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Yadeta TA, Mohamed A, Behir K, Alemu A, Balis B, Debella A, Letta S. Knowledge, perceived needs of continuous professional's development, and associated factors among healthcare workers in East Ethiopia: a multi-health facility-based cross-sectional study. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:497. [PMID: 38702745 PMCID: PMC11069212 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05486-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND The Ethiopian Ministry of Health (EMOH) has recently introduced a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program for healthcare workers to ensure they maintain the necessary competencies to meet the community's health needs. However, there is limited information on healthcare workers' knowledge and perceived need for CPD. This study aims to assess healthcare workers' CPD knowledge, perceived needs, and factors associated with these in eastern Ethiopia. METHODS A health facility-based cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted from September 1, 2022, to October 30, 2022. Health facilities and study participants were selected using a simple random sampling technique. A total of 731 healthcare professionals were randomly selected. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire developed from national CPD guidelines. Data analysis was performed using the STATA statistical package version 14. A logistic regression model was used to assess the association between predictors and the outcome variable. Adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated to determine the strength of the association. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In this study, 731 healthcare workers participated. Among them, 65.80% (95% CI: 62.35%, 69.24%) had knowledge of CPD, and 79.48% (CI95% 76.54, 82.41) expressed a strong perceived need for CPD. Female healthcare workers [AOR: 0.54 (95% CI: 0.37, 0.78)] and lack of internet access [AOR: 0.68 (95% CI: 0.47-0.97)] were predictors of knowledge of CPD. Age above 35 [AOR: 0.39 (95% CI: 0.17, 0.91)] and being female [AOR: 0.59 (95% CI: 0.40-0.87)] were predictors of a strong perceived need for CPD. CONCLUSION The study found that there was a low level of knowledge about Continuing Professional Development among healthcare workers. The perceived needs of healthcare workers varied. It is important for health sectors and stakeholders to prioritize developing strategies that address knowledge gaps, particularly among female healthcare workers, improve access to the Internet for CPD resources, and address the diverse needs of professionals for effective CPD implementation.
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- Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box. 235, Harar, Ethiopia.
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- School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box. 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box. 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box. 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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Nyiringango G, Fors U, Forsberg E, Tumusiime DK. Enhancing clinical reasoning for management of non-communicable diseases: virtual patient cases as a learning strategy for nurses in primary healthcare centers: a pre-post study design. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:441. [PMID: 38654323 PMCID: PMC11036556 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05440-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND In Rwanda, nurses manage all primary care at health centres, and therefore are their clinical reasoning skills important. In this study, a web-based software that allows the creation of virtual patient cases (VP cases) has been used for studying the possibility of using VP cases for the continuous professional development of nurses in primary health care in Rwanda. Previous studies in pre-service education have linked VP cases with the enhancement of clinical reasoning, a critical competence for nurses. This study investigated the feasibility of continuous professional development through VP cases to further train in-service nurses in clinical reasoning. METHOD The study used a pre-post test design. Initially, seventy-six participants completed a questionnaire as part of the pre-test phase, subsequently invited to engage with all four VP cases, and finally responded to the post-test questionnaire evaluating clinical reasoning skills. Fifty-six participants successfully completed the entire study process and were considered in the analysis. The primary outcomes of this study were evaluated using a paired t-test for the statistical analysis. RESULTS The results show that the mean score of clinical reasoning increased significantly from the pre-test to the post-test for all four illness areas (p < 0.001). The study findings showed no statistically significant difference in participants' scores based on demographic factors, including whether they worked in urban or rural areas. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Utilizing VP cases appears to significantly enhance the continuous professional development of nurses, fostering a deliberate learning process that enables them to reflect on how they manage cases and, in turn, refine their clinical reasoning skills. This study strongly recommends incorporating VP cases in the continuous professional development of nurses at the primary health level (health centers). This is especially pertinent in a context where nurses are required to perform diagnostic processes similar to those employed by physicians.
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- Gerard Nyiringango
- Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV), Stockholm University, Borgarfjordsgatan 12, PO Box 7003, 164 07, Kista, Sweden.
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, P.O.Box 3286, Kigali, Rwanda.
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- Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV), Stockholm University, Borgarfjordsgatan 12, PO Box 7003, 164 07, Kista, Sweden
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- School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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Janssens O, Andreou V, Embo M, Valcke M, De Ruyck O, Robbrecht M, Haerens L. The identification of requirements for competency development during work-integrated learning in healthcare education. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:427. [PMID: 38649850 PMCID: PMC11034030 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05428-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Work-integrated learning (WIL) is widely accepted and necessary to attain the essential competencies healthcare students need at their future workplaces. Yet, competency-based education (CBE) remains complex. There often is a focus on daily practice during WIL. Hereby, continuous competency development is at stake. Moreover, the fact that competencies need to continuously develop is often neglected. OBJECTIVES To ultimately contribute to the optimization of CBE in healthcare education, this study aimed at examining how competency development during WIL in healthcare education could be optimized, before and after graduation. METHODS Fourteen semi-structured interviews with 16 experts in competency development and WIL were carried out. Eight healthcare disciplines were included namely associate degree nursing, audiology, family medicine, nursing (bachelor), occupational therapy, podiatry, pediatrics, and speech therapy. Moreover, two independent experts outside the healthcare domain were included to broaden the perspectives on competency development. A qualitative research approach was used based on an inductive thematic analysis using Nvivo12© where 'in vivo' codes were clustered as sub-themes and themes. RESULTS The analysis revealed eight types of requirements for effective and continuous competency development, namely requirements in the context of (1) competency frameworks, (2) reflection and feedback, (3) assessment, (4) the continuity of competency development, (5) mentor involvement, (6) ePortfolios, (7) competency development visualizations, and (8) competency development after graduation. It was noteworthy that certain requirements were fulfilled in one educational program whereas they were absent in another. This emphasizes the large differences in how competence-based education is taking shape in different educational programs and internship contexts. Nevertheless, all educational programs seemed to recognize the importance of ongoing competency development. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate that identifying and meeting the requirements for effective and continuous competency development is essential to optimize competency development during practice in healthcare education.
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- Oona Janssens
- Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, H. Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
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- Department of Public Health and Primacy Care, Academic Center for General Practice, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7, Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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- Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, H. Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
- Expertise Network Health and Care, Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Voetweg 66, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, H. Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Imec-mict-UGent, Miriam Makebaplein 1, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
- Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Product Design, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Campus Kortrijk, Graaf Karel de Goedelaan 5, Kortrijk, 8500, Belgium
- Department of Communication Sciences, Ghent University, Campus Ufo Vakgroep Communicatiewetenschappen Technicum, T1, Sint‑Pietersnieuwstraat 41, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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Guilherme Couto J, McNulty JP, Sundqvist E, Hughes C, McFadden S. Evaluation of the quality and impact of online learning through the SAFE EUROPE webinars. Radiography (Lond) 2024; 30:869-881. [PMID: 38598886 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2024.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The SAFE EUROPE project, a European-funded project, addressed educational gaps of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs) by offering a series of free webinars. This study aimed to assess the quality of these webinars and their impact on professional practice. METHODS Data collection involved two methods: an automated feedback form administered after each webinar, supplemented by a survey disseminated through social media. The collected data encompassed attendance statistics, participants' professions and geographic locations, webinar quality assessment, the acquisition of new knowledge and skills, the application of this newfound knowledge in practice, and the likelihood of recommending these webinars. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyse the quantitative and qualitative data, respectively. Ethical approval for the study was obtained. RESULTS 11,286 individuals from 107 countries participated in 18 webinars. Despite 72.7% being radiographers, a diverse array of professionals attended the webinars, including medical physicists, oncologists, radiologists, and academics. Remarkably, 98.7% of respondents rated the webinar quality as either good or excellent. The average rating for the likelihood of recommending these webinars to colleagues was 8.96/10. A substantial proportion of respondents expressed agreement or strong agreement that the webinars enhanced their knowledge (85%) and skills (73%). Furthermore, 79% of participants indicated that the webinars motivated them to change practice, with 65% having already implemented these changes. The insights from open-ended questions corroborated these findings. CONCLUSION The webinars effectively achieved the aim of the SAFE EUROPE project to enhance practice by increasing knowledge and skills. Participants overwhelmingly endorsed the quality of these webinars. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Webinars represent a cost-efficient training tool that reaches a global audience and various radiography/radiotherapy professions. The development of additional webinars is strongly recommended.
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- J Guilherme Couto
- Radiography Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, Msida, MSD2090, Malta.
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- European Federation of Radiographer Societies, Utrecht, the Netherlands; School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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- European Federation of Radiographer Societies, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway.
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, UK.
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, UK.
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Yadeta TA, Mohammed A, Alemu A, Behir K, Balis B, Letta S. Utilization of continuous professional development among health professionals in East Ethiopia: a multi-health facility-based cross-sectional study. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:61. [PMID: 38216906 PMCID: PMC10785412 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05036-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Healthcare workers must maintain their knowledge, attitude, and skills regarding the most recent technology and competencies to deliver quality health care. The Ministry of Health, Ethiopia developed guidelines and directives for the utilization of continuous professional development programs. However, there is limited evidence on utilization and barriers to utilization in the study area. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the utilization and barriers to the utilization of continuous professional development among health professionals working in health facilities in eastern Ethiopia. METHODS A health facility-based cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted among 731 healthcare professionals from September 01, 2022, and October 30, 2022. A multistage sampling technique was utilized. A simple random sampling technique selected health facilities and study participants. A self-administered questionnaire developed from national continuous professional development guidelines was disseminated to healthcare professionals working in the selected forty health centers and four hospitals. STATA statistical package version 14 was used for data analysis. A descriptive summary was used to summarize the variables. A logistic regression model was used to assess the association between independent variables and the outcome variable. Adjusted odds ratios along with 95% CIs were estimated to assess the strength of the association, and a p-value < 0.05 was used to declare the level of statistical significance in the analysis. RESULTS Continuous professional development utilization was determined for 731 healthcare professionals, of whom 241 (32.97%) [(95% CI: (29.55, 36.38)] had utilized continuous professional development. Lack of continuous professional development knowledge AOR 0.23 [(95% CI: 0.14, 0.37)], being female AOR 0.58 [(95% CI: 0.39, 0.86)], lack of internet access AOR 0.62 [(95% CI: 0.43, 0.89)], greater than 20 km distance from main road AOR 0.58 [(95% CI: 0.37, 0.91)], not heard importance of continuous educational units AOR 0.45 [(95% CI: 0.31, 0.65)], and poor perceived need of continuous professional development AOR 0.61 [(95% CI: 0.38, 0.97)], had a negative statistically significant association with the utilization of continuous professional development. CONCLUSION The utilization of continuous professional development in the study area was low. Health sectors and stakeholders working on continuous professional development programs are required to focus on developing strategies for knowledge creation, female health workers, and access to the internet, remote areas, information on the importance of continuous educational units, and the variety of needs of professionals for continuous professional development implementation.
