Positive impact of a telemedicine education program on practicing health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada: A mixed methods study of an Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) program

2021 ◽  
pp. 1357633X2110596
Author(s):  
Q. Jane Zhao ◽  
Dmitry Rozenberg ◽  
Sahar Nourouzpour ◽  
Ani Orchanian-Cheff ◽  
John Flannery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Care Workers

Introduction In addition to shifting and expanding clinical responsibilities, rapidly evolving information and guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for health care workers (HCW) to synthesise and translate COVID-19 information into practice. This study evaluated whether a COVID-19-specific telemedicine education program (ECHO COVID) would impact health care workers’ self-efficacy and satisfaction in the management of patients with COVID-19. Methods A prospective mixed methods parallel-design study was conducted among ECHO COVID participants using pre-post questionnaires and a focus group discussion. Questionnaire results were examined for changes in health care workers’ self-efficacy and satisfaction. Focus group discussion data were analysed to explore health care workers’ experience in ECHO COVID and the context of their practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results 239 health care workers registered in ECHO COVID and 114 (47.7%) completed questionnaires and attended at least one ECHO COVID session. Median self-efficacy scores increased from 5 (IQR 4–6) to 6 (IQR 6–6) ( p < 0.0001), independent of profession, years in practice, age group, or practice environment. Participants were highly satisfied with ECHO COVID sessions with a median score of 4 (IQR 4–5). Focus group discussion data indicated that health care workers gained knowledge through ECHO COVID and revealed facilitators for ECHO COVID program success, including the transition to virtual care, the practicability of knowledge provided, and a ‘perspective from the trenches.’ Discussion This study demonstrated that a telemedicine education program aimed to support health care workers in managing patients with COVID-19 had a positive impact on health care workers’ self-efficacy and satisfaction. This impact was specifically mediated by the ECHO COVID program.

scholarly journals Effect of reward system among health care workers performance: a case study of university of Calabar teaching hospital Calabar, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Oyira Emilia James ◽  
Regina Ella ◽  
Nkamare S.E ◽  
Felicia E. Lukpata ◽  
Sylvia Lazarus Uwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Reward System ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Monetary Rewards ◽  
Care Workers

The study investigated the effect of reward system on health care workers performance in Teaching Hospital. It examined the relationship among monetary and non-monetary rewards and employees’ performance in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). Desk survey was used in gathering relevant information. Primary sources were questionnaire, observation and interview, while secondary data were gathered from internet, textbooks, journals and libraries. Chi-square statistical tool was used and the findings revealed the monetary reward had a positive impact on employees’ performance while non-monetary rewards had a negative effect on employees’ performance. The study recommended that management of UCTH should boost the morale of their employees through fair and equitable reward system. The study further recommended that management should be effective with monetary rewards like bonuses and fringe benefits to encourage the workers improve performance.

Investigating the Attitudes of Health-Care Professionals towards the Use of Integrated Care Pathways in a District General Hospital: A Thematic Analysis of Focus Group Discussion

2005 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanya Claridge ◽  
Dianne Parker ◽  
Gary Cook
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
District General Hospital ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Integrated Care Pathways

Context: Integrated care pathways (ICPs) are an increasingly common approach to the standardization and integration of health-care practice in the NHS. They delineate interdisciplinary critical decision points and evidence-based daily treatment regimens for patients in specific disease groups. ICP champions assert that they have the potential to decrease medical errors, increase the accuracy of data capture, increase the efficiency of personnel and ultimately improve the quality of patient care. Despite the theoretical benefits of ICP use, there was anecdotal evidence of staff unease and audit evidence of variable compliance with ICPs at a district general hospital (DGH). Objective: This focus group study was one of the three interdependent methodologies used to investigate the attitudes of health-care professionals towards ICPs in a DGH. It was anticipated that thematic analysis of the focus group discussion would facilitate further the interpretation of qualitative data already analysed in a previous phase of the project, and inform the development of a survey questionnaire investigating the attitudes of the health-care professionals towards ICPs. Design: Ten focus groups comprising on average, six health-care professionals were conducted. The staff involved included doctors, nurses, professions allied to medicine, a member of the Community Health Council and non-clinical managers. The focus groups included staff with a range of seniority and speciality. Results: Analysis of the data achieved facilitated the confirmation and identification of themes underpinning the focus group discussion. These are reported here and illustrated by representative quotations. Conclusion: The focus group study provided a valuable insight into the attitudes regarding ICPs of over 60 health-care professionals. The themes identified were used to facilitate the development of a survey questionnaire to explore them in a quantifiable way. Focus group methodology proved to be a useful way to explore emerging issues in depth, and to observe areas of disagreement among staff.

scholarly journals Analisis Upaya Pelayanan Kesehatan di Pusat Pendidikan dan Latihan Olahraga Pelajar (PPLP) Propinsi Sumatera Barat

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pudia M. Indika ◽  
Afriwardi Afriwardi ◽  
Delmi Sulastri
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
National Level ◽  
Prospective Students ◽  
Sport Training ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Medical Examinations

