Voice Boot Camp

Introduction The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an autonomous oncology boot camp on Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) student knowledge. Secondary objectives included assessing student perception of the virtual learning experience and overall comfort level with the material. Methods APPE students rotating through our institution between November 2019 and March 2020 were voluntarily enrolled in a 4-hour oncology-focused boot camp, which included five PlayPosit (Denver, CO, USA) interactive video lectures embedded with case-based application questions followed by one comprehensive web-based Quandary (Victoria, BC, Canada) action-maze case. Student learning was measured by a pre- and post-intervention exam. A web survey tool (Qualtrics, Provo, UT, USA) collected student perceptions evaluating their comfort with oncology-specific drug knowledge and APPE rotations tasks. Results Fifty students enrolled in the oncology boot camp, with 100% completing the pre- and post-intervention assessments. Overall, pre-intervention exam scores (mean: 55.4%, SD: 21.8%) improved by 23.2% following the boot camp (mean: 78.6%, SD: 19.2%; p < 0.001). Students performed better on all 10 exam questions, with 6 questions showing a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.05). Forty-five students (90%) completed the perception surveys. Of those, 93% agreed that it effectively reinforced important oncology knowledge, 91% supported the autonomous design, and 82% would recommend the oncology boot camp for future students. Conclusion The boot camp proved to be a beneficial educational tool that enhanced student knowledge and confidence in navigating common oncology concepts. Students valued the ability to independently complete the activities and supported its continuation.

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920 Annual research boot camp: Ob/Gyn fellows demonstrate knowledge retention

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1016/j.ajog.2020.12.945 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 224 (2) ◽

pp. S571-S572

Author(s):

Courtney Olson-Chen ◽

Kyan Lynch ◽

Eva K. Pressman ◽

Loralei L. Thornburg

Keyword(s):

Boot Camp ◽

Knowledge Retention

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Endoscopic surgical simulation using low-fidelity and virtual reality transurethral resection simulators in urology simulation boot camp course: trainees feedback assessment study

World Journal of Urology ◽

10.1007/s00345-020-03559-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Christopher Berridge ◽

Mithun Kailavasan ◽

Grigorios Athanasiadis ◽

Agapios Gkentzis ◽

Tariq Tassadaq ◽

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Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Transurethral Resection ◽

Surgical Simulation ◽

Boot Camp ◽

Assessment Study

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3543 Translating the complex medical jargon of opioid use disorder and medication assisted treatment into locally relevant messages in rural Colorado using Boot Camp Translation

Journal of Clinical and Translational Science ◽

10.1017/cts.2019.222 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (s1) ◽

pp. 97-98

Author(s):

Mary Fisher ◽

Donald E. Nease ◽

Linda Zittleman ◽

Jack Westfall ◽

Jennifer Ancona

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Local Community ◽

Boot Camp ◽

Opioid Use Disorder ◽

Research Network ◽

High Plains ◽

Opioid Use ◽

Community Members ◽

Medication Assisted Treatment ◽

South Central

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a national epidemic and identified as a top priority by the practices and communities in rural Colorado. Until recently, few resources existed to address OUD in rural communities. In addition to training primary care and behavioral health practice teams in medication assisted treatment (MAT), Implementing Technology and Medication Assisted Treatment and Team Training and in Rural Colorado (IT MATTTRs Colorado) engaged local community members to alter the community conversation around OUD and treatment. For IT MATTTRs, the High Plains Research Network and the Colorado Research Network engaged community members in a 8-10 month process known as Boot Camp Translations (BCT) to translate medical information and jargon around OUD and MAT into concepts, messages, and materials that are meaningful and actionable to community members. The resulting community interventions are reported here. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: IT MATTTRs conducted separate BCTs in Eastern Colorado and the south central San Luis Valley. Community partners included non-health professionals with diverse backgrounds, public health and primary care professionals, law enforcement, and others. The BCT process includes a comprehensive education on OUD and MAT and facilitated meetings and calls to develop messages and dissemination strategies. Each BCT lasted around 8-10 months. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: The BCT process elicited unique contextual ideas and constructs for messages, materials, and dissemination strategies. Themes common to both BCTs include the prevalence of OUD and that help is available in the local primary care office. Community-tailored messages are distributed through posters and flyer inserts, drink coasters, newspaper articles, letters to local judges, restaurant placemats, and websites. Examples of the materials and messages will be presented. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Local community members are eager to help address the OUD crisis. Built on community-based participatory research principles, BCT can be used to translate complex information and guidelines around OUD and MAT into messages and materials that reflect local culture and community needs.

