scholarly journals Core competencies required by toxicology graduates in order to function effectively in a Poisons Information Centre: A Delphi study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 173-180
Author(s):  
C.J. Marks ◽  
A.J.N. Louw ◽  
I. Couper
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Study ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Information Centre ◽  
Poisons Information

Vitamin and mineral supplement exposures: cases reported to Australia’s largest Poisons Information Centre, 2014-15 to 2018-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Usha Luckock ◽  
Joanna Harnett ◽  
Rose Cairns
Keyword(s):  
New South ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Information Centre ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mineral Supplements ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Unit Dose ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Poisons Information

ABSTRACT Vitamin and mineral supplements (VMS) are widely available and commonly used. Little is known about patterns of poisoning exposures to VMS in the Australian population. We performed a retrospective study of calls to the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC), July 2014-June 2019. NSWPIC is Australia’s largest PIC, taking approximately 100,000 calls/year (50% of Australian poisoning calls) from healthcare professionals and members of the public. We conducted additional analyses on iron exposures due to their high risk of acute toxicity. There were 10 944 VMS exposures reported to NSWPIC during the study period, increasing 9.6% per annum over a five year period (95%CI, 7.2 – 12.1%). Toddlers (1-4 years) accounted for 41.5% (4546) of cases. Agents most commonly involved were multivitamins (n=3610), Vitamin D (n=2080), iron (n=1533), and magnesium (n=804). In 17.7% (1934) of cases the call originated from hospital or the patient was referred to hospital by NSWPIC. Iron exposures increased by 14.0% per year (95%CI, 9.5 – 18.5%), and most were associated with high strength products (>45 mg elemental iron per unit dose, n=1036). Iron exposures were hospitalised in 38% of cases (n=583). We conclude that vitamin and mineral supplement exposures are increasing in Australia. Although most exposures can be managed at home, many required hospitalisation. Iron exposures are increasing and had higher rates of hospitalisation than other agents. Vitamin and mineral supplements are often considered safe and without the potential for adverse effects, highlighting the importance of public education into the potential risks of misuse of these products.

scholarly journals Core competencies for UK occupational health nurses: a Delphi study

2016 ◽  
Vol 66 (8) ◽  
pp. 649-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Lalloo ◽  
E. Demou ◽  
S. Kiran ◽  
M. Gaffney ◽  
M. Stevenson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Core Competencies

Developing core competencies for clinical nurse educators: An e-Delphi-study

2021 ◽  
pp. 105217
Author(s):  
Jing Ye ◽  
Wenwen Tao ◽  
Lili Yang ◽  
Yiqing Xu ◽  
Na Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Study ◽  
Nurse Educators ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Clinical Nurse

Role and functions of Poisons Information Centre

1997 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 443-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. B. Lall ◽  
S. S. Peshin
Keyword(s):  
Information Centre ◽  
Poisons Information

scholarly journals Emergency medical services core competencies: a Delphi study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talal AlShammari ◽  
Paul Jennings ◽  
Brett Williams
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Core Competency ◽  
Competency Framework ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Rapid Improvement ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Ems Education

IntroductionThe emergency medical services (EMS) education in Saudi Arabia has evolved considerably during the past decade and this rapid improvement has seen a disparity of educational approaches. Therefore, a core competency framework which aligns with the requirements of Saudi EMS education should be identified and accommodated. The aim of this study was to obtain professional group consensus on the desirable core competencies for EMS Bachelor degree graduates in Saudi Arabia in order to develop a core competency framework for Saudi Arabian EMS.MethodsA two-round Delphi method using a quantitative survey with a purposeful sampling technique of expert information-rich participants was used. The instrument comprised 40 core competency statements (rated on a 1-10 Likert scale, with 1 being ‘not important at all’ and 10 being ‘extremely important’) and an open-ended question. An international systematic scoping review and local national review informed the items in this study.ResultsAt the end of the second round, the response rate was 70%, and the sample demonstrated diversity in terms of qualifications, expertise and discipline. All core competencies achieved a majority and stability in the first and second rounds. Core competency items achieved the 75% consensus requirement.ConclusionThis study provided consensus on 41 core competencies specific to Saudi EMS industry requirements. However, the findings do not represent a definitive blueprint model for alignment into EMS curricula. Further research and statistical modelling for the core competencies are highly recommended.

