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Tenenbaum SA, Shenkar Y, Fogel I, Maoz O, Balziano S, Barzilai Y, Prat D. Ankle fracture surgery performed by orthopaedic residents without supervision has comparable outcomes to surgery performed by fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024:10.1007/s00402-024-05259-9. [PMID: 38703214 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05259-9] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Unstable fractures often necessitate open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), which generally yield favourable outcomes. However, the impact of surgical trainee autonomy on healthcare quality in these procedures remains uncertain. We hypothesized that surgery performed solely by residents, without supervision or participation of an attending surgeon, can provide similar outcomes to surgery performed by trauma or foot and ankle fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons. METHODS A single-center cohort of an academic level-1 trauma center was retrospectively reviewed for all ankle ORIF between 2015 and 2019. Data were compared between surgery performed solely by post-graduate-year 4 to 6 residents, and surgery performed by trauma or foot and ankle fellowship-trained surgeons. Demographics, surgical parameters, preoperative and postoperative radiographs, and primary (mortality, complications, and revision surgery) and secondary outcome variables were collected and analyzed. Univariate analysis was performed to evaluate outcomes. RESULTS A total of 460 ankle fractures were included in the study. Nonoperative cases and cases operated by senior orthopaedic surgeons who are not trauma or foot and ankle fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons were excluded. The average follow-up time was 58.4 months (SD ± 12.5). Univariate analysis of outcomes demonstrated no significant difference between residents and attendings in complications and reoperations rate (p = 0.690, p = 0.388). Sub-analysis by fracture pattern (Lauge-Hansen classification) and the number of malleoli involved and fixated demonstrated similar outcomes. surgery time was significantly longer in the resident group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The current study demonstrates that ankle fracture surgery can be performed by trained orthopaedic surgery residents, with similar results and complication rates as surgery performed by fellowship-trained attendings. These findings provide valuable insights into surgical autonomy in residency and its role in modern clinical training and surgical education. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III - retrospective cohort study.
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- Shay A Tenenbaum
- Department of orthopedic surgery, Chaim Sheba medical center at Tel Hashomer, Tel Aviv University Faculty of medicine, Ramat Gan, 5262100, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Department of orthopedic surgery, Chaim Sheba medical center at Tel Hashomer, Tel Aviv University Faculty of medicine, Ramat Gan, 5262100, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of orthopedic surgery, Chaim Sheba medical center at Tel Hashomer, Tel Aviv University Faculty of medicine, Ramat Gan, 5262100, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of orthopedic surgery, Chaim Sheba medical center at Tel Hashomer, Tel Aviv University Faculty of medicine, Ramat Gan, 5262100, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of orthopedic surgery, Chaim Sheba medical center at Tel Hashomer, Tel Aviv University Faculty of medicine, Ramat Gan, 5262100, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of orthopedic surgery, Chaim Sheba medical center at Tel Hashomer, Tel Aviv University Faculty of medicine, Ramat Gan, 5262100, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of orthopedic surgery, Chaim Sheba medical center at Tel Hashomer, Tel Aviv University Faculty of medicine, Ramat Gan, 5262100, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Zhang Y, Liu M, Li P, Ma L, Yin L, Cui Y, Huang K, Li W, Xin H, Xiang M, Dai C, Chen M, Feng J, Zheng Z, Xu Y, Chen Y, Jiang X, Ma G, Yang P, Wang F, Li X, Jin W, Chen H, Hui R, Wang L, Xiao H, Liu L, Zou Y, Song L. The burden and management competency of cardiomyopathies in China: a nationwide survey study. Lancet Reg Health West Pac 2024; 46:101062. [PMID: 38623390 PMCID: PMC11017274 DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2024.101062] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Background The public health burden of cardiomyopathies and competency in their management by health agencies in China are not well understood. Methods This study adopted a multi-stage sampling method for hospital selection. In the first stage, nationwide tertiary hospital recruitment was performed. As a result, 88 hospitals with the consent of the director of cardiology and access to an established electronic medical records system, were recruited. In the second stage, we sampled 66 hospitals within each geographic-economic stratification through a random sampling process. Data on (1) the outpatient and inpatient visits for cardiomyopathies between 2017 and 2021 and (2) the competency in the management of patients with cardiomyopathies, were collected. The competency of a hospital to provide cardiomyopathy care was evaluated using a specifically devised scale. Findings The outpatient and inpatient visits for cardiomyopathies increased between 2017 and 2021 by 38.6% and 33.0%, respectively. Most hospitals had basic facilities for cardiomyopathy assessment. However, access to more complex procedures was limited, and the integrated management pathway needs improvement. Only 4 (6.1%) of the 66 participating hospitals met the criteria for being designated as a comprehensive cardiomyopathy center, and only 29 (43.9%) could be classified as a primary cardiomyopathy center. There were significant variations in competency between hospitals with different administrative and economic levels. Interpretation The health burden of cardiomyopathies has increased significantly between 2017 and 2021 in China. Although most tertiary hospitals in China can offer basic cardiomyopathy care, more advanced facilities are not yet universally available. Moreover, inconsistencies in the management of cardiomyopathies across hospitals due to differing administrative and economic levels warrants a review of the nation allocation of medical resources. Funding This work was supported by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (2023-I2M-1-001) and the National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding (2022-GSP-GG-17).
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- Yu Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Cardiomyopathy Ward, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Ultrasound in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Biomechanics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Cardiovascular Ultrasound and Noninvasive Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Western Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Heart Center and Beijing Key Laboratory of Hypertension, Department of Cardiology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Arrhythmias of the Ministry of Education of China, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Medical Genetics, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Units of Origin and Regulation of Heart Rhythm, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Wuhan University People's Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Cardiology, Ruijin Hospital/Lu Wan Branch, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Early Prediction and Intervention of Acute Myocardial Infarction, Center for Cardiovascular Translational Research, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital Affiliated with the Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Xijing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, Department of Ultrasound, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Cardiomyopathy Ward, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Papillon-Ferland L, Sadowski CA. Case mapping of geriatrics: Looking beyond age in skills laboratories. Curr Pharm Teach Learn 2024; 16:377-385. [PMID: 38609769 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2024.03.003] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Development of competencies related to care of older adults is necessary in pharmacy education. Skills laboratories as an essential part of the curriculum represent an important setting to teach geriatrics. The purpose of this research was to describe geriatrics cases in skills/simulation activities of an undergraduate pharmacy program. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY AND SETTING A retrospective review of one academic year of skills laboratories from the pharmacy program at the Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Montreal was performed. Sessions including cases aged ≥65 years were selected. Content was extracted for characteristics relating to the patient, health, medications, and care context. A framework including geriatric considerations such as geriatric syndromes, frailty status, and potentially inappropriate medications was developed for data collection. FINDINGS In total, 210 patient cases were extracted. Older adults (≥ 65 years) were represented in 51 cases (24%), with 8 cases (4%) aged ≥80 years. Geriatric syndromes were documented in 8%, functional status in 10%, and mobility in 12% of the cases. The median number of comorbidities and medications were 4 and 7, respectively. Regarding polypharmacy, only 10 cases had >10 medications, and none had >15 medications. Potentially inappropriate medications were found in 47% (n = 24) of the cases but were addressed in only 14% (n = 7) cases. SUMMARY This mapping of skills laboratories highlights gaps in geriatrics content. Inclusion of the oldest patients and geriatrics issues were incorporated in a minority of cases and lacked many characteristics essential for geriatrics care.
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- Louise Papillon-Ferland
- Faculty of pharmacy, University of Montreal, 2940, chemin de Polytechnique, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, 11405 - 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1C9, Canada.
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Conway N, Chisholm O. Building a Competency Framework to Integrate Inter-disciplinary Precision Medicine Capabilities into the Medical Technology and Pharmaceutical Industry. Ther Innov Regul Sci 2024; 58:567-577. [PMID: 38491262 PMCID: PMC11043185 DOI: 10.1007/s43441-024-00626-5] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Integration of precision medicine (PM) competencies across the Medical Technology and Pharmaceutical industry is critical to enable industry professionals to understand and develop the skills needed to navigate the opportunities arising from rapid scientific and technological innovation in PM. Our objective was to identify the key competency domains required by industry professionals to enable them to upskill themselves in PM-related aspects of their roles. METHODS A desktop research review of current literature, curriculum, and healthcare trends identified a core set of domains and subdomains related to PM competencies that were consistent across multiple disciplines and competency frameworks. A survey was used to confirm the applicability of these domains to the cross-functional and multi-disciplinary work practices of industry professionals. Companies were requested to trial the domains to determine their relevance in practice and feedback was obtained. RESULTS Four PM-relevant domains were identified from the literature review: medical science and technology; translational and clinical application; governance and regulation and professional practice. Survey results refined these domains, and case studies within companies confirmed the potential for this framework to be used as an adjunct to current role specific competency frameworks to provide a specific focus on needed PM capabilities. CONCLUSION The framework was well accepted by local industry as a supplement to role specific competency frameworks to provide a structure on how to integrate new and evolving technologies into their current workforce development planning and build a continuous learning and cross-disciplinary mindset.
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- Nicholette Conway
- GenomePlus Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia
- Sydney Pharmacy School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Sydney Pharmacy School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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Belay YH, Gezahegn D, Melaku B, Adal O. Nurses' competency on electrocardiography interpretation in adult emergency room: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021. Multicenter cross-sectional study. Int Emerg Nurs 2024; 74:101453. [PMID: 38678683 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2024.101453] [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: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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AIM This study aimed to assess the proficiency of nurses in interpreting electrocardiogram within the adult emergency units of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the year 2021. METHODS This institutional-based descriptive, cross-sectional study involved 175 nurses from five randomly selected hospitals' adult emergency units. Semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires were used for data collection. Data were entered into Epi-Data and analyzed using SPSS version 26. Fisher's exact test identified statistical significance between dependent and independent variables at a p-value < 0.05. RESULTS Out of 203 respondents, 175 participated actively, yielding a response rate of 86.2%. Among these nurses, 159 (90.9%) were deemed not competent (scoring < 65%), with a mean score of 6.82 ± 3.65 SD. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution was included in this study. CONCLUSION The overall competency level in electrocardiogram interpretation among nurses is significantly poor. This indicates that most nurses in the emergency units are unable to accurately interpret ECG monitoring, potentially leading to the failure to recognize signs of arrhythmias, electrolyte disturbances, and other cardiac abnormalities. Consequently, this may result in inappropriate patient care and increased mortality rates. Education and training were identified as key factors in enhancing their competency.
