Mehdi Marjani; Rozita sepehrnia
Volume 10, Issue 32 , July 2014, , Pages 139-154
Abstract
In order to increase the efficiency of learning in the field of medicine, people have to be evaluated and selected according to certain criteria. The present research aims to study the role and position of professional skills training in selecting ...
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In order to increase the efficiency of learning in the field of medicine, people have to be evaluated and selected according to certain criteria. The present research aims to study the role and position of professional skills training in selecting veterinary surgeon assistants inIran. This was a descriptive correlational research. Using random sampling method, ١٥٠ subjects were selected from among veterinaryprofessors, students, technicians, and surgeons working in hospitals,universities of veterinary medicine, specialist veterinary clinics, and offices in Tehran. The research instruments were questionnaires, validity and reliability of which were confirmed respectively by a panel of specialist surgeons and calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient (٠.٨). The data was analyzed using the KolmogorovSmirnov test, likelihood ratio test, and Friedman test. The resultsshowed from among the eight indicators of professional skills, ‘proper and reasonable relationship with the patient and his attendant’ is the most effective factor in selection of surgeons. Moreover, the lowest index was ‘creating a safe environment without stress for the patientand the surgical team’. The findings of this research can be used inpolicy-making and planning for the medicine education system with the purpose of evaluating and selecting veterinary surgeon residents.
