scholarly journals Ethical values in college education: a mixed-methods pilot study to assess health sciences students’ perceptions

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asunción Hernando ◽  
Ignacio Diez-Vega ◽  
Marta Lopez del Hierro ◽  
Nieves Martínez-Alsina ◽  
Raquel Diaz-Meco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
College Education ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Health Sciences Students

scholarly journals A mixed methods approach to determine the climate of interprofessional education among medical and health sciences students

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabil Sulaiman ◽  
Youssef Rishmawy ◽  
Amal Hussein ◽  
Maha Saber-Ayad ◽  
Hamzah Alzubaidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Health Sciences Students

Abstract Background High-quality patient care is a complex phenomenon that requires collaboration among healthcare professionals. Research has shown that Interprofessional Education (IPE) carries promise to improve collaborative work and patient care. So far, collaboration among various health professionals remains a challenge. Very few focus group discussions to determine the medical students’ readiness and positive attitudes towards IPE have been reported from the Arabian context. Methods A two-staged sequential mixed methods study was conducted among medical, dental, pharmacy, and health sciences students of the University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates. The perspectives of students toward IPE and collaborative practice were first gathered by administering a validated instrument, Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS). This was followed by focused group discussions. A quantitative as well as a qualitative data analysis was performed. Results This study cohort included 282 students. All respondents showed readiness to adopt IPE as all statements of the RIPLS inventory scored high median scores. All participants showed positive attitudes and readiness towards IPE. Three main domains of themes were generated from focus group discussions; prior knowledge, need for IPE framework and its implementation. Information workload, lack of clarity and less focused teaching pedagogies of IPE were considered as perceived barriers. Conclusion This study demonstrated a substantial agreement of medical and health sciences students towards readiness and perceived effectiveness of IPE. Educators are urged to embed new IPE programs into existing curricular frameworks, which can potentially enhance collaborative learning and improve quality of patient care.

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Psychosocial Coping Strategies in Health Sciences Students at the University of Seville: A Pilot Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1661
Author(s):  
Rocío de-Diego-Cordero ◽  
Cristina Martínez-del-Carmen ◽  
Patricia Bonilla Sierra ◽  
Ana-Magdalena Vargas-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

The new infection by coronavirus has supposed a challenge to all health systems worldwide, affecting our psychosocial health. Education as we knew it has changed, which is why university students, attending Health Sciences courses in this case, have been affected by the pandemic. This study aimed to analyze the impact of the preventative measures and restrictions associated with COVID-19 on multiple mental health and psychological well-being indicators in Health Sciences students at the University of Seville. A descriptive and cross-sectional pilot study in the University of Seville by means of an online questionnaire elaborated was conducted. Of the final sample (n = 68), more than 60% of the students acknowledged having received specific training by their university and/or health institution where they perform practices on COVID-19 measures; however, they negatively emphasized not having received psychosocial aid or support in most of the cases (94.12%). As the health situation imposed by COVID-19 is considered long-lasting, the proposal is to plan short- and long-term strategies for promotion and intervention in the mental health of students and future health care workers.

scholarly journals Exploring the Perception of the Educational Environment among Health Sciences Students at The University of Rwanda: A Mixed Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerard Urimubenshi ◽  
◽  
Jabarti Ahmed Dahir ◽  
Seraphin Niyotwiringiye ◽  
Donath Furaha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
The University

A mixed-method study to determine the readiness of medical and health sciences students for interprofessional education in a Gulf university

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabil Sulaiman ◽  
Hayder Hasan ◽  
Youssef Rishmawy ◽  
Amal Hussein ◽  
Maha Saber-Ayad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Quality Patient Care ◽  
Curricular Framework ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
Readiness To Adopt

Abstract Background High‐quality patient care is a complex phenomenon that requires collaboration among healthcare professionals. Research has shown that Interprofessional Education (IPE) carries promise to improve collaborative work and patient care. So far, collaboration among various medical disciplines remains a challenge. Several survey-based studies have reported attitudes about IPE, but very few mixed methods studies, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries, have been conducted to determine medical students’ perspectives and readiness. Methods A two-staged sequential mixed methods study was conducted among medical and health sciences students of University of [---],[country]. The perspectives of students toward IPE and collaborative practice were first gathered by administering a validated instrument; namely Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS). This was followed by detailed focused group discussions. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis were performed using SPSS and NVivo, respectively.Results This study cohort included 282 students. All respondents showed readiness to adopt IPE as all statement of RIPLS survey scored high means. Highest mean of 5 was achieved for IPE elements of identifying and resolving patients’ problems and small group work. Three main themes were generated; prior knowledge, need for IPE framework and its implementation. Information workload, lack of clarity and less focused teaching pedagogies of IPE were considered as perceived barriers. Conclusion This study demonstrates substantial agreement of medical and health sciences students towards readiness and perceived effectiveness of IPE. Educators are urged to embed new IPE program into the existing curricular framework that can potentially enhance collaborative learning and improve quality of patient care.

