2014
DOI: 10.26719/2014.20.3.151
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Reform in medical and health sciences educational system: a Delphi study of faculty members' views at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Abstract: Despite the strengths in the Iranian medical and health sciences educational system, areas in need of improvement have been noted. The purpose of this study was to understand the views of faculty members at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences about current and future needs for medical and health sciences education, with the goal of improving the quality of the educational system. The data were collected using a Delphi consensus method. Analysis of the findings identified the following key themes among the fa… Show more

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“…This would be in line with research that suggests practical spirituality‐based education/training has a major role in responding to the changing medical health trends within Iranian society (Salehi et al. ). Hence, including spirituality and spiritual care training/education in both university curriculum and workplace requires a national agreement in terms of the content of related courses, learning aims and objectives, practical educational methods, and continuous evaluation for measuring the effectiveness of programmes.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 84%
“…This would be in line with research that suggests practical spirituality‐based education/training has a major role in responding to the changing medical health trends within Iranian society (Salehi et al. ). Hence, including spirituality and spiritual care training/education in both university curriculum and workplace requires a national agreement in terms of the content of related courses, learning aims and objectives, practical educational methods, and continuous evaluation for measuring the effectiveness of programmes.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 84%
“…The second recommendation is reviewing the working description of nurses in different levels to update their skills and knowledge, 22 responsibilities leveling, and prevention of responsibilities overlap. Possible explanations for this association include the mismatch between skills and responsibilities, unclear separation of responsibilities, prejudices, low occupational security, insufficient staffing, management changes and consequently policies changes, hospital privatization, problems with work shifts, and the challenging nature of the work.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Research on communication skills is one of the medical research priorities in the Eastern Mediterranean region and Iran [28]. Integrating medical education and healthcare delivery system in Iran provide a unique opportunity for medical students to learn communication skills in real practice in teaching hospitals and communities [29]. The core communication skills should be taught to all medical students; however, there is a chance to have some electives in special and advanced communication skills course for gifted and talented students [30].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%