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- Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box. 235, Harar, Ethiopia.
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- School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box. 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, P.O. Box. 235, Harar, Ethiopia
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Morin A, Couturier Y, Poirier MD, T Vaillancourt V, Massé S, D Tardif A, Poitras ME. The impact of patients as trainers on registered nurses' patient engagement in primary care clinics: a qualitative study. BMC Prim Care 2023; 24:265. [PMID: 38087266 PMCID: PMC10717897 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02210-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND In Canada, primary care is usually the front door to health care for people with health issues. Among these primary care services are primary care clinics (PCC), where the competencies of registered nurses (RNs) are needed. However, nursing practice in PCCs is variable and sometimes suboptimal from one PCC to another. In 2019, the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services deployed a practical guide for RNs practicing in PCCs. This guide was intended to support best professional and interprofessional practices and enhance the quality of services offered according to a physical-social vision of care, interprofessional collaboration and partnership with the patient. The Formation de formateurs en première ligne (F2PL) project team developed a train-the-trainer educational intervention to support RNs in assimilating the content of this guide. This educational intervention is uncommon because it includes patients as trainers (PTs). PTs developed and provided andragogic content about patient's experience to enhance patient engagement. OBJECTIVE To describe the impacts of the educational intervention provided by the PTs in nurses' patient engagement practices in PCCs. METHODS A descriptive qualitative approach was used to describe in-depth changes in RNs' practices. Individual interviews were conducted with 10 RNs and 3 PTs to explore the changes in RNs' practice and the barriers and facilitators to adopting this new practice. An inductive and deductive thematic analysis was carried out according to a conceptual model of patient engagement (the Montreal Model), and emerging themes were condensed into propositions. To ensure credibility, a peer review was conducted with the F2PL team, which includes a patient co-leader. RESULTS The educational intervention provided by PTs has impacted RNs' practice in 3 ways: awareness or reminding of general principles, updating commitment to already known principles and enhancing the development of new professional skills. CONCLUSIONS PTs could effectively support the RNs' motivation to use patient engagement practices in primary care.
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- A Morin
- Department of Family Medecine and Emergency Medecine, Université de Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Canada
- Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Saguenay, Canada
- CRMUS Research Chair On Optimal Professional Practices in Primary Care, Saguenay, Canada
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- Department of Social Work, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Department of Family Medecine and Emergency Medecine, Université de Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Canada
- CRMUS Research Chair On Optimal Professional Practices in Primary Care, Saguenay, Canada
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- Department of Family Medecine and Emergency Medecine, Université de Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Canada
- Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Saguenay, Canada
- CRMUS Research Chair On Optimal Professional Practices in Primary Care, Saguenay, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Université du Québec À Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi, Canada
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- Department of Family Medecine and Emergency Medecine, Université de Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Canada
- Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Saguenay, Canada
- CRMUS Research Chair On Optimal Professional Practices in Primary Care, Saguenay, Canada
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- Department of Family Medecine and Emergency Medecine, Université de Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Canada.
- Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Saguenay, Canada.
- CRMUS Research Chair On Optimal Professional Practices in Primary Care, Saguenay, Canada.
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Hayashi N, Okumura M, Nakamura M, Ishihara Y, Ota S, Tohyama N, Shimomura K, Okamoto H, Onishi H. Current status of the educational environment to acquire and maintain the professional skills of radiotherapy technology and medical physics specialists in Japan: a nationwide survey. Radiol Phys Technol 2023; 16:431-442. [PMID: 37668931 DOI: 10.1007/s12194-023-00739-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the educational environment of radiotherapy technology and medical physics specialists (RTMP) in Japan. We conducted a nationwide questionnaire survey in radiotherapy institutions between June and August 2022. Participants were asked questions regarding the educational system, perspectives on updating RTMP's skills and qualifications, and perspectives on higher education for RTMP at radiotherapy institutions. The results were then analyzed in detail according to three factors: whether the hospital was designed for cancer care, whether it was a Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology (JASTRO)-accredited hospital, and whether it was an intensity-modulated radiation therapy charged hospital. Responses were obtained from 579 (69%) nationwide radiation therapy institutions. For non-qualified RTMP, 10% of the institutions had their own educational systems, only 17% of institutions provided on-the-job training, and 84% of institutions encouraged participation in educational lectures and workshops in academic societies. However, for qualified RTMP, 3.0% of institutions had their own educational systems, only 8.9% of the institutions provided on-the-job training, and 83% encouraged participation in academic conferences and workshops. Less than 1% of the facilities offered salary increases for certification, whereas 8.2% offered consideration for occupational promotion. Regarding the educational environment, JASTRO-accredited hospitals were better than general hospitals. Few institutions have their own educational systems for qualified and non-qualified RTMP, but they encourage them to attend educational seminars and conferences. It is desirable to provide systematic education and training by academic and professional organizations to maintain the skills of individuals.
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- Naoki Hayashi
- Division of Medical Physics, School of Medical Sciences, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan.
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, Morinomiya University of Medical Science, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Medical Physics, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Medical Physics, Japanese Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Medical Technology, University Hospital, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Division of Medical Physics, Tokyo Bay Makuhari Clinic for Advanced Imaging, Cancer Screening, and High-Precision Radiotherapy, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Medical Science , Kyoto College of Medical Science, Nantan, Japan
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- Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Yamanashi, Kofu, Japan
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Sidibé CS, Brückner T, Zwanikken P, van der Kwaak A, Traoré LF, Touré O, Broerse JEW, Dieleman M. Master's degree in sexual and reproductive health: enhancing career development opportunities for midwives in Mali. BMC Med Educ 2023; 23:888. [PMID: 37990221 PMCID: PMC10664366 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04853-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Midwives' contribution to improving outcomes for women and newborns depends on factors such as quality of pre-service training, access to continuing professional development, and the presence of an enabling work environment. The absence of opportunities for career development increases the likelihood that health professionals, including midwives, will consider leaving the profession due to a lack of incentives to sustain and increase motivation to remain in the field. It also limits the opportunities to better contribute to policy, training, and research. This study aimed to assess the influence of a Master in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) at the INFSS on midwives' career progression in Mali. METHODS This mixed methods study was conducted using an online questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and a document review. The study participants included graduates from two cohorts (N = 22) as well as employers, managers, and teachers of the graduates (N = 20). Data were analysed according to research questions, comparing, and contrasting answers between different groups of respondents. RESULTS The study revealed that graduates enrolled in the programme primarily to improve their knowledge and skills in management and public health. The graduates' expected roles are those of programme and health project manager and participation in planning and monitoring activities at national or sub-national level. The managers expected the programme to reflect the needs of the health system and equip midwives with skills in management and planning. The Master enhanced opportunities for graduates to advance their career in fields they are not usually working in such as management, research, and supervision. However, the recognition of the master's degree and of the graduates' profile is not yet fully effective. CONCLUSION The master's degree in SRH is a capacity building programme. Graduates developed skills and acquired advanced knowledge in research and management, as well as a postgraduate degree. However, the master programme needs to be better aligned with health system needs to increase the recognition of graduates' skills and have a more positive impact on graduates' careers.
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- Cheick S Sidibé
- National Training Institute in Health Sciences, Bamako, Mali.
- Athena Institute for Research on Innovation and Communication in Health and Life Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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- Athena Institute for Research on Innovation and Communication in Health and Life Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Education and Research in Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Odontostomatology, Bamako, Mali
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- Department of Education and Research in Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Odontostomatology, Bamako, Mali
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- Athena Institute for Research on Innovation and Communication in Health and Life Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Athena Institute for Research on Innovation and Communication in Health and Life Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Royal Tropical Institut, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Biswas M, Belle VS, Geetha, BS V, Maradi RM, Joshi VR, Prabhu K. VARK preference and perception of online versus offline professional development training of medical laboratory technologists. Ir J Med Sci 2023; 192:2337-2343. [PMID: 36567418 PMCID: PMC9790808 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-022-03251-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to understand the learning preferences and perception of medical laboratory technologists on sudden shift from offline to online training sessions during COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Microsoft form containing twenty-four questions was circulated to the twenty-five laboratory technologists after 1 year of online continuous professional development training. VARK questionnaire was circulated to understand the learning style. RESULTS Provision of recording lectures, significant reduction of performance anxiety, anxiety associated with criticism, and QA sessions emerged as the major positive aspects of a virtual training platform. Analysis of learning preferences revealed that most technologists had a unimodal aural (45%) or kinesthetics (33%) than visual (11%) and reading (11%) learning preference. In bimodal learning preference, AK (44.44%) emerged as the predominant form. Forty percent of the technologists showed trimodal learning pattern with 50% among them showing an ARK pattern while 25% each showing VAK and VRK patterns of learning preferences. CONCLUSION Medical laboratory technologists adapted well to the sudden shift from offline to online continuous development programs. However, efficient managerial mechanisms to address the major perceived hurdles and designing a multimodal training module to accommodate the learning preferences of our technologists can ensure enthusiastic participation and effective learning among medical laboratory technologists.
