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View article: Play to learn: innovating embryology education through a web-based gamification platform, and evaluating its effects on medical students’ reaction, learning, and behavior
Play to learn: innovating embryology education through a web-based gamification platform, and evaluating its effects on medical students’ reaction, learning, and behavior Open
View article: Advancing Medical Education: Assessing Technology‐Enhanced Learning Through the Lens of the Canadian Medical Education Directions for Specialists (CanMEDS) Framework—A Perspective Study
Advancing Medical Education: Assessing Technology‐Enhanced Learning Through the Lens of the Canadian Medical Education Directions for Specialists (CanMEDS) Framework—A Perspective Study Open
Background and Aims The CanMEDS framework is a widely adopted competency‐based model that defines essential roles for physicians to ensure high‐quality patient care. Technology‐enhanced learning (TEL) has emerged as a transformative approa…
View article: Factors Associated With Self‐Efficacy in Medical Staff: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Factors Associated With Self‐Efficacy in Medical Staff: A Cross‐Sectional Study Open
Background and Aims Self‐efficacy is essential for medical staff to manage challenges and maintain professional commitment. In Iran, high workloads, staff shortages, and limited mental health support may negatively affect self‐efficacy and…
View article: Navigating challenges in medical english learning: leveraging technology and gamification for interactive education – a qualitative study
Navigating challenges in medical english learning: leveraging technology and gamification for interactive education – a qualitative study Open
View article: Enhancing radiographic interpretation: effects of gamification on medical students' knowledge, skills, and satisfaction — a quasi-experimental study
Enhancing radiographic interpretation: effects of gamification on medical students' knowledge, skills, and satisfaction — a quasi-experimental study Open
Background Interpreting radiographs is a complex task due to the diverse pathologies that can affect their appearance, leading to difficulties and ambiguities in interpretation. It is crucial to employ engaging and effective educational me…
View article: Mitigating Post-Spinal Anesthesia Shivering by Exploring Intravenous Ketamine vs. Intravenous Tramadol and Comparison of the Optimal Dose of Ketamine: A Scoping Review of Cohort and Randomized Controlled Trials Studies
Mitigating Post-Spinal Anesthesia Shivering by Exploring Intravenous Ketamine vs. Intravenous Tramadol and Comparison of the Optimal Dose of Ketamine: A Scoping Review of Cohort and Randomized Controlled Trials Studies Open
Background: Shivering is prevalent in 65% of patients undergoing spinal anesthesia, resulting in adverse outcomes and increased healthcare expenses. Ketamine, an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist, and tramadol exhibit analgesic prop…
View article: A narrative review of advancing medical education through technology: the role of smart glasses in situated learning
A narrative review of advancing medical education through technology: the role of smart glasses in situated learning Open
View article: A scoping review of gamified applications in English language teaching: a comparative discussion with medical education
A scoping review of gamified applications in English language teaching: a comparative discussion with medical education Open
View article: Re-architecture for requirements of academic space development in the universities: design and validitation of RASD questionnaire
Re-architecture for requirements of academic space development in the universities: design and validitation of RASD questionnaire Open
Universities are the cornerstone of social development and progress; however, it is essential to enhance the academic environment to support this mission. The objective of this research is to identify the Requirements for Academic Space De…
View article: Adapting amidst adversity: investigating medical educators’ attitudes towards change and resilience in the face of educational barriers during COVID-19 pandemic
Adapting amidst adversity: investigating medical educators’ attitudes towards change and resilience in the face of educational barriers during COVID-19 pandemic Open
Introduction Resilience in the face of educational barriers refers to faculty members’ ability to effectively navigate, overcome, and adapt to challenges encountered in the educational environment. These challenges may include curriculum c…
View article: The effect of microlearning educational intervention on communication skills of nurses working in Shiraz Trauma Hospital in 2021
The effect of microlearning educational intervention on communication skills of nurses working in Shiraz Trauma Hospital in 2021 Open
Background: Nursing is one of the groups that spends more time with patients. Therefore, communication skills are essential for providing comprehensive care and establishing effective relationships. This study was conducted to investigate …
View article: Learning styles vs. virtual education preferences: a cross-sectional study on medical sciences e-students
Learning styles vs. virtual education preferences: a cross-sectional study on medical sciences e-students Open
E-students sometimes feel isolated due to the lack of face-to-face communication with teachers. It is important to pay attention to students’ learning styles and the virtual education methods used by teachers. This study aimed to investiga…
View article: Zoom dysmorphia in medical students: the role of dysmorphic concern and self-efficacy in online environments amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Zoom dysmorphia in medical students: the role of dysmorphic concern and self-efficacy in online environments amidst COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Development and validation of a questionnaire to measure educational agility: a psychometric assessment using exploratory factor analysis
Development and validation of a questionnaire to measure educational agility: a psychometric assessment using exploratory factor analysis Open
The findings of the construct validity indicated a good fit of the QEdu-Agility. Given that the concept of agility is highly contingent on the context, this tool could be retested for measuring educational agility in educational organizati…
View article: The importance of integrating flexible learning methods (audio‐visual animation vs. visual pamphlet) to enhance awareness, perspectives, and practices in preventing lower back pain in nurses. A quasi‐experimental study
The importance of integrating flexible learning methods (audio‐visual animation vs. visual pamphlet) to enhance awareness, perspectives, and practices in preventing lower back pain in nurses. A quasi‐experimental study Open
Background and Aims Nurses are highly susceptible to developing low back pain (LBP), which is considered a common occupational hazard. The present study investigated the efficacy of flexible learning methods on the nurses' awareness, persp…
