scholarly journals 950. The Challenge of Fellowship Interviews During COVID-19: An Online Post-interview Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S568-S568
Author(s):  
Rattanaporn Mahatanan ◽  
Maxwell Vergo ◽  
Richard A Zuckerman
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Good Sense ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Interview Process ◽  
Personal Interaction ◽  
Fellowship Programs ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
Virtual Process

Abstract Background COVID-19 has significantly disrupted social and personal interactions, including fellowship recruitment. In-person interviews were replaced by virtual interviews, which created uncertainties for both programs and candidates. We distributed a survey to interviewees for fellowship programs in an effort to gather data and improve the process. Methods An anonymous online survey on the Qualtrics® platform assessed satisfaction with the interview process, evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of virtual interviews, and requested comments to improve the process. Surveys were sent out to candidates within 7 days of interview for Infectious Disease and Palliative care fellowship programs at our institution. Results Surveys were sent to 51 candidates, 24 (47%) responded; 8 (33%) from Palliative care and 16 (67%) from ID. All candidates felt that they had a good sense about the programs and enough information to make a decision for ranking. Most candidates felt that they conveyed themselves well (71%) to very well (25%) during interview except one person who did not. 63% of candidates felt that the process was seamless, although 3 (12.5%) mentioned technical difficulties during the interviews. While 79% felt that the time spent on the interview was about right, 16% of candidates felt that interviews were too long and 1 person felt that it was too short. Cost-saving was the top advantage of the virtual interview with time-saving second. Interestingly, ability to interview at more programs was not ranked as highly as an advantage. Despite these advantages, 19 of 24 (79%) of candidates would have preferred an in-person interview if it was available. Lack of personal interaction and inability to see the location were equally chosen to be the greatest disadvantages of the virtual process by most of the candidates. Conclusion Despite the challenges of the virtual interview process, our survey showed positive feedback from candidates regarding their experiences. The lack of social interaction and inability to explore the location were important, prompting 79% of candidates to prefer an in-person interview if that was an option. Many factors should be considered to ensure an equitable and comprehensive process where candidates and programs can make decisions to optimize outcomes. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

scholarly journals Burnout Determinants among Nurses Working in Palliative Care during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3358
Author(s):  
José Vítor Gonçalves ◽  
Luísa Castro ◽  
Guilhermina Rêgo ◽  
Rui Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Network ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Level

Nurses working in palliative care are at risk of burnout. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory was used to determine burnout levels of nurses working in the Portuguese national network of palliative care. We evaluated the contribution of personal, work, and COVID-19 variables in three burnout subclasses: personal, work, and patient-related. A cross-sectional, exploratory, and quantitative design was employed and participants were sampled using convenience and snowball technique. An online survey was conducted and 153 nurses participated in our study. Socio-demographic characterization was conducted, levels of burnout and determinants were explored through multiple linear regression models for its three dimensions. High levels of personal, working, and patient burnout were present in 71 (46%), 68 (44%), and 33 nurses (22%), respectively. Most of them agreed that COVID-19 had an impact on their activities. Significant personal and work related burnout factors found were specialization in palliative care, self-perceived health status, unit type, weekly hours of work, and allocation to COVID-19 units. Gender was found to be a significant factor in patient-related burnout. There is a high level of burnout among nurses working in the Portuguese national network of palliative care. Measures for identification and mitigation of burnout are necessary to protect health care professionals.

Palliative Care: Ausbildungslandschaft Pflege

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (02) ◽  
pp. 102-110
Author(s):  
Cornelia Brandstötter ◽  
Simon Krutter ◽  
Piret Paal ◽  
Angelika Schirnhofer ◽  
Manela Glarcher
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Eine Hohe ◽  
Praktische Ausbildung

Zusammenfassung Ziel der Studie Trotz gesetzlicher Regelung zu Palliative Care in der Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege in Österreich, fehlen Vorgaben zu Ausbildungsstunden, zum Praktikum und zur Qualifikation von Lehrenden. Ziel der Studie ist es, ein umfassendes Bild zu Palliative Care in der Pflegegrundausbildung zu erhalten. Methode 2019 wurde eine deskriptive Querschnittsstudie mittels Online-Survey in 29 Institutionen durchgeführt. Ergebnisse Die theoretische Ausbildung weist eine hohe Spannbreite pro Ausbildungsform auf und bewegt sich im Durchschnitt von 21,2 Unterrichtstunden in den Schulen für Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege bis 2,5 ECTS im Bachelorstudium. Ebenso wird die praktische Ausbildung sowie didaktische Vermittlung von Inhalten einrichtungsspezifisch gehandhabt. Schlussfolgerung Die gesetzliche Verankerung von Palliative Care in der Grundausbildung ist ein erster Ansatz. Die Ergebnisse dieser Studie können als Ausgangspunkt zur Entwicklung eines einheitlichen Curriculums dienen.