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- Monalisa Biswas
- Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, West Reading, PA 19610 USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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Hahné S, Hammer C, Tostmann A, Whelan J, Williams C. Field Epidemiology: Fit for the future. Euro Surveill 2023; 28:2300347. [PMID: 37676144 PMCID: PMC10486192 DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es.2023.28.36.2300347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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In recent years, field epidemiologists have embraced rapidly evolving digital tools, data sources and technologies, and collaborated with an ever-growing field of scientific specialisms. The COVID-19 pandemic put field epidemiology under unprecedented demand and scrutiny. As the COVID-19 emergency recedes, it is timely to reflect on the core values of our profession and the unique challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. In November 2022, alumni of the European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET) and the European Public Health Microbiology (EUPHEM) training programme celebrated 25 years of EPIET, and the present and future of field epidemiology was discussed. The output was recorded and qualitatively analysed. This Perspective reflects the authors' interpretation of the discussion. We should reaffirm our commitment to field epidemiology's core strengths: competence and rigour in epidemiology, surveillance, outbreak investigation and applied research, leading to timely and actionable evidence for public health. Our future success will be defined by an ability to adapt, collaborate, harness innovation, communicate and, ultimately, by our tangible impact on protecting and improving health.
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- Susan Hahné
- National Institute for Public Health and The Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The Netherlands
- These authors contributed equally
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- University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- EPIET Alumni Network (EAN) Board
- These authors contributed equally
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- EPIET Alumni Network (EAN) Board
- Radboud university medical centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- These authors contributed equally
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- EPIET Alumni Network (EAN) Board
- EpiSmart, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- These authors contributed equally
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Lindström V, Falk AC. Emergency care nurses' self-reported clinical competence before and after postgraduate education - a cross-sectional study. Int Emerg Nurs 2023; 70:101320. [PMID: 37515996 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2023.101320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Changing prerequisites in healthcare leads to the increased complexity of nursing. Since there are no regulations on re-validation of competencies for emergency nurses in Sweden there is sparse knowledge on how nurses develop competencies after registration as nurses (RN). AIM To describe self-reported professional competence after postgraduate education among RNs in emergency care settings. METHOD A cross-sectional design and STROBE guidelines were used. The short version of the Nurse Professional Competence Scale was used for data collection and the data were collected before and after postgraduate education, descriptive and comparative statistic was used for analysis. RESULTS 62 (71%) students participated in the first data collection and an independent group of 31 (48%) students participated in the second data collection. The results showed generally good competencies before entering education and significantly improved competencies after education were found in areas of working independently and reviewing literature for evidence-based nursing Conclusion: The competencies were assessed as very good after education. Evaluating nurses' competencies supports educators in developing education to ensure the need for knowledge in emergency care. To ensure required competencies among emergency care nurses there is a need to regulate additional training and re-validation of emergency nurses' competencies.
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- V Lindström
- Department of Health Promotion Science, Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Nursing, Umeå University, Sweden; Department of Ambulance Service, Region Västerbotten, Umeå, Sweden.
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- Department of Health Promotion Science, Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Aabel I, Lysdahl KB, Egeland CH, Andersen ER. What is in it for me? Norwegian radiographers and radiation therapists' experiences from obtaining a master's degree. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2023; 54:356-363. [PMID: 37149399 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2023.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Radiographers and radiation therapists are essential in providing patients with high-quality diagnostic imaging or therapeutic services. Therefore, radiographers and radiation therapists must get involved in evidence-based practice and research. Even though many radiographers and radiation therapists obtain their master's degrees, little is known about how this degree affects clinical practice or personal and professional growth. We aimed to fill this knowledge gap by investigating Norwegian radiographers' and radiation therapists' experiences when deciding to undertake and complete a master's degree and exploring the impact of the master's degree in clinical practice. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted and transcribed verbatim. The interview guide covered five broad areas: 1) the process of achieving a master's degree, 2) the work situation, 3) the value of competencies, 4) the use of competencies and 5) expectations. Data were analyzed using inductive content analysis. RESULTS The analysis included seven participants (four diagnostic radiographers and three radiation therapists) working at six different departments of varying sizes across Norway. Four main categories emerged from the analysis, of which the categories: Motivation and Management support, were categorized into the theme experiences pre-graduation, whereas the categories Personal gain and Application of skills were categorized into the theme experiences pre-graduation. The fifth category Perception of pioneering embraces both themes. CONCLUSION Participants reported great motivation and personal gain, but challenges in management and application of skills post-graduation. The participants perceived themselves as pioneers, as there is a lack of experience with radiographers and radiation therapists undertaking master studies, hence no culture and systems for professional development are established. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE There is a need for professional development and research culture in the Norwegian Departments of Radiology and Radiation therapy. Radiographers and radiation therapists must take the initiative to establish such. Further research should investigate managers' attitudes and perceptions toward radiographers' master's competencies in the clinic.
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- Ingunn Aabel
- Institute for the Health Sciences at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) at Gjøvik, Norway.
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- Department of Optometry, Radiography and Lighting Design, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), Norway
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- Institute for the Health Sciences at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) at Gjøvik, Norway
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Alwazzan L, AlHarithy R, Alotaibi HM, Kattan T, Alnasser M, AlNojaidi T. Dermatology residents as educators: a qualitative study of identity formation. BMC Med Educ 2023; 23:199. [PMID: 36998009 PMCID: PMC10061385 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04186-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND One of the many identities a physician comes to form during their career is their identity as an educator. Exploring formation of this identity may enrich our understanding of how physicians make decisions related to their roles as educators, their behaviors, and how this ultimately influences the educational environment. It is the aim of this study to investigate educator identity formation of dermatology residents while early in their careers. METHODS Drawing on a social constructionist paradigm, we conducted a qualitative study, utilizing an interpretative approach. We examined longitudinal data over a 12-month period using dermatology residents' written reflections from their professional portfolios and semi-structured interviews. We collected this data as we progressed through and beyond a 4-month professional development program designed to encourage residents' growth as educators. Sixty residents in their second, third, or final year of residency programs located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were invited to take part in this study. Twenty residents participated with sixty written reflections and 20 semi-structured interviews. Qualitative data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. RESULTS Sixty written reflections and 20 semi-structured interviews were analyzed. Data was categorized according to themes corresponding to the original research questions. For the first research question regarding identity formation, themes included definitions of education, the process of education, and identity development. For the second research question, 1 theme entitled professional development program included, the following sub-themes: individual act, interpersonal activity, and an organizational undertaking, with many believing that residency programs should prepare residents for their educator roles. Participants also described newfound leadership ambitions of creating new dermatology fellowship programs as a result of taking part in the Resident-as-Educator program. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides insights on the dynamic formation of educator identities amongst dermatology residents. Investment in developing residents as educators through professional development programs may instigate transformational change on the individual physician level and profession's level.
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- Lulu Alwazzan
- Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Saudi Commission For Health Specialties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Byungura JC, Nyiringango G, Fors U, Forsberg E, Tumusiime DK. Online learning for continuous professional development of healthcare workers: an exploratory study on perceptions of healthcare managers in Rwanda. BMC Med Educ 2022; 22:851. [PMID: 36482342 PMCID: PMC9733237 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03938-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Due to outbreaks of new diseases, development of new treatment regimens and requirement of evidence-based practice, health professionals continuously need to acquire updated knowledge and skills. This type of learning is known as continuous professional development (CPD). The scarcity of skilled health care professionals in developing countries further increases the need of CPD. Traditionally, face-to-face approach has been preferred as the best mode of CPD. Currently, health professionals have started using online learning for continued professional growth in different parts of the world. Consequently, research studies from different settings are needed to investigate the significance of online learning for CPD. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the importance and challenges attributed to online learning by the managers of health facilities in Rwanda. Moreover, the study aimed to identify the status of infrastructures that could support online CPD, and assess the perceived enhancement and barriers for implementing online CPD. METHODS The study used a convergence mixed-method design to explore quantitative and qualitative data from 42 health care managers. A descriptive analysis was conducted on quantitative data while qualitative data were thematically analyzed to inform the study findings. RESULTS It was revealed that 90.5% of managers, who participated in this study, consider positively the use of online learning for CPD. All managers acknowledged that online learning could improve the knowledge and practice skills of health care professionals. Nevertheless, 52.4% of health institutions who participated in this study currently do not use online for CPD. Participants demonstrated challenges such as the lack of access to digital devices, poor or lack of internet access, poor online learning design, low digital skills of healthcare professionals, lack of time dedicated to online learning, and heavy workload of staff. CONCLUSION These findings indicate then that the managers of health institutions value the importance of online learning for CPD of health professionals. However, online learning should be designed to fit for the purpose and with a high consideration on needs and preferences of healthcare professionals and thereby improve information communication technology infrastructure that support online learning for CPD. Traditional in-person CPD courses are still recommended in health institutions with shortage in resources and technology. Also, the barriers of online CPD delivery such as low internet connectivity and lack of access to digital devices by healthcare professionals need to be co-creatively addressed through the pyramidal structure of the Rwandan health system.
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- Jean Claude Byungura
- Department of Business Information Technology, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
- Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Nursing, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden
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- Center of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and E-health, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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Yamada M, Asakura K, Takada N, Hara Y, Sugiyama S. Psychometric properties of the Japanese version of the career competencies questionnaire for nurses: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:263. [PMID: 36162990 PMCID: PMC9512970 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01035-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Career competencies, which are the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for career development, have been shown to facilitate career success, fulfilling both work and life goals. In dynamically changing healthcare settings, nurses' career competencies are key for successfully navigating their careers and improving their nursing practice abilities. However, limited studies have examined career competencies in the nursing profession. In particular, no research has been conducted on career competencies among Japanese nurses, which remains a major challenge as voluntary effort is the main factor promoting career and professional development. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Japanese version of the Career Competencies Questionnaire (CCQ-J). METHODS In this cross-sectional study conducted between June 2020 and August 2021, the English CCQ was translated into Japanese using back and forward translation. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted on separate samples. In the first step, item analysis and EFA were conducted with 276 nurses from one hospital. In the second step, CFA was conducted and concurrent validity and reliability were evaluated with 522 nurses from hospitals in the Tohoku region. RESULTS Content validity was confirmed by the back-translation report, an expert panel, and a pilot test. The EFA showed that the CCQ-J consisted of a three-factor structure that explained 66.69% of the variance. The CFA revealed that all the fit indices were acceptable [chi-square value (CMIN) = 432.26, degree of freedom (df) = 153, chi-square fit statistic/degree of freedom (CMIN/df) = 2.83, goodness-of-fit index (GFI) = 0.93, adjusted goodness of fit index (AGFI) = 0.89, comparative fix index (CFI) = 0.96, and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.06]. Cronbach's α for the 21-item CCQ-J and its subscales ranged from 0.85 to 0.95. Concurrent validity was demonstrated via the positive correlation between work engagement, life satisfaction, and the CCQ-J. CONCLUSIONS The CCQ-J is a valid and reliable instrument to assess the career competencies of Japanese nurses. We hope that the findings presented in this study will contribute to a better understanding of nurses' career competencies and their successful career and professional development in the future.