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- Yegremew Haimanot Belay
- Department of Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
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Costa LA, Monger EJ. Criteria to evaluate graduate nurse proficiencies in obtaining a health history and perform physical assessment in simulation-based education: A narrative review. Nurse Educ Pract 2024; 77:103984. [PMID: 38678870 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2024.103984] [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: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Simulation is a technique being used increasingly in healthcare education which offers opportunities to evaluate nursing proficiencies. The use of valid and reliable instruments is recognised as the foundation for a robust assessment, however competency-based health assessment courses for graduate nurses can consequently become reductionist in measuring proficiencies. OBJECTIVE The specific review question was: In simulation-based education, what are the criteria that evaluate graduate nursing student's competence in obtaining a health history and performance of patient assessment? METHODS Eleven studies were included in the review. Papers were critically appraised with The Joanna Briggs Institute quasi-experimental studies checklist. Bloom's taxonomy was used to structure this narrative review. RESULTS Seven papers evaluated cognition through questionnaires and two papers used a Likert-scale to determine self-perceived knowledge. Six papers evaluated psychomotor skills with a behavioural checklist. Diversity of application was factored into the studies when testing affective skills. Three papers used Likert-scales to evaluate preparedness, six papers used Likert-scales to evaluate self-confidence and one used a Likert-scale to evaluate autonomy. Three papers used a checklist to evaluate professionalism. Four papers used faculty member/ standardised patient feedback. CONCLUSION Reductionist evaluation instruments create a barrier when evaluating competency. The limited validity and reliability of assessment instruments in simulation, as well as the lack of standardisation of affective skills assessment, presents a challenge in simulation research. Affective skills encompass attitudes, behaviours and communication abilities, which pose a significant challenge for standardised assessments due to their subjective nature. This review of the simulation literature highlights a lack of robustness in the evaluation of the affective domain. This paper proposes that simulation assessment instruments should include the standardisation of affective domain proficiencies such as: adaptation to patients' cognitive function, ability to interpret and synthesise relevant information, ability to demonstrate clinical judgement, readiness to act, recognition of professional limitations and faculty/standardised-simulated patient feedback. The incorporation of the affective domain in standardised assessment instruments is important to ensure comprehensive assessment of simulation particularly in the development of health history and physical assessment proficiencies. Attention to all of the domains in Blooms taxonomy during simulation assessment has the potential to better prepare professionals for the patient care setting.
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- Luis Alexandre Costa
- Department of Social Sciences and Nursing, Solent University, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Do J, Shin S. Development of nursing handoff competency scale: a methodological study. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:272. [PMID: 38658943 PMCID: PMC11044331 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01925-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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Nursing handoff competency is the ability of the nurse performing the handoff to select and interpret the necessary information for patient care and to convey it efficiently to the nurse accepting the handoff. Nursing handoff is an important nursing task that ensures nursing care continuity, quality and patient safety. This study aimed to develop a scale to measure nursing handoff competency and verify its validity and reliability. METHODS This study adopted a methodological design. A research process included three phases: (1) scale development (literature review and interviews); (2) scale validation (validity and reliability); (3) standard setting. Data were collected from 496 clinical nurses currently working in hospital wards, intensive care units, and emergency rooms, and who independently perform a handoff in South Korea. RESULTS The final scale comprises a self-reported 4-points Ilert scale with 25 items based on four factors: knowledge on handoff methods, identification of patient information, judgment and transfer of nursing situation, and "formation of supportive relationships. Construct validity, criterion-related validity, and discrimination validities were verified and the fitness of the scale revealed good results in confirmatory factor analysis. The Cronbach's α of the whole tool was.912 and the cut-off score for satisfied/unsatisfied was.72. CONCLUSIONS The developed scale can evaluate the nurse's handoff competencies and determine whether training is necessary. The measurement results of the scale can be used to select training subjects and compose the contents of the education program.
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- Jiyoung Do
- College of Nursing, Catholic University of Pusan, 74 Oryundae-ro, Geumjeong-gu, 46265, Busan, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, 03760, Seoul, Korea.
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Koratala A, Soni NJ, Mehta R, Reisinger N. Effectiveness of a Brief Point of Care Ultrasound Course at a National Nephrology Conference. POCUS J 2024; 9:71-74. [PMID: 38681161 PMCID: PMC11044936 DOI: 10.24908/pocus.v9i1.16858] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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The rising demand for point of care ultrasound (POCUS) instruction during nephrology fellowship has been limited due to a shortage of trained faculty and courses designed specifically for nephrologists. A hands-on POCUS pre-course was organized during the April 2023 National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Spring Clinical Meeting to address this challenge. The course consisted of pre-recorded lectures and a 4-hour hands-on workshop guided by multidisciplinary POCUS experts. The anonymous post-course survey received responses from 25 out of 39 participants, yielding a 64.1% response rate. On a scale of 0-10, confidence levels for acquiring kidney images rose from 2.6 + 2.3 (mean + SD) pre-workshop to 7.8 + 1.5 post-workshop (p<0.001). Similarly, a remarkable improvement in confidence for acquiring lung and cardiac images was seen as scores increased from 1.8 + 2.4 to 7.7 + 1.5 (p<0.001) and from 1.5 + 2.2 to 7.2 + 1.3 (p<0.001), respectively. Additionally, respondents reported a substantial improvement in their confidence to interpret kidney, lung, and cardiac POCUS images, with scores increasing from 4.5 + 2.2 to 7.7 + 1.1 (p<0.001), 2.3 + 2.4 to 7.6 + 1.5 (p<0.001), and 2 + 2 to 7.3 + 1.5 (p<0.001), respectively. Barriers to implementing POCUS use at institutions included a perceived lack of trained faculty, limited protected time for faculty, and insufficient support from division leadership. The NKF POCUS pre-course successfully improved participants' confidence in acquiring and interpreting basic POCUS images.
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- Abhilash Koratala
- Division of Nephrology, Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIUSA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health San AntonioSan Antonio, TXUSA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Northwestern UniversityChicago, ILUSA
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- Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Division, University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAUSA
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Mulherkar R, Shah C, Bulat M, Thaker NG, Kamrava M, Beriwal S. Role of simulation-based training and assessment to improve brachytherapy competency among radiation oncology residents. Brachytherapy 2024:S1538-4721(24)00042-4. [PMID: 38643045 DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2024.02.010] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Simulation is a technique used in healthcare to replicate clinical scenarios and improve patient safety, efficacy, and efficiency. Simulation-based medical education facilitates training and assessment in healthcare without increasing risk to patients, supported by ample evidence from surgical/procedural specialties. Simulation in radiation oncology has been leveraged to an extent, with successful examples of both screen-based and hands-on simulators that have improved confidence and performance in trainees. In the current era, evidence substantiates a significant deficit in brachytherapy procedure education, with radiation oncology residents reporting low confidence in this procedural skill, largely attributable to insufficient caseloads at some centers. Simulation-based medical education can facilitate structured training and competency-based assessment in brachytherapy skills. This review discusses existing advances and future directions in brachytherapy simulation, using examples from simulation in surgical specialties.
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- Ria Mulherkar
- Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Capital Health Medical Center, Pennington, NJ
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, AHN Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Yi E, Park DH. The effect of core competencies of university students on employment and first year salary level based on school activity log. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28474. [PMID: 38560227 PMCID: PMC10979218 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28474] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Deciding on a career and securing employment at an ideal company represent significant challenges for students. Employment is not only a personal achievement but also a measure of success for universities and governments. To transform students into competitive applicants, various activities are provided by universities, governments, and companies. These activities may leave students either excited about the prospects or overwhelmed by the experience. The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between college experiences and post-graduation employment through an analysis of a five-year activity log. Specifically, students' diverse activities were categorized into six core competencies: skill reinforcement, leadership and teamwork, globalization, organizational commitment, job exploration, and autonomous implementation. We used logistic regression to examine how these competencies relate to employment status, and ANOVA analysis to assess their impact on initial salaries. The findings reveal that while competencies in skill improvement, job exploration, and organizational commitment were not statistically significant, those in leadership and teamwork, globalization, and autonomous implementation were crucial for securing employment. Additionally, globalization, job exploration, and autonomous implementation competencies influenced annual salary levels. Furthermore, a comparison of students completing either a single major or a convergent major revealed that job exploration competency significantly impacts the annual salary level.
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- Eunju Yi
- Graduate School of Business IT, Kookmin University, Seoul, South Korea
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- School of Management Information Systems / Graduate School of Business IT, Kookmin University, Seoul, South Korea
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Cold KM, Vamadevan A, Vilmann AS, Svendsen MBS, Konge L, Bjerrum F. Computer-aided quality assessment of endoscopist competence during colonoscopy: A systematic review. Gastrointest Endosc 2024:S0016-5107(24)00219-0. [PMID: 38580134 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2024.04.004] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Endoscopists' competence can vary widely, as shown in the variation in adenoma detection rate (ADR). Computer-aided quality assessment (CAQ) can automatically assess performance during individual procedures. This review aims to identify and describe different CAQ systems for colonoscopy. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was done using MEDLINE, EMBASE, and SCOPUS based on three blocks of terms according to the inclusion criteria: Colonoscopy, Competence assessment, and Automatic evaluation. Articles were systematically reviewed by two reviewers, first by abstract and then in full text. The methodological quality was assessed using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI). RESULTS 12,575 studies were identified, 6,831 remained after removal of duplicates, and 6,806 did not pass the eligibility criteria and were excluded, leaving thirteen studies for final analysis. Five categories of CAQ systems were identified: Withdrawal speedometer (seven studies), Scope movement analysis (three studies), Effective withdrawal time (one study), Fold examination quality (one study), and Visual gaze pattern (one study). The withdrawal speedometer was the only CAQ system that tested its feedback by examining changes in ADR. Three studies observed an improvement in ADR, and two studies did not. The methodological quality of the studies was high (mean MERSQI 15.2 points, maximum 18 points). CONCLUSIONS Thirteen studies developed or tested CAQ systems, most frequently by correlating it to ADR. Only five studies tested feedback by implementing the CAQ system. A meta-analysis was impossible due to the heterogeneous study designs, and more studies are warranted.
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- Kristoffer Mazanti Cold
- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR & Education, the Capital Region of Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR & Education, the Capital Region of Denmark
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR & Education, the Capital Region of Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Gastrounit, Surgical section, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR & Education, the Capital Region of Denmark; Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR & Education, the Capital Region of Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR & Education, the Capital Region of Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Gastrounit, Surgical section, Copenhagen University Hospital - Amager and Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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Elhabashy S, Moriyama M, Mahmoud EIED, Eysa B. Effect of evidence-based nursing practices training programme on the competency of nurses caring for mechanically ventilated patients: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:225. [PMID: 38566049 PMCID: PMC10986015 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01869-1] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) has been recognised worldwide as a standardised approach for enhancing the quality of healthcare and patient outcomes. Nurses play a significant role in integrating EBP, especially in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Consequently, this study aims to examine the effect of an adapted evidence-based nursing practices training programme on the competency level of nurses caring for mechanically ventilated patients. METHODS A prospective open-label parallel 1:1 randomised controlled trial was conducted on 80 nurses caring for ICU patients at the National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Egypt. The trial was carried out between November 2022 and February 2023 under the registration number NCT05721664. The enrolled nurses were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received the evidence-based nursing practice training programme (EBNPTP) in accordance with the Johns Hopkins EBP conceptional model, whereas the control group received traditional in-service education. Four assessments (one pre- and three post-assessments) were conducted to evaluate nurses' competency level over time using the adapted evidence-based nursing competency assessment checklist. The primary endpoint was an increase the competency levels among nurses caring for mechanically ventilated patients. RESULTS The current study results revealed statistically significant differences between intervention and control groups in relation to their level of competency across the three post-assessments, with (p <.001). The study also demonstrated that the nurses' competency level continued to decline significantly over time, with (p <.001). Additionally, a significant correlation was found between the nurses' pre-assessment and educational level, acting as independent variables (predictors), and the third endpoint assessment (p <.01), indicated by multiple linear regression. CONCLUSION The EBP training programme demonstrated a significant increase in the nurses' level of competency compared with traditional in-service education. This suggests that by training the nurses in various settings with the essential skills and knowledge for EBP, their competency level can be enhanced, leading to the delivery of effective care and improving patient outcomes. However, the long-term sustainability of the EBP adoptions was insufficient; further studies are needed to investigate the factors that affect the durability of EBP adoption. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered with Clinical Trials.gov (Registration # NCT05721664) on 10/02/2023.
