scholarly journals 2521

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
pp. 51-52
Author(s):  
Victoria Straughn ◽  
Erin Haynes ◽  
Emma Jones ◽  
Jacqueline Knapke
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Research Recruitment ◽  
Research Coordinator ◽  
History Of ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Research Regulations ◽  
The University

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: The goal of this innovative course is to provide community members with sufficient information to either join or decline participation in clinical research. We anticipate that they will gain knowledge in why research is conducted, the ways participants are recruited, the history of research, regulations that guide research today, participant protections, understand the consent process, their risks and benefits of participating in clinical research. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: We will recruit interested community members via flyers placed at the training location and at other local community centers and agencies that receive heavy foot traffic. The course is listed in the Communiversity catalogue which is distributed in hardcopy (over 30,000) and email each semester. The course will be taught by a longstanding community member and research coordinator at the University of Cincinnati. Each session will be highly interactive including videos, role-play, and discussion of the presented research topics. Evaluation will occur both pre and post-session, along with pre and post-course. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: We anticipate 20–30 participants at each of the 4 sessions. We anticipate that we will learn current perceptions of clinical research and barriers to their participation to enable improved research recruitment. In addition, we will gain new insights into clinical research needs of the community. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Through these interactive sessions, we will learn why community members participate in research and their barriers to participating. Understanding the perception of research by the target community is critical when developing clinical research recruitment strategies. We will also be developing a more educated community towards clinical research. We will also gain great insight into new clinical research directions as indicated by community members.

scholarly journals 4079 Lessons learned from implementing Quality Improvement (QI) in academic clinical research setting

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (s1) ◽  
pp. 74-74
Author(s):  
Chin Chin Lee ◽  
DUSHYANTHA JAYAWEERA ◽  
Marjorie Godfrey ◽  
Matthias Salathe ◽  
Jonelle Wright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Research Unit ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Clinical Research Unit ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The University

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: We describe here the implementation of a pilot Quality Improvement (QI) program in clinical research processes in order to facilitate translation from bench to community. This presentation will also discuss challenges encountered by the research teams during the implementation of QI activities. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Miami CTSI collaborated with University of Kansas’ CTSA to test the implementation of a QI program for clinical research processes. The program has a duration of 1 year and consists of multi-modal training and coaching sessions with different research teams. Six teams comprising of Principal investigators, clinical coordinators, and regulatory specialists participated in the program based in applied clinical microsystem theory science. Team coaches and teams worked together to assess current processes, test new and improved processes, and standardize and disseminate applicable best practices of the QI program. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: The implementation of QI activities in large clinical research settings poses numerous challenges for the research team. We will present survey results from the coaching sessions and follow on feedback from the different teams involved in the program to implement the QI activities. We will describe the modifications and adjustments made to the original conceptual framework of QI program in order for it to be applicable and feasible for the settings of the University of Miami. We will provide recommendations for other academic clinical research centers that are considering implementing a QI program. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: The successful adaptation of a QI process to implement in academic clinical research settings relies on early engagement of the institution leadership, careful selection of team members, as well as developing communication skills to enhance team dynamics as a clinical research unit.

Basics of Clinical Research

2018 ◽  
pp. 3-25
Author(s):  
Rui Nakamura ◽  
Faiza Khawaja ◽  
Laura Castillo-Saavedra ◽  
Felipe Fregni ◽  
Steven D Freedman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
Medical Devices ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Dietary Therapy ◽  
Medical Treatments ◽  
History Of ◽  
Research Regulations

Chapter 1 explores the history, ethical issues, and importance of regulations in clinical research. The history of clinical research is long and fascinating, starting from dietary therapy, such as legumes and lemons, and advancing to modern-day drugs and regulations. Advances in medical treatments today have been achieved because of the application of knowledge gained from experiments conducted hundreds of years ago. The rules and regulations were required to address unethical issues and the misuse of the clinical research. The chapter asserts that the development of clinical research regulations may still be under development in terms of optimizing safety and the use of future drugs and medical devices.