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- Masako Yamada
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
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- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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Stabel LS, McGrath C, Björck E, Elmberger A, Laksov KB. Navigating Affordances for Learning in Clinical Workplaces: A Qualitative Study of General Practitioners' Continued Professional Development. Vocat Learn 2022; 15:427-448. [PMID: 35818439 PMCID: PMC9261199 DOI: 10.1007/s12186-022-09295-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Medical specialists' lifelong learning is essential for improving patients' health. This study identifies affordances for learning general practitioners (GPs) engage in, and explores what influences engagement in those affordances. Eleven GPs were interviewed and the interview transcripts were analysed thematically. Stephen Billett's theoretical framework of workplace participatory practices was used as an analytical lens to explore the topic. Challenging patient cases were identified as the main trigger for engagement in learning. Local, national and international colleagues from the same and other specialties, were found to be an important affordance for learning, as was written material such as websites, journals and recommendations. Other inputs for learning were conferences and courses. Workplace aspects that were essential for GPs to engage in learning related to: place and time to talk, relevance to work, opportunity for different roles, organisation of work and workload, and working climate. Importantly, the study identifies a need for a holistic approach to lifelong learning, including spontaneous and structured opportunities for interaction over time with colleagues, establishment of incentives and arenas for exchange linked to peer learning, and acknowledgement of the workplace as an important place for learning and sufficient time with patients. This study contributes with a deepened understanding of how GPs navigate existing affordances for learning both within and outside their workplaces.
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- Linda Sturesson Stabel
- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Education, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Karolinska University Laboratory, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Education, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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Turner M, Morasi S, Mrsnik‐Hamdi M, Shanahan M. Collaborative learning in the professional development of medical radiation practitioners. J Med Radiat Sci 2022; 69:156-164. [PMID: 34536333 PMCID: PMC9163470 DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Medical radiation practitioners (MRPs) participate in continuous professional development (CPD) to update their knowledge, skills, safety standards and patient care. The Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) recommends that practitioners participate in a variety of activities and to incorporate the use of collaborative learning tools. The aim of this research was to investigate the value, use and workplace supports for online and face-to-face collaborative learning for CPD. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey of Australian MRPs was conducted. The questionnaire was distributed via e-blast from the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) to members. RESULTS A total of 115 completed questionnaires were received. Seminars, workshops and conferences were the most valued collaborative learning tools, with no significant difference in ranking observed (P > 0.05). The majority of MRPs regularly attend conferences (64%, n = 73) with those working in a metropolitan location more likely to attend. MRPs are supported by their workplace to attend conferences through the provision of paid leave (61%, n = 63), funding (50%, n = 52) and to a lesser extent travel expense (38%, n = 39). More than half (60%, n = 69) of the participants use social media for CPD with Facebook being the most frequently used and most useful online platform. The most common reasons for using social media for CPD were accessibility to information (85%, n = 56), little geographical limitations (77%, n = 51) and ease of use (74%, n = 49). CONCLUSION Medical radiation practitioners currently utilise both face-to-face and online collaborative learning tools to meet their CPD needs. Face-to-face tools are more frequently utilised and highly valued by MRPs.
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- Michelle Turner
- Discipline of Medical Radiation ScienceFaculty of HealthUniversity of CanberraBruceAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- Discipline of Medical Radiation ScienceFaculty of HealthUniversity of CanberraBruceAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- Discipline of Medical Radiation ScienceFaculty of HealthUniversity of CanberraBruceAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- Discipline of Medical Radiation ScienceFaculty of HealthUniversity of CanberraBruceAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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Janssens O, Embo M, Valcke M, Haerens L. An online Delphi study to investigate the completeness of the CanMEDS Roles and the relevance, formulation, and measurability of their key competencies within eight healthcare disciplines in Flanders. BMC Med Educ 2022; 22:260. [PMID: 35399059 PMCID: PMC8994879 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03308-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several competency frameworks are being developed to support competency-based education (CBE). In medical education, extensive literature exists about validated competency frameworks for example, the CanMEDS competency framework. In contrast, comparable literature is limited in nursing, midwifery, and allied health disciplines. Therefore, this study aims to investigate (1) the completeness of the CanMEDS Roles, and (2) the relevance, formulation, and measurability of the CanMEDS key competencies in nursing, midwifery, and allied health disciplines. If the competency framework is validated in different educational programs, opportunities to support CBE and interprofessional education/collaboration can be created. METHODS A three-round online Delphi study was conducted with respectively 42, 37, and 35 experts rating the Roles (n = 7) and key competencies (n = 27). These experts came from non-university healthcare disciplines in Flanders (Belgium): audiology, dental hygiene, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, podiatry, and speech therapy. Experts answered with yes/no (Roles) or on a Likert-type scale (key competencies). Agreement percentages were analyzed quantitatively whereby consensus was attained when 70% or more of the experts scored positively. In round one, experts could also add remarks which were qualitatively analyzed using inductive content analysis. RESULTS After round one, there was consensus about the completeness of all the Roles, the relevance of 25, the formulation of 24, and the measurability of eight key competencies. Afterwards, key competencies were clarified or modified based on experts' remarks by adding context-specific information and acknowledging the developmental aspect of key competencies. After round two, no additional key competencies were validated for the relevance criterion, two additional key competencies were validated for the formulation criterion, and 16 additional key competencies were validated for the measurability criterion. After adding enabling competencies in round three, consensus was reached about the measurability of one additional key competency resulting in the validation of the complete CanMEDS competency framework except for the measurability of two key competencies. CONCLUSIONS The CanMEDS competency framework can be seen as a grounding for competency-based healthcare education. Future research could build on the findings and focus on validating the enabling competencies in nursing, midwifery, and allied health disciplines possibly improving the measurability of key competencies.
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- Oona Janssens
- Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, H. Dunantlaan 2, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Watersportlaan 2, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
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- Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, H. Dunantlaan 2, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
- Expertise Network Health and Care, Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Voetweg 66, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, H. Dunantlaan 2, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Watersportlaan 2, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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Valanci-Aroesty S, Gtz-de-V JM, Feldman LS, Fiore JF, Lee L, Fried GM, Mueller CL. Reciprocal peer coaching for practice improvement in surgery: a pilot study. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:7187-7203. [PMID: 35149917 PMCID: PMC8853106 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09056-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peer coaching has been associated with much higher rates of practice changes and new skill implementation compared to common used modalities but bilateral peer coaching structures where seniority is not a requirement to coach have not been studied. The purpose of this study was to implement and evaluate a reciprocal peer coaching pilot program for practicing surgeons to inform future coaching program design. METHODS A multicenter reciprocal peer surgical coaching program was designed according to the framework developed from previous studies by our group. The coach-coachee matching process was voluntary and autonomous. All participants received basic coaching skills training. Pairs were instructed to complete two coaching sessions, alternating between the coach or coachee role for each session. Data were collected through questionnaires and structured interviews. RESULTS Twenty-two participants enrolled in the pilot study and completed the coach training (88% enrollment rate). During the first wave of COVID-19, 12 participants withdrew. Of the five pairs that completed the program, three pairs were composed of general surgeons, one of orthopedic surgeons, and one ophthalmologic surgeon. Three sessions were conducted live in the OR, five virtually, and one involved an in-person discussion. Overall satisfaction with the program was high and all participants expectations were met. Participants were significantly more likely to predict "routinely" asking for feedback from their partner after study completion (6, 66%) compared to pre-intervention (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION This pilot study supports the feasibility of a peer coaching model for surgeons in practice that emphasized reciprocity and participant autonomy. These key elements should be considered when designing future coaching programs.
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- Sofia Valanci-Aroesty
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.,Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada. .,Department of Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada. .,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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Valanci-Aroesty S, Feldman LS, Fiore JF Jr, Lee L, Fried GM, Mueller CL. Considerations for designing and implementing a surgical peer coaching program: an international survey. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:4593-601. [PMID: 34622299 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08760-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical peer coaching has been associated with high rates of practice change but remains largely unutilized. The purpose of this study was to survey surgeons internationally to investigate attitudes regarding peer coaching and to identify any international differences to inform the design of future coaching programs. METHODS Practicing surgeons in general surgery or related subspecialties were eligible to participate. Invitations to complete the survey were distributed through 13 surgical associations, social media, and personal e-mail invitations. Responses were obtained between June 1st and August 31st, 2020. RESULTS A total of 521 surveys were collected. The majority of participants practiced in North America (263; 50%) with remaining respondents from Asia (81; 16%), Europe (34;7%), South America (21; 4%), Africa (17; 3%), and Oceania (6; 1%). Duration of practice was equally distributed across 4 intervals (0-5 years; 6-15 years; 16-25 years; > 25 years). Respondents most frequently identified as general surgeons (290; 67%) and 325 (75%) were male. Awareness of peer coaching was reported by 275 (53%) respondents, with 197 (44%) never seeking formal feedback from peers. The majority of respondents (372; 84%) would be willing to participate in a peer coaching program, with monthly interactions the most desirable frequency reported (193; 51%). Coaching in the operating room was preferred by most participants (360; 86%). Few respondents (67; 14%) would accept coaching from someone unknown to them. Participants identified key coaching program elements as: feedback kept private and confidential (267; 63%); opportunity to provide feedback to the coach (247; 59%); personalized goal setting (244; 58%); and the option to choose one's own coach (205; 49%). The most commonly cited potential barrier to participation was logistical constraints (334; 79%). CONCLUSION This international survey of practicing surgeons demonstrated that peer feedback is rarely used in practice, but there is high interest and acceptance of the peer coaching model for continuous professional development. Findings regarding preferred program structure may be useful to inform the design of future peer coaching programs.