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- Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 734-8551, Kasumi, Hiroshima, Japan
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- National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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Nielsen AB, Dragsbæk J, Jacobsen N, Laursen CB, Farr A, Slavicky M, Konge L, Pietersen PI. Assessment of Basic Thoracic Ultrasound Skills in Immersive Virtual Reality: Gathering Validity Evidence. Ultrasound Med Biol 2024; 50:467-473. [PMID: 38185537 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2023.12.002] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Operator skills are essential for thoracic ultrasound (TUS) to ensure diagnostic accuracy. Immersive virtual reality (IVR) has shown potential within medical education but never for assessment of TUS skills. This study was aimed at developing an IVR test for assessing TUS skills, gathering validity evidence and establishing a pass/fail score. METHODS An expert panel developed a test based on the TUS protocol by the European Respiratory Society (ERS), including a tutorial and two clinical cases (pleural effusion and interstitial syndrome), using an IVR platform (VitaSim, Odense, Denmark). Four anterior, four lateral and six posterior zones were available for examination and decision of diagnosis. Each correct examination equaled one point. The contrasting groups' method was used to set a pass/fail score. RESULTS Data were collected during the 2022 ERS Congress. We included 13 novices (N, experience: 0 TUS), 22 intermediates (I, 1-50 TUS) and 11 experienced clinicians (E, >50 TUS). Cronbach's α was 0.86. The total mean point scores in case 1 (C1) were (N) 5.0 ± 2.7, (I) 7.3 ± 2.4 and (E) 8.7 ± 1.3, and the scores in case 2 (C2) were (N) 4.5 ± 1.8, (I) 6.7 ± 2.3 and (E) 8.5 ± 2.1. Significant differences were found between N and I for C1 (p = 0.007) and C2 (p = 0.02), I and E for C1 (p = 0.04) and C2 (p = 0.019) and N and E for C1 (p < 0.001) and C2 (p < 0.001). The pass/fail score was 7 points in each case. CONCLUSION We established an IVR test that can distinguish between operators with different TUS skills. This enables a standardized, objective and evidence-based approach to assessment of TUS skills.
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- Anders Bo Nielsen
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Odense University Hospital, Svendborg, Denmark; SimC Simulation Centre, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Sygehus Lillebælt-Vejle, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Odense Respiratory Research Unit (ODIN), Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Educational Activities, European Respiratory Society, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Educational Activities, European Respiratory Society, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Svendborg, Denmark; UNIFY-Research and Innovation Unit of Radiology, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
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Zhai RN, Liu Y, Wen JX. Competency scale of quality and safety for greenhand nurses: instrument development and psychometric test. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:219. [PMID: 38553742 PMCID: PMC10979626 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01873-5] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Guaranteeing nursing service safety and quality is a prioritized issue in the healthcare setting worldwide. However, there still lacks a valid scale to measure the quality and safety competencies of newly graduated nurses globally. METHODS This scale was developed in two phases. In Phase One, a literature review and three-round e-Delphi were conducted to generate the initial item pool; while in Phase Two, five experts tested the content validity of the scale. The construct validity was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and the data were collected among 1,221 newly graduated nursing students between May, 2017 and August, 2017. Finally, the internal consistency reliability and test-retest reliability were tested. RESULTS The final version's Competency Scale of Quality and Safety (CSQS) was confirmed by the CFA involving 64 items in six dimensions, including patient-center care, safety, evidence-based practice, collaboration and teamwork, continuous quality improvement, and informatics. The results of data showed that the data supported the modified model of CSQS (Standardized Root Mean Square Residual = 0.03, p = 0.053, Adjusted Goodness of Normed Fit Index = 1.00, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.007, Fit Index = 0.95, Goodness of Fit Index = 0.97, χ2/df = 1.06), and the standardized factor loadings of items were from 0.59 to 0.74 (p < 0.05). The internal consistency reliability of the total scale was 0.98, and the test-retest reliability was 0.89. CONCLUSIONS CSQS was a valid and reliable instrument to measure the safety and quality abilities of greenhand nurses, and could be fully utilized by nursing students, greenhand nurses, nursing educators, as well as hospital nursing managers.
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- Run Nan Zhai
- School of Nursing, Dalian Medical University, No 9 Western Section South LvShun road, 116044, Dalian city, Liaoning province, China
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- School of Nursing, Dalian Medical University, No 9 Western Section South LvShun road, 116044, Dalian city, Liaoning province, China.
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- School of Nursing, Dalian Medical University, No 9 Western Section South LvShun road, 116044, Dalian city, Liaoning province, China
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Thin SM, Kanjanarach T, Supsongserm P, Phanudulkitti C, Sorofman BA, Zaw MT, Theeraroungchaisri A, Kittisopee T. Driving factors of community pharmacist weight management service: A structural equation modeling. Res Social Adm Pharm 2024:S1551-7411(24)00095-0. [PMID: 38565425 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.03.009] [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: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Even though the effectiveness of community pharmacists in helping customers to reduce weight has been evident, few pharmacists provided weight management services (WMS). To drive community pharmacist WMS provision, factors affecting their intention and WMS provision were important to be investigated. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to explore relationships among pharmacist authority, perceived customer obstruction, WMS performance support, obstacles, and facilitators with intention to provide WMS and WMS rovision using structural equation modeling (WMS. METHOD Self-administered questionnaires were utilized to collect data from 302 Thai community pharmacists from December 2022 to March 2023. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to explore the influencing factors on pharmacist WMS intention and WMS provision. RESULTS Pharmacist authority (r = 0.35), WMS performance support (r = 0.24), and facilitators (r = 0.22) were significantly correlated with community pharmacist WMS provision. Pharmacist authority (r = 0.50), facilitators (r = 0.46), and WMS performance support (r = 0.42) were significantly correlated with community pharmacist intention to provide WMS e structural equation model (SEM), pharmacist authority (β = 0.34) and intention (β = 0.16) significantly influenced WMS provision (R2 = 0.20). Authority (β = 0.49) and WMS performance support (β = 0.28) significantly influenced pharmacist intention to WMS (R2 = 0.42). The model from empirical data indicated a good fit with the hypothetical model (p-value = 0.000, Comparatively Fit Index = 0.9, and Tucker-Lewis Index = 0.878). CONCLUSION Pharmacist authority had direct effects with both their intention to provide WMS and WMS provision. WMS performance support had a direct effect on intention to provide WMS and an indirect effect on WMS provision. Facilitators also had significant correlations with intention to provide WMS and WMS provision.
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- Su Myat Thin
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, 123 Moo 16 Mittraphap Rd., Nai-Muang, Muang District, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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- College of Pharmacy, The University of Iowa, 310 CPB 180 South Grand Avenue, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
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- Integrated Specialty Medicine, St. James's Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand; Faculty of Pharmacy, Siam University, 38 Phet Kasem Road, Band Wa, Bangkok, 10160, Thailand.
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Sarboozi-Hosseinabadi S, Sharifzadeh G, Hosseini SM. Evaluating CPR training: simulation vs. webinars for Iranian emergency medical technicians during COVID-19. BMC Emerg Med 2024; 24:46. [PMID: 38500059 PMCID: PMC10949631 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-024-00967-2] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The high prevalence of COVID-19 and the necessity for social distancing have impacted medical training. On the one hand, the high mortality rate following the disease led the American Heart Association (AHA) to issue guidelines in October 2020 for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on patients diagnosed or suspected of having COVID-19. Various methods exist for teaching these guidelines. However, the use of many of these methods is greatly challenged due to the high risk of disease transmission. Moreover, the published guidelines emphasize protection against COVID-19 infection. The present study aims to compare the impact of two educational methods, educational webinars and simulations, on the competence of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation during the COVID-19 epidemic. METHODS This semi-experimental study was conducted on 70 emergency medical technicians. A pre-test was administered to all participants, and then they were randomly assigned into two groups: an educational webinar group (35 people) and a simulation group (35 people). The educational webinar group received online training using Adobe Connect software version 2.6.9, while the simulation group received in-person training using a manikin simulator. The competence of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation during the COVID-19 epidemic was compared between the two groups immediately after the training and again two months later. Data collection instruments utilized in this research included a demographic questionnaire and a competency questionnaire in performing CPR during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 19 and statistical tests for comparison. RESULTS The results indicated that in both the educational webinar and simulation groups, the average competence score for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the three stages under investigation showed significant differences (p < 0.001). Additionally, in both groups under study, the average competence score for performing CPR immediately and two months after training was significantly higher compared to before the training (p < 0.001); however, two months after training, it was significantly lower compared to immediately after the training (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Based on the results obtained from the current research, both educational methods (educational webinar and simulation) had a significant effect on the competence of performing CPR during the COVID-19 epidemic and were equally effective. Moreover, the recall test results (two months later) showed a decrease in the competence of performing CPR during the COVID-19 epidemic in both training methods (webinar and simulation), indicating the need for periodic CPR training.
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- Shoaib Sarboozi-Hosseinabadi
- Department of Emergency Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Emergency Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
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Pifarre J, Esquerda M, Torralba F, Bátiz J, Bofarull M. Persons with mental disorders and assisted dying practices in Spain: In response to Ramos et al. Int J Law Psychiatry 2024; 94:101980. [PMID: 38493732 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2024.101980] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Ramos et al. paper offers a narrative review of Spanish Organic Law 3/2021, which regulates euthanasia, focusing on its application to individuals with mental disorders. Ramos et al. examine the application of legal prerequisites from an ethical-legal perspective to ascertain the conditions under which psychiatric euthanasia might be considered legitimate and compliant with legal stipulations. Nevertheless, it is apparent that the core ethical inquiries linked to this matter have not been exhaustively investigated. The criteria laid out are, in our assessment, still open to further debate and broader deliberation. Our article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive ethical and legal debate in Spain regarding psychiatric euthanasia. Competency assessment is central to the legislation, but there are concerns about the validity of assessment tools and the subjective nature of interviews. Furthermore, defining irreversible suffering in mental health contexts poses challenges. The article advocates for a deeper understanding of the needs of individuals with mental disorders before considering euthanasia and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive care and psychosocial interventions in reducing the desire for euthanasia. Ultimately, it underscores the ethical complexities of euthanasia in mental health and the necessity of prioritizing comprehensive care in addressing these complexities.
