Introduction: In recent years, the use of portfolio as a learning and assessment method has become more widespread in medical education. The aim of this study was to examine nursing students' satisfaction toward using portfolio for educating and assessment of community health nursing apprenticeship. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study. The study samples included all the final year nursing students (n = 30) which were spread in 10 urban health centers of Ilam city. The urban health centers were randomly allocated to each of the experimental and control groups. In the experimental group, the education and assessment were performed using portfolio and in the control group, the learning and assessment activities were conducted using the routine method. The data collection tool was a validated questionnaire designed according to previous studies, which was filled by the study participants in both groups after the intervention. Results: The finding showed that the mean (SD) of overall satisfaction scores in experimental and control groups were 21.26 (2.15) and 14.46 (2.77), respectively (P < 0.001). Furthermore, in most of the satisfaction items of the questionnaire, the participants of the experimental group had significantly higher scores than the control group. Conclusions: The findings of this study highlighted the effectiveness of portfolio as a learning and assessment tool of nursing students in apprenticeship courses. However, it is essential that students and tutors be given clear guidelines on principle and structure of the portfolio.
BackgroundRoad traffic accident (RTA) victims also suffer from different types of injuries and disabilities, which can affect their quality of life. They usually face with various physical, mental, and social problems. Most traffic accident victims had difficulty to return to normal life.ObjectivesThis study aimed to understand the experiences of return to normal life in RTA victims.Patients and MethodsThis qualitative study with content analysis approach was conducted on 18 Iranian patients with disability in the upper or lower limbs caused by traffic accidents, who had passed a time between 3 months till 2 years. A purposeful sampling method was applied until reaching data saturation. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. Afterwards, the gathered data were analyzed through conventional content analysis.ResultsBy analyzing 498 primary codes, four main categories, including supportive needs, adaptation to the new situation, seeking information, and transition from functional limitation, were extracted from traffic accident victims’ experiences of reintegration to normal life.ConclusionsThe results of this study may help policy-makers to take steps toward health promotion and recovery of RTA victims. Considering the results of this study, it is a need for further research to investigate RTAs victims’ needs for reintegration to home and community. Access to training and supportive facilities like strong therapeutic, nursing and social support, and the possibility to participate in self-care activities is essential for reintegration to community in RTA victims.
Background:The role of society and people in disaster risk management is prominent. However, using this potential and increasing the people's role have always been a challenge. The purpose of this study was to find community-based management challenges in disaster risk reduction. Materials and Methods:This study was conducted with the qualitative approach and in the form of content analysis. Participants were selected purposefully and by snowball sampling out of 17 professors and managers in the field of incidents and disasters. Data were recorded and collected through semi-structured interviews. The records were transcribed and then analyzed. Results:Results included 2 main themes of egocentrism and management helplessness (failure) and 5 main categories, including inadequate attention to the nature of the risk reduction process, inadequate community resilience, ignoring social capital, inadequate planning and training, and incorrect organization, as well as 13 subcategories.Conclusion: Firstly, managers should accept the community as a major hub of the process to harness the power of community. Secondly, using capable and trained managers familiar with the concepts, literature, and challenges in the field of disasters increase participation of people in disaster risk management. A B S T R A C T
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