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Markaki A, Malhotra S, Billings R, Theus L. Training needs assessment: tool utilization and global impact. BMC Med Educ 2021; 21:310. [PMID: 34059018 PMCID: PMC8167940 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-02748-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Global demand for standardized assessment of training needs and evaluation of professional continuing education programs across the healthcare workforce has led to various instrumentation efforts. The Hennessy-Hicks Training Needs Analysis (TNA) questionnaire is one of the most widely used validated tools. Endorsed by the World Health Organization, the tool informs the creation of tailored training to meet professional development needs. The purpose of this project was to describe TNA tool utilization across the globe and critically appraise the evidence of its impact in continuous professional development across disciplines and settings. METHODS A systematic integrative literature review of the state of the evidence across PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Google Scholar databases was carried out. Full-text, peer reviewed articles and published dissertations/theses in English language that utilized the original, adapted or translated version of the TNA tool were included. Selected articles were appraised for type and level of evidence. RESULTS A total of 33 articles were synthesized using an inductive thematic approach, which revealed three overarching themes: individual, team/interprofessional, and organizational level training needs. Included articles represented 18 countries, with more than two thirds involving high-income countries, and one third middle-income countries. Four studies (12.1%) used the original English version instrument, 23 (69.7%) adapted the original version, and 6 (18.2%) translated and culturally adapted the tool. Twenty-three studies targeted needs at the individual level and utilized TNA to determine job roles and responsibilities. Thirteen articles represented the team/interprofessional theme, applying the TNA tool to compare training needs and perceptions among professional groups. Last, three articles used the tool to monitor the quality of care across an institution or healthcare system, demonstrating the organizational training needs theme. CONCLUSIONS Overall evidence shows that the TNA survey is widely used as a clinical practice and educational quality improvement tool across continents. Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric testing within a variety of settings, populations, and countries consistently reveals training gaps and outcomes of targeted continuous professional development. Furthermore, it facilitates prioritization and allocation of limited educational resources based on the identified training needs. The TNA tool effectively addresses the "know-do" gap in global human resources for health by translating knowledge into action.
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- Adelais Markaki
- PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for International Nursing, Birmingham, AL USA
- School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294 USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294 USA
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- PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for International Nursing, Birmingham, AL USA
- School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294 USA
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Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi S, Rodriguez C, Croteau J, Sadeghpour A, Navali AM, Légaré F. Continuing professional education of Iranian healthcare professionals in shared decision-making: lessons learned. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:225. [PMID: 33712014 PMCID: PMC7953598 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06233-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background In this study, we sought to assess healthcare professionals’ acceptance of and satisfaction with a shared decision making (SDM) educational workshop, its impact on their intention to use SDM, and their perceived facilitators and barriers to the implementation of SDM in clinical settings in Iran. Methods We conducted an observational quantitative study that involved measurements before, during, and immediately after the educational intervention at stake. We invited healthcare professionals affiliated with Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, East Azerbaijan, Iran, to attend a half-day workshop on SDM in December 2016. Decisions about prenatal screening and knee replacement surgery was used as clinical vignettes. We provided a patient decision aid on prenatal screening that complied with the International Patient Decision Aids Standards and used illustrate videos. Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and a questionnaire to assess their familiarity with SDM, a questionnaire based on theoretical domains framework to assess their intention to implement SDM, a questionnaire about their perceived facilitators and barriers of implementing SDM in their clinical practice, continuous professional development reaction questionnaire, and workshop evaluation. Quantitative data was analyzed descriptively and with multiple linear regression. Results Among the 60 healthcare professionals invited, 41 participated (68%). Twenty-three were female (57%), 18 were specialized in family and emergency medicine, or community and preventive medicine (43%), nine were surgeons (22%), and 14 (35%) were other types of specialists. Participants’ mean age was 37.51 ± 8.64 years with 8.09 ± 7.8 years of clinical experience. Prior to the workshop, their familiarity with SDM was 3.10 ± 2.82 out of 9. After the workshop, their belief that practicing SDM would be beneficial and useful (beliefs about consequences) (beta = 0.67, 95% CI 0.27, 1.06) and beliefs about capability of using SDM (beta = 0.32, 95% CI -0.08, 0.72) had the strongest influence on their intention of practicing SDM. Participants perceived the main facilitator and barrier to perform SDM were training and high patient load, respectively. Conclusions Participants thought the workshop was a good way to learn SDM and that they would be able to use what they had learned in their clinical practice. Future studies need to study the level of intention of participants in longer term and evaluate the impact of cultural differences on practicing SDM and its implementation in both western and non-western countries. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-021-06233-6.
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- Samira Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada. .,Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, Canada.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada.,Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
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- L'institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS), Quebec City, Canada
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- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Orthopedic Surgery Department, Shohada University Hospital, Tabriz, Iran
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- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Orthopedic Surgery Department, Shohada University Hospital, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada.,VITAM - Centre de recherche en santé durable, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, Canada
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Phan TTT, Ta NT, Duong VAP, Hoang AD. Dataset of Vietnamese teachers' habits and motivation behind continuous professional development programs participation. Data Brief 2020; 33:106525. [PMID: 33294521 PMCID: PMC7691744 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2020.106525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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In every educational system, teacher development has a vital role in its sector and the health of the social, cultural, and economic sectors. For this redeeming feature, all stakeholders such as education policymakers, school superintendents, and school faculties make a big room for teachers' improvement throughout continuous professional development (CPD) provisions. However, to embark on a new educational adventure is a challenging target to meet, especially when the teacher frames their teaching and learning concept years after years. We decided to survey Vietnamese teachers' habits and motivation to trace their origin back to teachers' partaking reason in these programs. This dataset acquisition occurred from 24 Sep 2019 to 26 Mar 2020 and approached public and private schools (using traditional, bi-lingual, or international curriculum). Overall, the dataset includes 464 observations (263 Vietnamese teachers and 202 expatriate teachers) from 48 K-12 schools across Vietnam. The researchers divided this dataset into three main sections, including (i) The demographic information; (ii) Teacher's CPD habits; and (iii) Teacher's perceptions concerning Project-based and Problem-based Learning (PBL).
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- Reduvation Research Group, Thanh Do University, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam.,EdLab Asia Educational Research and Development Centre, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam
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- EdLab Asia Educational Research and Development Centre, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam
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- EdLab Asia Educational Research and Development Centre, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam.,School of Business and Management, RMIT University Vietnam, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam
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Hennel EK, Subotic U, Berendonk C, Stricker D, Harendza S, Huwendiek S. A german-language competency-based multisource feedback instrument for residents: development and validity evidence. BMC Med Educ 2020; 20:357. [PMID: 33046060 PMCID: PMC7552497 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-020-02259-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND In medical settings, multisource feedback (MSF) is a recognised method of formative assessment. It collects feedback on a doctor's performance from several perspectives in the form of questionnaires. Yet, no validated MSF questionnaire has been publicly available in German. Thus, we aimed to develop a German MSF questionnaire based on the CanMEDS roles and to investigate the evidence of its validity. METHODS We developed a competency-based MSF questionnaire in German, informed by the literature and expert input. Four sources of validity evidence were investigated: (i) Content was examined based on MSF literature, blueprints of competency, and expert-team discussions. (ii) The response process was supported by analysis of a think-aloud study, narrative comments, "unable to comment" ratings and evaluation data. (iii) The internal structure was assessed by exploratory factor analysis, and inter-rater reliability by generalisability analysis. Data were collected during two runs of MSF, in which 47 residents were evaluated once (first run) or several times (second and third run) on 81 occasions of MSF. (iv) To investigate consequences, we analysed the residents' learning goals and the progress as reported via MSF. RESULTS Our resulting MSF questionnaire (MSF-RG) consists of 15 items and one global rating, which are each rated on a scale and accompanied by a field for narrative comments and cover a construct of a physician's competence. Additionally, there are five open questions for further suggestions. Investigation of validity evidence revealed that: (i) The expert group agreed that the content comprehensively addresses clinical competence; (ii) The response processes indicated that the questions are understood as intended and supported the acceptance and usability; (iii) For the second run, factor analysis showed a one-factor solution, a Cronbach's alpha of 0.951 and an inter-rater reliability of 0.797 with 12 raters; (iv) There are indications that residents benefitted, considering their individual learning goals and based on their ratings reported via MSF itself. CONCLUSIONS To support residency training with multisource feedback, we developed a German MSF questionnaire (MSF-RG), which is supported by four sources of validity evidence. This MSF questionnaire may be useful to implement MSF in residency training in German-speaking regions.