AbstrakPrestasi Pusat Pendidikan dan Latihan Olahraga Pelajar (PPLP) Sumatera Barat menunjukan ketidakstabilan di tingkat nasional. Siswa yang berobat ke fasilitas kesehatan rata – rata perbulan 50 orang dari 137 orang (36,5%). Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis upaya pelayanan kesehatan olahraga di PPLP Sumatera Barat. Desain penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan wawancara mendalam dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa upaya pelayanan kesehatan di PPLP Sumatera Barat telah memiliki kebijakan untuk pemeriksaan kesehatan awal calon siswa dan belum terlaksana secara terpusat. Pemantauan kesehatan hanya dilakukan bagi siswa yang mengalami keluhan. Pengobatan dilakukan oleh tenaga tenaga paramedis yang telah ditunjuk. Evaluasi dilakukan oleh Kementerian Pemuda dan Olahraga Republik Indonesia dan hasil evaluasi kesehatan dapat dilihat website sentra keolahragaan.Kata kunci: pelayanan kesehatan olahraga, PPLPAbstractEducation and Sport Training Student Centre (ETSC) of West Sumatra performance show instability at the national level. Students of ETSC visited health facility average of 50 of 137 people (36,5%) monthly. The objective of this study was to analyze the health care effort ETSC sport in West Sumatra. The study design used a qualititave approach with in-depth interviews and a Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The results showed that the health care efforts in ETSC of West Sumatra has had a policy for initial medical examinations of prospective students and have not done centrally. Health monitoring is done only for students who have complaints. Treatment is done by skilled paramedics who have been appointed. Evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia and the health evaluation results can be seen websites sports centres.Keywords: health services sports, education and sport training student centre

scholarly journals Analisis Penerapan Kurikulum Pendidikan Kesehatan Reproduksi Berbasis Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (04) ◽  
pp. 248-257
Author(s):  
Ami Kamila ◽  
Fatiah Handayani ◽  
Nurhayati Nurhayati
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Quasi Experiment

Kurangnya pengetahuan remaja terkait kesehatan reproduksi masih menjadi permasalahan saat ini. Kelompok remaja seharusnya bisa disiapkan agar mampu menghadapi tantangan saat ini dan masa mendatang. Pendidikan kesehatan reproduksi yang terintegrasi dengan sistem pembelajaran di sekolah akan mampu menjangkau remaja yang diharapkan mampu untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi dan menghindari perilaku berisiko. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis rancangan dan efektivitas penerapan kurikulum kesehatan reproduksi berbasis program pada siswa SMP. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian mixed methods dengan sequential explolatory designs untuk kualitatif dan Quasi experiment dengan one group pretest-posttest design untuk kuantitatif. Rancangan kurikulum disusun berdasarkan hasil analisis kebutuhan melalui Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Hasil FGD menunjukkan bahwa sekolah tidak memiliki rancangan pembelajaran khusus untuk pendidikan kesehatan reproduksi sebelumnya. Adapun yang sudah dilaksanakan merupakan program kesiswaan yang dikhususkan untuk siswi saja. Pendidik yang terlibat dalam program tersebut merupakan guru matematika dan biologi serta belum pernah mendapatkan pelatihan khusus terkait pembelajaran kesehatan reproduksi. Selama ini  pembelajaran dilakukan dengan diskusi tanpa media gambar, sedangkan referensi yang dipakai adalah modul kesehatan reproduksi. Hasil analisa kuantitatif menunjukkan penerapan kurikulum pendidikan kesehatan reproduksi efektif dan memiliki pengaruh yang positif untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa (Pv=0,000).

scholarly journals PENGARUH IKLAN DI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM TERHADAP MINAT BELI MASYARAKAT PADA E-COMMERCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick Hartawan ◽  
Delfin Liu ◽  
Marc Richardo Handoko ◽  
Geraldo Evan ◽  
Handyanto Widjojo
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Image Information ◽  
Research Findings

 Abstract: In line with the development of Instagram usage as social media, many companies advertise their offerings through Instagram to build consumers’ purchase intention through e-commerce. This research aims to explore and identify the factors on Instagram ads that significantly influence purchase intention on e-commerce. Mixed-methods are conducted through interviews, focus group discussion, literature review, and survey. The findings show that promotion, image, and information on Instagram significantly influence purchase intention through e-commerce. The e-commerce companies could benefit from the research findings to optimize their marketing communicationand increase the e-commerce transaction.    Abstrak: Dengan semakin berkembangnya penggunaan Instagram sebagai media sosial, maka banyak perusahaan yang memasang iklan pada Instagram untuk membangun keinginan membeli konsumen. Penelitian ini bertujuan menggali faktor-faktor pada iklan di Instagram yang mempengaruhi minat membeli melalui e-commerce. Pendekatan mixed-methods dilakukan melalui wawancara, focus group discussion, tinjauan pustaka, dan survey. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan pengaruh faktor promosi, gambar dan informasi pada iklan di Instagram terhadap intensi pembelian melalui e-commerce. Perusahaan e-commerce dapat meningkatkan transaksi e-commerce dengan mengoptimalkan faktor-faktor tersebut dalam strategi komunikasi pemasarannyaKeywords: Instagram, e-commerce, promotion, image, information   Kata Kunci: Instagram, e-commerce, promosi, gambar, informasi

scholarly journals Disability Training for Health Care Workers: A Global Narrative Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Rotenberg ◽  
Danae Rodriguez Gatta ◽  
Azizia Wahedi ◽  
Rachelle Loo ◽  
Emily McFadden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The World ◽  
Training Community

Objective: To conduct a systematic review of the literature on disability training to improve knowledge, confidence, self-efficacy and competence among health care workers around the world. Methods: We searched five databases for relevant peer-reviewed articles published between January 2012 and January 2021. Studies that focused on training health care workers to improve knowledge, confidence, self-efficacy, and competence to support people with physical, sensory, or intellectual impairments were included. Data about the details of the intervention (setting, participants, format, impact assessments, etc.) and its effects were extracted. Findings: There is an array of highly local tools to train health workers across stages of their training and careers (pre-service, in-service, and continuing professional development). Studies involving people with disabilities in the training, community placements, simulations, or interactive sessions were found to be most effective in improving knowledge, confidence, competency, and self-efficacy. Conclusion: As part of initiatives to build inclusive health systems and improve health outcomes for people with disabilities, health workers around the world need to receive appropriate and evidence-based training that combine multiple methods and involve people with disabilities.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document