Showing 13 results for Amini
Ebrahim Amini,
Volume 1, Issue 3 (9-2008)
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Milad Amini, Seyyed Mohammadhadi Moosavi, Seyyed Mohsen Mohammadnejad,
Volume 2, Issue 3 (9-2009)
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Seyyed Abd-Al-Saleh Jafari, Behin Araminia, Ahmad Fayazbakhsh, Alireza Bagheri,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (12-2010)
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The most basic research in the area of human science is the research about human beings and people, while the first introduction to the immense concept of people is facing independence towards defining this concept because we feel the instances of it every day. Lack of attention in human recognition can prevent us from reaching generalized results and therefore, will lead us to transient decisions. But in fact there are some trembling parts towards human recognition, like getting far from the definition of concept, the inseparability of living species from each other up to dismissing the reality of specie's existence, a quick glance to the challenges of extraverts, ambiguity of biological definitions (morphological, fertilization, genetical and behavioral) and also lack of logical definitions.
From our point of view, there is no pervasive criterion about humanistic living therefore, the rights and characteristics which we consider for human beings are related to the humanistic living from a philosophical view point. To attach this expansion, the philosophical human beings and its differences are incorporated into the minimal human. It is clear that there is no incorporation the same as this rule and we should overcome some steps about them, if not, this incorporation will get beyond the philosophical control of human. In a steady view, what makes a difference from human beings and other creatures is not the biological definition of them, while in the approval view sometimes this definition is the only tool to separate the people. Autonomy and free choice are the exact criterion for this recognition.
Simin Mehdipour, Afsar Foroud, Mohammadreza Amini,
Volume 5, Issue 3 (19 2012)
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Recent advances in cloning have offered hopes for disease treatment and resolving some other difficulties related to health, but this technology comes with social, legal, ethical, religious and other questions, and has caused different reactions worldwide. While some countries have enacted legislations on cloning, other countries have no clear law. Many countries and organizations, for various reasons including ethical concerns, have taken strong stand against reproductive cloning, and some even against research cloning. Some refer to the positive results of cloning and are in favor. Overall, most are in favor of cell and tissue cloning for therapeutic reasons and against reproductive cloning. In general, cloning is an important development in genetics and biotechnology that can be both lifesaving and destructive. Therefore, decision makers should be aware of its positive aspects for human health and prevent potential social and ethical problems through appropriate legislation In this paper, we present the opinions of opposers and supporters, and an overview of the position of countries and organizations regarding human cloning.
Seyed Abdolsaleh Jafarey, Behin Araminia, Ahmad Fayaz-Bakhsh,
Volume 7, Issue 5 (1-2015)
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The nature of human dignity is among the most basic queries about the essence of humanity, and research in this area can produce results that may be applied to various health related topics. There is a need for defining comprehensive criteria for the bio-human in order to protect human rights and other values that are attributable to human biology.The present paper first attempts to determine whether abstraction is the base of human dignity, as opposed to contraction. The authors argue that the former may not be the case, as dignity is value-based and therefore implicates moral orders. Such issues cannot be abstracted from external existence, so one can assume contraction to be the base of human dignity. In that case, contraction requires a contractor or an origin for contraction. Self-contracted values are invalid and worthless, and by the same token, external existences are incapable of dignity. Therefore, a stable contractor is required to justify stability and the native essence of contracted dignity, and only God can be that stable, conscious, senior contractor.Among the criteria for dignity, the authors focus on those essential characteristics that differentiate humans from other organisms, and argue that these could be considered as the basis for dignity.
Seyed Abdolsaleh Jafarey, Behin Araminia, Ahmad Fayaz-Bakhsh,
Volume 7, Issue 6 (3-2015)
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The criteria for human dignity are among the most important topics associated with the concept. Some related questions are what makes man worthy of dignity, and what properties make him more dignified than other creatures? Although biological classifications of species should be considered in humanities, research on dignity must focus on differences that are fundamental and separate humans from all other species. Morphological, genetic and communal differences cannot be the criteria for dignity, and behaviors are subject to individual outlooks. This manner of reasoning guided scholars to categorize humans on the basis of wisdom, but the author of the present article believes that wisdom cannot be the criterion for dignity. There is a degree of intelligence and wisdom in other creatures that is not sufficient to make a fundamental differentiating factor. Like other faculties, wisdom may be regarded as an instrument for a better life. The authors believes that the “authority” to choose (that is, free will) is the essential difference between humans and other creatures because the latter are driven only by their structures or needs. This authority enables people to choose between good and bad or desirable and undesirable, and shapes most human values. Consequently, this authority creates the basis for dignity and any given type of choice passes its value on to the chooser.