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- Josep Pifarre
- Institut Borja de Bioética, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain; San Juan de Dios Provincia de España, Madrid, Spain
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- Institut Borja de Bioética, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain; Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Terres de Lleida, Spain.
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- Institut Borja de Bioética, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Borja de Bioética, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain; San Juan de Dios Provincia de España, Madrid, Spain
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Lahti H, Kulmala M, Lyyra N, Mietola V, Paakkari L. Problematic situations related to social media use and competencies to prevent them: results of a Delphi study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5275. [PMID: 38438460 PMCID: PMC10912411 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55578-5] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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A three-round Delphi method was used to study the problematic situations that adolescents may encounter when using the social media, and the competencies needed to address these situations. A panel of Finnish experts (N = 22) provided an open-ended list of problematic situations and competencies in 2020-2021. These were then evaluated and ranked according to their significance. The experts provided an information-rich list of both problematic situations and competencies. Finally, 16 problematic situations and 19 competencies were ranked in order of importance by the experts. The most important problematic situations were direct and indirect cyberbullying and sexual harassment. The most important competencies were the ability to act responsibly, knowing what kinds of activity are prohibited, and knowing whom to contact on exposure to cyberbullying or harassment. The findings can be used in developing policies, recommendations, and solutions aimed at counteracting the harmful effects of social media on wellbeing during adolescence.
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- H Lahti
- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35 (L), 40014, Jyväskylä, Finland.
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35 (L), 40014, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35 (L), 40014, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35 (L), 40014, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35 (L), 40014, Jyväskylä, Finland
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Friedlander LT, Wallace W, Broadbent JM, Hanlin SM, Lyons KM, Cannon RD, Cooper PR. Preparedness and competency of New Zealand graduates for general dental practice - perceptions from the workforce. Aust Dent J 2024; 69:29-39. [PMID: 37740647 DOI: 10.1111/adj.12981] [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] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dental graduates need to demonstrate clinical competency. This mixed-methods study explored the perceptions of clinicians who employ or work with new graduates from the University of Otago, New Zealand, and identified themes reflecting graduates' preparedness for independent practice. METHODS An online survey using a semantic differential scale and open-ended questions collected opinions and experiences from the workforce. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS software, and qualitative data were analysed thematically. RESULTS A representative sample of the workforce was obtained with a response rate of 35% (N = 83). Most clinicians engage new graduates to support the profession and/or rural communities. They perceived that graduates were well prepared in most areas, could translate theory to clinical practice and demonstrate professionalism. Graduates were reportedly stronger in basic dentistry, communication, ethics, and record keeping however were less strong in complex treatment planning, molar endodontics, fixed prosthodontics and exodontia. Clinical exposure during dental training was perceived as more limited, and mentoring and guidance in the transition to practice were deemed to be important. CONCLUSIONS New Zealand dental graduates appear prepared for independent practice; however, maximising clinical opportunities during training, mentoring and early professional development in advanced areas of practice is essential to enhance competency and confidence.
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- L T Friedlander
- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Liu T, Zhou P, Zuo Z, Fan M, Yang Y. Mediating effects of parent-child dysfunctional interactions in the relationship between parenting distress and social-emotional problems and competencies. Infant Behav Dev 2024; 74:101899. [PMID: 37992457 DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2023.101899] [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: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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This study investigated the association between parenting distress and four variables of young children's social-emotional problems and competencies: externalizing, internalizing, and dysregulation problems, and social-emotional competencies, and whether parent-child dysfunctional interactions mediated these associations. Participants were Chinese toddlers (N = 711) aged 24-36 months in family (44.3%) and center-based (55.7%) care. The results from structural equation modeling showed that parent-child dysfunctional interactions fully mediated the relationship between parenting distress and externalizing, and dysregulation problems, and social-emotional competencies, while partially mediated in the internalizing problems for both groups. Furthermore, multi-group SEM models showed the direct and indirect pathways differed between two groups. The research concludes that parent-child interaction plays a crucial role in mediating the relationship between parenting distress and young children's social-emotional problems and competencies. For families' choice of childcare, this study suggests early center-based services provided for toddlers exposed to family risk characteristics such as parents' poor mental health, and more importantly, low levels of parent-child interactions.
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- Ting Liu
- Faculty of Education, East China Normal University, China; China Research Institute of Care and Education of Infants and Young Children, East China Normal University, China
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- School of Early Childhood Education, Changsha Normal University, China
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- Faculty of Education, East China Normal University, China; China Research Institute of Care and Education of Infants and Young Children, East China Normal University, China.
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- Faculty of Education, East China Normal University, China
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- Faculty of Education, East China Normal University, China
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McMullen K, Gray A, Staggs T, Brown R, Banks J, Reisinger A, Searles T, Peters M. Development of infection prevention program standards for critical access hospitals. Am J Infect Control 2024; 52:365-367. [PMID: 38036177 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2023.11.014] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Although critical access hospitals are small, the expected infection prevention activities remain extensive. Program standards, aligned with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology infection prevention competency model domains, were developed and implemented in a midwestern health care system. Time estimates for completion of each activity were assigned and then extrapolated to offer guidance on necessary full-time equivalents for adequate staffing.
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- St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth (formerly Mercy Hospitals Kingfisher, Logan County and Watonga, OK.), Duluth, MN
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- Mercy Hospitals Cassville and Aurora, Cassville and Aurora, MO
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Yang B. Application of practice-based learning and improvement in standardized training of general practitioners. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:214. [PMID: 38429781 PMCID: PMC10908111 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05195-7] [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: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND In the context of standardized training for general practitioners, the emphasis is still primarily on clinical skills, which does not fully encompass the overall development of general practitioners. This study implemented a practice-based learning and improvement (PBLI) project among students and evaluated its effectiveness based on indicators such as learning outcomes, students' subjective experiences, and annual grades. This study offers recommendations for optimizing general practitioners' teaching and residential training programs. METHODS 60 residents who participated in the regular training of general practitioners at the First Clinical College of Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology from January 2019 to January 2022 were selected for this study. They were randomly divided into two groups, the PBLI group, and the control group, using a random number table method. Out of the 60 residents, 31 were assigned to the control group and 29 were assigned to the PBLI group. The participants in the PBLI group received additional PBLI training along with their daily residential training, while the participants in the control group only took part in the latter. The effectiveness of the PBLI program was analyzed by conducting a baseline survey, administering questionnaires, and evaluating examination results. RESULTS After implementing the program, the PBLI group scored significantly higher than the control group (p < 0.05). Throughout the implementation process, students in the PBLI group expressed high satisfaction with the learning project, particularly with its content and alignment with the training objective. The teacher's evaluation of the PBLI group students surpassed that of the control group in various areas, including literature retrieval, self-study, courseware development, speech ability, and clinical thinking. CONCLUSIONS The PBLI program aims to encourage resident-centered study in standardized residency training. This approach is beneficial because it motivates students to engage in active learning and self-reflection, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of standardized residency training.
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- Bin Yang
- Health Management Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, 430022, Wuhan, Hubei Province, P. R. China.
- Department of General Practice, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, 430022, Wuhan, Hubei Province, P. R. China.
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Ameer L, Aslam N, Ghosn S, Al-Matouq J, Al-Mousa Z, Alasfour S, Suroor M, Amin YH. Establishing competency based internship program through participatory action research in a private pharmacy college in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:101983. [PMID: 38348289 PMCID: PMC10859275 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.101983] [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: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Objectives To use Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology to develop a competency-based training (CBT) program for Bachelor of Pharmacy interns at Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences (MACHS), Dammam, Saudi Arabia, based on the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Global Competency Framework. Methods The MACHS Pharmacy Department Training Unit developed a competency-based training (CBT) framework over 6 cohorts of interns based on the FIP Global Competency Framework using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology. Assignments were set throughout the training period to support competency development. Assessment methods used for the evaluation included student portfolio, site preceptor evaluation and the college-based assessments. End of training and baseline results were compared to determine the effectiveness of CBT in terms of improvement of skills. Problems were identified and action plans developed, to be implemented on the following cohort. Successful completion of CBT required a total score of 80%. The students who could not pass the assessment were given a chance to improve their weak competencies and retake the assessment. Results Since its implementation, five cohorts have been trained through CBT. Only 12% of interns passed the training in first attempt in the first cohort. This passing percentage dramatically increased to 75-100% in the consecutive cohorts where students scored better in the portfolio, and site preceptor evaluation as compared to the college-based assessment. Students' feedback towards the assignments was positive. Conclusion Participatory Action Research was found to be an effective approach towards developing a competency-based training program for Pharmacy interns. More FIP competencies and evaluation strategies will be added to the internship program in the future. Furthermore, a national approach towards implementation of CBT should be used to ensure the uniformity of competency of pharmacists across the kingdom.
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- Luma Ameer
- Pharmacy Department, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Department, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Department, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Department, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Department, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Department, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Department, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia
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Farrell LM, Cuncic C, MacDonald S, Wright BJ, Eva KW, Goldszmidt MA. Thresholds of becoming: an exploration of threshold concepts as a means to support professional identity formation in competency-based curricula. Adv Health Sci Educ Theory Pract 2024; 29:349-359. [PMID: 37258942 DOI: 10.1007/s10459-023-10245-8] [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: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Inherent in every clinical preceptor's role is the ability to understand the learning needs of individual trainees, enabling them to meet their potential. Competency-based medical education frameworks have been developed to this end, but efforts to identify behaviours and activities that define competence are based on mapping knowledge, skills and ability, which can be difficult to integrate into a comprehensive picture of who the trainee is becoming. Professional identity formation, in contrast, prioritizes attention to who trainees are becoming, but provision of detailed guidance to preceptors on how to best support this form of development is challenging. The tension that results limits our ability to optimally support learners as strengths in competency development may mask professional identity development gaps and vice versa. To address this tension, this paper examines how the theory of threshold concepts - troublesome ideas that, once appreciated, fundamentally change how you understand and approach a particular activity - can shine light on professional identity formation and its relationship with developing competence. The recognition and identification of threshold concepts is offered as a means to improve our ability to identify, discuss and support behaviours and actions that impact the learner's capacity to act competently as they develop their identity at various stages of training.
