N Mohaghegh, Y Hojati Zadeh, R Kousari, N Fayazi, Z Sarebandi,
Volume 20, Issue 70 (1-2018)
Abstract
Introduction: Knowledge is the source of wealth, ability and wisdom, and can lead to national development when produced, published, managed and applied. This systematic review aimed to examin the establishment and implementation of knowledge management elements in academic libraries in Iran.
Methods: All indexed articles in national and international valid databases were reviewed using related keywords. Articles meeting the inclusion criteria then underwent an assessment for study quality; the selected articles were classified and the results were completely described.
Results: From the initially identified 860 articles, 28 met the initial inclusion criteria. Concerning the application and implementation of knowledge management, half of the libraries ranked below average while less than half ranked average. Only two libraries had a satisfoactory status and ranked above average.
Conclusion: Generally, the establishment and implementation of knowledge management elements in academic libraries in Iran are relatively poor, but medical libraries are in a better condition; therefore, knowledge management awareness is the first step towards improving and removing the barriers to its implementation. Knowledge management, if monitored and integrated at national level, can prevent the wate of intellectual capital resources.
Mrs Reyhane Mohamadi, Ms Faride Kamran, Mrs Zeinab Damerchi,
Volume 21, Issue 74 (1-2019)
Abstract
Introduction: Service quality is essential for service delivery. The Speech Therapy Clinic at the Rehabilitation Faculty of Iran University of Medical Sciences is one of the governmental centers providing rehabilitation services. This study aimed to study the service quality of speech therapy services using SERVQUAL model.
Methods: In this descriptive-analytic stud, conducted in 2016 – 2017, a convenience sampling was used to recruit 59 patients referring to the Speech Therapy Clinic. Service quality was measured using a two-dimensional questionnaire to measure the perceptions and expectations of the patients and calculate the existing gaps between their perceptions and expectations. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. One-sample t-test was used to examine the significance of the gap, and Spearman and Chi-square tests were used to examine the relationship between quantitative and qualitative demographic variables with five dimensions of quality, respectively.
Results: Regarding the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, the CVI was %0.85 and Cronbach's alpha for the perceptions and expectations were %0.95 and %0.82, in that order. The results indicated a service gap in all five dimensions of quality. The largest and lowest gaps were related to empathy and responsiveness dimensions, respectively. There was no significant relationship between service gap and age, the frequency of visiting the clinic and gender.
Conclusions: According to the findings, the Speech Therapy Clinic does not fully meet the expectations of the clients and there is a need to improve the quality of services; therefore, in order to achieve a higher level of service quality, the clinic officials are recommended to reduce the gap between their clients' perceptions and expectations.