EXAMINING AND CORRELATION ANALYZE OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREENING TEST (FMS) AND UPPER LIMB FUNCTION IN ELITE BASKETBALL PLAYERS AL- RAFIDAIN SPORTS CLUB

Background Functional Movement Screening (FMS) becomes more and more popular in identifying functional limitations in basic functional movements. This experimental study was conducted to confirm the feasibility of implementing FMS among active Elite Basketball Players Al-R afidain Sports Club. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the functional sports screen (FMS) of Elite Basketball Players Al- Rafidain Sports Club and upper limb`s function Methods It is essential to have more practical and comprehensive alternatives of exercise screening for understanding human function and identifying impairments and dysfunctional exercise patterns that reduce functional quality. In many cases, weakness or tension in muscles or muscle groups is usually found, then treated with separate stretching or strengthening activities, rather than using standard exercise patterns that can solve multiple injuries at the same time. Likewise, many professionals usually focus on specific areas of complaint, rather than starting with identifying comprehensive motor characteristics and correlating that characteristic with dysfunction. The study group consisted of 60 Elite Basketball Players from Al- Rafidain Sports Club; with age between 17 and 36. Their height was 175–220 cm, weight –  65–85 kg, BMI was calculated and recorded digitally for later analysis. The inclusion criterion was absence of a history of musculoskeletal injury at least 3 months before investigation. FMS consists of 7 component tests to evaluate different basic movement modes (squat, hurdle step, overhead squat, inline lunge, shoulder flexibility, straight leg elevation test, trunk stability push-up test). Arm Disability Assessment Questionnaire (DASH) has been used to assess upper limb function as an evaluation tool for the prevention of sports injuries. Pearson correlation coefficient with significance p ≤ 0.05 was used to test the relationship between variables Resulte: The results show that there is a difference between the performance screening test scores for measuring arm disability and the high scores. (P = 0.01, R = –.068) There is a strong relationship. Conclusion It seems necessary for coaches and sports experts to choose suitable tests for athletes to prevent sports injuries. This could effectively reduce the cost of treatment and improve the level of exercise. Therefore, based on the results of this study, it can be said that the test which has been introduced could be used as an assessment tool for injury prevention. However, its relationship with other functional tests and some factors of physical fitness has not been studied

Educational Needs Assessment of General Practitioners Working in Health Centers Affiiated to Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran on the State of Tuberculosis Care System

Background and objectives: Tuberculosis is a global health problem and one of the top ten causes of mortality in the world. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the educational needs of general practitioners working in health centers of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran about tuberculosis. Material and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed with the participation of all general practitioners working in health centers of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran. Sampling method was census and 83 of the 97 doctors participated in the study. A needs assessment was performed using selfassessment and knowledge assessment questionnaires that were classifid into fie areas of general information about tuberculosis, detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Data were entered into the SPSS-21 software and analyzed using one-way ANOVA. Results: In this study, 35 (42.2%) of the participants were from the Shargh Health Center, 31 (37.3%) from the Shomal Health Center and 17 (20.5%) of them were from the Shemiranet Health Network. Among the participants, 50 (60.2%) had participated in TB training course, and 79 (95.2%) had followed the DOTS strategy for treating patients. About 58 (69.9%) of them declared that workshop is the most effective method for learning. The mean (SD) level of general knowledge of physicians in the Shomal Health Center was 8.22 (6.4), the Shargh Health Center was 22.8 (6.5) and the Shemiranat Health. Network was 22.1 (7.5) out of 40. One-way analysis of variance didnot show a signifiant difference between mean scores of groups, but weakness of knowledge in the fild of treatment was observed according to the knowledge test and self-assessment. Conclusion: The study showed that the physicians’ knowledge was weak in all areas and was more signifiant in the fild of treatment than other areas

Identifying dimensions and components of student support system in virtual learning: A scoping review

A student support system (SSS) has a crucial role in the absorption, retention, and success of students in virtual learning. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and map the available evidence regarding the dimensions and components of the SSS in virtual learning. This study was conducted in accordance with the methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) for scoping reviews. Our search strategy was based on using search engines, such as MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, WoS, CINAHL, ERIC, PsycINFO, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. The articles were published in renowned medical education journals, including Medical Education, Medical Teacher, and Academic Medicine, and the reference lists of identified and reviewed articles were searched manually. The search results were imported into EndNote X20, and after removing duplicates and screenings, 42 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. A descriptive– analytical approach was employed, including a numerical count of study characteristics (quantitative) and template analysis (qualitative). Five dimensions were identified in the SSS in virtual learning: types of support, domains of support, stages of support, instigating of support, levels of support, and their components and subcomponents. The findings of this study depict a comprehensive roadmap and have an important contribution to the knowledge body of SSS in virtual learning. We suggest system developers, planners, and higher education officials to improve the quality of virtual learning by applying these findings in their planning and decision-making