View article: Optimizing labor duration with pilates: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Optimizing labor duration with pilates: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background Pilates has captured interest due to its possible advantages during pregnancy and childbirth. Although research indicates that Pilates may reduce labor duration, alleviate pain, and improve satisfaction with the childbirth exper…
View article: Enhancing educational technology practical course: Designing and validating tools for evaluating knowledge, performance, and satisfaction of public health students
Enhancing educational technology practical course: Designing and validating tools for evaluating knowledge, performance, and satisfaction of public health students Open
Background The present study was conducted with the aim of designing and validating questionnaires for evaluating the public health students' knowledge, performance, and satisfaction (KPS) in the course of educational technology. Methods T…
View article: Exploring the relationship between contextual factors and health‐promoting lifestyle profile (HPLP) among medical students: A cross‐sectional study
Exploring the relationship between contextual factors and health‐promoting lifestyle profile (HPLP) among medical students: A cross‐sectional study Open
Background and Aims The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the relationship between health‐promoting lifestyle profile (HPLP) among medical students and contextual factors such as gender, age, field of study, academi…
View article: Dental students in an orthodontic course flipped classroom: A semi‐experimental study on knowledge, practice, attitude, and satisfaction
Dental students in an orthodontic course flipped classroom: A semi‐experimental study on knowledge, practice, attitude, and satisfaction Open
Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the students' attitudes before and after the flipped classroom, and the effectiveness of this method to promote the students' lateral cephalograms tracing abilities, students' satisfacti…
View article: Lesson learned from assessing teachers’ and students’ perspectives regarding the quality of e-learning in medical education during the pandemic: a mixed-methods study
Lesson learned from assessing teachers’ and students’ perspectives regarding the quality of e-learning in medical education during the pandemic: a mixed-methods study Open
View article: Bichronous scientific writing course for medical faculty during Covid-19: a SWOT analysis experience
Bichronous scientific writing course for medical faculty during Covid-19: a SWOT analysis experience Open
Introduction Writing and publishing scholarly articles in international peer-reviewed journals can be a challenging undertaking for medical and healthcare professionals in universities, especially in non-English speaking countries. Surpris…
View article: Comparison of the teaching clinical biochemistry in face-to-face and the flex-flipped classroom to medical and dental students: a quasi-experimental study from IRAN
Comparison of the teaching clinical biochemistry in face-to-face and the flex-flipped classroom to medical and dental students: a quasi-experimental study from IRAN Open
View article: Which educational messengers do medical students prefer for receiving healthinformation? Development and psychometrics of using health messengers questionnaire
Which educational messengers do medical students prefer for receiving healthinformation? Development and psychometrics of using health messengers questionnaire Open
Introduction Individuals vary in their selection of health messengers. This research aimed to construct an instrument to measure the preferences of medical students in selecting health messengers and in the next step to validate the aforem…
View article: Which virtual education methods do e‑students prefer? Design and validation of Virtual Education Preferences Questionnaire (VEPQ)
Which virtual education methods do e‑students prefer? Design and validation of Virtual Education Preferences Questionnaire (VEPQ) Open
View article: Which Messengers Do Medical Students Prefer for Receiving Health Information: Development and Psychometrics of Using Health Messengers Questionnaire
Which Messengers Do Medical Students Prefer for Receiving Health Information: Development and Psychometrics of Using Health Messengers Questionnaire Open
Introduction: Those media messages that directly or indirectly tackle individual and social health issues are known as health messages. Individuals vary in their selection of health messengers. This research aimed to construct an instrumen…
View article: The effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on pain, nausea, as well as vomiting and neurovascular assessment in patients for lower extremity fracture surgery: a randomized trial
The effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on pain, nausea, as well as vomiting and neurovascular assessment in patients for lower extremity fracture surgery: a randomized trial Open
View article: The effectiveness of Immersive Educational Technologies compared to Non-Immersive ones on Clinical Skills among Nursing & Midwifery Students during COVID-19: A Protocol for a Systematic Review
The effectiveness of Immersive Educational Technologies compared to Non-Immersive ones on Clinical Skills among Nursing & Midwifery Students during COVID-19: A Protocol for a Systematic Review Open
Background Learning clinical skills is one of the most important responsibilities of medical students, especially midwives and nurses. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has created a challenge in teaching clinical skills and at the same ti…
View article: E-Peer Assisted Reflection (E-PAR) and Development in Discussion Board; An analysis of Medical Students’ Opinions
E-Peer Assisted Reflection (E-PAR) and Development in Discussion Board; An analysis of Medical Students’ Opinions Open
Introduction: Reflection is the process of critical reviewing what students have learned. The purpose of this study was to analyze medical students' opinions on e-peer-assisted reflection and development in a forum. Methods: This study was…
View article: Comparing the Effects of Jigsaw Cooperative Learning and Lecture on Health students' knowledge, performance, and satisfaction
Comparing the Effects of Jigsaw Cooperative Learning and Lecture on Health students' knowledge, performance, and satisfaction Open
Background Jigsaw is a cooperative and student-centered learning method, emphasizing the constructive interactions of students and their active engagement in learning. The present research was conducted to compare the effects of two educat…
View article: Providing sexual health services by midwives in comprehensive health centers: A qualitative study from Iran
Providing sexual health services by midwives in comprehensive health centers: A qualitative study from Iran Open
Providing sexual health services by midwives in comprehensive health centers: A qualitative study from Iran