scholarly journals Yumi Piksa – Developing a community-responsive way of filmmaking in Melanesia

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verena Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Local Community ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Community Relations ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Arts Based Research ◽  
Media Technologies ◽  
Transnational Media ◽  
The University

This article explores the collaborative application of media and arts-based research practices involving students from the University of Goroka (Papua New Guinea) as co-researchers. It critically examines the processes of developing a community-responsive approach to filmmaking in order to challenge preconceived notions of media and research practice in Papua New Guinea. The analysis draws on results from a film workshop run at the University of Goroka over a duration of six weeks through which a team designed a Melanesian approach to filmmaking practice. The research study found that stereotypical perceptions and understandings of Papua New Guinea communities could be challenged by respectful and community-responsive ways of making films involving local community members. It presents filmmaking as creating a meaningful space for exploring community relations and practices. Papua New Guinean co-researchers acted to bridge dialogue between rural communities, media technologies and the national and transnational media sphere.

scholarly journals Opportunities and Challenges of the Role of Decentralization to Develop Local Community: Al-Anbari Community as a Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-143
Author(s):  
Dr. Noori Saadoon Abdulla
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Local Council ◽  
Residential Neighborhood ◽  
Secondary Information

The present study aims to clarify the role of decentralization in the development of local community. It is one of the first studies of this kind that examines the relationship between levels of decentralization and community development in Al-Anbar and Iraq. In addition, it sheds light on multiple meanings such as: public participation, especially in local councils. In Al-Anbar in terms of importance, role, influence, preparations, needs, and social problems. The present study examines official community development programs in Al-Anbar in light of sufficient information about Residential Neighborhood Committee and development of community members ’awareness of the importance of decentralization in community development. To achieve these objectives, the researcher uses both the descriptive approach in the analysis based on primary and secondary information sources, conducting a study on a sample of members of the local council, interviewing members of the local committees in Al-Anbar, and holding meetings with those responsible for the local development program. The present study reached a number of results, the most important of which was that there is a strong desire among the members of the local council to implement decentralization in order to develop The local community and increase the awareness of the council members or its committees about decentralization for its influential role in popular participation and the development of the local community. The present study also concluded that members of the Al-Anbari community have a good understanding of the activities carried out by the various council committees and they fully participate in them.

scholarly journals Dragon Fruit Cultivation as a Solution to Rice Harvest Dependence in Kuwu Village, Madiun Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abid Rohman ◽  
Thareq Kamal Taufik
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Village Community ◽  
Local Agriculture ◽  
Fruit Cultivation ◽  
Dragon Fruit ◽  
Village Government ◽  
The University

This article is the result of research that examines the efforts of the Kuwu village community to escape dependence on rice yields through dragon fruit cultivation by utilizing empty house yard assets with a Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach. This approach provides an opportunity for researchers from the University of the UINSA KKN Team and the Kuwu village community to partner and collaborate to conduct research together to find solutions to problems faced by the community to improve their economic welfare. After conducting the inculturation stage with a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the Kuwu village community, and conducting an analysis of the initial assets owned by the local community, the researchers from the UINSA KKN Team group 18 together with the community focused on efforts to solve the problem of the dependence of the Kuwu village community on the results. rice harvesters by looking for additional income alternatives by cultivating dragon fruit by utilizing their empty home yard land. To solve this problem, researchers from the UINSA Team and residents of the Kuwu village community worked together in every stage of the research. There are four stages in the CBPR method, namely: (1) Foundation laying, (2) Research planning, (3) Data collection and analysis, (4) Determination of action on findings. Through these stages, it can be concluded that the results of this study include; first, the planting of dragon fruit seeds carried out by UINSA KKN students and residents of the Kuwu village community, starting with a literacy study and socialization about the benefits of dragon fruit initiated by local community leaders and extension workers from the local Agriculture Service; second, efforts to carry out various joint experiments to make food/snacks from processed dragon fruit carried out by PKK women and UINSA KKN students. This action was also followed up by the village government by initiating a working group (farmer's group) to oversee this program until finally realizing the aspirations of the community members to become a dragon fruit center village in the future.

