International Journal of Emerging Trends in Health Sciences

A study of the institutional environment of medical universities: Perspectives from students, faculty, and administrators

2025-05-26T10:22:46+03:00

This study aims to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the educational, scientific, and administrative procedures within a medical university, as perceived by those directly involved. A survey was conducted among students, teachers, and administrators from seven medical universities in Kazakhstan. The survey included a total of 12,767 students, 1,728 teachers, and 554 administrators. The findings revealed that two-thirds of the students and teachers expressed satisfaction with aspects such as clinical equipment, resource availability, access to medical equipment, and patient accessibility. In contrast, administrators generally rated the quality of clinical procedures more positively. The study also identified the need for enhanced criteria in the selection of administrative personnel, suggesting that candidates should possess an academic degree and a minimum of five years of teaching experience. Furthermore, the research highlighted the importance of establishing clear criteria for combining teaching and administrative roles and implementing regular staff evaluations. These findings provide valuable insights into the areas requiring attention to improve the overall functioning of medical universities.

Keywords: Administration; educational procedures; medical university; perceptions; staffing

Developing a digital nursing education model: A transformative learning approach in the COVID-19 era

2025-05-26T10:42:51+03:00

This study explores the acceleration of a Nursing Clinical Education Model based on Preceptorship Learning Theory, focusing on learning outcomes, continuing nursing education, and nursing skills in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 era. The pandemic has necessitated unprecedented adjustments to nursing education, particularly in clinical practice, as students must meet competency standards in an evolving healthcare landscape. Clinical educators play a crucial role in developing flexible, safe, and effective models of care education. This research employs a mixed-methods explanatory design, comprising three stages: a cross-sectional study to identify factors influencing learning outcomes, nursing skills, and digitalized transformative learning; qualitative research to develop a model framework; and the creation of training modules. The study surveyed 2,500 respondents, with data analyzed using SEM-PLS. Results indicate that clinical education using the preceptorship model is significantly influenced by factors such as organizational characteristics, the individual traits of clinical educators and students, job characteristics, and available learning facilities. The study highlights the need for critical care systems to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic by modifying existing processes to ensure optimal care delivery, professional satisfaction, and competency achievement.

Keyword: Clinical education; COVID-19; nursing education; preceptorship; transformative learning

Reading disposition and emergency obstetric learning outcomes among midwifery students: The role of internal religious values

2025-05-26T10:58:36+03:00

This study examines the relationship between midwifery students' characteristics and their engagement with literature on obstetric emergencies, a critical area given the high stakes of maternal and neonatal health outcomes. While numerous educational resources are available, there is a significant gap in research exploring how students' reading behaviors and internal values influence their preparedness for managing such high-risk situations. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was employed to collect data from ninety-eight midwifery students in their fifth and seventh semesters, utilizing purposive sampling. Both questionnaires and interviews were conducted to gather quantitative trends and qualitative insights. Descriptive statistics were applied to the quantitative data, while thematic analysis following the Miles and Huberman framework was used for the qualitative data. The findings indicate that although students exhibit positive reading habits, they face cognitive and experiential challenges in responding to emergencies. Limited analytical thinking and insufficient hands-on experience hinder accurate diagnoses and timely interventions. The study highlights the importance of fostering intrinsic motivation and integrating ethical and religious values into the curriculum to enhance critical decision-making skills, which are essential for effective management of obstetric emergencies and the broader goals of healthcare education.

Keywords: Decision-making; education; midwifery; obstetric emergencies; preparedness