The impact of additional initial face-to-face sessions on engagement within an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies service

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Mander
Keyword(s):  
Initial Contact ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Client Engagement ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Psychological Therapies ◽  
Initial Session ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Substantial Investment ◽  
Observational Design ◽  
The Impact

AbstractDespite substantial investment, Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services in some areas continue to find that demand exceeds provision, leading to waiting lists for therapy. Routine engagement in services is low, with almost half of clients disengaging with the service before or after the initial contact. An audit was carried out to evaluate the impact of introducing a face-to-face initial session within the high-intensity step of an IAPT service. The service structure and pathway of one regional IAPT service is described. A longitudinal observational design was used. All clients discharged from the service within two calendar months – before and after the introduction of an initial face-to-face session were identified. Electronic records were reviewed for each client. Introduction of an initial face-to-face session was associated with an increase in clients attending at least one therapy session and clients completing a course of therapy. Inclusion of an initial face-to-face engagement session may take up additional time, but is likely to be worthwhile in regards to associated benefits in terms of client engagement.

scholarly journals ‘If a fight starts, watch the crowd’: The effect of violence on popular support for social movements

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 485-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordi Muñoz ◽  
Eva Anduiza
Keyword(s):  
Social Movements ◽  
Causal Effect ◽  
The Other ◽  
Popular Support ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
Street Violence ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact

Social movements often face tactic diversification. In otherwise nonviolent movements, some groups or radical flanks may resort to violent actions such as street rioting. This article analyzes the impact that these violent episodes can have on popular support for the movement as a whole. To estimate the causal effect of violence, it exploits an unexpected riot outbreak that occurred during the fieldwork of a face-to-face survey in Barcelona in May 2016, led by a squat group linked to the anti-austerity movement known as the 15-M or indignados that emerged during the financial crisis. By comparing respondents interviewed before and after the riots, it finds that the street violence episode reduced support for the 15-M movement by 12 percentage points on average. However, the magnitude of the effect is highly conditional on the respondents’ predispositions towards the movement. Core supporters, that are expected to share the frame of the movement in justifying violent actions, are the least affected by the violent outbreak. On the other extreme, weak supporters, opposers, and non-aligned citizens reduce their support to a larger extent. Results are robust to different specifications and a wide range of robustness checks. These findings have potentially important implications for movements concerned with broadening their support base.

scholarly journals A Therapeutic Educational Program in Oral Health for Persons with Schizophrenia: A Qualitative Feasibility Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audrey Peteuil ◽  
Corinne Rat ◽  
Sahar Moussa-Badran ◽  
Maud Carpentier ◽  
Jean-François Pelletier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
Persons With Schizophrenia ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Objective. The aim of this study was to test the feasibility of a therapeutic educational program in oral health (TEPOH) for persons with schizophrenia (PWS). Design. In a qualitative study, we explored the representation of oral health before and after a TEPOH. Clinical Setting: PWS are at greater risk of decayed and missing teeth and periodontal diseases. In a previous publication, we described the different steps in building a TEPOH by taking into account the experiences of PWS concerning oral health quality of life. This TEPOH aimed at promoting a global health approach. Participants: Voluntary PWS and their caregivers were recruited during face-to-face interviews at “Les Boisseaux” (a psychiatric outpatient centre) in Auxerre (France) and were included in the study between November and December 2016. Intervention: We explored the experiences of participants and their perceptions of oral health before and after the TEPOH with focus group meetings. Results. Four females and three males participated in the study, and the mean age was 29.4 ± 5. Before the TEPOH, the PWS produced 28 ideas about oral health perception and 37 after the TEPOH. After the TEPOH, elements relating to the determinants of oral health (smoking and poor diet) emerged. Conclusions. These results show an evolution in oral health representation, and after some adjustments to the TEPOH, the second step will be to test this program in a large sample to generate a high level of evidence of the impact of TEPOH in the long term.

scholarly journals Changes in Patient Visits and Diagnoses seen in an Academic Ophthalmology Department during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan K Berkenstock ◽  
Paulina Liberman ◽  
Peter J McDonnell ◽  
Benjamin C Chaon
Keyword(s):  
Practice Patterns ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
The United States ◽  
Viral Transmission ◽  
Pediatric Ophthalmology ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Diagnostic Codes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
The Impact

