ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
A Survey of Professors’ Online Teaching Performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Perspective of Nursing Students of Islamic Azad University of Tehran Branch, Iran
Background: One of the popular methods of evaluation of an educational system is assessing the opinion of students as the main stakeholders in education. This study aimed to evaluate the professors’ online teaching performance during COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of nursing students.Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was performed at the Islamic Azad University of Tehran Branch, Iran, in 2021. Simple random sampling was used to select nursing students. Data collection was carried out using baseline characteristics and the valid 12-item questionnaire. Nursing students were asked to rate the items based on a five-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16.0.Results: A total of 900 undergraduate nursing students participated in the study. The highest level of students' satisfaction was related to the up-to-date knowledge and sufficient educational expertise of the professors (84.3%), the professors’ sufficient familiarity with and ability to use the educational software effectively (83.3%), and their clear and organized presentation of the content in a clear and organized manner (81.5%), respectively. The t-test showed a statistically significant relationship between gender and the opinion about the professors’ performance. The ANOVA test showed a significant relationship between students' opinion about the professors’ performance and the year of study, so that students expressed a higher satisfaction level. The ANOVA test also showed a significant relationship between students' opinion about the professors’ performance and the number of semesters in which students were present in person (face to face) or online (P <0.05).Conclusion: Nursing students were highly satisfied with their professors’ online teaching performance during COVID-19 pandemic, and demanded timely feedback, utilization of various educational methods, and the availability of professors in the shortest possible time.
https://www.medicaleducation-bulletin.ir/article_133462_789803ebccd91d1da12df6fba907a7bc.pdf
2021-06-01
175
183
10.22034/meb.2021.294769.1014
COVID-19
Islamic Azad University
professors
online teaching
Nursing students
Zahra
Abdolreza Gharehbagh
zgharebagh@iautmu.ac.ir
1
MSc, PhD Candidate in Medical Education, Department of Medical Education, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Faculty Member, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
LEAD_AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Investigating the Use of Telemedicine during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-2019 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the global population, claiming the lives of more than 3.7 million worldwide. The biggest difference between COVID-19 and other common infectious diseases such as the flu, MERS, and SARS is that COVID-19 can be deadly even in young people without a chronic disease. The only preventing measure for COVID-19 is to observe social distancing and reduce the number of visits to hospitals and medical centers. Telemedicine technology in medical science is a useful tool to achieve this goal. Remote counseling and video conference via mobile phones are safe and effective methods to assess suspected COVID-19 cases and guide patients in diagnosis and treatment to minimize the risk of disease transmission. Although telemedicine was effectively used before the COVID-19 pandemic, its use was limited to situations when proper facilities and infrastructure were unavailable. However, with the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the prevalence of online medical services is increasing rapidly. Remote medical solutions can monitor and treat patients in emergency situations without physical presence in the hospital. In general, the benefits of using telemedicine services can be divided into two groups: 1) providing assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients suspected with COVID-19 and 2) providing assistance to non-COVID-19 patients who need regular visits and follow-ups, like diabetic patients.
https://www.medicaleducation-bulletin.ir/article_133074_ca6dff2309a40a9966f0edfe53de20f9.pdf
2021-06-01
185
192
10.22034/meb.2021.293696.1009
COVID-19
Information technology
Healthcare
Telemedicine
Mohammad
Saeedi
msaeedi884@yahoo.com
1
MS of Software Engineering, Information and Communication Technology Unit, Mashhad Municipality Fire and Safety Services Organization, Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Mostafa
Mahvelati Feyzabadi
mostafa.mahvelati@gmail.com
2
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Zohre
Tohidipour
zohretohidipour@gmail.com
3
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Behrooz
Mohammadi
behroooz7772@gmail.com
4
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Somayeh
Nazari
5
PhD Student of Neuroscience, School of Advanced Technologies in Medical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Science, Sari, Iran.
