scholarly journals Strategies for the assessment of competences during rheumatology training across Europe: results of a qualitative study

RMD Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. e001183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurélie Najm ◽  
Alessia Alunno ◽  
Francisca Sivera ◽  
Sofia Ramiro ◽  
Catherine Haines
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Formative Feedback ◽  
Competence Assessment ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Online Focus Groups ◽  
Assessment Systems ◽  
Insight Into

ObjectivesTo gain insight into current methods and practices for the assessment of competences during rheumatology training, and to explore the underlying priorities and rationales for competence assessment.MethodsWe used a qualitative approach through online focus groups (FGs) of rheumatology trainers and trainees, separately. The study included five countries—Denmark, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom. A summary of current practices of assessment of competences was developed, modified and validated by the FGs based on an independent response to a questionnaire. A prioritising method (9 Diamond technique) was then used to identify and justify key assessment priorities.ResultsOverall, 26 participants (12 trainers, 14 trainees) participated in nine online FGs (2 per country, Slovenia 1 joint), totalling 12 hours of online discussion. Strong nationally (the Netherlands, UK) or institutionally (Spain, Slovenia, Denmark) standardised approaches were described. Most groups identified providing frequent formative feedback to trainees for developmental purposes as the highest priority. Most discussions identified a need for improvement, particularly in developing streamlined approaches to portfolios that remain close to clinical practice, protecting time for quality observation and feedback, and adopting systematic approaches to incorporating teamwork and professionalism into assessment systems.ConclusionThis paper presents a clearer picture of the current practice on the assessment of competences in rheumatology in five European countries and the underlying rationale of trainers’ and trainees’ priorities. This work will inform EULAR Points-to-Consider for the assessment of competences in rheumatology training across Europe.

scholarly journals THU0583 STRATEGIES FOR ASSESSMENT OF COMPETENCES DURING RHEUMATOLOGY TRAINING ACROSS EUROPE: RESULTS OF A QUALITATIVE STUDY.

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 533.1-534
Author(s):  
A. Najm ◽  
A. Alunno ◽  
F. Sivera ◽  
S. Ramiro ◽  
C. Haines
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Formative Assessments ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Summative Assessments ◽  
Online Focus Groups ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Current Practices

Background:In order to become a rheumatologist, trainees must successfully complete a rheumatology training program. Both the content and the assessments within these programs are regulated by national authorities, and therefore a wide heterogeneity between countries is expected.Objectives:To gain insight into current methods and practices for the assessment of competences during rheumatology training, and to explore the underlying priorities and rationales for competence assessment across EULAR countries.Methods:We used a qualitative approach through online focus groups of rheumatology trainers and trainees, separately. The study included five countries - Denmark, The Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain and United Kingdom. A summary of current practices of assessment of competences was developed, modified and validated during the focus groups. A prioritising method (9 diamond technique) was then used to identify key assessment priorities.Results:Overall, 26 participants (12 trainers, 14 trainees), participated in 9 online focus groups (2 per country, except Slovenia), totalling 12 hours of online discussion. Strong nationally (Netherlands, UK) or institutionally (Spain, Slovenia, Denmark) standardised approaches were described. Current practices were described as follows: two countries only provide national summative assessments (Slovenia, UK), while all were providing formative assessments regularly at varying frequencies. All groups identified providing frequent formative feedback to trainees for developmental purposes as the highest priority (figure 1). Most discussions identified a need for improvement, particularly in developing streamlined approaches to portfolios that remain close to clinical practice, protecting time for quality observation and feedback, and adopting systematic approaches to incorporating teamwork and professionalism into assessment systems.Figure 1.Priorities on assessment of competences for all participants and stratified by trainees and trainers.Conclusion:This paper presents a clearer picture of the current practice on the assessment of competences in rheumatology in key countries and the underlying rationale of trainers’ and trainees’ priorities. This work informed the EULAR Points-to-Consider for the assessment of competences in rheumatology training across Europe.Acknowledgments:This work was funded by EULAR (EDU043)Disclosure of Interests:Aurelie Najm: None declared, Alessia Alunno: None declared, Francisca Sivera: None declared, Sofia Ramiro Grant/research support from: MSD, Consultant of: Abbvie, Lilly, Novartis, Sanofi Genzyme, Speakers bureau: Lilly, MSD, Novartis, Catherine Haines: None declared

Periprocedural Prophylactic Antithrombotic Strategies in Interventional Radiology: Current Practice in the Netherlands and Comparison with the United Kingdom

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 1477-1492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arno M. Wiersema ◽  
Jan-Albert Vos ◽  
Cornelis M. A. Bruijninckx ◽  
Otto M. van Delden ◽  
Michel M. P. J. Reijnen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
The United Kingdom

Cuffed or uncuffed endotracheal tubes in pediatric anesthesia: a survey of current practice in the United Kingdom and The Netherlands