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- Laura M Farrell
- Department of Medicine, Division of Community Internal Medicine, University of British Columbia, Medical Sciences Building, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC, V8P5C2, Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Victoria, Canada
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- Island Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Victoria, Canada
- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
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- Centre for Health Education Scholarship and Professor Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Research Scientist, Centre for Education Research & Innovation, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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Tawiah AK, Stokes E, Wieler M, Desmeules F, Finucane L, Lewis J, Warren J, Lundon K, Noblet T, Cunningham C, Woodhouse LJ. Developing an international competency and capability framework for advanced practice physiotherapy: a scoping review with narrative synthesis. Physiotherapy 2024; 122:3-16. [PMID: 38029504 DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2023.07.002] [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: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The need to address increasing numbers of people seeking care, insufficient numbers of physicians, and providing high-value and sustainable care has contributed to changing physiotherapy practice across the world, often referred to as advanced practice physiotherapy. Currently, there is no internationally standardized competency and capability framework to support advanced practice physiotherapy. OBJECTIVES This scoping review has two aims; 1) To identify and map out the competencies of advanced practice physiotherapy available in the literature. 2) To develop a competency and capability framework by mapping the competencies identified from the review. DESIGN The Arksey and O'Malley framework and the PRISMA Scoping review methodology were used. Databases searched included CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE Ovid, PubMed, and Scopus. The competency and capability framework was developed through a narrative synthesis approach. RESULTS Nineteen documents were included in the final review, with 13 grey literature (government reports, policy documents, thesis) and six research papers. Included publications came from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The included documents covered predominantly musculoskeletal practice (n = 17). The others focused on cardiorespiratory care, incontinence and pelvic health. Through narrative synthesis, 27 competencies and capabilities were identified and grouped under seven domains. CONCLUSION The synthesis of this scoping review provides the first competency and capability framework for advanced practice physiotherapy that integrates competencies and capabilities from five different countries. With the expansion of advanced practice physiotherapy, the framework developed from this review is the first step towards international recognition, standardization and consistency of education and training of practitioners. CONTRIBUTION OF THE PAPER.
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- Andrews K Tawiah
- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Sussex MSK Partnership, United Kingdom; Department of Health, Social Care and Education, St Georges University London, United Kingdom
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- Therapy Department, Central London Community Healthcare National Health Service Trust, London, United Kingdom; School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Strategic Team, Office of Health and Disability Commissioner, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Office of Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health, Social Care and Education, St Georges University London, United Kingdom; St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Physiotherapy Department, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Tufts University, School of Medicine, Department of Public Health & Community Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Hertz P, Bertelsen CA, Houlind K, Bundgaard L, Konge L, Bjerrum F, Svendsen MBS. Developing a phantom for simulating robotic-assisted complete mesocolic excision using 3D printing and medical imaging. BMC Surg 2024; 24:72. [PMID: 38408998 PMCID: PMC10897992 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02353-y] [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: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Robotic-assisted complete mesocolic excision is an advanced procedure mainly because of the great variability in anatomy. Phantoms can be used for simulation-based training and assessment of competency when learning new surgical procedures. However, no phantoms for robotic complete mesocolic excision have previously been described. This study aimed to develop an anatomically true-to-life phantom, which can be used for training with a robotic system situated in the clinical setting and can be used for the assessment of surgical competency. METHODS Established pathology and surgical assessment tools for complete mesocolic excision and specimens were used for the phantom development. Each assessment item was translated into an engineering development task and evaluated for relevance. Anatomical realism was obtained by extracting relevant organs from preoperative patient scans and 3D printing casting moulds for each organ. Each element of the phantom was evaluated by two experienced complete mesocolic excision surgeons without influencing each other's answers and their feedback was used in an iterative process of prototype development and testing. RESULTS It was possible to integrate 35 out of 48 procedure-specific items from the surgical assessment tool and all elements from the pathological evaluation tool. By adding fluorophores to the mesocolic tissue, we developed an easy way to assess the integrity of the mesocolon using ultraviolet light. The phantom was built using silicone, is easy to store, and can be used in robotic systems designated for patient procedures as it does not contain animal-derived parts. CONCLUSIONS The newly developed phantom could be used for training and competency assessment for robotic-assisted complete mesocolic excision surgery in a simulated setting.
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- Peter Hertz
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Lillebaelt, University of Southern Denmark, Sygehusvej 24, Kolding, 6000, Denmark.
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR and Education, The Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital - North Zealand, Hillerød, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital Lillebaelt, University of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Lillebaelt Vejle, Colorectal Cancer Center South, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR and Education, The Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR and Education, The Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Gastrounit, Surgical section, Copenhagen University Hospital - Amager and Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR and Education, The Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Ng IKS, Mok SF, Teo D. Competency in medical training: current concepts, assessment modalities, and practical challenges. Postgrad Med J 2024:qgae023. [PMID: 38376156 DOI: 10.1093/postmj/qgae023] [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: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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In the past two decades, competency-based medical education (CBME) has rapidly become the cornerstone of medical training and accreditation programmes worldwide. It has increasingly replaced traditional time-based educational approaches which were often rigid, fragmented, and overly emphasized clinical content knowledge over practical skillsets and attitudes. CBME adoption was in the hope of better preparing medical graduates for the demands and responsibilities of real-world clinical practice. For all the supposed merits of CBME, there hitherto remains difficulties in arriving at comprehensive and practical 'competency' definitions, and actual challenges with implementation of clinical competency assessment modalities pertaining to construct validity, reliability, and applicability with the use and interpretation of evaluation metrics. Therefore, in this article, we describe the various conceptualizations of 'competency' in medical education literature and attempt to refine its usage in practice to meet the evolving needs and expectations of healthcare stakeholders, as well as incorporate emerging concepts in the medical education discourse. We herein propose that clinical 'competencies' should be defined as multi-domain clinical expertise, comprising medical knowledge, skills, attitudes and metacognitive capabilities that reflects the prevailing needs of healthcare stakeholders, and is inferred from performance evaluations of medical trainees. In order to attain 'competence', there must then be a process of integrating multi-domain competencies into meaningful professional identity formation that is commensurate with the context and stage of medical training. In addition, we review the current competency assessment modalities, including common pitfalls with their usage, and sought to provide practical strategies to mitigate the identified challenges.
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- Isaac K S Ng
- Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore 117597, Singapore
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore 117597, Singapore
- Fast and Chronic Programmes, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore 159964, Singapore
- Division of Advanced Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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D'Aoust R, Slone SE, Russell N, Budhathoki C, Ling C. PRIME-nurse practitioner competency model validation and criterion based OSCE rubric interrater reliability. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:124. [PMID: 38326786 PMCID: PMC10851454 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05056-3] [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: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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The PRIME-NP (Professional-Reporter-Interpreter-Manager-Educator/Evaluation-Nurse Practitioner) Model is adapted from the RIME (Reporter-Interpreter-Manager-Educator) model used in medical education to guide medical student and resident education. The Delphi technique was used to validate the PRIME-NP Model. After two rounds of review by a group of experts in NP curriculum, the model was determined to be valid based on expert consensus. Agreement percent increase from the first round to the second round in all categories. Interrater reliability (IRR) was assessed using interclass correlation after instrument validation was completed for each of the five levels of the PRIME-NP model. Overall, the IRR of the instrument was found to be acceptable with some notable exceptions. No variance was noted in professional behaviors at any level. Variance was increased in management and educator/evaluator behaviors in higher/later course levels. The PRIME-NP Model and PRIME-NP OSCE Rubric is a valid and reliable instrument to assess NP student progression in objective structured clinical examinations. This instrument has the potential for adaptation for use in other types of health sciences education and settings.
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- Rita D'Aoust
- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Kim HW, Roh YS. Perceived trauma nursing core competency, interprofessional collaborative competency, and associated barriers among regional trauma center nurses. Int Emerg Nurs 2024; 72:101388. [PMID: 38134844 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2023.101388] [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: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION As key members of interprofessional teams working in complex settings, nurses in trauma centers require trauma nursing core competency. PURPOSE This study sought to determine the levels and relationships of the perceived importance and performance of trauma nursing core competency, as well as the interprofessional collaborative competency and associated barriers among Korean regional trauma center nurses. METHODS This cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational survey involved a convenience sample of 190 Korean trauma center nurses. Data were collected using a web-based self-reporting questionnaire about the perceived importance and performance of trauma nursing core competency, as well as the interprofessional collaborative competency and associated barriers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression (Enter method) analyses. RESULTS The perceived performance and importance of interprofessional collaborative competency, the perceived importance of trauma nursing core competency, and the perceived barriers to resources, training, competency, and interest significantly affected trauma nursing core competency performance, accounting for 64.5 % of the variance. CONCLUSIONS Training programs are needed to improve the core and interprofessional collaborative competencies of trauma nurses. Individual, team, and organizational approaches are essential to addressing the perceived barriers. The effects of training programs on the core competency of trauma nurses should be validated.
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- Hyo-Won Kim
- Graduate School of Nursing & Health Sciences, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea.
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Yu H, Zhang C, He J, Xu J. Reflections on training and teaching modes for anesthesia monitoring nurses in China. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24540. [PMID: 38304766 PMCID: PMC10831792 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24540] [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: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Objective The purpose of this scoping review was to map and identify studies describing the current state of research and teaching methods and evaluation systems for nurse anesthetists within China. Design A wide-ranging search of multiple databases and gray literature was performed according to JBI criteria, employing predefined selection criteria and following PRISMA guidelines. Methods This scoping review included studies published between 1988 and 2021 that explored the current state of clinical training and teaching methods for nurse anesthetists nationally and internationally. These articles were reviewed by four reviewers and content analysis was performed. Results Fifty-two articles were included in the review. The results suggest that both simulation teaching in nursing education and Kolb's experiential learning cycle theory improve nursing staff teamwork, develop critical thinking skills, and improve core nursing competencies. Conclusions High-fidelity simulation teaching based on Kolb's experiential learning cycle theory may be an effective teaching method to develop and improve the competence of nurse anesthesia monitors.
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- Han Yu
- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu City, China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu City, China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu City, China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu City, China
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Wang H, Li J, Xiang X. Exploring effective implementation pathways to become an excellent chief financial officer in public hospital: a qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) from China. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:124. [PMID: 38263000 PMCID: PMC10804516 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-10588-x] [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: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hospital chief financial officer (CFO) contributes to improving health system performance. However, how to become an excellent hospital CFO has rarely been considered from a holistic perspective. This paper aims to identify competencies required by hospital CFO to fulfil the position's responsibilities and explore effective implementation pathways to generate high performance and improve healthcare service. METHODS We conducted 61 semi-structured interviews with individuals in key leadership positions in China's hospitals and researchers focusing on healthcare system management to identify core competencies necessary for hospital CFO. Interviews were analysed through a multi-stage review process and modified via expert vetting using a national panel of 23 professors. Subsequently, interviews were conducted with 32 hospital CFOs from 14 provinces throughout September 2021 to May 2022. We scored the performance of 32 hospital CFOs in various aspects of competency and used the fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis to explore the competency configurations of excellent CFOs. RESULTS We identify seven core competencies necessary for a hospital CFO to fulfil management practices, including personal morality, resource management, strategy management, learning ability, negotiating skill, leadership skill, and financial management. The findings indicate that a single competency factor is not a necessary condition to become an excellent hospital CFO. The results of qualitative comparative analysis then make it possible to propose four configurational paths, namely, supportive, interpersonal, all-around development, and technical, to become an excellent hospital CFO and achieve effective managerial performance. CONCLUSIONS The responsibilities of hospital CFOs are complex and varied, hence, a better understanding of competencies required by CFO is essential to implement their responsibilities effectively. The identification in this study of the four effective implementation pathways to becoming an excellent hospital CFO enriches the literature on hospital management and provides implications for China's hospitals and their CFOs.