AUTHOR
Zari
Dolatabadi
6
Student Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
AUTHOR
Mahdieh
Sharifzadeh Kermani
msharifzade78@gmail.com
7
Assistant professor of Anesthesiology, Clinical Research Development Unit, Shafa Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
LEAD_AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
A Reflection on the Types of COVID-19 Vaccines with Emphasis on the Side Effects of Vaccines; A Review
Vaccines save thousands of lives each year. Producing a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine is a huge step forward in global efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and getting vaccinated will help protect people against developing severe COVID-19 disease and dying from it. Side effects usually occur within the first few days of getting a vaccine. Since the first mass vaccination program started in early December 2020, hundreds of millions of vaccine doses have been administered. Like any vaccine, COVID-19 vaccines can cause side effects, most of which are mild or moderate and go away within a few days on their own. As shown in the results of clinical trials, more serious or long-lasting side effects are possible. Vaccines are continually monitored to detect adverse effects. Reported side effects of COVID-19 vaccines have mostly been mild to moderate and have lasted no longer than a few days.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Trusted Source and World Health Organization (WHO) Trusted Source, common side effects of a COVID-19 vaccine include fever, fatigue, headaches, body aches, chills, and nausea. A person might also experience side effects around the injection site, which is usually the upper arm. These might include swelling, pain, redness, and itchy rash, and other mild forms of irritation. The chances of any of these side effects following vaccination differ according to the specific COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Sputnik V vaccines are more effective in the human population than other vaccines. Novavax vaccine has fewer side effects than Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
https://www.medicaleducation-bulletin.ir/article_133974_9279c0f5db7283b4ee9d02ed8f78971b.pdf
2021-06-01
193
208
10.22034/meb.2021.296265.1016
COVID-19
Vaccine
Side Effects
Pfizer-BioNTech
Moderna
Sputnik V
Novavax
Abdolmajid
Eslahtalab
ameslahtalab@gmail.com
1
Pharmacist, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Mostafa
Mahvelati Feyzabadi
mostafa.mahvelati@gmail.com
2
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Homa
Jajarmi Khayyat
jajarmikh971@mums.ac.ir
3
MD, Pediatrician, Department of Pediatric, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Zohre
Tohidipour
zohretohidipour@gmail.com
4
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Behrooz
Mohammadi
behroooz7772@gmail.com
5
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Maryam
Mirzaei
6
Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Kerman, Iran.
AUTHOR
Farzaneh
Fazeli
fazeli_farzaneh@yahoo.com
7
Anesthesiologist, Assistant Professor of Intensive Care, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnord, Iran.
LEAD_AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
A Reflection on the Situation of Coronavirus Vaccination in Iran and Turkey
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 (1, 2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 (1). The disease has since spread worldwide, leading to an ongoing pandemic (3). With the continued distribution of various vaccines against Covid-19, some parts of the world are distributing vaccines to their citizens at a higher rate than some struggling countries. According to statistics on 22 August 2021, the rate of vaccinations in the top ten countries with the highest injection dose is as follows: (numbers in parentheses are the percentage of corona vaccination to the total population). It is interesting that Turkey, a neighboring country of Iran, is ranked 8th in this list in terms of vaccination while having almost the same population as Iran (4, 5) (Figure.1).
https://www.medicaleducation-bulletin.ir/article_135838_3fa561c069a070b52c5c2628ea2b145c.pdf
2021-06-01
209
212
10.22034/meb.2021.301943.1023
COVID-19
Iran
Turkey
Vaccination
Elham
Akef
akefe961@mums.ac.ir
1
MSc in Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Abdolmajid
Eslahtalab
ameslahtalab@gmail.com
2
Pharmacist, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Neda
Dehghani
nedi_1360@yahoo.com
3
Department of Midwifery, Firoozabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad, Iran.
