@article { author = {A. KEDROWICZ, APRIL and ROYAL, KENNETH and FLAMMER, KEVEN}, title = {Social media and impression management: Veterinary medicine students’ and faculty members’ attitudes toward the acceptability of social media posts}, journal = {Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism}, volume = {4}, number = {4}, pages = {155-162}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-2220}, eissn = {2322-3561}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: While social media has the potential to be used tomake professional and personal connections, it can also be usedinappropriately, with detrimental ramifications for the individualin terms of their professional reputation and even hiringdecisions. This research explored students’ and faculty members’perceptions of the acceptability of various social media postings.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015.All students and faculty members at the College of VeterinaryMedicine were invited to participate. The sample size included140 students and 69 faculty members who completed the SocialMedia Scale (SMS), a 7-point semantic differential scale. TheSMS consisted of 12 items that measured the extent to which avariety of behaviors, using social media, constituted acceptableand unacceptable behaviors. Items appearing on the SMS werean amalgamation of modified items previously presented by Coe,Weijs, Muise et al. (2012) and new items generated specifically forthis study. The data were collected during the spring semester of2015 using Qualtrics online survey software and analyzed usingt-tests and ANOVA.Results: The results showed that statistically significant differencesexisted between the students’ and faculty members’ ratings ofacceptable behavior, as well as gender differences and differencesacross class years.Conclusion: These findings have implications for the developmentof policy and educational initiatives around professional identitymanagement in the social sphere.Keywords: Social media; Professionalism; Medical education; Medical students; Medical faculty}, keywords = {}, url = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40970.html}, eprint = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40970_98c0966767f09eab06186be68f9f0958.pdf} } @article { author = {VYAS, SHALEEN and NAGARAJAPPA, SANDESH and DASAR, PRALHAD L and MISHRA, PRASHANT}, title = {Linguistic adaptation and psychometric evaluation of original oral health literacy-adult questionnaire (OHL-AQ)}, journal = {Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism}, volume = {4}, number = {4}, pages = {163-169}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-2220}, eissn = {2322-3561}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: Linguistically adapted oral health literacy tools are helpfulto assess oral health literacy among local population with clarity andunderstandability. The original oral health literacy adult questionnaire,Oral Health Literacy Adult Questionnaire, was given in English (2013),consisting of 17 items under 4 domains. The present study rationalizes toculturally adapt and validate Oral Health Literacy Adult Questionnaireinto Hindi language. Thus, we objectified to translate Oral Health LiteracyAdult Questionnaire into Hindi and test its psychometric properties likereliability and validity among primary school teachers.Methods: The Oral Health Literacy Adult Questionnaire was translatedinto Oral Health Literacy Adult Questionnaire – Hindi Version usingthe World Health Organization recommended translation backtranslationprotocol. During pre-testing, an expert panel assessedcontent validity of the questionnaire. Face validity was assessed on asmall sample of 10 individuals. A cross-sectional study was conducted(June-July 2015) and OHL-AQ-H was administered on a convenientsample of 170 primary school teachers. Internal consistency and testretestreliability were assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and Intra-classcorrelation coefficient (ICC), respectively, with 2 weeks interval toascertain adherence to the questionnaire response. Predictive validitywas tested by comparing OHL-AQ-H scores with clinical indicatorslike oral hygiene scores and dental caries scores. The concurrent anddiscriminant validity was assessed through self-reported oral healthand through negative association with sociodemographic variables.The data was analyzed by descriptive tests using chi-square andbivariate logistic regression in SPSS software, version 20 and p<0.05was considered as the significance level.Results: The mean OHL-AQ-H score was 13.58±2.82. ICC andCronbach’s alpha for Oral Health Literacy Adult Questionnaire – HindiVersion were 0.94 and 0.70, respectively. Comparisons of varyinglevels of oral health literacy with self-reported oral health establishedsignificant concurrent validity (p=0.01). Significant predictive validitywas observed between OHL-AQ-H scores and clinical parameters likeoral hygiene status (p=0.005) and dentition status (p=0.001).Conclusion: The translated and culturally adapted Oral Health LiteracyAdult Questionnaire – Hindi Version indicated good reliability andvalidity among primary school teachers to