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- Eva K. Hennel
- Department for Assessment and Evaluation (AAE), Institute for Medical Education, University of Bern, Mittelstrasse 43, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- University Children’s Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 33, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department for Assessment and Evaluation (AAE), Institute for Medical Education, University of Bern, Mittelstrasse 43, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department for Assessment and Evaluation (AAE), Institute for Medical Education, University of Bern, Mittelstrasse 43, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department for Assessment and Evaluation (AAE), Institute for Medical Education, University of Bern, Mittelstrasse 43, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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Valanci-Aroesty S, Wong K, Feldman LS, Fiore JF, Lee L, Fried GM, Mueller CL. Identifying optimal program structure, motivations for and barriers to peer coaching participation for surgeons in practice: a qualitative synthesis. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:4738-4749. [PMID: 32886239 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07968-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Continuous advancement of surgical skills is of utmost importance to surgeons in practice, but traditional learning activities without personalized feedback often do not translate into practice changes in the operating room. Peer coaching has been shown to lead to very high rates of practice changes and utilization of new skills. The purpose of this study was to explore the opinions of practicing surgeons regarding the characteristics of peer coaching programs, in order to better inform future peer coaching program design. METHODS Using a convenience sample, practicing general surgeons were invited to participate in focus group interviews. Allocation into groups was according to years in practice. The interviews were conducted using open-ended questions by trained facilitators. Audio recordings were transcribed and coded into themes by two independent reviewers using a grounded theory approach. RESULTS Of 52 invitations, 27 surgeons participated: 74% male; years in practice: < 5 years: 33%; 5-15 years: 26%; > 15 years: 41%. Three main themes emerged during coding: ideal program structure, motivations for participation, and barriers to implementation. For the ideal structure of a peer coaching program all groups agreed coaching programs should be voluntary, involve bidirectional learning, and provide CME credits. Live, in situ coaching was preferred. Motivations for coaching participation included: desire to learn new techniques (48%), remaining up to date with the evolution of surgical practice (30%) and improvement of patient outcomes (18%). Barriers to program implementation were categorized as: surgical culture (42%), perceived lack of need (26%), logistical constraints (23%) and issues of coach-coachee dynamics (9%). CONCLUSION Peer coaching to refine or acquire new skills addresses many shortcomings of traditional, didactic learning modalities. This study revealed key aspects of optimal program structure, motivations and barriers to coaching which can be used to inform the design of successful peer coaching programs in the future.
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- Sofia Valanci-Aroesty
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery & Innovation, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. .,Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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Introduction Radiologists’ image reading skills vary, such variations in image interpretations can influence the effectiveness of the early treatment of disease and may have important clinical and economic implications. In screening mammography, clinical audits are used to assess radiologists’ performance annually, however, the nature of these audits prevent robust data analysis due to the low prevalence of breast cancer and the long waiting periods for the audit results. Research-based evidence revealed a need for changes in the methods utilised to optimise the assessment of the efficacy of radiologists’ interpretations. Methods A cloud-based platform was developed to assess and enhance radiologists’ performance help reduce variability in medical image interpretations in a research environment; however, to address a number of limitations, the platform was commercialised to make it available worldwide. Results DetectED-X’s team have been able to make their cloud-based platform available worldwide, tailored to the needs of radiologists and accredited for continuing medical/professional education; thus, changing the continuous professional development practice globally. Conclusion DetectED-X’s Rivelato, was developed to address a need for effective, available and affordable educational solutions for clinicians and health care workers wherever they are located. A true fusion of industry, academia, clinics and consumer to adapt to the growing needs of clinicians’ around the world, the latest being COVID-19 global pandemic. DetectED-X repurposed its platform to educate physicians around the world on the appearances of COVID-19 on Lung Computed Tomography scans, introducing CovED to clinicians worldwide free of charge as a multi-national consortium of collaboration to help fight COVID-19, showing how research-based evidence can create effective and scalable change globally.
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- M E Suleiman
- L02 H04, Merewether Building, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- L02 H04, Merewether Building, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Health Sciences, M205, Cumberland Campus, 75 East St, Lidcombe, NSW, 2141, Australia.
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Box 63, 225 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. https://twitter.com/YueyungHu
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- Department of Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine General Surgery Clinic, Taubman Center, Floor 2, Reception C, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5331, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5331, USA. https://twitter.com/jdimick1
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, MC 1690, Madison, WI 53792-3284, USA. https://twitter.com/CapriceGreenber
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Scoazec JY, Wissler MP, Staroz F, Copin MC. [The "Conseil national professionnel d'anatomie et cytologie pathologiques" (CNPath): At the service of the profession]. Ann Pathol 2020; 40:384-388. [PMID: 32448644 DOI: 10.1016/j.annpat.2020.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The « conseils nationaux professionnels » (CNP) are professional boards existing since 2010. Their missions, organization and functioning have been defined by the decree 2019-17 of January 9, 2019. CNPs represent all the members of a medical specialty (or health profession). CNPs must include all the learned societies and all the representative structures and associations of the same medical specialty. Their bodies must strictly respect the parity between public and private health sectors. The main missions of CNPs include the contribution to the elaboration of the national priority directions for continuous medical education and the definition of the individual plan for continuous professional development (DPC) recommended for the specialty. CNPs also behave as a single window for ministries, State agencies, welfare system and colleges of physicians. They are likely to be strongly involved in the process of re-certification of physicians, established in July 2019. The Conseil national professionnel d'anatomie et cytologie pathologiques, termed CNPath, has been created in 2010 and officially recognized by the Ministry of Health in August 2019. The main current actions of CNPath are: the elaboration of the individual DPC scheme for the specialty and the definition of the minimal obligations requested for its validation, the long-expected recognition of the expertal consultation in pathology, the support to the nation-wide effort for the production of structured pathological reports and the launching of a plan for implementing digital pathology. An internet site is under construction, to diffuse all the relevant information and make available the documents useful to all pathologists.
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- Jean-Yves Scoazec
- Service de pathologie, département de biologie et pathologie médicales, institut Gustave-Roussy, 114, rue Édouard-Vaillant, 94805 Villejuif cedex, France.
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- Service de pathologie, département de biologie et pathologie médicales, institut Gustave-Roussy, 114, rue Édouard-Vaillant, 94805 Villejuif cedex, France
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- Service de pathologie, département de biologie et pathologie médicales, institut Gustave-Roussy, 114, rue Édouard-Vaillant, 94805 Villejuif cedex, France
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- Service de pathologie, département de biologie et pathologie médicales, institut Gustave-Roussy, 114, rue Édouard-Vaillant, 94805 Villejuif cedex, France
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- Service de pathologie, département de biologie et pathologie médicales, institut Gustave-Roussy, 114, rue Édouard-Vaillant, 94805 Villejuif cedex, France
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Bamford-Wade A, Lavender S, Massey D, Anderson V, Clayton S, Johnston A. A case study - Implementing a registered nurse professional recognition program across a Queensland hospital and health service. Nurse Educ Pract 2019; 42:102689. [PMID: 31881461 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2019.102689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Revised: 12/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Ongoing advancement and documentation of professional development is required to maintain nursing registration and competency to practise in Australia and many other countries. All Australian registered nurses are required to undertake a minimum of 20 h of continuing professional development annually and demonstrate competence to practice; this is a criterion for nursing registration. Many health care organisations nationally and internationally develop programs to support such processes, assisting nurses to formally document their ongoing education and commitment to best practice, and clearly demonstrate their ongoing continuing professional development. Such programs align with the MAGNET ® principles of providing structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice and new knowledge, innovations and improvements. This study describes the implementation, evaluation and impact of the registered nurse professional recognition program undertaken by one Hospital and Health Service in South East Queensland using Donabedian's structure, process outcome framework. The registered nurse professional recognition program was implemented to invest in and develop the nursing workforce by providing an opportunity for registered nurses to assess and document their professional skills, knowledge and expertise that are critical to the provision of safe and cost-effective patient and family-centred care.
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- Anita Bamford-Wade
- Gold Coast University Hospital, E Block, 1 Hospital Blvd, QLD, 4215, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, QLD, 4222, Australia
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- Gold Coast University Hospital, E Block, 1 Hospital Blvd, QLD, 4215, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, University of Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Australia
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- Gold Coast University Hospital, E Block, 1 Hospital Blvd, QLD, 4215, Australia
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- Gold Coast University Hospital, E Block, 1 Hospital Blvd, QLD, 4215, Australia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Woolloongabba, QLD, 4102, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, QLD, 4102, Australia
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Stewart K, Doody O, Bailey M, Moran S. Improving the quality of nursing documentation in a palliative care setting: a quality improvement initiative. Int J Palliat Nurs 2019; 23:577-585. [PMID: 29272195 DOI: 10.12968/ijpn.2017.23.12.577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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AIM This paper reports on a quality-improvement project to develop nursing documentation that reflects holistic care within a specialist palliative centre. BACKGROUND The World Health Organization definition of palliative care includes impeccable assessment and management of pain and other symptoms. However, existing nursing documentation focuses mainly on the management of physical symptoms, with other aspects of nursing less frequently documented. METHODS Supported by a project team and expert panel, cycles of review, action and reflection were used to develop a new palliative nursing documentation. The project was divided into three phases: audits of existing nursing documentation, development of a new palliative nursing care document and audit tool, and pilot implementation and audit of the new nursing documentation. RESULTS The new palliative nursing care document demonstrated a higher level of compliance in relation to nursing assessments and a more concise, accurate and comprehensive approach to documenting holistic nursing care and recording of patients' perspective. CONCLUSIONS This project has enabled the consistent documentation of holistic nursing care and patients' perspectives; however, continuous education is necessary in order to sustain positive results and ensure that documentation does not become a 'tick box' exercise. Organisational support is required in order to improve documentation systems.
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- Kate Stewart
- Clinical Effectiveness Administrator, Royal College of Pathologists, London, UK
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- Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Ireland
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- Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Ireland
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- Clinical Nurse Manager, Milford Care Centre, Limerick, Ireland
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BACKGROUND In 2016 the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK introduced revalidation, which is the process nurses are required to follow to renew their registration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to shape, develop and evolve social media to meet their professional requirements. AIMS to examine different ways nurses can use social media tools for continuous professional development (CPD) and revalidation. METHODS using a qualitative reflective design, data were gathered from content on the @WeNurses platform and activities organised with other leading health organisations in England. These data were analysed using the social media relationship triangle developed by the authors with a thematic analysis approach. FINDINGS analysis revealed that social media was used in six categories: publishing, sharing, messaging, discussing, collaborating, and networking. Organised social media events such as: blogs, tweetchats, Twitter storms, webinars, infographics, podcasts, videos and virtual book clubs can support nurses with revalidation and professional development. CONCLUSION Through using a participatory CPD approach and embracing professional social media applications nurses have moved social media from the concept of a revolution to an evolution.