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- Hongzhi Wang
- Research Center of Hospital Management and Medical Prevention, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region), Nanning, China
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- The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China
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- Institute of Fiscal and Finance, Shandong Academy of Social Sciences, 56 Shungeng Road, 250002, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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Mongkolrattanasit W, Tanvarasethee V, Thangjantaraprapab K, Chuenjitwongsa S, Limpuangthip N. Identifying barriers and strategies for achieving competency in removable prosthodontics in undergraduate dental students: a mixed-method study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:123. [PMID: 38263141 PMCID: PMC10804482 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-03874-x] [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: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Developing competency in removable prosthodontics (RP) is challenging for undergraduate dental students because it involves threshold concepts and tacit knowledge. Understanding this process can enhance learning and professional development in RP. The objective of this study was to identify the barriers hindering knowledge (threshold concept) and skill (tacit knowledge) development, and to propose strategies for achieving RP competency. METHODS Adopting critical theory, quantitative and qualitative approaches were implemented. The participants were third- to sixth-year dental students and recent dental school graduates. An online questionnaire was used to investigate the knowledge and skills required for achieving RP competency and barriers to RP competency development. Four focus groups were conducted to gather in-depth information. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. RESULTS A total of 322 respondents completed the questionnaire (67% response rate), and 26 of them participated in focus group interviews. The four threshold concepts to achieve RP competency were the basic principles of RP, removable partial denture design, occlusion, and dental materials. The two main tacit knowledges were impression making and material handling skills. The curriculum should integrate strategies to assist dental students in overcoming intrinsic barriers such as self-experience, revision, and spatial-temporal relationship, along with extrinsic factors such as clinical correlations of content, discussions, and immediate feedback. CONCLUSIONS Threshold concepts and tacit knowledge in RP for undergraduate dental students have been proposed The strategies to overcome barriers comprise intrinsic and extrinsic factors that include the adoption of experiential learning. This study suggests effective teaching methods and learning strategies to maximize student learning and RP competency development when designing the undergraduate RP curriculum in dental education.
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- No. 3200502#29/2022 Dental Research Fund, Dental Research Project, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
- No. 3200502#29/2022 Dental Research Fund, Dental Research Project, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
- No. 3200502#29/2022 Dental Research Fund, Dental Research Project, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
- No. 3200502#29/2022 Dental Research Fund, Dental Research Project, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
- No. 3200502#29/2022 Dental Research Fund, Dental Research Project, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Roberts D, Forde-Johnston C. Competency versus proficiency: trying to develop an understanding of these terms in the context of practice learning. Br J Nurs 2024; 33:34-38. [PMID: 38194332 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.1.34] [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] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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The language of nurse education in the UK has shifted from 'competency' to 'proficiency' since 2018. The shift in language has been poorly articulated leaving individual higher education institutions, practice supervisors and assessors to interpret what these terms mean in relation to assessing student nurses. There appeared to be some confusion regarding the interpretation of the term proficiency among those who engaged in an exchange on the topic via Twitter. Students may focus on the procedure-based checklists within the standards. The relationship between proficiency and implementing a person-centred approach to care remains unclear.
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- Debbie Roberts
- Professor of Learning and Teaching in Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, Edgehill University
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- Divisional Recruitment and Retention Lead Nurse, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Grimaud O, Foucrier M, Czabanowska K. Mapping competency in public health training - experience of the Europubhealth consortium. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:54. [PMID: 38200598 PMCID: PMC10782686 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-05010-9] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Public health education aims at producing a competent workforce. The WHO-ASPHER framework proposes a set of relevant public health competencies organised in 10 sections (e.g. science practice, leadership, law policies and ethics etc). As part of the Europubhealth (EPH) consortium, eight universities collaborate for the delivery of a 2-year international public health master course. The training pathway includes a first "foundation" year, with a choice of four options (components), and a second "specialisation" year with a choice of seven components. In 2020, EPH consortium decided to use the WHO-ASPHER framework in order to map the competencies addressed and the level of proficiency targeted by each component of its master course. METHODS An 84-item questionnaire covering the whole WHO-ASPHER framework was sent to the 11 EPH component coordinators, asking them to rate the proficiency levels targeted at the end of their courses. Answers from each coordinator were summarised by calculating mean proficiency levels for each of the 10 competency sections. We used Bland & Altman plots to explore heterogeneity of answers and then calculated transformed scores to account for rating heterogeneity. We use tabulation and a heat map to explore patterns of proficiency levels across components. RESULTS There were differences in overall proficiency levels between years with, as expected, higher scores in year two. Year one components reached medium to high proficiency scores for the sections "science practice", "health promotion" and "communication" with scores ranging from 2.6 to 3 (on a 1-low to 4-high scale). When compared with year one on a heat-map, year two components displayed more contrasted profiles, typically aiming for high proficiency level (i.e. scores above 3.5) on 3 out of the 10 sections of competencies. Except for the "collaborations and partnership" section, the training pathways offered by the EPH master course seem to offer opportunities for a high proficiency level in all domains of competencies. CONCLUSIONS The mapping proved a useful exercise to identify strengths and complementarities among the EPH consortium. The results suggest that the EPH master course is coherent and offers students opportunities to gain proficiency in most competencies relevant to public health practice.
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- Olivier Grimaud
- Arènes-UMR 6051, RSMS-U 1309, EHESP, CNRS, Inserm, Rennes, France.
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- INTHEALTH, CAPHRI, FHML, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Weinschreider J, Tenzek K, Foltz-Ramos K, Jungquist C, Livingston JA. Electronic health record competency in graduate nurses: A grounded theory study. Nurse Educ Today 2024; 132:105987. [PMID: 37890193 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105987] [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: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of electronic health records is ubiquitous in healthcare settings, yet newly graduated nurses struggle with developing electronic health record competency prior to entry into nursing practice. Insufficient electronic health record knowledge, skills, and attitudes among newly graduated nurses are contributing to patient harm, clinical burn-out, and unsafe practices. In this study, we interviewed electronic health record educators to identify how newly graduated nurses develop electronic health record competency characteristics and to learn about their educational approaches for teaching electronic health record proficiency. METHOD This study used a constructive grounded theory approach to develop a theoretical model to make sense of electronic health record educators' experiences working with newly graduated nurses during electronic health record education and training sessions. FINDINGS Electronic health record educators found that in the newly graduated nurse population, practicing builds competency in electronic health record knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The research revealed that it is the combination of teaching through modeling, working hard as a new graduate, and understanding charting to standards requirements that impacts the development of electronic health record competency characteristics. CONCLUSION Electronic health record competency characteristics are developed when an educator is modeling documentation knowledge, skills, and attitudes, the newly graduated nurse is working hard to learn, and there is clarity by nursing leadership related to charting to standards requirements. It is the success or failure in these core areas that impacts a newly graduated nurse's ability to achieve electronic health record competency. A level of competency and proficiency in electronic health record is required to provide care that is safe and patient centered.
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- Joanne Weinschreider
- University at Buffalo, graduated Fall 22, Saint John Fisher University, School of Nursing, Director of Experiential Learning, 3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, United States of America.
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- University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 323 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1020, United States of America
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- School of Nursing, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 211 Wende Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214-3079, United States of America
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- School of Nursing, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 211 Wende Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214-3079, United States of America
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- School of Nursing, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 211 Wende Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214-3079, United States of America
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He J, Li J, Feng LN, Feng LX, Qiang W, Wang W, Dong L. Oncology nurse competency in chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy: A qualitative study. Nurse Educ Today 2024; 132:106040. [PMID: 37956569 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.106040] [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: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is a promising therapeutic method in the field of tumor immunotherapy. An increasing number of patients are beginning to select CAR T-cell therapy in mainland China. It is characterized by a complex process, a long period of treatment, high individualization, quick disease status changes and unique side effects. Oncology nurses play a crucial role in the provision of CAR T-cell therapy. OBJECTIVE To explore oncology nurses' competency in CAR T-cell therapy with guidance from the iceberg model. DESIGN A descriptive qualitative study. SETTINGS This study was conducted with nurses on lymphoma wards in three tertiary hospitals in China. PARTICIPANTS A total of 13 nurses and 2 nursing managers were approached, and all of them took part in this study. METHODS Data were collected face-to-face or via online video using a semistructured interview guide between November 2022 and February 2023 by the first author. The study was performed and reported following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Nursing competency in CAR T-cell therapy was identified as including four main categories encompassing 12 subcategories and 40 codes. The main categories were theoretical knowledge, operation skills, personality traits and motives. The subcategories were basic knowledge of chemotherapy, professional knowledge of CAR T-cell therapy, basic skills, professional skills, relevant discipline skills, communication/coordination ability, critical thinking, basic traits, professional personality, enthusiasm for the nursing profession, empathy with patients and motivation to promote professional development. CONCLUSIONS Medical staff can develop a competency-based nurse training program to improve the professional competencies of oncology nurses in CAR T-cell therapy and meet patients' supportive needs for optimal care. Additionally, the findings may be helpful for building measurement standards to assess oncology nurses' performance.
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- Jin He
- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, China.
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- Tianjin Cancer Hospital Airport Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
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Wang W, Yang J, Bai D, Lu X, Gong X, Cai M, Hou C, Gao J. Nurses' perceptions and competencies about spirituality and spiritual care: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nurse Educ Today 2024; 132:106006. [PMID: 37922766 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.106006] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify and synthesize nurses' perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care and their spiritual care competencies. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. DATA SOURCES The electronic databases PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, ProQuest, Scopus, CNKI, and WANFANG were systematically searched from the inception of each database to April 19, 2023. REVIEW METHODS Two reviewers independently completed the selection of included studies and data extraction. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) checklist was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. The study outcomes were meta-analyzed using STATA 15 software. Predefined subgroup analyses were conducted to explore differences in spiritual care competencies among nurses across religious affiliation and education levels. RESULTS Thirty-five cross-sectional studies conducted in 11 countries and territories met the inclusion criteria, with 17,786 participants. The meta-analysis revealed that the pooled mean scores for spirituality and spiritual care perceptions and spiritual care competencies were 3.62 (95 % CI: 3.41-3.83) and 3.46 (95 % CI: 3.28-3.63), respectively. Nurses with no religious affiliation had inferior spiritual care competencies (3.24) than nurses with religious affiliation (3.31); nurses with a master's degree or above had the greatest spiritual care competencies (3.59), while nurses with an associate's degree had the least (3.31). CONCLUSION Nurses' perceptions and competencies about spirituality and spiritual care were moderate, and both needed to be improved, especially among nurses with no religious affiliation and low education levels. Nursing educators and leaders need to emphasize both theory education in the spiritual dimension and dedication to training in spiritual care practice, as well as provide nurses with targeted teaching and training to improve their competency in addressing the spiritual needs of their patients.