scholarly journals Onychomycosis in Northwestern Greece over a 7-Year Period

Pathogens ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 851
Author(s):  
Hercules Sakkas ◽  
Christos Kittas ◽  
Georgia Kapnisi ◽  
Efthalia Priavali ◽  
Amalia Kallinteri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
History Of ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Etiological Agents ◽  
And Shifts ◽  
The University ◽  
Northwestern Greece ◽  
The Impact

Onychomycosis is considered as one of the major public health problems with a global distribution associated with geographic, demographic and environmental factors, underlying comorbidities and immunodeficiency disorders. This study was conducted to investigate the etiological agents of onychomycosis, in Northwestern Greece during a 7-year period. The study population included 1095 outpatients with clinically suspected onychomycosis that presented to the University Hospital of Ioannina, NW Greece (2011–2017). Samples were examined for causative fungi, and mycological identification was established using standard mycological methods. Demographic data of each patient, comorbidities, localization of infection and history of previous fungal infection were collected. Onychomycosis was diagnosed in 317 of the 1095 suspected cases (28.9%) and the most frequently isolated pathogens were yeasts (50.8%) followed by dermatophytes (36.9%) and non-dermatophyte molds (NDMs) (12.3%). Dermatophytes were mostly involved in toenail onychomycosis (90.6%) and more commonly affected males than females (57.3% vs. 42.7%), while the predominantly isolated pathogen was Τrichophyton rubrum (74.4%) followed by Τrichophyton interdigitale (21.4%). Candida albicans was the most prevalent isolated yeast (82%), whereas among the cases with onychomycosis due to NDMs, Aspergillus spp. were isolated as the principal species (59%). Continuous monitoring should be performed in order to identify possible trends and shifts in species isolation rates and to evaluate the impact of onychomycosis among the general population and high-risk groups.

scholarly journals 2353

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
pp. 48-48
Author(s):  
Megan Hoffman ◽  
Jennifer Maas ◽  
Lisa Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Baseline Assessment ◽  
University Of Minnesota ◽  
Clinical Research Coordinator ◽  
Research Coordinator ◽  
The University ◽  
Post Assessment ◽  
Research Professionals

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: To increase knowledge and application of clinical research coordinator competencies among Research Professionals at the University of Minnesota. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: The UMN’s CTSI developed and piloted a Foundations for Research Professionals training program comprised of: a baseline assessment, 7 online modules, 4 in-person training sessions, video and reading assignments and a post assessment, which totaled 30–35 hours of training and covered the following topics: preparing for a study, study management, participant recruitment and engagement, assessing capacity to consent and the informed consent process. This course also provides valuable resources and connections to online references and materials. The competencies for this program were based on work of the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: 30 clinical research professionals completed the pilot program and averaged an increase of 6.5% from baseline assessment to post assessment. Participants were asked to rate their confidence on a variety of role-based competencies at the time of preassessments and postassessments. Trends show an increase in confidence for all competency areas after completion of the training program. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Developing a workforce of competent research professionals is integral to improve the efficiency, quality, and ethics of research. The Foundations for Research Professionals training program increased knowledge of clinical research coordinator competencies. We will assess impact on application of the competencies 6 months after completion of the program. Our next steps include offering the training program as a 2-week session on an ongoing basis for new coordinators at the University of Minnesota.

scholarly journals Quality partnerships: The community stakeholders' view

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 70-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vhonani Netshandama
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Stakeholder Analysis ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Step Method ◽  
Community Stakeholders ◽  
Black Populations ◽  
The University ◽  
University Community

