Feasibility and acceptability of a virtual journal club to improve research literacy in physiotherapists

Physiotherapy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 113 ◽  
pp. e133-e134
Author(s):  
J. Breach

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 215013272096368
Author(s):  
Melissa Thomas ◽  
Jane Balbo ◽  
Kelly Nottingham ◽  
Lisa Forster ◽  
Bhakti Chavan

Health degree programs provide opportunities to reduce disparities in care for LGBTQ patients by exposing students to LGBTQ communities and current health issues. However, LGBTQ content is mostly absent from medical school curricula. This mixed method assessment study, conducted during the 2018 to 2019 academic year, examined the feasibility of implementing a medical student journal club focused specifically on LGBTQ health issues as a complementary training tool to support efforts to create an inclusive educational environment. Compared to the pre-test, mean response scores increased for most of the parameters including familiarity with LGBTQ healthcare issues, confidence in the ability to identify harmful medical provider practices, and reading and assessing scientific literature. Qualitative data showed increased confidence, comfort and knowledge about LGBTQ health barriers. This study offers a framework for using a journal club to provide an effective platform for enhancing students’ LGBTQ cultural humility and research literacy.



VASA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-142
Author(s):  
Frederic Baumann ◽  
Marie-Luise Valentin ◽  
Robert K. Clemens
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PADUA ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-169
Author(s):  
Birgit Rathwallner ◽  
Gerhild Schüttengruber ◽  
Julia Göhler
Keyword(s):  

Der folgende Beitrag stellt den Journal Club in den Mittelpunkt, eine bisher kaum etablierte Austauschform zur Diskussion von wissenschaftlichen Artikeln. Nachgegangen wird der Frage, wie Journal Clubs in der pflegerischen Praxis initiiert und durchgeführt werden können. Zudem erfolgt eine Ableitung von vorteiligen Effekten, welche sich aus der aktuellen Studienlage abzeichnen. Des Weiteren wird ein Impuls für die Lehrerbildung gegeben.



2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (06) ◽  
pp. 226-227
Author(s):  
S. Peters
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2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
D. Richardson ◽  
I. Silver ◽  
A. Dionne

This evaluation of the integrated Stepping Stones (SS) Teaching Certificate program, including its instructional development (workshops) and theory review (journal club) components, will inform further program development. Results of this project will also add to the limited amount of scholarly work in the area of faculty development program evaluation. Faculty development literature in the area of organized program assessment reveals use of either quantitative OR qualitative methods. In this project, a novel method combining both techniques was used to explore program impact. Participants completed 2 questionnaires to identify skill-set knowledge gaps in teaching effectiveness. Pre- and post-program quantitative gaps were generated. Focus groups were used for qualitative exploration. Areas explored pre-program included: a) motives for enrollment, b) program expectations and c) prior teaching preparation. Post-program discussion explored: the impact of the program on a) participant’s perceived gaps, b) teaching behaviour change, and c) its influence on their career in education. We believed the program’s interprofessional environment would foster development of a learning community having impact on faculty knowledge, skills and attitudes related to teaching, and potentially elicit behavioural change in teaching practices. Results from a 2004-2005 cohort of participants have identified a variety of benefits for faculty and their teaching practice. Results from a second separate cohort, 2005-2006 participants, validated the initial findings. Remarkable harmonization in the results of the qualitative analysis between the two cohort samples was evident. Statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were found in each of the domains examined qualitatively. Both qualitative and quantitatively, program effectiveness was demonstrated immediately following completion of the program. Follow up to assess the sustainability of the effects is ongoing. The analysis of the quantitative discrepancy (gaps) data has lead to a possible technique to assist in identifying unperceived educational needs. McLeod PJ, Steinert Y, Nasmith L, Conochie L. Faculty Development in Canadian medical schools: a 10-year update. CMAJ 1997; 156(10):1419-23. Hewson MG, Copeland HL, Fishleder AJ. What’s the use of faculty development? Program evaluation using retrospective self-assessments and independent performance ratings. Teach Learn Med 2001; 13(3):153-60. Moore EM. A Framework for Outcomes Evaluation in the Continuing Development of Physicians, in: The Continuing Professional Development of Physicians. Eds. Davis D, Barnes BE, Fox R. AMA Press, 2003.



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