Euthanasia Education for Health Professionals in Turkey: students change their opinions

2004 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 290-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erdem Özkara ◽  
Murat Civaner ◽  
Sema Oğlak ◽  
Atilla Senih Mayda
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
T Test ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
Unconscious Patients ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of euthanasia education on the opinions of health sciences students. It was performed among 111 final year students at the College of Health Sciences, Dokuz Eylül University, IRzmir, Turkey. These students train to become paramedical professionals and health technicians. Fifteen hours of educational training concerning ethical values and euthanasia was planned and the students’ opinions about euthanasia were sought before and after the course. Statistical analyses of the data were performed with the related samples t -test by means of the Epi-Info program. Significant changes were shown in the students’ opinions on people’s right to decide about their own life, euthanasia in unconscious patients, and reasons for their objection to euthanasia after completing the course. The results of this study suggest that education can significantly change a person’s approach to euthanasia.

scholarly journals Flipping one-shot library instruction: using Canvas and Pecha Kucha for peer teaching

2016 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander J. Carroll, MSLS ◽  
Nedelina Tchangalova, MLS, AHIP ◽  
Eileen G. Harrington, MLIS
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Management System ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Peer Learning ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Peer Teaching ◽  
Literacy Program ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Health Sciences Students

Objective: This study sought to determine whether a flipped classroom that facilitated peer learning would improve undergraduate health sciences students’ abilities to find, evaluate, and use appropriate evidence for research assignments.Methods: Students completed online modules in a learning management system, with librarians facilitating subsequent student-directed, in-person sessions. Mixed methods assessment was used to evaluate program outcomes.Results: Students learned information literacy concepts but did not consistently apply them in research assignments. Faculty interviews revealed strengthened partnerships between librarians and teaching faculty.Conclusion: This pedagogy shows promise for implementing and evaluating a successful flipped information literacy program.

scholarly journals Stress Perceived by University Health Sciences Students, 1 Year after COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5233
Author(s):  
Yolanda Marcén-Román ◽  
Angel Gasch-Gallen ◽  
Irene Isabel Vela Martín de la Mota ◽  
Estela Calatayud ◽  
Isabel Gómez-Soria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
The Impact

Today’s COVID-19 situation can affect university Health Sciences students’ psychological health. This study aimed to analyze the stress caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Health Sciences students from the University of Zaragoza (Spain) almost 1 year after the pandemic began. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample of 252 university students who completed a self-administered online questionnaire. It evaluated the impact of perceived stress with a modified scale (PSS-10-C), and assessed anxiety and depression on the Goldberg scale. Students presented stress (13.1%), anxiety (71.4%) and depression (81%). Females (81.7%) and the third-year Occupational Therapy students (p = 0.010) reported perceived stress. Nursing students perceived less stress (OR: 0.148; 95% CI: 0.026 to 0.842). University students developed stress and anxiety due to COVID-19 almost 1 year after the pandemic began. Psychological support measures for these groups should be prioritized.

scholarly journals Health Sciences Students’ Perceptions of the Role of the Supervisor in Clinical Placements

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4427
Author(s):  
Álvaro Borrallo-Riego ◽  
Eleonora Magni ◽  
Juan Antonio Jiménez-Álvarez ◽  
Vicente Fernández-Rodríguez ◽  
María Dolores Guerra-Martín
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Data Matrix ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Clinical Placements ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Sciences Students

The supervision of clinical placements is essential to achieving a positive learning experience in the clinical setting and which supports the professional training of those being supervised. The aim of this study was to explore health sciences students’ perceptions of the role of the supervisor in the supervision of clinical placements. A quantitative methodology was used, administering a previously validated questionnaire, by means of an expert panel and a pre-test, to 134 students from the Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry at the University of Seville (Spain). The analysis of variables was carried out by means of a data matrix. The results revealed a statistically significant difference in the perception of placement supervision depending on the degree, with Nursing producing the highest degree of affirmation in the variables studied and the greatest satisfaction with placement supervision; in contrast, Physiotherapy produced the greatest dissatisfaction and the lowest degree of affirmation. The study and analysis of these perceptions facilitates the collection of relevant information in order to formulate actions that help to improve the supervision experience during placements. They also allow a greater understanding of what factors most influence the experience of supervision during clinical placements.

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