Abdolreza Gilavand

Department of Education Development Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IRAN

[ 1 ] - Quality Assessment of Staff in-service training from View Points of Employees Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

Background: Medical sciences universities have great mission to train efficient, professional and committed human resources to solve the health need of people. This research aimed to study the quality assessment of staff in-service training from viewpoints of employees Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences based on servqual model between 2011-2015. Methods: This is a descriptive, cro...

[ 2 ] - Optimization of Radiological Protection in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Common Conventional Radiological Procedures: Effectiveness of Increasing the Film to Focus Distance (FFD)

Background Increasing the x-ray film to focus distance (FFD), has been recommended as a practical dose optimization tool for patients undergoing conventional radiological procedures. In the previous study, we demonstrated a 32% reduction in absorbed dose is achievable due to increasing the FFD from 100 to 130 cm during pediatric chest radiography. The aim of this study was to examine whether in...

[ 3 ] - Content Analysis of the Science Textbooks of Iranian Junior High School Course in terms of the Components of Health Education

BackgroundProviding healthcare for students is one of the primary duties of the states. This study aimed to analyze the contents of the science textbooks of Junior High School course in terms of the components of health education in Iran.Materials and MethodsThis descriptive study was conducted through content analysis. To collect data, a researcher-made check list including: physical health, n...

[ 4 ] - The Comparison of Iranian and Foreign Students’ Motivations to Choose Dentistry Field of Study

Background Because of some special and privileged attractions of dentistry discipline, the first choice of volunteers who want to enter university is dentistry. The students usually choose it regardless to their interests and talents. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate Iranian and Foreign student’s motivations to choose dentistry field of study. Materials and Methods We searched interna...

[ 5 ] - Investigating the Impact of Lighting Educational Spaces on Learning and Academic Achievement of Elementary Students

Background In modern education, physical space is considered as a dynamic factor in students' educational activities. This study was conducted to investigating the impact of lighting educational spaces on learning and academic achievement of elementary students. Materials and Methods At a cross-sectional study (2015-2016), a total of 210 students were selected randomly as sample of study. Clust...

[ 6 ] - Survey of the Use of X-ray Beam Collimator and Shielding Tools during Infant Chest Radiography

Background The use of shielding tools and X-ray beam collimator has extensively been advocated as effective methods to reduce radiation exposure to patients underwent radiological procedures. The aim of this study was to address the use of these protection measures during infant chest radiography. Material and Methods 348digital and/or analogue infant chest radiographs were reviewed that perfor...

[ 7 ] - Investigating the Impact of Schools' Open Space on Learning and Educational Achievement of Elementary Students

Background It is obvious that most of informal learnings of social skills and constructive plays occur in school yards and play-fields where children spend much of their non-official time of teaching. This study aimed to investigate the impact of schools' open space on learning and educational achievement of elementary students in Ahvaz, Southwest of Iran. Materials and Methods At a cross-secti...

[ 8 ] - The Effect of Noise in Educational Institutions on Learning and Academic Achievement of Elementary Students in Ahvaz, South-West of Iran

Background The learning environment dramatically affects the learning outcomes of students. Noise, inappropriate temperature, insufficient light, overcrowded classes, misplaced boards and inappropriate classroom layout all make up factors that could be confounding variables distracting students in class. This study was conducted to examine the effect of noise in educational institutions on the ...

[ 9 ] - Investigating DMFT Indicator and its Correlation with the amount of Serum Ferritin and Hemoglobin in Students with Beta-thalassemia Major in Ahvaz, South West of Iran

Background: Thalassemia is the most common single-gene disorder that carries along many difficulties and effects such as oral and dental problems in patients. This study aimed to determine DMFT indicator and its correlation with the amount of serum ferritin and hemoglobin in patients with thalassemia major. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study has been conducted by descriptive-ana...

[ 10 ] - Investigating the Impact of Educational Spaces Painted on Learning and Educational Achievement of Elementary Students in Ahvaz, Southwest of Iran

Background Understanding environmental factors affecting the educational process and including them in educational planning will lead into increased outcome of education, mental health, reduced stress, and higher education performance. This study was conducted to investigate the impact of educational spaces coloring on learning and academic achievement of elementary school students in the acad...

[ 11 ] - تاثیراستفاده از نرم افزار آموزشی موبایل DMOTMC در ارتقائ میزان آگاهی دانشجویان در زمینه‌ی ملاحظات دندانپزشکی بیماران سیستمیک

Background and Objective:  Dental students should learn how to deal with dental treatment of patients with systemic diseases and it is one of the most important issues in their curriculum. Accordingly, this study aimed to gauge the impact of application of researcher-made Mobile Educational Software (DMOTMC) on promoting students’ awareness of dental treatment of patients with sy...

[ 12 ] - A Review on Pathology of the Integration of Medical Education System with Health Services at Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education

Background: By expressing strengths and weaknesses and their classification, the pathology helps managers in preventing them to provide superficial and simple solutions. Therefore, this research as a review deals with the pathology of the project of integrating the medical education system with health services in the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. Methods: The data collection for thi...

[ 13 ] - Investigating the Effect of Using the Mobile Educational App az Appropriate Methods of Study and Learning on Students' Educational Achievement

Background: Students' educational success depends on various factors, one of the most important factor is applying appropriate study methods To achieve this, a mobile educational application called: "Appropriate study and learning practices for students" was designed by the researchers to investigate the effect of using educational mobile application on study habits for students' educational su...

[ 14 ] - Studying the Knowledge Management Components from Viewpoint of the Faculty Members: A Study at the Dezful University of Medical Sciences in Southwest Iran

Background: Production, distribution and application of knowledge are considered as the most institutionalized element and raison d’être of universities and higher education institutions, and the knowledge is recognized as the main output of universities. Therefore, this research examines the components of knowledge management from the point of view of the faculty members of De...

[ 15 ] - Assessing the Quality of Educational Services of Iranian Universities of Medical Sciences Based on the SERVQUAL Evaluation Model: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Determining the gap in the quality of educational services, followed by the adoption of appropriate strategies for eliminating or reducing the existing obstacles, is considered the first basic step in developing quality improvement programs for universities. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the quality of educational services of Iranian medical universities.Methods: T...

[ 16 ] - Evaluation of Clinical Faculty Members' Satisfaction with Implementation of Health System Reform Plan in Iran: A study at the Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

Background: One of the most important factors in assessing the success of a health system reform plan is the periodic review of the satisfaction of health care providers. Hence, this study was conducted to evaluate the clinical faculty members’ satisfaction with the implementation of the health system reform plan in Iran. Methods: This research is a descr...