Alice Khachian, Houman Manoochehri, Mehrnoosh Pazargadie, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban,
Volume 18, Issue 1 (25 2012)
Abstract
Background & Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate perspectives of managers regarding change management in nursing and midwifery schools.
Methods & Materials: In this qualitative study, we used a descriptive exploratory approach with triangulation. We used snow ball sampling to recruit faculty members of nursing and midwifery schools in Tehran. The participants were included in the study if they had at least 1-year experience as a faculty member. Data were gathered using semi-structured interviews in which a guide and field notes were used. Data were saturated after observing repetition of the codes. Latent content analysis was used for data analysis. The trustworthiness was achieved using a prolonged field experience, member check, peer check and sharing the content with two qualitative research experts.
Results: Ten participants (seven females and three males) aged 38-54 were interviewed. Three participants were employed in highly recognized management levels. Immediately after interviews, conceptual codes were extracted. Suggested themes were classified as concentration in management, managers&apos characteristics, and attitude toward change.
Conclusion: Accordingly, the concept of change management was postulated as the purpose of this study. Furthermore, its influencing factors were identified. The results of this study can be used by faculties of the nursing and midwifery schools to use them according to their organizational culture.
Roohangiz Norouzinia, Abbas Ebadi, Mohammad Hosein Yarmohammadian, Saied Chian, Maryam Aghabarary,
Volume 27, Issue 2 (7-2021)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Pre-hospital emergency staff, as the first responder group at the scene of emergencies and disasters, should be able to cope with, and maintain their physical and mental health. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between resilience and self-efficacy of pre-hospital emergency staff with their professional quality of life.
Methods & Materials: The present study is a cross-sectional, descriptive study that was conducted in 2019. A total of 200 pre-hospital emergency operational staff from Alborz province participated in the study using proportional and convenience sampling. Data collection tools were a demographic form and three standardized questionnaires including the emergency medical services resilience scale, the Schwartz and Jerusalem self-efficacy scale, and the Stamm professional quality of life scale. Data were analyzed through the SPSS software version 20 using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and analytical statistics (Spearman correlation, one-way ANOVA and linear regression) at the significance level of P less than 0.05.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of self-efficacy (29.67±5.82), resilience (123.14±17.07), compassion satisfaction (39.81±8.09), burnout (12.06±4.76), and secondary traumatic stress (23.61±7.27). There was a significant correlation between self-efficacy and three components of professional quality of life (P<0.05). Self-efficacy was positively related to compassion satisfaction and negatively related to burnout and secondary traumatic stress. Self-efficacy and resilience were also predictors of compassion satisfaction and burnout (P<0.05). The effect of self-efficacy and resilience on compassion satisfaction was positive. The results of stepwise multiple linear regression analysis showed that five components of resilience including self-management, stress outcomes, communication challenges, maintaining peace of mind and job motivation had an effect on compassion satisfaction (P<0.05). The effect of all resilience components on compassion satisfaction was positive.
Conclusion: Alborz pre-hospital emergency operational staff were at an acceptable level in terms of resilience, self-efficacy and professional quality of life.