assess oral health literacyamong Hindi speaking population. Hence, improving OHL levels andimplementing education oriented policies can improve the quality of life.Keywords: Oral health; Health literacy; Validation studies; Reproducibility of results; Translating}, keywords = {}, url = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40972.html}, eprint = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40972_6efe250877d31ea5c3a25a1a89d81704.pdf} } @article { author = {SHIRANI BIDABADI, NAHID and NASR ISFAHANI, AHMMADREZA and ROUHOLLAHI, AMIR and KHALILI, ROYA}, title = {Effective teaching methods in higher education: requirements and barriers}, journal = {Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism}, volume = {4}, number = {4}, pages = {170-178}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-2220}, eissn = {2322-3561}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: Teaching is one of the main components in educationalplanning which is a key factor in conducting educational plans. Despitethe importance of good teaching, the outcomes are far from ideal. Thepresent qualitative study aimed to investigate effective teaching in highereducation in Iran based on the experiences of best professors in thecountry and the best local professors of Isfahan University of Technology.Methods: This qualitative content analysis study was conductedthrough purposeful sampling. Semi-structured interviews wereconducted with ten faculty members (3 of them from the bestprofessors in the country and 7 from the best local professors).Content analysis was performed by MAXQDA software. The codes,categories and themes were explored through an inductive processthat began from semantic units or direct quotations to general themes.Results: According to the results of this study, the best teachingapproach is the mixed method (student-centered together withteacher-centered) plus educational planning and previous readiness.But whenever the teachers can teach using this method confront withsome barriers and requirements; some of these requirements areprerequisite in professors’ behavior and some of these are prerequisitein professors’ outlook. Also, there are some major barriers, some ofwhich are associated with the professors’ operation and others arerelated to laws and regulations. Implications of these findings forteachers’ preparation in education are discussed.Conclusion: In the present study, it was illustrated that a goodteaching method helps the students to question their preconceptions,and motivates them to learn, by putting them in a situation in whichthey come to see themselves as the authors of answers, as the agentsof responsibility for change. But training through this method hassome barriers and requirements. To have an effective teaching; thefaculty members of the universities should be awarded of thesebarriers and requirements as a way to improve teaching quality.The nationally and locally recognized professors are good leaders inproviding ideas, insight, and the best strategies to educators who arepassionate for effective teaching in the higher education. Finally, itis supposed that there is an important role for nationally and locallyrecognized professors in higher education to become more involvedin the regulation of teaching rules.Keywords: Teaching; Higher education; Requirements; Barriers; Qualitative research}, keywords = {}, url = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40973.html}, eprint = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40973_019dbc1ea9199e3edc6e7f8b395e98c0.pdf} } @article { author = {MAFAKHERI LALEH, MAHYAR and MOHAMMADIMEHR, MOJGAN and ZARGAR BALAYE JAME, SANAZ}, title = {Designing a model for critical thinking development in AJA University of Medical Sciences}, journal = {Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism}, volume = {4}, number = {4}, pages = {179-187}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-2220}, eissn = {2322-3561}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: In the new concept of medical education, creativitydevelopment is an important goal. The aim of this research wastoidentify a model for developing critical thinking among studentswith the special focus on learning environment and learning style.Methods: This applied and cross-sectional study was conductedamong all students studying in undergraduate and professionaldoctorate programs in Fall Semester 2013-2014 in AJA Universityof Medical Sciences (N=777). The sample consisted of 257students selected based on the proportional stratified randomsampling method. To collect data, three questionnaires includingCritical Thinking, Perception of Learning Environment andLearning Style were employed. The data were analyzed usingPearson’s correlation statistical test, and one-sample t-test. TheStructural Equation Model (SEM) was used to test the researchmodel. SPSS software, version 14 and the LISREL software wereused for data analysis.Results: The results showed that students had significantlyassessed the teaching-learning environment and two componentsof “perception of teachers” and “perception of emotionalpsychologicalclimate” at the desirable level (p<0.05). Alsolearning