مجتهدزاده, ریتا

عضو هیات علمی دانشکده مجازی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تهران، تهران، ایران.

[ 1 ] - دانش، نگرش و عملکرد اعضای هیأت‌علمی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تهران درباره یادگیری الکترونیکی

Introduction : E-learning is used in the worldwide in higher education to improve the quality of the learning experience by students; at the same time using this approach requires behavioral changes in the faculty members. One of the steps in the implementation and monitoring of e-learning, is audience analysis using techniques such as knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP). This study investi...

[ 2 ] - ساختار عاملی و اعتباریابی نسخه فارسی پرسشنامه خودنظم دهی در بین دانشجویان پزشکی

Introduction: self-regulation is an important construct in motivation through which the students regulate their learning meta-cognition. Self-regulation is one of the most important predictive factors of academic achievement. Therefore evaluating academic self-regulation in learners is critical. The aim of this study was to develop validity and to determine the factors structure a self-regulati...

[ 3 ] - Concise, intensive or longitudinal medical education courses, which is more effective in perceived self-efficacy and development of faculty members?

  Background: Teachers’ self-efficacy and development may be conceptualized as their beliefs in their own ability to plan, organize and carry out activities that are required to attain educational goals. In this study, we examined the effect of different medical education training courses (six-day, one- month short- term and six-month long- term courses) on perceived self-effica...

[ 4 ] - Comparing nurses\' knowledge retention following electronic continuous education and educational booklet: a controlled trial study

Background: Training methods that enhance nurses’ learning and retention will increase the quality of patient care. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of electronic learning and educational booklet on the nurses’ retention of diabetes updates.   Methods: In this controlled trial study, convenience sampling was used to select 123 nurses from the endocrinology and i...

[ 5 ] - Pamphlet as a tool for continuing medical education: performance assessment in a randomized controlled interventional study

  Background: Pamphlet is a tool used for distance continuous professional development programs. In this study, we assessed the impact of an educational pamphlet on improving prescription writing errors in general physicians’ performance.   Methods : In this randomized controlled interventional study, we prepared a training pamphlet according to the most prevalent prescription writing problems....

[ 6 ] - Comparing live lecture, internet-based & computer-based in-struction: A randomized controlled trial

  Background :Comparing computer and internet based instruction with traditional giving lecture would provide enough evidence to identify best teaching practice. In this study, we compared lecture, interactive internet based and computer based learning regarding medical students' knowledge acquisition and satisfaction in teaching pathophysiology of hematology and oncology.   Methods : Eighty fo...

[ 7 ] - The effect of test-enhanced spaced learning on the otolaryngology board and annual examination results: A quasi-experimental study

Introduction: In the test-enhanced spaced learning, educationalcontents are presented in small packages of well-developedtest questions with a defined frequency to the learners. It is notclear that applying this educational style might have a positiveimpact on the summative assessment. Therefore, in this studywe assessed the effect of the test-enhanced spaced learn...

[ 8 ] - Psychometric properties of the communication skills attitude scale (CSAS) measure in a sample of Iranian medical students

Introduction: Communication skill (CS) has been regarded as one of thefundamental competencies for medical and other health care professionals.Student’s attitude toward learning CS is a key factor in designing educationalinterventions. The original CSAS, as positive and negative subscales, wasdeveloped in the UK; however, there is no scale to measure these attitudesin Iran. The aim of this stud...

[ 9 ] - Self- directed learning barriers in a virtual environment: a qualitative study

Introduction: There is a growing trend in online education coursesin higher education institutes. Previous studies have shown thathigh levels of self-direction are essential for successful onlinelearning. The present study aims to investigate challenges of andbarriers to self-directed virtual-learning among postgraduatestudents of medical sciences.Methods: 23 postgraduate virtual students of me...

[ 10 ] - Educational Need Assessment of Anesthesiologists and Surgeons in Transfusion Medicine

Introduction: Developing continuing medical education (CME) programs should be based on assessments of learners’ needs. On the other hand, one of the prevalent problems in Iran is the excessive use of blood products, and the highest demand for blood transfusion is related to surgical wards. Hence, the purpose of this study was to assess the educational needs of anesthesiologists and surgeons in...

[ 11 ] - Identification and Prioritization of Factors Affecting E-teacher’s Performance based on Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)

Introduction: Information and communication technology has changed the traditional role of teachers and learners. It’s important to detect factors influencing e-teachers’ role to improve their performance more than ever. So in this study we identified and prioritized factors influencing e-teacher’s effective performance. Methods: In this descriptive study, 15 e-learning experts from Tehran Uni...

[ 12 ] - Instructional Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of an E-Learning System, an Experience in Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Introduction: Designing e-learning systems based on the principles and prerequisites of teaching and learning theories requires a comprehensive and systematic approach to instructional design procedure. An experience of instructional design, implementation and evaluation of an e-learning system is represented in this study. Methods: In the present action research study, five steps of systemati...

[ 13 ] - Proper e-content format for internet based continuous medical education in Iran

Introduction: As there are different e-CME content formats, we need documented evidence for comparing them. In this study, we determined the proper e-content format for CME activities in Iran. Methods: We devised a questionnaire to gather the opinion of the faculty members who had the experience of e-CME content development about the proper e-CME content format for Iranian medical society. Ba...

[ 14 ] - Developing Educational Status Assessment Tools for Nursing Schools in Iran and their Ranking in 2004

Introduction: Recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of schools through comparison of their educational services status, is one of the effective ways in determining their present situations. In other words, educational ranking of institutions and introducing the best models, is the requisite for short-term and long-term plannings regarding qualitative and quantitative improvement of schools. ...

[ 15 ] - The Relationship Between Social Intelligence and Academic [B1] Achievement in Anesthesiology and Operating Room Students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Introduction: Students' academic achievement is one of the important parameters in higher education system. By timely identification of students at risk of dropping out and taking the necessary measures, their academic status can be improved. Social intelligence can greatly predict students’ academic achievement. Objective: The current study aimed at determining the relationship between socia...

[ 16 ] - Devising ethical codes for e-contents in e-learning

Background: Promoting ethics is one of the goals of education, but the free flow of communication and divulging unethical behaviors in e-learning make the urgent need to clarify ethical values. Therefore, the aim of this study was to prepare ethical codes to develop and deliver e-contents.    Methods: A draft of e-content ethical codes was prepared based on the literature review. Then, it was ...