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- Calvin Moorley
- Associate Professor, School of Health & Social Care, London South Bank University
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Welch LH, Bonner CL, Augustine JM, Duke LJ. Academic success plans in advanced pharmacy practice experiences to promote self-awareness and improve performance. Curr Pharm Teach Learn 2019; 11:321-328. [PMID: 31040007 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2019.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Revised: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 01/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pharmacy schools should encourage self-awareness, provide exposure to the continuous professional development cycle, and intervene early when students exhibit performance deficiencies. Academic success plans (ASPs) have been shown in other disciplines to be successful intervention tools which encourage student reflection and self-awareness. This study evaluates the impact of ASPs used during the advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) curriculum at two schools. METHODS ASPs were assigned to students who had either a "needs development" or lower documented for the same learning outcome during more than one APPE, for poor overall performance during an APPE, or for documented professionalism issues. Average scores were calculated by assigning point values to each learning outcome assessment score (exceeds expectations = 1; competent = 0; needs development, needs significant development, remediation required = -1). RESULTS During AY2014-2015 and AY2015-2016, 104 ASPs were assigned to 75 students (13.5% of students). The majority (89.6%) were assigned due to repeated deficiencies in the same learning outcome(s), with the most frequent being "Develop, Implement, and Monitor Drug Therapy Plans." After completion of an ASP, average scores significantly improved (p < 0.05) in 9 out of 12 learning outcomes among all students who completed an ASP. Thirteen students completed 15 ASPs for professionalism reasons, most commonly punctuality. CONCLUSIONS Prior to 2015, Experiential Education Office interventions were primarily grades-based, not necessarily based on achievement of specific learning outcomes. ASPs were successfully used to allow students to practice self-awareness skills, to engage in the CPD process, and to improve APPE performance.
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- Lindsey H Welch
- University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, 250 West Green Street, Athens, GA 30602, United States.
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- Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341, United States.
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- Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341, United States.
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- University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, 250 West Green Street, Athens, GA 30602, United States.
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Abebe L, Bender A, Pittini R. Building the Case for Nurses' Continuous Professional Development in Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study of the Sick Kids-Ethiopia Paediatrics Perioperative Nursing Training Program. Ethiop J Health Sci 2019; 28:607-614. [PMID: 30607076 PMCID: PMC6308780 DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v28i5.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background This study describes the in-service training experience of perioperative nurses from the SickKids-Ethiopia Paediatrics Perioperative Nursing Training Program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study emphasizes specifically how nurses applied the knowledge and skills gained from the Paediatrics Perioperative Nursing Training program in their subsequent practice and consider the situational factors that facilitated or hindered implementing these new knowledge and skills. Methods The first author led qualitative in-depth interviews with nine perioperative nurses who participated in training in September 2016, and systematically developed descriptive codes and themes to analyze the data. Results The authors found that participants experienced improved knowledge, skills, confidence, and job retention related to perioperative nursing practice after participating in Paediatrics Perioperative Nursing Training. Participants also stressed key challenges including lack of access to ongoing perioperative in-service training and problematic staffing policies that impact perioperative nurses' ability to fully utilize and share new knowledge gained during CPD training. Conclusion The findings highlighted the value of specialized perioperative CPD training for Ethiopian nurses, yet also pointed to multidimensional challenges for knowledge translation and sustainability of best practices. The authors offer recommendations for individual and institutional strategies to address some of them.
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- Leyouget Abebe
- St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
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OBJECTIVE To ask those most affected by continuing professional development for senior doctors - patients, other professional groups and doctors themselves - what it needs to encompass. DESIGN The nominal group technique. PARTICIPANTS Six groups of between seven and nine members (n = 49). Separate groups were held for nurses and therapists (n = 9), patient representatives (n = 8), medical directors (n = 8), consultants (n = 8) and medical trainees (n = 7). An additional group consisted of 'Darzi Fellows' (n = 9), trainee doctors who were undertaking a leadership fellowship. SETTING Groups were held at the Royal Society of Medicine in London. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Priorities for the content of continuing professional development for senior hospital doctors, ranked in order of importance. Themes derived from analysis of group discussions. RESULTS We present the ranked priorities of different groups for what should be included in continuing professional development for senior hospital doctors. Analysis of group discussions identified the following three themes: developing and supporting the system of care; changes in the way medicine is practised; and personal wellbeing and caring for colleagues. CONCLUSIONS The implication of our findings for providers of continuing professional development is to consider the balance of content. Doctors and other healthcare professionals need to keep up with scientific advances and technical developments. But in addition, they need to be adept at working with the system changes required for translation of research into practice, the development of new ways of working, and for the organisational changes that underpin continual quality and safety improvement.
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- Lorelei Jones
- 1 School of Health Sciences, University of Bangor, Bangor LL57 2EF, UK
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- 2 Dean, Royal Society of Medicine, London W1G 0AE, UK.,3 Academic Lead Collaboration, Learning and Partnerships North West London CLAHRC, London SW10 9NH, UK
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Farrell B, Archibald D, Pizzola L, Ward N, Cho A, Tsang C. Impact on confidence and practice: How the ADAPT online patient care skills program made a difference for pharmacists. Res Social Adm Pharm 2018; 15:1251-1258. [PMID: 30448031 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2018.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Revised: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The ADAPT "ADapting pharmacists' skills and Approaches to maximize Patients' drug Therapy effectiveness" online education program was developed to enable pharmacists to overcome a lack of confidence in patient care and collaborative skills, enabling successful adoption of expanded scope of pharmacist practice. OBJECTIVES This study examined responses of ADAPT participants, to determine if acquisition of knowledge, skill, and confidence is retained and translated into adoption of expanded scope of practice and billable services, perceived improvement in quality of patient care, and increased professional satisfaction. METHODS A sequential exploratory mixed methods approach was used for this study. RESULTS Fifty-four surveys were completed and 13 interviews were conducted. Greater than 86% agreed or strongly agreed that their confidence in their ability to perform ADAPT skills had improved. Billing for services varied based on province. Four themes emerged through the interview process: confidence, change, impact and barriers/facilitators. CONCLUSIONS Respondents described confidence in their ability to use ADAPT skills to make changes in personal practice activities, and this appeared to lead to taking on new roles that provided both professional satisfaction and improved patient care and professional relations. However, some barriers remained in providing or billing for certain practice activities.
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- Barbara Farrell
- Bruyère Research Institute, 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5C8, Canada; Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5C8, Canada; School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, 10A Victoria St S, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1C5, Canada.
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5C8, Canada
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- Bruyère Research Institute, 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5C8, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, 401 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1, Canada
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- Bruyère Research Institute, 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5C8, Canada; Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, 144 College St, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3M2, Canada
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- Bruyère Research Institute, 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5C8, Canada; School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, 10A Victoria St S, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1C5, Canada
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Palmer BA, Frye MA, Vickers Douglas KS, Staab JP, Bright RP, Schleck CD, Mandrekar JN, Mahapatra S, Beckman TJ, Wittich CM. Validation of a Teaching Effectiveness Assessment in Psychiatry Continuing Medical Education. Acad Psychiatry 2018; 42:458-463. [PMID: 28685348 DOI: 10.1007/s40596-017-0763-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/23/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Little is known about factors associated with effective continuing medical education (CME) in psychiatry. The authors aimed to validate a method to assess psychiatry CME teaching effectiveness and to determine associations between teaching effectiveness scores and characteristics of presentations, presenters, and participants. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Mayo Clinic Psychiatry Clinical Reviews and Psychiatry in Medical Settings. Presentations were evaluated using an eight-item CME teaching effectiveness instrument, its content based on previously published instruments. Factor analysis, internal consistency and interrater reliabilities, and temporal stability reliability were calculated. Associations were determined between teaching effectiveness scores and characteristics of presentations, presenters, and participants. RESULTS In total, 364 participants returned 246 completed surveys (response rate, 67.6%). Factor analysis revealed a unidimensional model of psychiatry CME teaching effectiveness. Cronbach α for the instrument was excellent at 0.94. Item mean score (SD) ranged from 4.33 (0.92) to 4.71 (0.59) on a 5-point scale. Overall interrater reliability was 0.84 (95% CI, 0.75-0.91), and temporal stability was 0.89 (95% CI, 0.77-0.97). No associations were found between teaching effectiveness scores and characteristics of presentations, presenters, and participants. CONCLUSIONS This study provides a new, validated measure of CME teaching effectiveness that could be used to improve psychiatry CME. In contrast to prior research in other medical specialties, CME teaching effectiveness scores were not associated with use of case-based or interactive presentations. This outcome suggests the need for distinctive considerations regarding psychiatry CME; a singular approach to CME teaching may not apply to all medical specialties.
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Michel-Schuldt M, Billy Dayon M, Toft Klar R, Subah M, King-Lincoln E, Kpangbala-Flomo C, Broniatowski R. Continuous professional development of Liberia's midwifery workforce-A coordinated multi-stakeholder approach. Midwifery 2018; 62:77-80. [PMID: 29655008 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2018.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Revised: 02/25/2018] [Accepted: 02/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Maternal and newborn mortality remains high in Liberia. There is a severe rural-urban gap in accessibility to health care services. A competent midwifery workforce is able to meet the needs of mothers and newborns. Evidence shows that competence can be assured through initial education along with continuous professional development (CPD). In the past, CPD was not regulated and coordinated in Liberia which is cpommon in the African region. AIM To Support a competent regulated midwifery workforce through continuous professional development. METHODOLOGY A new CPD model was developed by the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery. With its establishment, all midwives and nurses are required to undertake CPD programmes consisting of certified training and mentoring in order to renew their practicing license. The new model is being piloted in one county in which regular mentoring visits that include skills training are being conducted combined with the use of mobile learning applications addressing maternity health issues. Quality control of the CPD pilot is assured by the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery. The mentoring visits are conducted on a clinical level but are coordinated on the national and county level. SUCCESSES AND SUSTAINABILITY CPD using mobile learning on smartphones and regular mentoring visits not only improved knowledge and skills of midwives and nurses but also provided a solution to enhance accessibility in rural areas through improved communication and transportation, as well as improved career development of health personnel working in remote areas. Mentors were trained on a national, county, and health facility level in the pilot county with mentoring visits conducted regularly. CONCLUSION The CPD programme of the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery, currently in pilot-testing by various partners, aims to highlight the positive impact of the coordinating role of both the regulatory body and health authorities. Using regular process and programme reviews to improve capacity, knowledge, and skills of health professionals.