AUTHOR
Esmat
Mardani
esmatmardani6609@gmail.com
4
MSc in Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
LEAD_AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Vein Visualization Using Near Infrared (NIR) Vein Finder Technology in Nursing Care: A Review of the Benefits and Shortcomings
Background: Near-Infrared Vein Visualization devices allow for noninvasive identification of veins for multiple uses. This study reviews the benefits and shortcomings of the NIR technique in nursing care based on the literature review.Materials and Methods A systemic search of electronic databases Medline, SCOPUS, Web of Science, EMBASE, CIVILICA, and Google Scholar search engine was performed with no time limit up to November 2021, using the related keywords alone or in combination.Results: The use of the NIR to assist intravenous cannulation in pediatric patients significantly reduced the time required for cannulation and the number of cannulation attempts. The results of one study showed the ability and effectiveness of the device in identifying the nature of the vein in real-time for the two studied locations (arm and dorsal hand sites). Another study concluded that wet heat treatment affects the palpation of veins in the experimental and control groups (p<0.01). The results of one study showed that peripheral IV cannulation is easy to use with guidance of ultrasonography and trans-illumination in pediatric patients with difficult venous access, resulting in a high overall success rate of cannulation, particularly for low vein visibility associated with Asian and African-American ethnicity or obesity. A study showed that the first-time insertion success (FTIS) rate was 73%, with a sensitivity of 74.26%, specificity of 57.69%, and a positive predictive value of 82.87%.Conclusion: The NIR technology is useful in locating the vein for cannulation, providing venous access for blood sampling, therapy, and other medical purposes at a very low cost, for pediatric and elderly patients and others with difficult venous access.
https://www.medicaleducation-bulletin.ir/article_141801_95be83ffcbfc7c3d51749d7fb0c3fd0a.pdf
2021-06-01
213
220
10.22034/meb.2021.319981.1042
Health care
Near-infrared light (NIR)
patients
Nursing
Saeb
Al-Saadi
saebalsaadi927@gmail.com
1
Medical-Surgical Nursing, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran AND MSN, Al-Shaheed Al-Sader General Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.
AUTHOR
Hossein
Karimi Moonaghi
karimih@mums.ac.ir
2
Professor, Nursing, and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran AND Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
LEAD_AUTHOR
Sadeq
Al-Fayyadh
s.al-fayyadh@conursing.uobaghdad.edu.iq
3
Associate Professor, Chair of Adult Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
AUTHOR
Mahmoud
Bakhshi
bakhshim@mums.ac.ir
4
Assistant Professor, Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Small Bowel Anastomosis Workshop during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Background: Surgical education has traditionally been implemented through both theoretical and practical training. The practical teaching, in particular, has been significantly impacted during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic due to limited theatre time and a paucity of simulated or cadaveric courses. This study aims to evaluate the self-reported confidence and also knowledge of trainees attending a bowel anastomosis workshop.Materials and Methods: Fifteen trainees attended a bowel anastomosis workshop at a district general hospital in September 2020. To adhere to social distancing and infection control measures, the trainees were split into three groups. Each workshop was divided into three sections: (1) end-to-end hand-sewn bowel anastomosis; (2) stapled anastomosis; and (3) stoma formation. Feedback was gathered from each attendee before and after each session using a questionnaire designed by the author that assessed self-reported confidence on a 5-point Likert scale.Results: A total of 86% of attendees were core surgical trainees (CT). There was a measured improvement in the confidence of trainees for all three of the techniques; bowel anastomosis (1.9 vs 4.2, p = 0.0052), stapled anastomosis (2.2 vs. 3.8, p = 0.0082), and stoma formation (2.2 vs. 4.3, p=0.0036). A paired-samples t-test was used to compare the overall ‘confidence’ with each technique which combined the individual ratings for the theoretical and practical aspects.Conclusion: Medical education has undoubtedly been affected by the pandemic. It is necessary that deaneries and hospitals support doctors to ensure the continuation of remote and face-to-face education by organizing sessions planned quarterly despite the pandemic with strict safety measures and improve the confidence of the trainees.
https://www.medicaleducation-bulletin.ir/article_137333_950653b58140c22be27d959d75409e41.pdf
2021-06-01
221
229
10.22034/meb.2021.305148.1027
Anastomosis
Confidence
COVID-19
Education
Social-distancing
Pandemic
Chijioke
Ikechi
chijioke.ikechi@nhs.net
1
Department of General Surgery, East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust, Kent, UK.
LEAD_AUTHOR
Charannya
Balakumar
charannya.balakumar@nhs.net
2
Department of General Surgery, East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust, Kent, UK.
AUTHOR
Jaideep
Rai
j.rait@nhs.net
3
Department of General Surgery, East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust, Kent, UK.
AUTHOR
Roland
Fernandes
roland.fernandes@nhs.net
4
Department of General Surgery, East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust, Kent, UK.
AUTHOR