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Z-score neurofeedback, heart rate variability biofeedback, and brain coaching for older adults with memory concerns

Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience ◽

10.3233/rnn-201053 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-29

Author(s):

Kyle D. Meeuwsen ◽

Kayleah M. Groeneveld ◽

Linda A. Walker ◽

Anna M. Mennenga ◽

Rachel K. Tittle ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Boot Camp ◽

Relative Power ◽

Z Score ◽

Subjective Memory Complaints ◽

Subjective Memory ◽

Memory Complaints ◽

Anxiety Depression

Background: The three-month, multidomain Memory Boot Camp program incorporates z-score neurofeedback (NFB), heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback, and one-on-one coaching to teach memory skills and encourage behavior change in diet, sleep, physical fitness, and stress reduction. Objective: This prospective trial evaluates the Memory Boot Camp program for adults ages 55 to 85 with symptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and subjective memory complaints. Methods: Participants were evaluated via the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), NeuroTrax Global Cognitive Index, measures of anxiety, depression, sleep, quality of life, quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG), and HRV parameters at four timepoints: baseline, pre-program, post-program, and follow-up. The trial included a three-month waiting period between baseline and pre-program, such that each participant acted as their own control, and follow-up took place six months after completion of the program. Results: Participants’ MoCA scores and self-reported measures of anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life improved after treatment, and these changes were maintained at follow-up. Physiological changes in HRV parameters after treatment were not significant, however, breathing rate and QEEG parameters were improved at post-program and maintained at follow-up. Finally, participants’ improvement in MoCA score over the treatment period was correlated with their improvement in two brain oscillation parameters targeted by the z-score NFB protocol: relative power of delta and relative power of theta. Conclusions: Trial results suggest that the Memory Boot Camp program is a promising treatment strategy for older adults with symptoms of MCI and subjective memory complaints.

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Can a Short Intensive Course Affect Entrepreneurial Ability, Knowledge and Intent, or Further Entrepreneurial Study?

Industry and Higher Education ◽

10.5367/ihe.2015.0273 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 29 (5) ◽

pp. 397-404 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jon Cornwall ◽

Jodyanne Kirkwood ◽

Gavin J. Clark ◽

Stephen Silvey ◽

Ruth D. Appleby ◽

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Keyword(s):

Small Group ◽

Boot Camp ◽

Business Development ◽

Formal Study ◽

Entrepreneurial Ability ◽

Entrepreneurial Development ◽

Before And After ◽

Business Course ◽

Almost All ◽

Intensive Course

The SEED (Student Enterprise Experience in Dunedin) programme was developed as a four-week, intensive entrepreneurial ‘boot camp’ to provide a small group of participants with a highly experiential business course. Using pre-course and post-course surveys, the authors measured the entrepreneurial ability, knowledge and intentions of the sixteen SEED participants to determine whether the programme was successful as an educational format. The results showed that perceived entrepreneurial ability and knowledge significantly improved, while intent increased but not significantly. Almost all participants intended to start a business both before and after the course, while twice as many (six) indicated that they would undertake further formal study in entrepreneurship after the course compared to before. The data suggest that SEED is filling a niche in entrepreneurial development and support for budding entrepreneurs, with the course also facilitating local business development.

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