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Oleribe OO, Salako BL, Akpalu A, Anteyi E, Ka MM, Deen G, Akande T, Abellona U MR, Lemoine M, McConnochie M, Foster M, Walker R, Taylor-Robinson SD, Jawad A. Public private partnership in in-service training of physicians: the millennium development goal 6-partnership for African clinical training (M-PACT) approach. Pan Afr Med J 2018; 29:77. [PMID: 29875958 PMCID: PMC5987109 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2018.29.77.14480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction in-service training of healthcare workers is essential for improving healthcare services and outcome. Methods The Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 6 Partnership for African Clinical Training (M-PACT) program was an innovative in-service training approach designed and implemented by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and West African College of Physicians (WACP) with funding from Eco Bank Foundation. The goal was to develop sustainable capacity to tackle MDG 6 targets in West Africa through better postgraduate medical education. Five training centres were establised: Nigeria (Abuja, Ibadan), Ghana (Accra), Senegal (Dakar) and Sierra Leone (Freetown) for training 681 physicians from across West Africa. A curriculum jointly designed by the RCP-WACP team was used to deliver biannual 5-day training courses over a 3-year period. Results Of 602 trained in clinical medicine, 358 (59.5%) were males and 535 (88.9%) were from hosting countries. 472 (78.4%) of participants received travel bursaries to participate, while 318 (52.8%) were residents in Internal Medicine in the respective institutions. Accra had the highest number of participants (29.7%) followed by Ibadan, (28.7%), Dakar, (24.9%), Abuja, (11.0%) and Freetown, (5.6%). Pre-course clinical knowledge scores ranged from 35.1% in the Freetown Course to 63.8% in Accra Course 1; whereas post-course scores ranged from 50.5% in the Freetown course to 73.8% in Accra course 1. Conclusion M-PACT made a positive impact to quality and outcome of healthcare services in the region and is a model for continued improvement for healthcare outcomes, e.g malaria, HIV and TB incidence and mortality in West Africa.
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- Obinna Ositadimma Oleribe
- Excellence and Friends Management Care Centre (EFMC), Dutse Abuja FCT, Nigeria.,Royal College of Physicians of London, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE, United Kingdom.,West African College of Physicians (WACP), 6 Taylor Drive, Off Edmond Crescent, Yaba Lagos Nigeria
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- West African College of Physicians (WACP), 6 Taylor Drive, Off Edmond Crescent, Yaba Lagos Nigeria.,Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- West African College of Physicians (WACP), 6 Taylor Drive, Off Edmond Crescent, Yaba Lagos Nigeria.,Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
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- West African College of Physicians (WACP), 6 Taylor Drive, Off Edmond Crescent, Yaba Lagos Nigeria.,National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
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- West African College of Physicians (WACP), 6 Taylor Drive, Off Edmond Crescent, Yaba Lagos Nigeria.,University of Thiès, Region of Thiès, Senegal
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- West African College of Physicians (WACP), 6 Taylor Drive, Off Edmond Crescent, Yaba Lagos Nigeria.,University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex-Connaught Hospital, Freetown, Senegal
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- West African College of Physicians (WACP), 6 Taylor Drive, Off Edmond Crescent, Yaba Lagos Nigeria.,Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- Royal College of Physicians of London, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE, United Kingdom
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- Royal College of Physicians of London, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE, United Kingdom
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- Royal College of Physicians of London, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE, United Kingdom
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- Royal College of Physicians of London, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE, United Kingdom.,Department of Medicine, North Tyneside General Hospital, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8NH, United Kingdom
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- Hepatology Unit, Imperial College London, 10 Floor, QEQM Building, St Mary's Hospital Campus, South Wharf Road, W2 1NY, London, United Kingdom
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- Royal College of Physicians of London, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE, United Kingdom
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- American Board of Surgery, 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 860, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA.
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Knox S, Dunne SS, Hughes M, Cheeseman S, Dunne CP. Regulation and registration as drivers of continuous professional competence for Irish pre-hospital practitioners: a discussion paper. Ir J Med Sci 2016; 185:327-33. [PMID: 26873720 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-016-1412-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2015] [Accepted: 01/22/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The regulatory body responsible for the registration of Irish pre-hospital practitioners, the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC), identified the need to implement a continuing professional competence (CPC) framework. The first cycle of CPC (focused on emergency medical technicians) commenced in November 2013 creating for the first time a formal relationship between continuing competence and registration to practice. AIMS To review current literature and to describe benefits and challenges relevant to CPC, regulation, registration and their respective contributions to professionalism of pre-hospital practitioners: advanced paramedics, paramedics and emergency medical technicians. METHODS Online search of cumulative index to nursing and allied health literature (CINAHL Plus with Full Text), Allied and Complementary Medicine (AMED) and 'Pubmed' databases using: 'Continuous Professional Development'; 'Continuous Professional Development'; 'emergency medical technician'; 'paramedic'; 'registration'; 'regulation'; and "profession' for relevant articles published since 2004. Additional policy documents, discussion papers, and guidance documents were identified from bibliographies of papers found. RESULTS Reports, governmental policies for other healthcare professions, and professional developments internationally for allied professions (e.g., nursing, physiotherapy and medicine) link maintenance of competence with requirements for registration to practice. CONCLUSION We suggest that evolving professionalisation of Irish paramedics should be affirmed through behaviours and competencies that incorporate adherence to professional codes of conduct, reflective practice, and commitment to continuing professional development. While the need for ambulance practitioner CPD was identified in Ireland almost a decade ago, PHECC now has the opportunity to introduce a model of CPD for paramedics linking competence and professionalism to annual registration.
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Pellis T, Sanfilippo F, Roncarati A, Dibenedetto F, Franceschino E, Lovisa D, Magagnin L, Mercante WP, Mione V. A 4-year implementation strategy of aggressive post-resuscitation care and temperature management after cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2014; 85:1251-6. [PMID: 24892264 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2014.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2014] [Revised: 04/13/2014] [Accepted: 05/21/2014] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND target temperature management (TTM) not only improves neurological outcome and survival but has given momentum to a more aggressive and comprehensive treatment after resuscitation. Yet, implementation issues represent the main obstacle to systematic treatment with TTM and aggressive post-resuscitation care. We devised a strategy to introduce, monitor and improve the quality of aggressive treatment after resuscitation, including TTM. METHODS standard operative procedures on aggressive post-resuscitation care, written jointly by physicians and nurses, were introduced in November 2004. Data of all resuscitated patients admitted to the ICU were prospectively acquired for 4 years. Periodic audits (every 16 months) were programmed, leading to three equally long periods. Several critical issues were identified after each audit and addressed subsequently, leading to a growing complexity of care. Moreover, after 2 years we introduced an educational programme with medical credits for all staff attending critically ill patients. Neurological outcome and survival at hospital discharged were compared to historical controls of the preceding 22 months. RESULTS 129 consecutively resuscitated patients were admitted to the ICU in the 4-year study period. Of these, 96 (74%) were treated with TTM and aggressive post-resuscitation care. Favourable neurological recovery among patients discharged alive significantly improved in the 4-year intervention period (81% vs. 50% in historical controls, p<0.01). A composite endpoint of mortality and poor neurological outcome also improved (64% vs. 82% respectively, p<0.05). Overall survival increased throughout the 4 years, leading to a significant improvement in the 3rd period compared to historical controls (60% vs. 35%; p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS we propose a strategy to successfully introduce and implement TTM and aggressive post-resuscitation care via standard operative procedures, periodic audits and feedback. Continuous education among other factors contributed to a significant improvement in neurological outcome and a progressive increase in survival.
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- Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency Medical Service, Santa Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy.
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- Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency Medical Service, Santa Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy; Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Directorate, St. George's Hospital, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
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- Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency Medical Service, Santa Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy
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- Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency Medical Service, Santa Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy
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- Emergency Medical Service, Santa Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy
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- Emergency Medical Service, Santa Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy
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- Emergency Medical Service, Santa Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy
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- Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency Medical Service, Santa Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy
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- Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency Medical Service, Santa Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Continuous professional development (CPD) for Danish general practitioners (GPs) is voluntary and based on funded accredited activities. There is an ongoing discussion on how to improve this current system by introducing mandatory elements. To inform this debate, we set out to identify GPs' current use of CPD and to explore the motives behind their choices. METHODS A mixed-methods study with a combined qualitative and quantitative approach was used. In 2012, two focus group interviews were conducted, followed up the same year by an online questionnaire sent to 1079 randomly chosen Danish GPs. RESULTS Focus groups: CPD activities are chosen based on personal needs analysis, and in order to be professionally updated, to meet engaged colleagues and to prevent burnout. GPs also attend CPD to assess their own pre-existing level of competence. CPD activities need to be experienced as being both meaningful and relevant in order to have an impact. Questionnaire: The response rate was 686/1079 (63%). GPs spend on average 10.5 days per year on accredited, voluntary CPD activities. Workplace-related CPD activities and practice-based small group learning played a significant role. The main motivation for choice of CPD activities included academic interest, experience of patient-related problems in their own surgeries and medical topics where the GPs felt insufficiently confident. CONCLUSIONS Danish GPs are frequent users of voluntary accredited CPD. Their CPD choices are motivated by topics strengthening their professional capacity and preventing burnout. There would seem to be no need for a mandatory system.
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- N K Kjaer
- Department of Postgraduate Medical Education, Region of Southern Denmark, Sonderborg, Denmark Research Unit of General Practice, Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Sonderborg, Denmark
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- The project; Systematic Continuous Professional Development for GPs in Denmark, A joint project from the Organisation of General Practitioners and Danish Regions, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Sonderborg, Denmark Centre of Health Economics Research, COHERE, University of Southern, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Sonderborg, Denmark
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