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Survey the Effect of Virtual Network on the Knowledge and Clinical Skills of Surgical Technologist Students
Sedighe Hannani, Nazanin Sarraf Shahri, Asma Feizy Dehkharghani, Najme Samii, Azar Arab Khazaie, Azin Arab Khazaie, Kiarash Kamboozia,
Volume 17, Issue 3 (8-2023)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Virtual networks have become one of the most influential tools in people’s lives, affecting various aspects of life. In medical sciences, with numerous advancements, the use of virtual networks is increasing. However, virtual networks can lead to wastage of students’ time and a reduction in study hours, which negatively impacts their knowledge and practical skills. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of using virtual networks on the knowledge and practical skills of surgical technologist students.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 60 students in the 6th and 8th semester of operating room technology at Iran University of Medical Sciences in 2020-2021. At the end of the semester, the students underwent a comprehensive 40-question theoretical exam to assess their theoretical knowledge. To evaluate the level of virtual network usage, the students filled out a researcher-designed questionnaire. The practical skills of the students were measured based on their internship grades. Normality of the data was assessed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov, and Pearson correlation coefficient test. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software.
Results: According to the findings of this study, there was a significant negative relationship between the level of virtual network usage and theoretical knowledge (P<0.05). This means that with an increase in virtual network usage, the level of students’ knowledge decreased. On the other hand, there was a significant positive relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This means that as the scores of the comprehensive exam increased, the scores of practical skills (internship) also increased. However, no significant relationship was found between the level of virtual network usage and students’ practical skills (P>0.21).
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, virtual networks lead to a weakening of students’ theoretical knowledge, as evidenced by the decrease in scores on the researcher-designed questionnaire (level of virtual network usage) and the comprehensive exam scores. Another result of the study was the significant positive relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, indicating that as the comprehensive exam scores increased, the scores obtained in internships also increased.

Designing, Implementing and Evaluating the Protocol before, during and after Whipple Surgery and Its Effect on the Knowledge, Attitude and Clinical Skills of Surgical Technology Students
Sedigheh Hannani, Parsa Farmahin Farahany, Fardin Amiri,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (7-2024)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The usual trainings are not enough to acquire the knowledge and skills of operating room students to play the role of scrub and mobile person, especially in complex and specialized surgeries. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of designing, implementing and evaluating the protocol before, during and after Whipple surgery and its effect on the knowledge, attitude and clinical skills of surgical technology students of Iran University of Medical Sciences.
Materials and Methods: This research was a semi-experimental study of pre- and post-intervention type, during which 50, fifth and seventh semester undergraduate students of surgical technology were selected and trained using the designed protocol.  The content of the protocol included the latest principles of Whipple surgery technology in the field of surgical anatomy, pathology of the digestive system and pancreas, diagnostic procedures and preparations before Whipple surgery, the procedure of Whipple surgery and the post-surgery phase and the recovery period of Whipple surgery.  Before and after the training, the amount of knowledge, attitude and clinical skills of the students were evaluated and compared using a questionnaire and an observational checklist.  The data were analyzed using paired t-test, non-parametric Wilcoxon test and analysis of covariance test in SPSS software.
Results: The results of this study showed that after using the designed educational protocol, the knowledge, attitude and clinical skills of surgical technology students increased. That is, the use of the designed educational protocol was effective on the level of knowledge, attitude and especially the clinical skills of the students. So that a statistically significant difference was observed in the average scores of the knowledge, attitude and clinical skill test of the students before and after training (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, designing and using educational protocols is an effective method in the process of teaching and evaluating the level of knowledge, attitude and clinical skills of students in complex and specialized surgeries such as Whipple surgery. Therefore, the use of educational protocols designed in the process of teaching students is recommended to all professors and educational officials of surgical technology.

Design and Implementation of Surgical Preference Card Software and Its Impact on Clinical Skills of Operating Room Students
Parsa Farmahin Farahany, Maryam Amirshekari, Mohsen Yaghmaie,
Volume 19, Issue 5 (12-2025)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Designing a standard surgical preference card and implementing it in the operating room environment can partially solve the problems related to the variety of surgical procedures and the preparation of tools and equipment required for each surgical procedure. The present study aimed to determine the effect of designing and implementing surgical preference card software on the clinical skills of operating room students at Jiroft University of Medical Sciences.
Materials and Methods: This study was a semi-experimental intervention study in which 70 operating room students from the 4th, 6th, and 8th semesters of the undergraduate operating room program were selected through a census method and were trained using educational software designed by the researcher. Before and after the training, their clinical skills were assessed using a researcher-made questionnaire and checklist. To confirm the validity of the questionnaires and the researcher-made checklist, the opinion of an expert panel (12 expert faculty members) and the consensus of peer reviewers were used. Then, the data were analyzed in SPSS software using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, nonparametric Wilcoxon test, and analysis of covariance test.
Results: According to the research findings, the use of the designed software was effective on the clinical skills of operating room students. Based on the results of the Willcocson tests, a significant difference was observed in the mean scores of the students’ clinical skills test before and after implementing the designed software. The results of the study showed that the clinical skill scores of the students increased after using the software. The maximum scores of the samples are calculated from 100 points. The average clinical skill score of the subjects in the study increased from 40.98 before the educational intervention to 92.36 after the intervention, and the students had a higher level of skill in preparing the items and tools needed by the surgical team in all three stages before, during, and after surgery. Also, in the study, no relationship was found between any of the demographic variables studied, such as age, gender, and academic semester, and the clinical skills of the study members (P<0/05).
Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, the design and use of surgical preference card software in training procedure of operating room students has had an impact on improve their clinical skills. Therefore, the design and use of educational software in the field of anticipating the needs and preparing the requirements of each surgical procedure is recommended to all professors and officials in the operating room field. 

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