Mikor és hogyan integráljuk az onkológiai és a palliatív ellátást?

2021 ◽  
Vol 162 (44) ◽  
pp. 1769-1775
Author(s):  
Orsolya Horváth ◽  
Enikő Földesi ◽  
Katalin Hegedűs
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Yale University ◽  
Early Integration ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Referral Criteria ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Oncology Care ◽  
The Right

Összefoglaló. A palliatív ellátások korai bevonása az onkológiai betegek ellátásába előnnyel jár mind a beteg életminősége, mind a kezelés színvonala, mind a költséghatékonyság szempontjából. Szükség van egy olyan modellre, mely alapján a megfelelő időben, a megfelelő beteg a megfelelő minőségű palliatív ellátásban részesül. Ebben a közleményben a palliatív ellátás korai integrációjának előnyei, szintjei és a speciális palliatív ellátás fogalmának ismertetése után a leginkább elterjedt beutalási modellek előnyeit és hátrányait mutatjuk be a nemzetközi szakirodalom alapján. A speciális palliatív ellátást igénylő betegek kiszűrésére szolgáló, prognózisalapú modellek hátránya, hogy nincs elég kapacitás az ilyen módon beutalt nagyszámú beteg ellátására, ezért széles körben nem terjedtek el. A tüneteken alapuló modellek sokszor bonyolultak és a mindennapi klinikai gyakorlatban nem használatosak. Az új kutatások alapján egyszerű, gyakorlatias kérdéssorokat alkalmaznak, melyekkel könnyen kiemelhetők, akik profitálnak a speciális palliatív intervencióból. Ezek közül a Yale egyetemi és a PALLIA -10 modellt ismertetjük részletesen. Amennyiben az aktív onkológiai ellátást végzők a megfelelő palliatív beutalási kritériumokat ismerik és alkalmazzák, a betegek időben jutnak a megfelelő komplex kezeléshez anélkül, hogy a palliatív ellátórendszer túlterhelődne. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(44): 1769–1775. Summary. Early integration of palliative care into the trajectory of cancer care brings advantages into the patients’ quality of life, the level of care and cost-efficiency, too. On the basis of a predefined model, the right patient may receive the right level of palliative care at the right time. Having defined the advantages, the levels of early integration of palliative care and the concept of special palliative care, we also aim to describe the advantages and disadvantages of the most common referral models on the basis of international literature in this article. The drawback of prognosis-based models to identify patients needing special palliative care is the lack of capacity to provide care for the large number of patients so recognised; therefore they have not become widespread. Needs-based models tend to be complicated and thus rarely applied in everyday clinical practice. On the basis of new researches, simple, pragmatic questionnaires are utilised through which the patients who could benefit from special palliative care interventions are easy to identify. Here we give a detailed report of the Yale University and PALLIA-10 models. On condition that appropriate palliative referral criteria are known and applied by active oncology care providers, patients may receive adequate complex care without the palliative care system being overloaded. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(44): 1769–1775.

scholarly journals Suddenly Telework: Job Crafting as a Way to Promote Employee Well-Being?

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiane R. Stempel ◽  
Katja Siestrup
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Job Crafting ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Abrupt Shift ◽  
Quantitative Results

COVID-19 confronted many people with an abrupt shift from their usual working environment to telework. This study explores which job characteristics are perceived as most crucial in this exceptional situation and how they differ from people’s previous working conditions. Additionally, we focus on job crafting as a response to this situation and how it is related to employees’ well-being. We conducted an online survey with N = 599 participants, of which 321 reported that they were telework newcomers. First, we asked participants to indicate the three most important advantages and disadvantages they see in telework. The subsequent questionnaire contained a comprehensive measure of working conditions before and during the pandemic, job crafting behaviors, and indicators of well-being. Based on the qualitative answers, we identified three major advantages and disadvantages. Quantitative results indicate perceived changes in all job characteristics for telework newcomers. Concerning working conditions and well-being, job crafting activities that aim to increase structural and social resources are important mediators. The findings underline the need to design appropriate telework conditions and encourage job crafting activities to foster occupational well-being.

scholarly journals Teachers 'and students' ideas about the existing advantages and possible risks of using digital products in the educational environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 95-109
Author(s):  
Elena B. Puchkova ◽  
◽  
Elena A. Sorokoumova ◽  
Elena I. Chardymova ◽  
Larisa V. Temnova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Digital Products ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Teachers And Students