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 431-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saskia L. Boerboom ◽  
Sundar M. Muthukrishnan ◽  
Jurgen C. de Graaff ◽  
Gersten Jonker
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Pediatric Anesthesia ◽  
Endotracheal Tubes ◽  
The United Kingdom

scholarly journals Global Burden, Risk Factors, and Trends of Esophageal Cancer: An Analysis of Cancer Registries from 48 Countries

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Junjie Huang ◽  
Anastasios Koulaouzidis ◽  
Wojciech Marlicz ◽  
Veeleah Lok ◽  
Cedric Chu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Cancer Registries ◽  
Global Burden ◽  
Annual Percent Change ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
Elevated Cholesterol ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

This study aimed to examine the global burden, risk factors, and trends of esophageal cancer based on age, sex, and histological subtype. The data were retrieved from cancer registries database from 48 countries in the period 1980–2017. Temporal patterns of incidence and mortality were evaluated by average annual percent change (AAPC) using joinpoint regression. Associations with risk factors were examined by linear regression. The highest incidence of esophageal cancer was observed in Eastern Asia. The highest incidence of adenocarcinoma (AC) was found in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. A higher AC/squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) incidence ratio was associated with a higher prevalence of obesity and elevated cholesterol. We observed an incidence increase (including AC and SCC) in some countries, with the Czech Republic (female: AAPC 4.66), Spain (female: 3.41), Norway (male: 3.10), Japan (female: 2.18), Thailand (male: 2.17), the Netherlands (male: 2.11; female: 1.88), and Canada (male: 1.51) showing the most significant increase. Countries with increasing mortality included Thailand (male: 5.24), Austria (female: 3.67), Latvia (male: 2.33), and Portugal (male: 1.12). Although the incidence of esophageal cancer showed an overall decreasing trend, an increasing trend was observed in some countries with high AC/SCC incidence ratios. More preventive measures are needed for these countries.

scholarly journals Test–retest reliability of the EQ-5D-5L and the reworded QOLIBRI-OS in the general population of Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Di Long ◽  
Suzanne Polinder ◽  
Gouke J. Bonsel ◽  
Juanita A. Haagsma
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
General Population ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Sum Score ◽  
Summary Index ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Eq Vas

Abstract Purpose To assess the test–retest reliability of the EQ-5D-5L and the reworded Quality of Life After Traumatic Brain Injury Overall Scale (QOLIBRI-OS) for the general population of Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom (UK). Methods The sample contains 1864 members of the general population (aged 18–75 years) of Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK who completed a web-based questionnaire at two consecutive time points. The survey included items on gender, age, level of education, occupational status, household annual income, chronic health status, and the EQ-5D-5L and reworded QOLIBRI-OS instrument. Test–retest reliability of the EQ-5D-5L dimensions, EQ-5D-5L summary index, EQ VAS, reworded QOLIBRI-OS dimensions and reworded QOLIBRI-OS level sum score was examined by Gwet’s Agreement Coefficient (Gwet’s AC) and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC). Results Gwet’s AC ranged from 0.64 to 0.97 for EQ-5D-5L dimensions. The ICC ranged from 0.73 to 0.84 for the EQ-5D-5L summary index and 0.61 to 0.68 for EQ VAS in the three countries. Gwet’s AC ranged from 0.35 to 0.55 for reworded QOLIBRI-OS dimensions in the three countries. The ICC ranged from 0.69 to 0.77 for reworded QOLIBRI-OS level sum score. Conclusion Test–retest reliability of the EQ-5D-5L administered via a web-based questionnaire was substantial to almost perfect for the EQ-5D-5L dimensions, good for EQ-5D-5L summary index, and moderate for the EQ VAS. However, test–retest reliability was less satisfactory for the reworded QOLIBRI-OS. This indicates that the web-based EQ-5D-5L is a reliable instrument for the general population, but further research of the reworded QOLIBRI-OS is required.

Double, triple or quadruple hits? Exploring the impact of cybercrime on victims in the Netherlands

2021 ◽  
pp. 026975802110106
Author(s):  
Raoul Notté ◽  
E.R. Leukfeldt ◽  
Marijke Malsch
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Public Discourse ◽  
Moral Judgments ◽  
Victim Blaming ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insight Into

This article explores the impact of online crime victimisation. A literature review and 41 interviews – 19 with victims and 22 with experts – were carried out to gain insight into this. The interviews show that most impacts of online offences correspond to the impacts of traditional offline offences. There are also differences with offline crime victimisation. Several forms of impact seem to be specific to victims of online crime: the substantial scale and visibility of victimhood, victimisation that does not stop in time, the interwovenness of online and offline, and victim blaming. Victims suffer from double, triple or even quadruple hits; it is the accumulation of different types of impact, enforced by the limitlessness in time and space, which makes online crime victimisation so extremely invasive. Furthermore, the characteristics of online crime victimisation greatly complicate the fight against and prevention of online crime. Finally, the high prevalence of cybercrime victimisation combined with the severe impact of these crimes seems contradictory with public opinion – and associated moral judgments – on victims. Further research into the dominant public discourse on victimisation and how this affects the functioning of the police and victim support would be valuable.

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