological conditions of our country, therefore, the constant damage caused by natural disasters has been. On the other hand the volume of the extent of damage and losses caused by natural disasters so that the prevention, response, recovery and preparedness against them without extensive and comprehensive public participation is expected. Experience has shown that one of the basic principles of disaster, disaster preparedness is The initial condition for the promotion of public awareness, create understanding, sense of responsibility and public participation in businesses with disaster preparedness And other relief aid and enhance their potential as individuals with the aim of reducing vulnerability is In this regard, one of the methods of prevention and public participation and comprehensive, accurate and comprehensive education of all age groups and Social setting and provide appropriate education and promotion messages and activate them in the field of disaster reduction is a damages. The need for disaster education and different ways to different audiences and the role of information Timely and appropriate information and messaging right in order to reduce losses from disasters, the main objectives of the country.

Workshop is a problem- based education may help change bad habits. Our study was designed to evaluate the Effect of workshop on drug prescription for oral diseases for Dental students of Qazvin university of Medical Sciences. After a pilot study, a reliable questionnaire for evaluation of the knowledge of students was designed.73 students completed the form before and after the workshop. Data were compared by t-test. Cronbach's alpha values (before and one month after workshop) showed significant improvement in quality of correct drug prescription among dental students. The drug prescription today is mostly relies on pharmacological concept which is a difficult issue. Our workshop was effective on quality of drug prescription. So, by designing workshops and applying new educational methods, we can overcome the problem.

evaluation as an important strategy for improving the quality of university education is considered.To clarify the views and experiences of faculty, Golestan University of Medical Sciences of the teacher evaluation process This qualitative study used data collected from semi-structured interview were used. To gain insight into the experiences of 19 teachers in the teacher evaluation based on purposful sampling, in this study. Interview questions about the overall experience of the teacher evaluation process and also about how the executive and its content. Data were analyzed using content analysis. The main theme that emerged from the data found "to be subjective evaluation " the sub-themes "lack of credibility, being stereotyped. Student evaluation is important, Not seriuos University professors are considered essential to evaluate the participants, and the current lack of mental preparation were noted. The current method of evaluation of teachers and the subjective experiences were of the opinion. This type of evaluation is not being accepted due to cultural and current teacher evaluation process, this should be done.

Since internal evaluation is an effective procedure toward improving quality, universities should consider self-evaluation priority and pave the way for continuous quality improvement. To this end, department of physiology and pharmacology followed this approach for the first time to achieve the mentioned goal. In this descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study, based on the internal evaluation pattern, the evaluation criteria were investigated in the department including a) department objectives, management and organization b) teaching staff c) educational courses and curriculums followed by the department and learning and teaching process d) students. Each criterion included a set of markers, and the data were gathered through the forms and questionnaires and classified according to the key variables, then analyzed using qualitative statistical tests and Likert scale. Overall, the results obtained from the internal evaluation revealed that the situation in the department of physiology and pharmacology of medical school in the mentioned criteria is relatively desirable. Based on the findings of this study, it seems that there are some weak points which were revealed following the internal evaluation in the department.To improve the department situation in the future, planning, sensible decision making, and the support of authorities are necessary.

Planning for Isargaran children's educational progress in universities is such of Holy Islamic Republic of Iran's long-term goals, up with train commitment & specialist persons, taken a high step in achieving the lofty goals of Islamic Revolution.Educational progress, means steps taken to increase student learning, particularly by teacher's guidance and counseling.. In this way, determine the role of advisor masters in shahed & Isargar students's educational progress of shahid sadoughi university of medical science is the main objective of this research. This historical cohort study was done on one hundred- five (63 girls & 42 boys) shahed & Isargar students (2002 onward). Passing at least three semesters of before or after running of tutor plan in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences was the only inclusion criterion in the study. Research instrument was a pre-tested questionnaire by which demographic and educational data were collected. Descriptive statistics was used for analysis and interpretation of data. In general, an increase of 0.73 was observed in the mean difference before & after the plan. This was statistically significant (P<.05). Mean difference seen between girls & boys was not statistically significant. Also mean difference between native & non native students was not significant. However, the mean difference before & after the plan along the strata of sex, residence and field of study was statistically significant. The results of this study showed that tutor plan in the university was successful and there was no difference was there between boys & girls.

To adopt an evidence-based approach to education and decision-making, there is a need to determine its uses and barriers. In this study the impact of evidence-based care on nursing students practice was investigated. In this quasi-experimental study, forty nursing students in urology ward were selected by purposive sampling and were assigned randomly to evidence based education (n=20) and traditional teaching (n=20) groups. Data was gathered by student's opinions and patient satisfaction questionnaires, and psychomotor checklists and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Optimum patient care in evidence -based and traditional groups were 35% and 29% respectively. 65% of students in evidence- based and 40% in traditional group believed that their decisions for care were according to patient's needs. 73% and 38% of them considered patient problems and reduced their anxiety by 64% and 45% (p=0.045) respectively. 52% and 40% patients in the two groups were highly satisfied. There was no significant differences (p=0.63) between the patients care knowledge in evidence- based and traditional groups initially. Results showed that evidence-based nursing care was more effective than the traditional approach.