Abstract BACKGROUND: To minimize the risk of viral transmission, ophthalmology practices limited face to face encounters to only patients with urgent and emergent ophthalmic conditions, in the weeks after the start of the COVID-19 epidemic in the United States. The impact of this is unknown. METHODS: We did a retrospective analysis of the change in the frequency of ICD-10 code use and patient volumes in the six weeks before and after the changes in clinical practice associated with COVID-19.RESULTS: The total number of encounters decreased four-fold after the implementation of clinic changes associated with COVID-19. The low vision, pediatric ophthalmology, general ophthalmology, and cornea divisions had the largest total decrease of in-person visits. Conversely, the number of telemedicine visits increased sixty-fold. The number of diagnostic codes associated with ocular malignancies, most ocular inflammatory disorders, and retinal conditions requiring intravitreal injections increased. ICD-10 codes associated with ocular screening exams for systemic disorders decreased during the weeks post COVID-19. CONCLUSION: Ophthalmology practices need to be prepared to experience changes in practice patterns, implementation of telemedicine, and decreased patient volumes during a pandemic. Knowing the changes specific to each subspecialty clinic is vital to redistribute available resources correctly.

scholarly journals The Impact of Scratch-Assisted Instruction on Computational Thinking (CT) Skills of Pre-Service Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 426-444
Author(s):  
Ulaş İlic
Keyword(s):  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Instructional Technologies ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Assisted Instruction ◽  
The Impact

The present study aimed to determine the effect of Scratch-assisted expressions and applications on the Computational Thinking skills of pre-service teachers. For this purpose, the research was designed with an exploratory sequential design, a mixed research method. Thirty-three pre-service teachers participated in the study. Data were collected with Computational Thinking Scale before and after the applications conducted in the Instructional Technologies course, and with a survey form developed by the author and face-to-face interviews conducted with the participants at the end of the course. Based on the data obtained, it was determined that the applications conducted in the course improved the Computational Thinking skills of the participants. Although the improvement did not differ based on gender, it was determined that the differences were significant based on creativity, algorithmic thinking, and critical thinking sub-dimensions. Furthermore, it was observed that there was a positive and significant correlation between Computational Thinking and academic achievement. Also, pre-service teachers stated that Scratch applications contributed to the acquisition of Computational Thinking skills. It was suggested that the present study findings would contribute to future studies on Computational Thinking acquisition in similar courses.

scholarly journals The Effect of a Face-To-Face ScienceReady Preparatory Short Course on University Students’ Self-Efficacy

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-81
Author(s):  
Jyothi Thalluri ◽  
Joy Penman ◽  
Minh Chau
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Scientific Content ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Preparatory Course ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

The ScienceReady preparatory course is an intensive study designed to improve beginning university undergraduate students’ understanding of medical/scientific concepts, and reduce their anxiety about studying the science component of their enrolled programs. Its goals are to stimulate students’ science curiosity and provide the fundamental scientific content they are expected to know and build further on the knowledge that will feature in their upcoming programs. This article aims to describe the ScienceReady course, discuss the impact of the course on the participants, determine the relationship of the course with self-efficacy, and explain the implications of the results. Students were tested before and after the course to ascertain whether it increased or decreased or not affected self-efficacy. The results of the pre- and post-test surveys were unequivocal. The majority of the individual items for the self-efficacy questionnaire showed a significant increase in self-efficacy post-course.

Impact of telephone triage in managing patient demand for same-day appointments? A before-after study in a UK general practice

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. bjgp18X697361
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Chirk Fan Lau ◽  
Sadia Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
System Change ◽  
Urgent Care ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Telephone Triage ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Patient Episode

BackgroundTelephone consultations are increasingly being utilised to manage patient demand for GP appointments. It’s true impact on patient care remains to be answered as existing evidence has shown mixed results.AimTo report the impact of telephone triage on: number of face-to-face (F2F) appointments offered; unplanned re-consultations with GP or urgent care services within 24 hours; and total consultation duration per patient episode.MethodA retrospective cohort study in a single suburban practice in Kent, comparing outcomes between the new telephone triage and old walk-in F2F appointment systems in managing patient requests for same-day appointments. Data was sampled across 1 week, at 3-monthly intervals over each 12-month period before and after the system change-over in April 2016.Results1198 patient encounters matched the inclusion criteria. F2F appointments were offered to 34.7% of patients after telephone triage. Although unplanned re-consultations were four times more prevalent since the system changed compared to the previous year (P<0.001), no difference was seen between those consulted by telephone only, or offered a F2F appointment after telephone triage. Overall, patient consultations by telephone triage were 2.37 minutes shorter than consultations under its predecessor (P <0.001).ConclusionTelephone triage was able to manage majority of patient problems by telephone alone, with significant reduction in consulting time per patient episode. Telephone consulting was not shown accountable for the increase in unplanned re-consultations.