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- Wei Wang
- College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China.
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- College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China.
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Nguyen ET, Ordovas K, Herbst P, Kozor R, Ng MY, Natale L, Nijveldt R, Salgado R, Sanchez F, Shah D, Stojanovska J, Valente AM, Westwood M, Plein S. Competency based curriculum for cardiovascular magnetic resonance: A position statement of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2023; 26:100006. [PMID: 38215698 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocmr.2023.100006] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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This position statement guides cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging program directors and learners on the key competencies required for Level II and III CMR practitioners, whether trainees come from a radiology or cardiology background. This document is built upon existing curricula and was created and vetted by an international panel of cardiologists and radiologists on behalf of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR).
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- Elsie T Nguyen
- University Medical Imaging Toronto, Peter Munk Cardiac Center, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Cardiology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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- Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Hong Kong, Division Chief of Cardiac Imaging, HKU-Shenzhen Hospital, China
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- Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Belgium; Dept. of Radiology, Holy Heart Lier, Belgium
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- Hospital Barros Luco Trudeau - Clinica Santa Maria, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Houston, TX, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Centre for Cardiovascular Imaging, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
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- British Heart Foundation Professor of Cardiovascular Imaging, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Guo XE, Bian LF, Li Y, Li CY, Lin Y. Common domains of nurses' competencies in public health emergencies: a scoping review. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:490. [PMID: 38124048 PMCID: PMC10734140 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01655-5] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A public health emergency can cause large numbers of deaths in a short period, with devastating social, economic and health consequences. Nurses are the main healthcare providers during such emergencies, and their competencies affect the control and outcomes of the situation. Studies on nurses' competencies in public health emergencies vary between countries and healthcare systems. Therefore, we conducted a scoping review to identify the common domains of nurses' competencies in public health emergencies worldwide. METHODS We searched the PubMed, CINHAL, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, Embase, Cochrane Library, WanFang and ECRI databases from their inception to 2023. All published articles on nurses' competencies in public health emergencies that were published in English and Chinese were included. We mainly analyzed and synthesized nurses' competencies, assessment instruments and the training described in the included studies. RESULTS A total of 27 competency domains were identified following an analysis and summary. The most frequently cited domains were communication skills, self-protection skills, basic knowledge of a public health emergency, laws and ethics and the capacity for organizational collaboration. The Disaster Preparedness Evaluation Tool and the Emergency Preparedness Information Questionnaire were the most commonly used tools for assessing competencies. Most training was conducted online and the content that was covered varied by country. CONCLUSIONS Given the significant roles and responsibilities of nurses in public health emergencies, knowing the domains of their competencies is essential to evaluating, developing, and conducting clinical training.
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- Xue-E Guo
- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qing Chun Road, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Nursing, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qing Chun Road, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qing Chun Road, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qing Chun Road, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang Province, China
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Meier E, Brown AN, McHenry B, Buki IKG, Egharevba M, Kabatende J. Labor markets for health supply chain management in Rwanda: a qualitative study of stakeholder perspectives. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1376. [PMID: 38062459 PMCID: PMC10704744 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10304-1] [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: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Effective supply chains for health products require an adequate, skilled workforce for supply chain management (SCM). Rwanda faces challenges in human resources for SCM, including limited capacity for SCM at different levels. Understanding of the factors influencing the supply of and demand for SCM professionals in Rwanda is necessary to ensure the labor market contains an adequate workforce. This study identifies the perspectives of key stakeholders in the supply chain management sector about the factors influencing the supply of and demand for SCM professionals. METHODS Data were collected in semi-structured group and one-on-one interviews with 39 key stakeholders involved in the supply chain management labor market between March and April 2019. Interviewees were categorized according to their role in the labor market as system actors, functional actors involved in the supply of SCM workers, and functional actors involved in the demand for SCM workers. Interviewees were asked open-ended questions about factors influencing the demand for and the supply of SCM workers, and recommendations for improvement. Interviews were analyzed thematically. One validation focus group was held and the results were also reviewed by the Ministry of Health in Rwanda. RESULTS Stakeholders agreed that skills mismatch between SCM workers' skills and the competencies jobs require impacts the supply of workers. A lack of career structure for SCM, lack of professional definitions for health supply chain management, and SCM curricula that do not match the needs of the workplace contribute to this gap. The demand for SCM professionals is poorly defined in terms of the numbers of professionals needed and the skills workers require. Financial limitations hinder demand for health SCM professionals. CONCLUSIONS This study adds to the understanding of factors influencing the SCM labor market in Rwanda by documenting perspectives from government ministries, professional organizations, universities, and employers from SCM organizations. Improving the SCM labor market in Rwanda and the availability of the skilled cadres required for the effective management of health supply chains in Rwanda requires a coordinated effort by the Ministry of Health in Rwanda, private SCM companies, professional associations, education sector, and policy makers.
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- Erin Meier
- IntraHealth International, 6340 Quadrangle Drive, Suite 200, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, USA.
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- IntraHealth International, 6340 Quadrangle Drive, Suite 200, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, USA
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- GHSI-III: a Social Solutions International Contract for USAID, Washington, DC, USA
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- USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Project, KG 514 St, Kigali, Rwanda
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- USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Project, 1275 New Jersey Avenue SE, Suite 200, Washington, DC, 20003-5115, USA
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Henderson TB, Ludden BJ, Romero RA. The Ethical Obligations, Barriers, and Solutions for Interprofessional Collaboration in the Treatment of Autistic Individuals. Behav Anal Pract 2023; 16:963-976. [PMID: 38076742 PMCID: PMC10700230 DOI: 10.1007/s40617-023-00787-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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With an estimated 1 in 44 children having been diagnosed with autism and given the variety of types of service providers that treat autism, collaboration among these professionals is a necessary part of the overall treatment package for an autistic individual. However, like with any professional skill, competence in collaborating effectively must be developed, especially because behavior analysts have been criticized for being resistant to collaboration. Competence with collaboration may be developed through coursework, professional development opportunities, and supervision by someone who has demonstrated competence with collaboration. With the 2020 update to the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts, the behavior analyst's role in collaborating with other professionals has been clarified by several expectations. Current literature also provides additional guidance on the potential barriers to collaboration as well as recommendations for how to support a collaborative team. In order to facilitate successful collaboration, it is also important to evaluate the effectiveness of the collaborative team and to take advantage of opportunities to learn about the methodologies and perspectives of the other professionals to ensure that the client's best interests are met.
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- UF Department of Psychiatry, Division of Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL USA
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Campbell S, Henneberry R, Clouston R, Atkinson P. The CJEM Debate Series. #ExtendedTraining: Would extended family medicine training programs be a win for emergency medicine? Or another barrier in training emergency physicians? CAN J EMERG MED 2023; 25:938-942. [PMID: 37991665 DOI: 10.1007/s43678-023-00614-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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- Samuel Campbell
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Dalhousie University, 1796 Summer St, Halifax, NS, Canada.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Dalhousie University, 1796 Summer St, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
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Kim S, Rochette A, Ahmed S, Archambault PS, Auger C, Battaglini A, Freeman AR, Kehayia E, Kinsella EA, Larney E, Letts L, Nugus P, Raymond MH, Salbach NM, Sinnige D, Snider L, Swaine B, Tousignant-Laflamme Y, Thomas A. Creating synergies among education/research, practice, and policy environments to build capacity for the scholar role in occupational therapy and physiotherapy in the Canadian context. Adv Health Sci Educ Theory Pract 2023:10.1007/s10459-023-10298-9. [PMID: 38015277 DOI: 10.1007/s10459-023-10298-9] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Scholarly practice (SP) is considered a key competency of occupational therapy and physiotherapy. To date, the three sectors-education/research, practice, and policy/regulation-that support SP have been working relatively independently. The goals of this project were to (a) understand how representatives of the three sectors conceptualize SP; (b) define each sector's individual and collective roles in supporting SP; (c) identify factors influencing the enactment of SP and the specific needs of how best to support SP; and (d) co-develop goals and strategies to support SP across all sectors. We used interpretive description methodology. Consistent with an integrated knowledge translation approach, partners representing the three sectors across Canada recruited individuals from each sector, developed the content and questions for three focus groups, and collected and analyzed the data. Inspired by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, we developed the questions for the second focus group. We analyzed the data using an inductive thematic analysis method. Thirty-nine participants from the three sectors participated. Themes related to participants' conceptualization of SP included (a) ongoing process, (b) reflective process, (c) broad concept, and (d) collective effort. Themes describing factors influencing and supporting SP were (a) recognition, (b) appropriate conceptualization, (c) social network, (d) accessibility to resources, and (e) forces outside of practitioners' effort. Goals to support SP included (a) further recognizing SP, (b) sustaining SP competency, and (c) ensuring access to information. SP requires collaborative and integrated intersectoral support and further recognition of its importance through the collaboration of multiple stakeholders.
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- Sungha Kim
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
- Clinical Epidemiology, Center for Outcome Research and Evaluation (CORE), McGill University Health Center Research Institute, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
- Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Directorate of University Teaching and Research, CISSS de Laval, Laval, QC, Canada
- l'École de Santé Publique de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- VITAM: Centre de Recherche en Santé Durable, Québec, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations and College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Institut National d'Excellence en Santé et en Services Sociaux, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- The KITE Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
- Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada.
- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
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Lau LHC, Wong JXN, Azfar J, Gallagher PJ, Koh L. Evaluating the internalisation of the intrinsic role of health advocacy of student pharmacists in a new integrated Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum: a mixed-methods study. BMC Med Educ 2023; 23:900. [PMID: 38012606 PMCID: PMC10680209 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04877-y] [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: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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To keep up with the contemporary health landscape, there is an imperative need for healthcare professionals to practise health advocacy through health promotion on the individual, population, and systems levels. In the Academic Year of 2020/2021, the National University of Singapore (NUS) Department of Pharmacy implemented a new spiral curriculum integrating basic, clinical, and systems sciences with one of its aims to deepen students' health advocacy internalisation and prepare them as future health advocates. A mixed-methods approach was adopted. Questionnaires were disseminated across three time-points to elicit students' levels of internalisation of health advocacy, which were then categorised into levels, and a Mann-Whitney U test was conducted. In comparison with prematriculation, no significant difference was found after students underwent the first year of the curriculum, while a significant difference was found after students underwent two years of the curriculum. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted after each Academic Year to gain deeper insights into the questionnaire results. Thematic analysis of the interviews revealed that curricular integration in the first year was perceived to be lacking. However, with learnt knowledge constantly reinforced and more experiential learning opportunities incorporated throughout the second year, students found the integrated curriculum beneficial in instilling confidence to practise health advocacy. This study offers insights into the prospects of a spiral integrated curriculum in imparting health advocacy, and may even suggest its potential to be applied to other educational settings. Future follow-up studies can also be conducted on the same study population to evaluate long-term impacts and areas for improvement of the curriculum.
