Description and Pathology of Research Development in Tabriz Medical University

Alireza Farajollahi; K Sedaghat; M Alizadeh; A Ashrafi Hafez

doi:10.22037/jme.v9i2.725

Journal of Medical Education for Future Demands

Former Title: Journal of Medical Education | The Official Journal of School of Medical Education and Learning Technologies

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https://doi.org/10.22037/jme.v9i2.725

Description and Pathology of Research Development in Tabriz Medical University

Author(s):

Alireza Farajollahi^1,*,

K Sedaghat²,

M Alizadeh³,

A Ashrafi Hafez⁴

1Associate professor, Medical Physics Department, Tabriz Medical University

2Sociologist of economic-social development, Azerbaijan Tarbiat Moallem University

3Assistant Professor, Social Medicine Department, Tabriz Medical University

4General Practitioner

Journal of Medical Education for Future Demands:Vol. 9, issue 2; e105305

Published online:May 01, 2006

Article type:Research Article

Received:Mar 01, 2006

Accepted:May 01, 2006

How to Cite:Alireza Farajollahi, K Sedaghat, M Alizadeh, A Ashrafi Hafez, Description and Pathology of Research Development in Tabriz Medical University.J Med Edu.2006;9(2):e105305.https://doi.org/10.22037/jme.v9i2.725.

Abstract

Background and purpose: Research in medical science, as in all other fields of science, is necessary in order to maintain and improve the public health. This is achievable only by researchers and faculty members. This study is attempt o identify intra-organizational factors that influence research planning and related interventions in Tabriz Medical University.Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the study group included all faculty members and masters of science (equivalent to faculties) in Tabriz Medical University, of which 121 persons wereselected randomly. Lickert style questionnaires were developed to evaluate and compare the attitudes toward project approval process, knowledge about research facilities, departmental cooperationsin research, and researchers’ capabilities in project execution. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software.Results: During a 3 year period, each faculty member had, on average, supervised 5.17 dissertations, conducted 1.15 approved research projects, and had 3.4 presentations in domestic and 0.36 presentations in international conferences. Lack of time was the main problem in conducting research.Comparing faculties with and without research experience, there was significant differences in regard of access to research facilities (pthe level of research knowledge (pmotivations, job satisfaction, departmental cooperation, and expecting benefits from conductingresearch.Conclusion: According to the faculties’ views, intra-organizational problems are less important than personal factors in performing research projects; i.e. the main obstacles for research were lack of time, and lack of competence in research methodology and problem-finding. Intra-organizational factors such as delay in project approval and lack of knowledge about research priorities are classified in the next levels.

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Faculty Members

Research Problems

Intra-Organizational Factors

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