[Quality assessment of gonabad medical university website according to E-Qual model]

Introduction: Assessing quality of web pages from users' perspective has a fundamental role in its designing and development especially in research centers. In this study, the degree of desirability and quality of web pages of Gonabad University of Medical Sciences from the users' perspective has been evaluated

Methods: This survey study has been done by using the new edition of web Qual i.e. E-Qual in 2012-2013 academic year. The study population was 202 including 7 faculty members, 56 staff and 189 students of Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, they were selected based on random sampling. Data collection was done by using E-qual questionnaire. Spss 20, was also used for analysis

Results: The findings showed a significant difference between the existing and excepted conditions of the current website of Gonabad University of Medical Sciences. In existing condition the average of the Quality of Content, the Transaction Quality and Safety, the Usability and the Service Interaction Quality were 4.39 [SD=1.344], 4.33 [SD=1.403], 4.64 [SD=1.384] and 3.96 [SD=1.242], respectively. In excepted condition the average of the Quality of Content, the Transaction Quality and Safety, the Usability and the Service Interaction Quality were 6.09 [SD=0.996], 6.04 [SD=1.028], 5.99 [SD=0.928] and 5.99 [SD=1.100], respectively

Conclusion: The results showed that the desirability of Gonabad University of Medical Sciences website is good regarding the four aspects of four aspects usability, quality of content, interaction and transactional safety. But users expected better and higher conditions for this website. Therefore managers of the website must improve various aspects of the website

[ study of information literacy learning in central libraries websites of Iranian universities of medical sciences]

Introduction: Websites are one of the fundamental tools of academic libraries for communicating with users. They can properly teach informational literacy to users. Hence, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the provision of information literacy education by Iranian University of Medical Sciences by checking websites of their central libraries

Methods: Samples were 54 central library websites affiliated to Iranian University of Medical Sciences. For evaluating, we directly investigated the websites from 21 December 2014 to 5 January 2015 using a chek list consisted of 10 criteria. Excel software was used for data analysis

Results: The findings showed that the most used tab in library websites was "about us" [which included "the history of library", "introducing library", "library's staff and operating hours"] with 96.62 percent followed by The list of publications and frequently asked questions with 41.7% each No website contained "seminars", "conferences", "workshops and lectures" options. Regarding usage of information literacy elements, Birjand and Gilan Universities of Medical Sciences were ranked first [70%] followed by Mashhad, Kerman and Gonabad [60%]; and Babol, Bandar Abbas, Booshehr, Tabriz and Shiraz with 50% were observed to be ranked third in order, respectively

Conclusion: The results of this study showed that Iranian Universities of Medical Sciences' central library websites do not provide informational literacy education elements adequately, hence the provision of informational literacy education is at a low level on these websites. Therfore, website's authorities should use vastly information literacy criteria

[Comparison of the prevalence of influenza in the field troops who have received influenza vaccine, with a group that have not vaccinated in the common flu seasons]

Use of vaccine against influenza is a routine procedure of public health for influenza prevention, especially in hospital health care for personnel and army soldiers. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of influenza in the field troops who have received influenza vaccine, with a group who had not been vaccinated in the common flu seasons. In this study 100 healthy subjects and 100 soldiers referred to Tehran 501 army hospital were elected. Case group had been vaccinated, and control group did not. Every 2 weeks to four months, both groups evaluated by a physician for general symptoms. If the symptoms appeared, throat swab specimens from the individual samples were taken and transported to the laboratory for real time PCR. The data were analyzed using SPSS software and Chi-square and t test. In case group, from 23 samples that evaluated in the laboratory, Frequency of influenza B were negative in 21 cases, and one case was positive for influenza B [91.3%, 4.3%]. In control groups from 27 samples that evaluated in the laboratory, Frequency of influenza B was negative in 19 cases and in eight cases was positive [70.4%, 29.6%]. Incidence of seasonal influenza B with Chi-square test [the] in case group was significantly higher in comparison with the control group [P<0.03]. Incidence of influenza A in all 49 samples in both groups [negative and positive] wasn't observed [P=0.001]. Our study showed that there was a significant difference between people who received influenza B vaccines and those who didn't receive the vaccine in the army hospital in terms of manifestation sans and there was a significant reduction of B influenza in people who received influenza B vaccines than those who didn't receive the vaccine

Integrating spirituality into a group psychotherapy program for women surviving from breast cancer

In spite of a significant relation between spirituality and hope, happiness and life satisfaction, the effectiveness of spiritual interventions in the mentioned mental strengths has been less dealt with. The present study is conducted in order to determine the effectiveness of spiritual group intervention on the increase of hope, life satisfaction and happiness in women surviving from breast cancer. Sixty women surviving from Breast Cancer were voluntarily assigned in to case and control groups, and were assessed before and after Islamic perspective spiritual intervention by spiritual experience, hope, happiness and life satisfaction questionnaires. Statistical analysis of data was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics through covariance. The spiritual intervention resulted in significant increase of hope, happiness and life satisfaction [P < 0.05]. Spiritual intervention appears to be a potentially beneficial intervention for increasing mental strengths among those suffering from breast cancer. Therefore, it seems necessary to consider it as an important element incomprehensive treatment, plans, and in palliative and supportive care

Successful percutaneous transcatheter closure of coronary artery fistulas [CAFs]

Coronary artery fistulas [CAFs] are vascular anomalies which in rare cases can cause hemodynamic problems with indication for intervention. Cogenital CAFs is a very rare malformation that may involve any or all coronary artery branches and any cardiac chamber. Elective closure of coronary artery fistulas by percutaneous transcatheter techniques is generally accepted in the presence of symptoms, but controversies exist in the management of asymptomatic patients. We described two patients: A 49 years old female developed episodes of increasing exertional chest pain and dyspenea over 3 years, another 32 years old was referred for coronary angiograph because of dyspenea on exertion with-increasing its severity since one year age. Although non invasive imaging may be helpful, we demonstrated that cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography is necessary for the precise delineation of coronary anatomy and CAF. Mentioned above treatment is advocated for symptomatic patients and for those asymptomatic patients who are at risk for future complication. Form available data and our results Transcatheter closure [TCC] of coronary artery fistula [CAF] is an acceptable alternative to surgery in most patients