Since 1997 universities in South Africa have been encouraged to be responsive to the needs of communities, to encourage broader participation and to address issues of access in higher education (Department of Education 1997). This transformative agenda was found to be especially compelling in the case of rural-based South African universities, which often serve historically disadvantaged black populations in areas that are both under-resourced and underdeveloped (Nkomo & Sehoole 2007, pp. 235–36). In 2006 the traditional leadership of a local community approached the University of Venda to propose a partnership. This prompted the researcher to conduct a qualitative study, which sought to explore and describe community members’ views of what they understood to be a quality partnership. Thirty-seven community representatives were engaged in individual as well as focus group interviews. These representatives were identified first through a stakeholder analysis procedure that sought to determine who in the community would have valuable input for the university-community partnership. As a point of departure, the following two questions were asked consecutively: What are your needs and expectations of a partnership with the university and what would you regard as a quality partnership between the HEI and the community? The sample selection was purposive, utilising the snowball technique. Data was transcribed and analysed using Tesch’s eight-step method (Tesch 1990, in Creswell 1994, p. 155). Interview data and field notes were co-coded, crosschecked and triangulated. Feedback workshops were conducted with the community to confirm the findings. A consensus was reached that four main requirements emerged from the data: —Balance the partnership objectives of both parties —Ensure an unexploitative partnership —Share power and control in the partnership —Maintain and monitor the partnership. This article provides a brief overview of the national and regional context to university-community engagement and considers what it means to partner with communities facing urgent and pressing needs. It then looks in detail at what the study revealed about community members’ understanding of quality partnerships with a Higher Education Institution, and provides some thoughts on how to facilitate a quality partnership in a similar context. Key words: Community, stakeholders, quality partnership

scholarly journals 4255 Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) – CTSA-wide podcast opportunity

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (s1) ◽  
pp. 87-87
Author(s):  
Christine Drury ◽  
Aaron E. Carroll
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Translational Research ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
New York Times ◽  
List Type ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Audience Engagement ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The University

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The podcasts highlight work from our partners: Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame.Our goal is to expand our podcast reach to include work from at least three additional CTSAs, as well as highlighting the benefits of translational research to the public.METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Aaron E. Carroll, is the director of Education and Workforce Development for the Indiana CTSI and a popular writer covering health, research, and policy for The New York Times. He is host of the Indiana CTSI-sponsored Healthcare Triage podcasts as well as the Healthcare Triage YouTube show, with 340,000 subscribers. We will leverage his audience and research expertise to grow the Indiana CTSI podcast participation and increase audience engagement.We will eventually allow the nation-wide network of CTSAs to pitch guests and shows covering Translational Research, and invite local CTSA leadership or faculty to participate in the podcast.RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Utilizing quantitative analytics, we expect to see a significant increase in podcast downloads and listeners as we expand our offering to other CTSAs, beyond IndianaWe expect that the CTSA-wide podcast will increase the nationwide level of knowledge and understanding of NCATS, translational research, and its benefits to society and healthcare.We anticipate, through this expanded podcast offering, a growing number of community members who are informed and engaged on the topics of translational research, clinical and translational sciences and beyond.DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Podcasts are a convenient, portable, and efficient form of science communication.Podcasts also make information personal and offer us an excellent and innovative communications vehicle to spread the word about translational research, as well as the excellent work happening at each of our CTSAs.

scholarly journals The Oral History of Photographs: Collaboration, Multi-Level Engagement, and Insights from the Adrian Paton Collection

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Harkema ◽  
Keith Carlson
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Oral History ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Local Organizations ◽  
Transformative Potential ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
History Of ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
The University

This paper outlines notable features of the Adrian Paton Photo and Oral History Collection at the Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society (SHFS) and discusses aspects of the relationships formed between the local collector, faculty at the University of Saskatchewan, the SHFS, and members of the community-based cultural heritage digitization project during the collection’s creation and curation. We also outline the benefits and challenges for university-led digital projects that seek to partner with a wide range of participants, with a focus on community members, local organizations, and students enrolled in programs at their institution. Additionally, we discuss the transformative potential of such partnerships for academic institutions and what to consider when entering into collaborations of this nature.

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