Educational Process of Medical Students in Basic Sciences in Birjand University of Medical Sciences

Background & Objective : Identifying faculty members' educational needs and level of their skills in teaching affairs would improve planning for faculty members’ development and sublimity. This study was performed to assess attitude of faculty members who are teaching practical courses towards their educational needs and level of skills in teaching methods of practical courses. Methods : In this descriptive study, 83 faculty members teaching practical courses in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were selected by stratified random sampling and completed a reliable and valid questionnaire consisted of 14 items about educational needs and skill level of teaching methods in practical courses. Results : The mean (±SD) score of faculty members' skill level was 2.71(±0.4) out of four. Faculty members’ skill level was low (mean score less than 2.5) in analysis and interpretation of the test questions (38.9%), evaluation methods of practical skills (53.5%), designing performance tests (52.8%) and making educational films (47.9%). Mean (±SD) total score of educational needs was 3.45(±0.89) out of five. According to these results, faculty members were in need of all 14 aforementioned items. Educational needs included critical thinking, motivating methods and information resources in order of priority. Conclusion : Faculty members expressed need for education and improving their skills in teaching practical courses. Considering mentioned educational needs and skills, it seems that teaching method and student assessment workshops need to be revised and the content of the workshops should be designed according to faculty members’ educational needs together with implementing different educational methods. Keywords: Practical teaching, Faculty members, Teaching methods, Skill, Need assessment

Influence of education on responsibility and metabolic control of Type One diabetic patients and parents

Background and Aim: In order to change your lifestyle and improve disease control and responsibility, increased awareness and understanding of the importance of diabetes complications, and treatment is necessary. Target is influence of education on responsibility and metabolic control of Type One diabetic patients and parents. Materials and Methods: In this Quasi-experimental study with purposive sampling, 40 individuals of type1 diabetes and Families were invited and educated and was completed DFRQ: Diabetes Family Responsibility Questionnaire before and 3 months after training. Morning blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin were also two times before and after the intervention. Data Analysis with software SPSS version 16.5 with use of statistical ANOVA, test Independent T and couples and Pearson coefficient was done. Results: 40 persons from diabetic patients (62.5%) Female and (37.5%) males with mean age, 14.25 ±6.05 were researched. Mean Morning blood sugar, hemoglobin glycosylated and score patients and parents responsibility before and after Intervention was meaningful difference. Mean responsibility score according to patient age and job father was statistically significant but of sex patient and education was not significant. Between patients and parents responsibility score with the patient age a negative meaningful relationship was obtained. Conclusion: The mean reduction in glycated hemoglobin after training shows poor metabolic control of patients have an acceptable level