Study of an investigation on factors influencing human resources productivity in Shiraz university of medical sciences

Introduction: Human resources development is one of the most important components of any organization and detecting important factors influencing human resources management plays an essential role in the success of the firms. In this study, we investigated different factors influencing human resources productivity of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences staff

Method: The present research was a cross-sectional study. Sample size was calculated 208 individuals. To access information about the human resource productivity, a valid and reliable questionnaire was used. The data were analyzed using SPSS software. Pearson correlation was used for statistical analysis of the data [p=0.05]

Results: The results showed that there was a statistically significant relationship [p-value<0.001] between human resources productivity and factors affecting the productivity of human resources [motivational factors, leadership style, creativity and innovation, general and applied education, and competitive spirit]. Motivational factors [r =0.89] and general education [r =0.65] had the most and the least effects on human resources productivity

Conclusion: Considering the fact that motivational factors were the most effective factors on human resource productivity, we recommend that managers should care more than before about this factor; also, in order to motivate the employees, they should consider the staff's individual differences

comparison of mothers' quality of life after normal vaginal, cesarean, and water birth deliveries

Assessment of quality of life [QOL] is of paramount importance for improving postpartum QOL which will in turn enhance QOL of mothers, children, individuals, and the community. The present study aimed to evaluate and compare postpartum QOL after Cesarean Section [CS], Normal Vaginal Delivery [NVD], and water birth delivery. This descriptive analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted on postpartum women referred to urban health centers and two public hospitals in 2012-13 in Shiraz, Iran. Overall, 59 women with NVD, 39 with CS, and 39 with water birth, all at 2 months postpartum, were recruited into the study through multi-stage sampling. Postpartum QOL was measured using Short Form Health Survey [SF-36] which hadbeen adapted previously in Iran. Then, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one-way analysis of variance [ANOVA] in SPSS, version 18. The results showed that the NVD group had the highest mean score in physical health domains; the women with water birth had the highest mean score in mental health domains and total QOL. Regarding postpartum QOL the results of one-way ANOVA showed no statistically significant differences between the three modes of delivery. Women with water birth and NVD had the highest and second highest total QOL mean scores, respectively; women with NVD and water birth experienced better physical health. Thus, providing more information to pregnant women to encourage them to use NVD and water birth is suggested

Comparison of the patients' satisfaction after inpatient and outpatient operations for haemorrhoidal disease

To compare the patients' satisfaction between outpatient and inpatient haemorrhoidectomy. Cross-sectional study. Faghihi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, from January to July 2011. A total of 208 patients were involved in this cross-sectional study. All patients were examined by their specialists and after definite diagnosis of haemorrhoid, they were randomly allocated to two groups: outpatient and inpatient. Data for this study was collected by a satisfaction questionnaire. There was no statistical significant difference between the two groups' satisfaction. Both groups were quite satisfied. Also, there was no statistical significance regarding the variable of time of visit. In addition, there was no association between the patients' satisfaction and with, occupation, and level of education. Based on the results of the study, minor operations such as haemorrhoidectomy are better to be done in clinics since they do not differ from the operating room regarding the patients' satisfaction

[Satisfaction of outpatients referring to teaching hospitals clinics in Shiraz, 2009]

Objective[s]: To determine satisfaction level of out patients in teaching hospitals clinics in Shiraz city. This was a cross- sectional study that carried out on 1175 outpatients in teaching hospitals in Shiraz in 2009

Methods: The data were collected by using questionnaire by interviewing patients. The questionnaire had 17 questions in 4 scopes including satisfaction of therapeutic services, non therapeutic services, and quality of offered services and length of wait time, facilities and physical environment. Statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS software in 5% probability level

Results: The general amount of satisfaction of services was reported low by 45.4% of patients, medium by 16.9% of patients and good by 37.6% of outpatients. The average of patients' satisfaction in Dastgheib hospital significantly was higher than other hospitals. The olds significantly were more satisfied with services. Women significantly were more satisfied than men

Conclusion: By increasing the level of education the amount of satisfaction decreased significantly. High percent of patients who are dissatisfied with outpatient services can be caused patients' weak cooperation, quitting the process of treatment, wasting of resources and damaging hospital fame. So it is necessary to be emphasized on increasing the level of outpatients' satisfaction by hospital managers

[Cost-effectiveness of methadone maintenance centers to prevent HIV among intravenous drug users]

Objective [s]: The rising of risky injections has caused HIV infections epidemics among Intravenous Drug Users [IDUs]. So, high costs of HIV/AIDS care and low financial resources necessitate economic evaluation to choose the best decision to control HIV/AIDS. This study was conducted to determine cost-effectiveness of Methadone Maintenance Treatment [MMT] centers to prevent HIV infections among IDUs

Methods: In this study, we selected all seven MMT centers and their IDUs [n = 259]. We calculated all costs from government perspective. Mathematical models were used to estimate number of HIV cases averted from risky injecting behaviors changes

Results: Total cost of MMT centers was 204297.7 dollar and cost of HIV/AIDS care in no intervention scenario, was estimated 13942756.8 dollar. ICER was 109035.3 dollar per HIV case averted based on an estimated 126 HIV case averted. The results of the sensitivity analysis indicated that MMT intervention is cost-effective even in worst scenario and ICER varies from 39149.42 dollar to 290004.1 dollar per HIV case averted

Conclusion: Considering to high effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of MMT centers, it is necessary to develop these centers in regional and national levels to cover the high risk people more

[Survey on results of information technology in administrative departments of Shiraz university of medical sciences]

Information technology is a collection of instruments, equipments and skills that apply for storage, gathering and transfering of information. According to researches, different countries have tendency to information technology because of its advantages; for example reduce of costs, rapid and easy transfer of information and economize to time. With attention to role of information technology in utilization and relieve of centeralization, this study has paid to results of information technology in administrative departments of central building of Shiraz university of medical sciences. It was a descriptive study; data were collected by questionnaire included identification data of sample, time and duration of utilization of information technology in job functions, and its advantages in accounting and administrative departments of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Data were analysed by SPSS and excel softwares. Validity of questionnaire was based on content validity. The findings revealed that the most utilization of information technology was rapid performance of function [60.7%] and minimum advantages were access to goals of functions [18.5%]. Optimum application of software was about Word [56%] and minimum of it was online communications [5.3%]. Advantage of utilization of information technology in administrative units was reduction of cost, better quality, and rapid performance of function. Application of information technology in security of information was minimum, because there was not any suitable software