An integral feature and an urgent task of the modern education system is the use of digital products in educational practice. The forced implementation of mass distance learning in the period 2020-21 showed both the advantages and disadvantages of digital learning and set new horizons for optimizing this process. In May-June 2021, a study consisting of two parts was conducted: 1) an online survey of teachers of the general education system in order to determine the ideas about the advantages and risks for students when using digital products in educational practice; 2) an online survey of adolescent students in order to determine their ideas and experience of using digital products in the learning process. The sample consisted of 482 adolescents aged 13-15 years; 147 teachers of basic education with work experience from 3 to 23 years. Online surveys were conducted anonymously in the form of questionnaires using Google Forms. It was found that 80% of teachers and 98% of students highly appreciate the need to use digital products in educational practice. The majority of teachers noted the predominance of advantages provided by digital products as opposed to risks, the same idea was revealed in the survey of students. Conclusions are drawn about the similarities and differences in the understanding of teachers and students of the goals, forms and advantages of using digital educational products. For example, teachers believe that digital products should be used to copy educational materials and perform independent work tasks; they do not welcome their use during the lesson, which, on the contrary, is the main goal for students. The revealed discrepancies in the views of teachers and students regarding the goals, advantages and risks of using digital products makes the question of finding ways to coordinate and optimize relevant.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF MOTIVATION OF PRIMARY STUDENTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DISTANCE LEARNING (SPORTS DAY EXAMPLE)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihaela Bernetič Perhavec ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Primary Students ◽  
Graphic Display ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Family ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Impact

The article contains the description of the bases and starting points of primary physical education and sports day in Slovenia and other European countries. It presents the motivational point of view of the students at the implementation of distance learning for a sports day. There is a graphic display of the results of an online survey that was carried out among teachers and students of Komen primary school, branch of Štanjel. Fifty students from the 1st to 6th grade and 7 teachers took part in the survey. The purpose of the article is the research about what influences the motivation of students in distance learning. From the collected data it was found out that the ICT and interdisciplinary connection have played the most important role in the implementation of the sports day. The answers of the teachers show that besides the ICT devices, the weather, the family and interdisciplinary connections are the main motivators for the children. The students were very motivated at the implementation of the distance sports day. The teachers, as well as students, have found advantages and disadvantages in the organization of a distance sports day.

Strategic framework showcasing Greece in the Chinese tourism market

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soultana Tania Kapiki ◽  
Jing Fu ◽  
Lei Mou
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
The Body ◽  
Western China ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Strategic Framework ◽  
Active Player ◽  
Chinese Tourists

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to take a holistic view of the body of knowledge of the second wave of Chinese outbound tourists so as to develop a strategic framework towards positioning Greece in the China outbound tourism market. Design/methodology/approach – The survey adopted a perspective from knowledge management, investigating a deeper understanding of the knowledge about, from and for the Chinese tourists, and Greece was taken as a case study. An online survey with quantitative aspects was conducted from October 2013 to January 2014. Findings – The knowledge about the Chinese tourists depicts a young, well-educated segment with a predominance of female and western China residents. The knowledge from the Chinese tourists reveals that they prefer: visiting islands and heritage sites; safety while travelling; a faster visa process; a direct flight between China and Greece; and making a trip combined with other Schengen countries. The knowledge for the Chinese tourists indicates that purchasing tourism products/services online provides better price, is enjoyable, convenient and time-saving; and the top five digital platforms often used are Ctrip, Qunar, QQ, Weibo and WeChat, which could be effective tools for the promotion of Greek tourism in China. Originality/value – This research offers a first step to investigate the knowledge of Chinese tourists for the destination of Greece. The findings help to propose a strategic knowledge framework for the Greek tourism authorities so that Greece can become a more active player in the Chinese outbound tourism market.

Patterns of knowledge and use of medical cannabis among Brazilian oncologists and palliative care physicians.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e24099-e24099
Author(s):  
Júlia Maria Mathias Pedreira de Freitas ◽  
Daniela Oliveira de Almeida ◽  
Luciana Castro G. Landeiro ◽  
Tércia Vilasboas Reis ◽  
Thomas Azevedo de Carmo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Complementary Therapy ◽  
Medical Cannabis ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Brazilian Legislation ◽  
Oncological Diseases ◽  
Care Outcomes ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