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- Li Hui Candice Lau
- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Fleming A, Buckley C, Kamal S, McCarthy N, Dalton-O'Connor C, Daly J, Roura M, Harding M, Wills T, Wall O, Ipe Development Group H, Young R. Development of a pilot interprofessional education workshop for healthcare students and assessment of interprofessional collaborative competency attainment. J Interprof Care 2023; 37:954-963. [PMID: 37161380 DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2023.2202189] [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: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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We describe the development and student evaluation of a collaborative health service provider and higher education institution initiative designed to deliver an Interprofessional Education (IPE) pilot workshop program for healthcare students. The aim was to investigate whether an IPE workshop would result in improved student confidence in self-reported interprofessional competencies using the Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Scale (ICCAS) tool. The workshops involved interprofessional student groups working on a patient case followed by a facilitator-led discussion and patient representative interaction. There were three different voluntary, extra-curricular workshops. A total of 99 students registered, from 3rd to 5th year undergraduate and 2nd year graduate entry healthcare programs at a single Irish university in February 2022. Ninety-three post-workshop survey responses showed statistically significant improvements in the ICCAS subscales of Communication, Collaboration, Roles and Responsibilities, Collaborative Patient/Family-Centered Approach, and Team Functioning; Conflict Management showed less change. Students reported positively on the benefit of the patient representative, the workshop format, and the opportunity to collaborate with students from other professions. Our findings indicate that this was a beneficial and effective way to deliver IPE across a range of healthcare professions that led to improvements in self-reported interprofessional competencies.
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- Aoife Fleming
- Pharmaceutical Care Group, School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Pharmacy Department, Mercy University Hospital, Cork, Ireland
- Interprofessional Development Group, Health Service Executive/University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Interprofessional Development Group, Health Service Executive/University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development, Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Service Director, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Interprofessional Development Group, Health Service Executive/University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Medical Education Unit, School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Interprofessional Development Group, Health Service Executive/University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Interprofessional Development Group, Health Service Executive/University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- South South-West Hospital Group, Health Service Executive, Cork, Ireland
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- Interprofessional Development Group, Health Service Executive/University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Interprofessional Development Group, Health Service Executive/University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Cork University Dental School and Hospital, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Interprofessional Development Group, Health Service Executive/University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Primary and Community Care occupational Therapy, Health Service Executive South South-West, Cork, Ireland
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- Interprofessional Development Group, Health Service Executive/University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Discipline of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Almarwani AM, Alzahrani NS. Factors affecting the development of clinical nurses' competency: A systematic review. Nurse Educ Pract 2023; 73:103826. [PMID: 37951064 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103826] [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: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/13/2023]
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AIM To synthesize and analyze the literature on nursing clinical competence to assess the factors affecting nursing clinical competency. BACKGROUND Nursing competence affects not only patients but also nurses themselves. Competent nurses contribute to patient safety. Prioritizing clinical competency enables nurses to deliver high-quality care. Clinical nursing competency is influenced by various factors including education and training, experience, professional development, clinical judgment, decision-making skills and communication. DESIGN This was a systematic review. METHODS This study utilized an extensive literature search of online databases, including SCOPUS, Web of Science and PubMed. This review followed the guidelines provided by the Effective Practice and Organization of Care (EPOC) Cochrane Group and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. RESULTS This systematic review provided 20 valuable articles, with a total of 6273 participants across the 20 studies, including 18 cross-sectional studies and two descriptive-correlational studies, predominantly using quantitative research methods. The analysis revealed several key factors that significantly affect nurses' clinical competency. These factors included years of experience, workplace environment, theoretical knowledge and educational level, marital status, clinical training, job satisfaction, turnover intention, job stress and critical thinking. CONCLUSIONS Understanding and addressing these factors are crucial for enhancing nurses' clinical competence and ultimately improving patient outcomes. Further research and interventions should be directed towards promoting supportive work environments, continuous education and the development of critical thinking skills among nurses to optimize their clinical competencies.
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- Abdulaziz Mofdy Almarwani
- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Medina 42353, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Medina 42353, Saudi Arabia
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Zoukar I, Dashash M. Using a Modified Delphi Method for Identifying Competencies in a Syrian Undergraduate Neonatology Curriculum. Matern Child Health J 2023; 27:1921-1929. [PMID: 37289293 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03719-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES There is a global shift toward competency-based medical education (CBME) to equip medical students with essential competencies required to meet healthcare needs. Syrian medical faculties lack a formal competency-based neonatology curriculum for undergraduate medical students. Therefore, our study aimed to develop a national consensus on the required competencies for undergraduate neonatology curricula in Syria. METHODS This study took place at the Syrian Virtual University between October 2021 and November 2021. The authors used a modified Delphi method to determine neonatal medicine competencies. A focus group of three neonatologists and one medical education professional identified initial competencies. In the first Delphi round, 75 pediatric clinicians rated the competencies on a 5-point Likert scale. After formulating the results, a second Delphi round was conducted with 15 neonatal medicine experts. To reach an agreement, 75% of participants must score a competency as 4 or 5. Correlation coefficients were used to compare clinicians' first Delphi ratings with experts' second Delphi ratings. Competencies with a weighted response greater than 4.2 were considered essential. RESULTS A list of 37 competencies (22 knowledge, 6 skills, and 9 attitudes) was identified after the second Delphi round, of which 24 were considered core competencies (11 knowledge, 5 skills, and 8 attitudes). The correlation coefficient for knowledge, skills, and attitudes competencies was 0.90, 0.96, and 0.80, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Neonatology competencies have been identified for medical undergraduates. These competencies aim to help students achieve the required skills and enable decision-makers to implement CBME in Syria and similar countries.
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- Imad Zoukar
- Department of Pediatrics, Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Syrian Virtual University, Damascus, Syria.
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- Syrian Virtual University, Damascus, Syria
- Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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Ruangsin S, Sunpaweravong S, Laohawiriyakamol S. Achievement of benchmark outcomes by a young surgical attendant performing pancreatoduodenectomies. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:404. [PMID: 37843626 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-03132-8] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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PURPOSE Pancreatoduodenectomy is a challenging procedure for young general surgeons, and no benchmark outcomes are currently available for young surgeons who have independently performed pancreatoduodenectomies after completing resident training. This study aimed to identify the competency of a young surgeon in performing pancreatoduodenectomies, while ensuring patient safety, from the first case following certification by a General Surgical Board. METHODS A retrospective review of data from the university hospital was performed to assess quality outcomes of a young surgical attendant who performed 150 open pancreatoduodenectomies between July 13, 2006, and July 13, 2020. Primary benchmark outcomes were hospital morbidity, mortality, postoperative pancreatic fistula, postoperative hospital stay, and disease-free survival. RESULTS All benchmark outcomes were achieved by the young surgeon. The 90-day mortality rate was 2.7%, and one patient expired in the hospital (0.7% in-hospital mortality). The overall morbidity rate was 34.7%. Postoperative pancreatic fistula grades B and C were observed in 5.3% and 0% of patients, respectively. The median postoperative hospital stay was 14 days. The 1- and 3-year disease-free survival were 71.3% and 51.4%, respectively. CONCLUSION Pancreatoduodenectomy requires good standards of care as it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. As only one surgeon could be included in this study, our benchmark outcomes must be compared with those of other institutions. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered at Thai Clinical Trials Registry and approved by the United Nations (registration identification TCTR20220714002).
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- Sakchai Ruangsin
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Kanjanawanich Road, Hat Yai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand.
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Kanjanawanich Road, Hat Yai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Kanjanawanich Road, Hat Yai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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Courtney J, Aragon KG, Douglas M, Malhotra A. A Resource Compendium for Embedding LGBTQIA+ Patient Care in the Professional Identity of Community Pharmacists. Am J Pharm Educ 2023; 87:100127. [PMID: 37852690 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100127] [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: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Cultural, clinical, social, and legally competent patient care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) patients is currently scarcely incorporated in pharmacy curricula. Furthermore, clinical, legal, and socio-cultural training that prepares pharmacists on the job to provide LGBTQIA+ competent patient care is scant. Here, our objectives were to (1) systematically review the literature using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines to identify trends in community pharmacists' professional identity development related to the provision of competent LGBTQIA+ patient care, and (2) create a reference guide for community pharmacists for self-directed learning. The literature search focused on 4 professional identity domains common to most pharmacists: academic and clinical competence, cultural sensitivity, knowledge of state and federal laws, and continuing professional development. FINDINGS A total of 207 articles were identified, with 93 retrieved, of which 26 articles were included in the final analysis based on title and abstract and other inclusion criteria. SUMMARY Overall, our search identified that the LGBTQIA+ health professions literature focused on the following themes: guidance for appropriate drug selection and therapy, creation of cultural sensitivity training curricula, community pharmacists' perceptions of their ability to provide LGBTQIA+ care, health system interventions, and Allyship education for advancing LGBTQIA+ care, the need for enhanced training of pharmacists for understanding the federal and state laws and requirements while providing care, and the need for a resource compendium to help community pharmacists access self-directed learning information, for which we have created a self-help resource guide for pharmacists in these 4 professional pharmacist identity domains.
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- Jennifer Courtney
- California Northstate University College of Pharmacy, Elk Gove, CA, USA
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- University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- California Northstate University College of Pharmacy, Elk Gove, CA, USA.
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Pakkal M, Dennie C, Hague CJ, Manos D, Nguyen ET, Pi Y, Souza C, Taylor J, Memauri BF. National Core and Advanced Cardiac Imaging Curricula: A Framework From the Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology Education Committee. Acad Radiol 2023; 30:2418-2421. [PMID: 37394407 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2023.05.011] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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RATIONALE Well-defined curriculum with goals and objectives is an inherent part of every radiology residency program. MATERIALS AND METHODS Following a needs assessment, the Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology education committee developed a cardiac imaging curriculum using a mixed method collaborative approach. RESULTS The Cardiovascular Imaging Curricula consist each of two separate yet complimentary granular parts: a Core Curriculum, aimed at residents in-training, with the main goal of building a strong foundational knowledge and an Advanced Curriculum, designed to build upon the core knowledge and guide a more in-depth fellowship subspecialty training. CONCLUSION The curricular frameworks aim to enhance the educational experience of trainees (residents and fellows) and provide an educational framework for clinical supervisors and residency and fellowship program directors. SUMMARY STATEMENT The Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology (CSTR) championed the creation of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging curricula encompassing clinical knowledge and technical, communication, and decision-making skills with the goal of providing direction to a strong foundational knowledge for residents and to guide specialty training for fellowship programs.
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- Mini Pakkal
- University Medical Imaging Toronto (UMIT), University of Toronto, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G2N2, Canada (M.P., E.T.N.).
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada (C.D., C.S.)
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- Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada (C.J.H.)
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada (D.M.)
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- University Medical Imaging Toronto (UMIT), University of Toronto, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G2N2, Canada (M.P., E.T.N.)
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- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada (Y.P.)
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada (C.D., C.S.)
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- McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada (J.T.)
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- Department of Radiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada (B.F.M.)
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