Abstract:
The present study aimed to compile and develop a professional guideline for health-care providers in Iran regarding cyberspace usage. This was a mixed-methods study, conducted in three phases. In the first phase, the principles of ethics in cyberspace were collected through a review of the literature and available documents, and were then subjected to content analysis. In the second phase, the views of experts on medical ethics, virtual education, information technology and medical education, as well as clinical sciences experts and representatives of medical students and graduates were evaluated using the focus group method. In the third phase, the draft was evaluated by various stakeholders. Finally, after receiving the comments, the necessary modifications were applied to the guideline. The professional guideline for the use of cyberspace by health-care professionals comprised 30 codes in 5 domains, including the general regulations domain, care and treatment, research, education, and personal development. This guideline presents the various ways professionalism can be maintained in cyberspace interactions. Adherence to the principles of professionalism in cyberspace is required to protect and preserve the public trust in health-care professionals.
摘要:
本研究旨在为伊朗的医疗保健提供者编写和制定有关网络空间使用的专业指南。这是一项混合方法研究,分三个阶段进行。在第一阶段,网络空间的道德原则是通过对文献和现有文件的审查来收集的,然后进行内容分析。在第二阶段,专家对医学伦理的看法,虚拟教育,信息技术和医学教育,以及临床科学专家以及医学生和毕业生的代表使用焦点小组方法进行了评估。在第三阶段,各利益攸关方对草案进行了评估。最后,收到评论后,对指南进行了必要的修改.卫生保健专业人员使用网络空间的专业指南包括5个领域的30个代码,包括一般法规领域,护理和治疗,研究,教育,和个人发展。本指南介绍了在网络空间互动中保持专业性的各种方式。为了保护和维护公众对医疗保健专业人员的信任,必须遵守网络空间的专业原则。