The Impact upon Comprehension and Reading Tasks of Preservice Elementary Teachers Using a Web 2.0 Reading Extension

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 14-26
Author(s):  
Jeff A. Thomas ◽  
Paul Parkison
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Journal Article ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Reading Material ◽  
Time Investment ◽  
Undergraduate Science ◽  
The Impact

This study explored the impact of using a Web 2.0 technology to augment and enhance the efficiency of face-to-face meetings and the amount and quality of time students spent out of class working with a reading assignment in an undergraduate science methods course. Treatment subjects (versus control subjects) used a discussion board style site called TitanPad® to respond to a journal prompt after reading an article and before attending a subsequent class to discuss the journal article. Results indicated that significantly more treatment students read the article and perceived that they more substantially contributed to a follow-up discussion. Results also indicated no significant differences between groups in the amount of time spent, between perceptions of being ready to discuss the reading material, and the groups' comprehension of the reading material. One inference was that with no additional time investment, instructors might increase student in-class participation using a Web 2.0 tool.

scholarly journals Changes in Patient Visits and Diagnoses seen in an Academic Ophthalmology Department during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan K Berkenstock ◽  
Paulina Liberman ◽  
Peter J McDonnell ◽  
Benjamin C Chaon
Keyword(s):  
Practice Patterns ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
The United States ◽  
Viral Transmission ◽  
Pediatric Ophthalmology ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Diagnostic Codes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
The Impact

Abstract BACKGROUND: To minimize the risk of viral transmission, ophthalmology practices limited face to face encounters to only patients with urgent and emergent ophthalmic conditions, in the weeks after the start of the COVID-19 epidemic in the United States. The impact of this is unknown. METHODS: We did a retrospective analysis of the change in the frequency of ICD-10 code use and patient volumes in the six weeks before and after the changes in clinical practice associated with COVID-19.RESULTS: The total number of encounters decreased four-fold after the implementation of clinic changes associated with COVID-19. The low vision, pediatric ophthalmology, general ophthalmology, and cornea divisions had the largest decrease of in-person visits. Conversely, telemedicine visits increased sixty-fold. The number of diagnostic codes associated with ocular malignancies, most ocular inflammatory disorders, and retinal conditions requiring intravitreal injections increased. ICD-10 codes associated with ocular screening exams for systemic disorders decreased during the weeks post COVID-19. CONCLUSION: Ophthalmology practices need to be prepared to experience changes in practice patterns, implementation of telemedicine, and decreased patient volumes during a pandemic. Knowing the changes specific to each subspecialty clinic is vital to redistribute available resources correctly.

An ecopreneur’s growing resilience after a series of earthquakes

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jodyanne Kirkwood ◽  
Kirsty Dwyer ◽  
Sara Walton
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Extreme Event ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Longitudinal Case Study ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Operational Processes ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to examine the experiences of an ecopreneurial venture that was operating before, during and after the 2010-2011 series of earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand. The aim is to elucidate on the tension existing between an ecopreneur’s personal green values/ethics and his need to be resilient and do what was necessary to ensure his business’s survival, which was operating before, during and after an extreme event – the 2010-2011 series of earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand. Design/methodology/approach The data are gathered from a longitudinal case study of Just Organic Ltd (an organic fruit and vegetable delivery service) over a five-year period which covers time before and after the earthquakes. Data were gathered via two in-depth face-to-face interviews with the ecopreneur, along with a number of email and telephone follow-ups. Findings Findings indicate that an extreme event such as an earthquake will inhibit the green values of an ecopreneur as the ecopreneur works to ensure business survival. To continue to operate successfully, the ecopreneur developed a resilient and hardy nature and adapted operational processes to run in a more entrepreneurial fashion. It would seem that holding firmly to green values irrespective of a changed business environment is detrimental to business viability and survivability. The ecopreneur bounced forward, rather than bouncing back from the disaster. Research limitations/implications The implications for research, policy makers and ecopreneurs and entrepreneurs in general are discussed. There are lessons to be learned from the experiences of the ecopreneur who is operating Just Organic Limited. Originality/value This paper is one of the few that has examined the impact the Christchurch earthquakes had on an existing eco-business. The longitudinal data enable a unique insight into the operational aspects of an eco-business before and after a series of earthquakes.

scholarly journals The flipped classroom: A learning model to increase student engagement not academic achievement

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masha Smallhorn
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Student Attendance ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Videos ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Face ◽  
Face Time ◽  
The Impact

A decrease in student attendance at lectures both nationally and internationally, has prompted educators to re-evaluate their teaching methods and investigate strategies which promote student engagement. The flipped classroom model, grounded in active learning pedagogy, transforms the face-to-face classroom. Students prepare for the flipped classroom in their own time by watching short online videos and completing readings. Face-to-face time is used to apply learning through problem-solving with peers. To improve the engagement and learning outcomes of our second year cohort, lectures were replaced with short online videos and face-to-face time was spent in a flipped classroom. The impact of the flipped classroom was analysed through surveys, attendance records, learning analytics and exam data before and after the implementation of the flipped classroom. Results suggest an increase in student engagement and a positive attitude towards the learning method. However, there were no measurable increases in student learning outcomes.

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