style and two components of “the study method” and“motivation for studying” were considered significantly desirable(p<0.05). The level of critical thinking among students in termsof components of “commitment”, “creativity” and “cognitivematurity” was at the relatively desirable level (p<0.05). Inaddition, perception of the learning environment can impact thecritical thinking through learning style.Conclusion: One of the factors which can significantly impact thequality improvement of the teaching and learning process in AJAUniversity of Medical Sciences is to develop critical thinkingamong learners. This issue requires providing the proper situationfor teaching and learning critical thinking in the educationalenvironment.Keywords: Critical thinking; Learning; Teaching; Teaching environment; Learning environment}, keywords = {}, url = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40974.html}, eprint = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40974_2181cd199b989037fc3950e4933d20f8.pdf} } @article { author = {SANAII, MASUMEH and MOSALANEJAD, LEILI and RAHMANIAN, SAIDEH and SAHRAIEYAN, ALIREZA and DEHGHANI, ALI}, title = {Reflection on the future of medical care: Challenges of social accountability from the viewpoints of care providers and patients}, journal = {Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism}, volume = {4}, number = {4}, pages = {188-194}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-2220}, eissn = {2322-3561}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: Clearly, there are some challenges and difficultiesin fulfilling social accountability which should be identified anddealt with in order to reach the ultimate goal. The main objectiveof this study was to identify the challenges associated with socialaccountability.Methods: In this qualitative study, focus groups and in-depthsemi-structured interview were used to obtain the opinions andexperiences of 35 people with 4 focus groups of students, facultymembers, patients and their companions in Jahrom University ofMedical Sciences. Purpose-based sampling was performed. Theparticipants asked “What is social accountability?” And thenit continued with the more specific question, i.e. “What factorsincrease or decrease social accountability?” After identifying thecategories and sub-categories, conventional content analysis wasused to analyze the data.Results: Overall, 97 codes were extracted from the text and fivemain categories were revealed: notification, sense of responsibility,practical education, and professional status and ethics.Conclusion: Since there are numerous challenges in the field ofsocial accountability, it is essential that we understand the challengesand barriers and take effective steps to implement reforms.Keywords: Social accountability; Qualitative research; Professionalism; Ethics}, keywords = {}, url = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40975.html}, eprint = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40975_65cca7006819fb0c1d24a5a226a3965e.pdf} } @article { author = {MOKHTARPOUR, SEDIGHEH and AMINI, MITRA and MOUSAVINEZHAD, HOURI and CHOOBINEH, ALIREZA and NABEIEI, PARISA}, title = {Evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of community-based education from the viewpoint of students}, journal = {Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism}, volume = {4}, number = {4}, pages = {195-201}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-2220}, eissn = {2322-3561}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: Responsive medicine is an appropriate trainingmethod which trains the graduates who can act effectively ininitial and secondary aspects of health issues in the society.Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive-analytic studywhich was done using quantitative method. The target populationof this study was all the students of the Nutrition and HealthSchool of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The sample wasrandomly selected in this study and 75 students were selected basedon the methodologist’s comments and similar studies and randomnumbertable from a list obtained from the school’s departmentof education. This questionnaire was a researcher-made onewhich consisted of 23 questions in 2 sections with 21 closedendedquestions and 2 open-ended questions; 70 questionnaireswere completed correctly. The closed-ended questions had 4aspects (completely agree to completely disagree) answered in5-point Likert scale type. Its face validity was confirmed by 4faculty members. The construct validity of the questionnaire wasanalyzed by factor analysis test and its reliability was assessed bya pilot on 20 students with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.85. The datawere analyzed using descriptive statistical tests (mean, standarddeviation, …) and the Pearson coefficient (p<0.001).Results: The results of this study showed that the maximum meanscore was 3.58±0.65 which was related to the context of thesecourses and the minimum mean was 2.66±1.14 which was relatedto the logbook implementation. The 2 open-ended questionsindicated that the most important strengths were the use oflogbooks as a guide and determining