Internal evaluation of the operating room department of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Fereshteh  Jalalvandi; Mahmoud  Fakhri; Samira  Fatahi; Sepideh  Soroshgol; Afshin  Almasi; Lida  MemarEftekhar

Journal of Clinical Research in Paramedical Sciences

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Internal evaluation of the operating room department of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Author(s):

Fereshteh Jalalvandi¹,

Mahmoud Fakhri¹,

Samira Fatahi^1,*,

Sepideh Soroshgol¹,

Afshin Almasi²,

Lida MemarEftekhar³

1Faculty member of operating room department وParamedical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences. Kermanshah, Iran

2Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health , Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

3Medical Educational Development Centerو Kermanshah, Iran

Journal of Clinical Research in Paramedical Sciences:Vol. 6, issue 2; e81337

Published online:May 06, 2017

Article type:Research Article

Received:Aug 17, 2016

Accepted:Feb 06, 2017

How to Cite:Fereshteh JalalvandiMahmoud FakhriSamira FatahiSepideh SoroshgolAfshin AlmasiLida MemarEftekharet al.Internal evaluation of the operating room department of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.J Clin Res Paramed Sci.6(2):e81337.

Abstract

Introduction: Evaluation is a way for investigating the pitfalls and problems of any system. So, based on evaluation results managers can improve the procedural affairs and efficiency of their organizations. This study aimed to evaluate Operating Room Department which is in line with the steps towards the implementation of the accreditation.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted using the accreditation pattern (internal evaluation). The study population included internal assessment committee, faculty members, head of the department, students, and graduates. Sampling method was convenience. Data were collected using a standard questionnaire and interview and were then analyzed using SPSS v.21 software.

Results: Evaluation of eight factors revealed that student factor had the best status with 4.33 points and graduates factor had the lowest status with 3.07 points. Overall, the results showed that the total score of operation room department was 3.85 which falls in the "good" category based on the Gorman scale.

Conclusion: The internal evaluation of operating room department proved its acceptable status; however, it is essential to make the required changes and implement remedial measures based on the findings in order to improving the quality, particularly for the graduates.

Keywords

Internal evaluation

operating room department

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

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