e24099 Background: Medical cannabis (MC) emerged as an important complementary therapy in the context of oncological diseases. In 2019, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) approved use of MC, which can be produced in the country and sold in pharmacies under medical prescription. Previous investigations have extensively correlated MC effectiveness, over management and support of symptoms caused by the disease and/ or its treatment. However, studies evaluating knowledge and patterns of MC use in oncology patients MC are lacking. In the present study, we assessed the perception of oncologists and palliative care physicians on MC as a complementary therapy for cancer patients, and their personal experiences in clinical practice in Brazil. Methods: In October 2020 an online survey was sent via e-mail by the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology and the National Academy of Palliative Care for physicians with expertise in oncology and/or palliative care. Outcomes measured included knowledge and opinions about MC, prescription experience and impressions about the Brazilian legislation. Data analysis was performed with descriptive statistics, comparison tests and the Poisson regression model with robust variance, using the IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software, version 25. Results: A total of 124 physician participated in the study and, of those, 58.1% were oncologists, and 82.3% believed that MC has application as a complementary therapy in cancer. In contrast, only 52.4% of the participants felt comfortable recommending its use and only 15.3% have ever prescribed MC for their patients with cancer. Further, among those who have never prescribed, 71% have already referred patients to other professionals to prescribe, and 61% indicated lack of knowledge as the main factor for not prescribing. In addition, more than half of participants claimed not knowing Brazilian legislation regarding MC use. Nausea and vomiting were mentioned by 73.4% of physicians as the major indication for MC. Conclusions: Oncologists and palliative care physicians agree with the applicability of MC use for the management of symptoms related with or caused by cancer. However, our findings infer that factors such as lack of knowledge, legislation barriers and lack of robust scientific evidence, lead to its limited use among Brazilian oncologists and palliative care physicians.

Designing Palliative Care Facilities to Better Support Patient and Family Care: A Staff Perspective

2022 ◽  
pp. 193758672110590
Author(s):  
Rebecca McLaughlan ◽  
Kieran Richards ◽  
Ruby Lipson-Smith ◽  
Anna Collins ◽  
Jennifer Philip
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Lengths Of Stay ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Philosophy Of Palliative Care

Objective: To contribute staff perspectives on the design of palliative care facilities to better align with the philosophy of palliative care, in support of patient, family, and staff well-being. Background: The receipt of palliative care differs from other inpatient experiences owing to its distinct philosophy of care, longer lengths of stay, a greater presence of family members, and more frequent end-of-life events. While research regarding the optimal design of palliative care environments recognizes these differences, this knowledge has been slow to exert change on the guidelines and procurement processes that determine the design solutions possible within these settings. Sustained research attention is required. Methods: An online survey, comprising a series of open-ended questions, elicited the perceptions of palliative care staff regarding the relationship between the physical environment and the distinct philosophy of palliative care. Results: Responses from 89 Australian-based palliative care professionals confirmed the high value that staff place on environments that offer privacy, homeliness, safety, and access to gardens to assist the delivery of optimum care. Conclusions: Our findings illustrate that the implications of privacy and homeliness extend far beyond the patient room and that homeliness is about more than an aesthetic of comfort. This highlights a broader capacity for design to better support the philosophy of palliative care. Importantly, the data reveal a key relationship between staff well-being and the environments in which they work; environments that are unable to match the quality of care that staff aspire to deliver can engender frustration and distress.

27 Understanding public attitudes: a crucial component for developing palliative care services

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 370.1-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishrat Islam ◽  
Anthony Byrne ◽  
Annmarie Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Social Services ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
List Type ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Survey Tool

IntroductionA major challenge in developing new models of palliative care is to identify the current needs of the public patients and carer (Dixon 2015). There is a lack of evidence on people’s attitudes towards end of life care (EoLC) in Wales.AimTo increase understanding of people’s feelings views knowledge and preferences around EoLC.MethodAn online survey was conducted using an electronic survey tool. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to perform data analysis.Results2210 people (Age: Mean +SD; 55+14 years) participated in the survey 43% of those were members of the general public 29% were patients/carers and 23% were health professionals. 49% of respondents thought that available palliative care was inadequate and 92% believed that end of life care for dying people should have equal priority for the NHS. 95% of respondents thought that expressing preferences around EoLC in advance was important but only 13% had done this in practice and 60% did not know how to plan their EoLC. However the top three needs in EoLC were identified as having a trained carer (84%) access to other professionals (59%) and emergency care (44%). The top three preferences for EoLC were being surrounded by loved ones (62%) maintaining dignity (55%) and a feeling of peace (40%). Just 24% respondents would chose to be at home while receiving EoLC.ConclusionsUnderstanding public attitudes is essential to understanding changing contexts of care. Developing a need-based palliative care model enhances an effective service delivery.Reference. Dixon J, et al. Equity in the provision of palliative care in the UK: Review of evidence2015;pg. 1–145. London: Personal Social Services Research Unit. Available at: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/globalassets/media/documents/policy/campaigns/equity-palliative-care-uk-report-full-lse.pdf

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