Background: The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is effective in the teaching-learning process. Related factors should be considered for optimal use of ICT. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between ICT literacy and computer self-efficacy of teachers at special schools of Birjand. Methods: Population of study include all individuals who are workin...

Background and purpose: Appropriate and efficient disinfection is an important aspect of hospital infections control. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of common disinfectants used for Escherichia coli bacteria separated from two teaching hospitals in Sari, 2014. Materials and methods: Escherichia coli were taken from different wards in Zare and BouAli hospitals. E.Coli wa...

Background and purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of psychiatric diagnoses assigned by different consultation providers and to assess the demographic characteristics of patients in a general hospital. Materials and methods: Six hundred patients, who received psychiatric consultation, were studied. Ïn total 40992 patients were admitted for a period of two year...

Background and purpose: Metabolic syndrome includes a series of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to identify the changes in various indicators of this syndrome during hospitalization in a psychiatric department. Identifying these changes could help in reducing the risk of this syndrome. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 152 patie...

Introduction: Staying away from the family in student environment associated with pressures such as sense of poverty, lack of social support and compatibility issues. This study examines the relationship between family function and self-differentiation with homesickness of dormitory girl students. Methods: The statistical Society of this study included all non-graduate students of Islamic Azad ...

 Background and purpose: Stigma and burden of care in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia have negative effects on the patient and their families. This research aimed to determine the effect of self-care training based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on perceived stigma and caregiver burden of schizophrenic patients. Materials and methods: This randomized clinical trial includ...

Background and purpose: Hospital Length of Stay (LoS) is a good indicator of the quality of hospital care. The purpose of this study was to identify the best standard models for survival analysis to determine the factors affecting the length of hospital stay in burn patients. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, the hospital records of 460 burn patients hospitalized in Sari Sh...