scholarly journals The epidemiology and severity of scorpion envenoming in South Africa as managed by the Tygerberg Poisons Information Centre over a 10 year period

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carine J. Marks ◽  
Gert J. Muller ◽  
Dmitrij Sachno ◽  
Helmuth Reuter ◽  
Cherylynn A. Wium ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Information Centre ◽  
Poisons Information

scholarly journals Nurse Manager Core Competencies: A Proposal in the Spanish Health System

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3173
Author(s):  
Alberto González García ◽  
Arrate Pinto-Carral ◽  
Jesús Sanz Villorejo ◽  
Pilar Marqués-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health System ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
The Core ◽  
Critical Competencies ◽  
Spanish Health

Nurses who are capable of developing their competencies appropriately in the field of management are considered fundamental to the sustainability and improvement of health outcomes. These core competencies are the critical competencies to be developed in specific areas. There are different core competencies for nurse managers, but none in the Spanish health system. The objective of this research is to identify the core competencies needed for nurse managers in the Spanish health system. The research was carried out using the Delphi method to reach a consensus on the core competencies and a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to determine construct validity, reducing the dimensionality of a dataset by finding the causes of variability in the set and organizing them by importance. A panel of 50 experts in management and healthcare engaged in a four-round Delphi study with Likert scored surveys. We identified eight core competencies from an initial list of 51: decision making, relationship management, communication skills, listening, Leadership, conflict management, ethical principles, collaboration and team management skills. PCA indicated the structural validity of the core competencies by saturation into three components (α Cronbach >0.613): communication, leadership and decision making. The research shows that eight competencies must be developed by the nursing managers in the Spanish health system. Nurse managers can use these core competencies as criteria to develop and plan their professional career. These core competencies can serve as a guideline for the design of nurse managers’ development programs in Spain.

Paediatric poisoning exposures in schools: reports to Australia’s largest poisons centre

2020 ◽  
pp. archdischild-2020-319919
Author(s):  
Jennifer Ly ◽  
Jared A Brown ◽  
Nicholas A Buckley ◽  
Rose Cairns
Keyword(s):  
Time Trends ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
New South ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Science Class ◽  
Information Centre ◽  
Preventative Measures ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Poisons Information

ObjectiveTo describe poisoning exposures occurring at school in a large sample of Australian children.DesignA population-based retrospective cohort study.SettingCases reported to the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC), Australia’s largest poisons information centre, taking 50% of the nation’s poisoning calls.PatientsPoisoning exposures occurring in children and adolescents while at school were included, over a 4.5-year period (January 2014 to June 2018).Main outcome measuresTime trends in poisonings, demographics, exposure characteristics, substances involved, disposition.ResultsThere were 1751 calls relating to exposures at school made to NSWPIC. Most calls concerned accidental exposures (60.8%, n=1064), followed by deliberate self-poisonings (self-harm, 12.3%, n=216). Over a quarter of cases were hospitalised (n=468), where the call originated from hospital or patients referred to hospital by NSWPIC. Disposition varied by exposure type, and hospitalisation was highest with deliberate self-poisonings (92.6%, n=200), recreational exposures (57.1%, n=12) and other intentional exposures (32.6%, n=45). The median age was 12 (IQR 8–15 years), and 54.7% were male (n=958). The most common pharmaceutical exposures were to paracetamol (n=100), methylphenidate (n=78) and ibuprofen (n=53), with the majority being deliberate self-poisonings. Copper sulfate was responsible for 55 science class cases, 45% of which were hospitalised. Cases may be increasing, with 81.3 (±8.2) calls per quarter, 2014–2016, and 129.3 (±24.3) calls per quarter, 2017–2018.ConclusionsPoisoning exposures occurring at school are common, with disposition and substances involved varying considerably by exposure reason. The relatively high number of referrals to hospital highlights the need for investigation into preventative measures.

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