Tayebe Jalali, Fariba Borhani, Hasan Esmailpur, Mahdi Aliesmaeli, Mohammad Aminizade, Mohadese Motamed Jahromi,
Volume 10, Issue 0 (3-2017)
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Today, organizational commitment has been considered as a global concept in human resource management and organizational development. Lack of commitment and low level commitment results in negative outcomes for the individual and organization. One of the important factors influencing organizational commitment is the ethical climate of the organization.The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between ethical climate of medical emergency technicians and their organizational commitment in Kerman University of Medical Sciences. A descriptive analytical design was used in this study. The sample consisted of 103 technicians working in Kerman Emergency Medical Center. The instruments used in this study included a demographic questionnaire, Ethical Climate Questionnaire, and Organizational Commitment Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using Pearson’s correlation, t-test, and descriptive statistics. The result of this research indicated that there is generally a positive and significant relationship between ethical climate and organizational commitment (R:0.39, p:0.001) Also, there was a positive correlation among professionalism, caring, rules, independence climate, and organizational commitment (p:0.01).Findings of this study could be used as a guideline for researchers and managers alike who endeavor to improve organizational commitment. Managers can help improve the ethical climate and as a result of organizational commitment by providing solutions, such as training and planning to institutionalize the ethics of the organization.
Mohammad Aminizadeh, Mansoor Arab, Roghieh Mehdipour,
Volume 10, Issue 0 (3-2017)
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Nurses in the intensive care unit face a variety of ethical issues that can lead to moral distress. Nurses need moral courage for correct moral performance in a state of moral distress. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between moral courage and moral distress in nurses. The descriptive-analytic study of correlation type which aimed to investigate the relationship between moral courage and moral distress in nurses. A total of 310 nurses from special units of educational hospitals in Kerman were selected by census method. The tools Sekerka's moral courage and Corley's moral distress were used to collect data. Data were analyzed by descriptive and analytical tests of SPSS version 24. Mean score of moral courage of nurses was 42.71 ± 9.67. Moral courage was the highest in moral agent. The mean of moral distress was 56.03 ± 18.21 and the most moral distress was in the dimension of errors. There was a significant and negative relationship between moral courage and moral distress (R = -0.166; p = 0.003). Moral courage was different in position, type of department, and marital status. Moral distress differed only from type of department. The results of study indicated a significant and negative relationship between moral courage and moral distress. Strengthening the moral courage of nurses plays an important role in controlling and reducing moral distress. Therefore, nurses can reduce their moral distress by reinforcing moral courage and, instead, increasing the quality of care for patients.
Amir Ahmad Shojaee, Mirsaeed Yekaninejad, Sima Amini,
Volume 12, Issue 0 (3-2019)
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The most important factor in interpersonal relationships is trust. Trust in the physician-patient relationship is key and essential. Understanding the factors that affect trust is a prerequisite for trust. These factors vary in different societies. So we need to identify these factors and provide a single criterion for measuring them. Therefore, because we need a tool to measure these different factors in the context of culture and society, the purpose of this study is to determine the factors that influence public confidence in physicians to provide the necessary evidence for making appropriate instruments in Iran. The first step was to investigate the factors affecting patients' confidence in physicians during a library study. Then, during interviews and numerous discussion sessions, nineteen factors influencing public confidence in physicians were provided. Then, to determine the content validity, twenty experts evaluated the transparency, relevance and importance of the factors. Content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI) were measured. CVR value for each of nineteen factors was 0.42, therefore content validity of the tool was significant with P.value 0.05. CVI value was 0.944 and content validity of the tool was confirmed. Factors affecting public confidence in physicians in Iran include 19 factors extracted during this study and can be used as factors for assessment of public confidence in physicians. Factors affecting public confidence in physicians in Iran include 19 factors extracted during this study.
Masoumeh Jorjani, Mitra Amini, Noushin Kohan, Seyyed Samad Sajjadi, Nikzad Isazadeh, Amin Habibi, Maryam Sohanaki, Pouria Kanani, Reza Mortazavi,
Volume 16, Issue 0 (ویژه نامه کاربست طرح های دو گروه اخلاق و آموزش پزشکی 2023)
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General courses can effectively empower students and enhance their professional and social personality, and it is essential to continuously evaluate the effectiveness, status, and updating of these courses. Accordingly, the present study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the effectiveness of teaching general courses in the medical curriculum in Iran. The study involved both qualitative and quantitative phases. After conducting semi-structured interviews with experts, medical students, and professors of general courses, and using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis method, 528 codes were extracted and classified into 4 themes, 11 categories, and 33 subcategories. The main themes included updating the curriculum, focusing on effective and purposeful learning, collaboration and needs assessment of the stakeholders, and linking general courses with practical skills. Based on the results of the qualitative phase, a model for the effective teaching of general courses was developed using Delphi method with subject matter experts, and the validity of the model was confirmed with a two-round validation process. Removing unnecessary courses or those with repetitive content, designing needs-oriented content, involving experts in course revisions, using skill-based education methods, increasing skill-based and practical courses, flexibility in evaluation, and utilizing new educational technologies indicated the highest mean and consensus index. The results showed the necessity of evolving the traditional education system, rethinking, revising the topics and content, focusing on skills based on new needs, promoting evaluation models, and utilizing modern tools and technologies in teaching general courses.
