Pediatrics Residents’ Opinions about the Role of the Presence of Resident Specialists in Educational Hospitals: A Case Study of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Introduction: One of the strategies to improve the quality of health services and increase people's satisfaction in the health system evolution plan is the plan for the presence of resident specialists in educational hospitals. The purpose of this research was to assess the viewpoints of pediat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
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Vesnu Publications
2018-01-01
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| Series: | مدیریت اطلاعات سلامت |
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| Online Access: | http://him.mui.ac.ir/index.php/him/article/view/3344 |
| Summary: | Introduction: One of the strategies to improve the quality of health services and increase people's satisfaction in the health system evolution plan is the plan for the presence of resident specialists in educational hospitals. The purpose of this research was to assess the viewpoints of pediatrics residents about the role of the presence of resident specialists in educational hospitals.
Methods: This descriptive-survey study was conducted on 35 pediatrics residents of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts’ views and its reliability by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficients (85%). Data were analyzed using t test.
Results: From the residents’ viewpoint, resident specialists provided more educational opportunities and they had an important role in the process of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. They also helped in logical paraclinical request. They helped to promote self-confidence and responsibility among residents, as well as create staff discipline and collaboration, and inter-institutional coordination. They brought confidence and satisfaction to patients’ parents, too. Resident specialists also improved the quality of morning reports.
Conclusion: From the viewpoint of pediatrics residents, the role of the presence of resident specialists in educational hospitals is important in helping the residents and, in general, improves patients' health. |
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| ISSN: | 1735-7853 1735-9813 |