the minimum training; of theweaknesses was the mismatch between the theoretical educationand the practical activities. Also, developing the minimumtraining that an expert should know and using the common topicsrelated to theoretical education were the most important pointsmentioned by the respondents.Conclusion: The educational planning of the authorities for keepingthe balance of the theoretical training with the practical activitiesand giving opportunities to the trainee or intern to face diseasesand the common problems of the community seems to be necessary.Keywords: Clinical; Education; Nutrition; Health}, keywords = {}, url = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40976.html}, eprint = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40976_98bd2b9637c38e00b756d7a684d4e6f9.pdf} } @article { author = {REZAEE, RITA and SHOKRPOUR, NASRIN and BOROUMAND, MARYAM}, title = {Evaluation of medical education virtual program: P3 model}, journal = {Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism}, volume = {4}, number = {4}, pages = {202-205}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-2220}, eissn = {2322-3561}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: In e-learning, people get involved in a processand create the content (product) and make it available for virtuallearners. The present study was carried out in order to evaluatethe first virtual master program in medical education at ShirazUniversity of Medical Sciences according to P3 Model.Methods: This is an evaluation research study with post singlegroup design used to determine how effective this program was.All students 60 who participated more than one year in thisvirtual program and 21 experts including teachers and directorsparticipated in this evaluation project. Based on the P3 e-learningmodel, an evaluation tool with 5-point Likert rating scale wasdesigned and applied to collect the descriptive data.Results: Students reported storyboard and course design as themost desirable element of learning environment (2.30±0.76),but they declared technical support as the less desirable part(1.17±1.23).Conclusion: Presence of such framework in this regard andusing it within the format of appropriate tools for evaluation ofe-learning in universities and higher education institutes, whichpresent e-learning curricula in the country, may contribute toimplementation of the present and future e-learning curriculaefficiently and guarantee its implementation in an appropriate way.Keywords: Elearning; Evaluation; Education}, keywords = {}, url = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40977.html}, eprint = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40977_6cea011a72751915f9651bd06b36120a.pdf} } @article { author = {BEHESHTIPOOR, NOOASHIN and GHANAVATI, SHIRIN and EDRAKI, MITRA and KARIMI, MEHRAN and HAGHPANAH, SEZANEH}, title = {Hemoaction game: an educational step to improve hemophilia children and nurses self-efficacy}, journal = {Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism}, volume = {4}, number = {4}, pages = {206-206}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-2220}, eissn = {2322-3561}, doi = {}, abstract = {As hemophilia is a chronic bleeding diseaseand can interfere with daily performanceof children, these children require continuoustraining to prevent bleeding and take timely action(1). Since children nurses play an important role inthe education of involved children and their Selfefficacyand also due to today’s approach whichis using educational computer games, the use ofeducational games in respect to teach hemophiliachildren how to have self-efficacy can beeffective (2). Hemoaction game is a computerizededucational game designed by the World Federationof Hemophilia to educate hemophilia disease andrelated procedures to the care of children withhemophilia. By the use of this game children withhemophilia (aged 8-12) and also nursing expertswere educated how to increase self efficacy.Nursing School of Shiraz University ofMedical Sciences has used this game for thefirst time after its publishing, in the world (3).The results of the mentioned study demonstratesthat after the Hemophilia disease and its relatedprocedures were instructed to children withhemophilia and nursing experts in order toknow how to increase patients’ self efficacy bymodern approaches, self efficacy of hemophiliachildren and nurses were both improved. Thiseducational method is a novel way to enhanceboth Hemophilia children and nursing staff,as major participants in routine and lifelongeducation process, self-efficacy.Due to nurses’ important role in improvingchildren with hemophilia self-efficacy by differentinstructions and world leading educationalapproaches towards use of modern technology ineducation, using Hemoaction educational game,published by World Federation of Hemophilia andused by Nursing and Midwifery College of ShirazUniversity of Medical Sciences for the first time,can fulfill hemophilia children needs of care.}, keywords = {}, url = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40971.html}, eprint = {https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40971_8f287a94b160365fd73d4083a72478dc.pdf} }