Homa Sadeghi Avval Shahr, Kosar Alizadeh, Leila Amini, Shima Haghani,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (Supplement of 11th Annual Iranian Congress of Medical Ethics 2024)
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Effective communication with patients is not only a crucial element of professionalism in healthcare but also plays a significant role in achieving care and treatment goals. In light of the importance of active learning strategies and reflective practices in education, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of guided reflection on the communication skills of undergraduate nursing and midwifery students. This semi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences. A total of 50 second- to fourth-year undergraduate students in nursing and midwifery voluntarily participated in the study following a public invitation. Data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire and a patient communication skills questionnaire developed by Javaher et al. The intervention consisted of four 90-minute interactive training sessions conducted weekly via Google Meet. The first two sessions focused on teaching components of professionalism with an emphasis on patient communication and reflective practice. The final two sessions included scenario presentations, film viewings, opportunities for reflection, and shared discussions. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests in SPSS version 24. The findings indicated a positive change in the overall communication skills score immediately after the training and one month later, although the change was not statistically significant. In specific areas of communication skills, the "conscious initiation" domain showed a statistically significant improvement from pre-intervention to immediately after (P=0.005) and one month after the training (P=0.011). Additionally, in the domain of "unconditional acceptance of the client," pairwise comparisons revealed a significant improvement in scores one month after the intervention compared to the pre-intervention phase (P=0.02). Although guided reflection showed some promise in enhancing specific aspects of communication skills among nursing and midwifery students, the overall impact was not statistically significant. Further research with larger samples and longer follow-up periods is recommended to more conclusively determine its effectiveness.
Rahele Samouei, D Farzane Mohammadi-Sefiddashti, Narges Meshkineh, Mostafa Amini-Rarani ,
Volume 17, Issue 1 (3-2024)
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Compliance with ethical principles in research by researchers plays a fundamental role in providing evidence-based and practical findings, subsequently solving society's problems and advancing knowledge. Despite numerous educational workshops and awareness-raising efforts, some unethical research practices are still observed. Identifying relevant factors is essential for practical and preventive planning. In this regard, the present study aimed to identify psychosocial determinants related to the ethical performance of researchers in conducting and publishing research works. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach based on conventional content analysis. A total of 29 faculty members and researchers from the medical sciences universities in Iran in various fields and specialties were selected purposively and semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants. Qualitative content analysis was used to categorize data and Lincoln and Guba’s criteria were employed to evaluate data. Data analysis led to the identification of 136 codes, 20 subcategories, and 4 main categories. The factors related to the ethical performance of researchers in conducting and publishing research works derived from interviews with researchers included "Laws", "Social Learning", "Knowledge and Literacy", and "Psychological Characteristics". According to the findings of this study, the ethical performance of researchers in the field of research is the result of the interaction of social, individual, personality, and legislative factors. Some factors, like personality traits, are long-lasting, resistant, and personal, while social factors are widespread, common, and more general. Research policymakers and managers can improve the ethical performance of researchers and place ethics at the center of attention in research by implementing educational methods, culture building, and behavior change
Amin Arman, Mina Mobasher, Mohammad Aminizadeh,
Volume 17, Issue 1 (3-2024)
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Deciding on whether to continue life-prolonging treatments for terminal patients is a major challenge in healthcare. Advance directive emerges as a proposed solution to this issue in the world. The patients record their preferences regarding the continuation of life-prolonging treatments while they still are able to make decisions. Although advance directive is morally justifiable from the perspective of principlism, respecting the patient’s right to autonomy and assessing the benefits and drawbacks of providing such services, the religious beliefs of patients, their families, and healthcare providers always exert a significant influence on this matter. In Islam, preserving human life heavily affects these decisions. Several juridical and legal rules can culminate in different decisions on the continuation or termination of life-prolonging treatments including the absolute legal power of the owner to exercise dominion[1] or control over property and permission of intervention in their body[2], the rules of prohibition on causing the death[3], the sanctity of human killing[4], the rule of prohibition of detriment[5], the concept of unstable life[6] in Article 372 of the Islamic Penal Code and the rules of preventing losses[7], and the rule of sanctity of idle[8]. Nevertheless, given various types of will in Islamic Jurisprudence and according to the contract of agreement[9], it is possible to record the patient’s request regarding how to continue the treatment. This study indicated that implementing advance directives in Iran’s health system requires a more accurate analysis of moral, legal, and jurisprudential foundations.
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