Perceptions and satisfaction of a mandatory continuing professional development programme amongst Aotearoa New Zealand podiatrists

Abstract Background Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) registered podiatrists are required to participate in a mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) programme. This study investigated podiatrist’s perceptions and satisfaction surrounding mandatory CPD requirements following the implementation of a new 2-year CPD programme. Methods A cross-sectional study of NZ registered podiatrists was conducted between October 9th and December 9th, 2020. Data was collected using a web-based survey. The 39-item survey included questions to elicit participant characteristics, perceptions of CPD, difficulties undertaking CPD, and satisfaction with the new CPD programme. The survey findings were reported using descriptive statistics and conventional content analysis. Results One hundred and thirty-four podiatrists completed the survey. Most respondents worked in private practice (n = 107, 80 %), were in full-time employment (n = 83, 62 %), and had greater than 16 years of work experience (n = 73, 54 %). Respondents agreed it was important to engage in CPD (n = 126, 94 %) and reported that knowledge gained from CPD contributed to their daily work (n = 78, 58 %). 44 % (n = 58) reported difficulties keeping up to date with CPD. The main barriers to CPD participation reported were workload (n = 90, 67 %) and lack of time (n = 84, 63 %). Three categories (understanding the CPD programme; access to CPD; and time to complete CPD) were identified from the qualitative analysis to describe why it was difficult to meet CPD requirements. Conclusions NZ podiatrists value CPD and are satisfied with most aspects of the mandatory CPD programme apart from the hours attributed to compulsory activities. The current approach to cultural safety CPD requires revision, with a move away from a time-based approach to a system that promotes an understanding and relevance to practice. Lack of time, practice workload, financial barriers, geographical location, and employment context were factors that influenced a practitioner’s ability to engage in CPD. Facilitation of CPD activities that are flexible to ensure relevance to the practitioner’s specific work within their scope of practice, and that can occur in the workplace environment, may address barriers and increase engagement with to CPD activities.

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Are New Zealand podiatrists satisfied with mandatory continuing professional development?

10.21203/rs.3.rs-598857/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Matthew Carroll ◽

Angela Brenton-Rule ◽

Hannah Jepson ◽

Prue Molyneux

Keyword(s):

Professional Development ◽

New Zealand ◽

Work Experience ◽

Qualitative Methodology ◽

Continuing Professional Development ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Full Time ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Daily Work ◽

Full Time Employment

Abstract Background New Zealand (NZ) registered podiatrists are required to participate in continuing professional development (CPD). This study investigated podiatrist’s perceptions and satisfaction surrounding mandatory CPD requirements following the implementation of a new CPD programme. Methods A cross-sectional study of NZ registered podiatrists was conducted between October 9th and December 9th, 2020. Data was collected using a web-based survey. The 39-item survey included questions to elicit participant characteristics, perceptions of CPD, difficulties undertaking CPD, and satisfaction with the new CPD programme. A mixed quantitative and qualitative methodology was used to report the survey findings. Results One hundred and thirty-four podiatrists completed the survey. Most respondents worked in private practice (n = 107, 80%), and were in full-time employment (n = 83, 62%), and had greater than 16 years of work experience (n = 73, 54%). Respondents agreed it was important to engage in CPD (n = 126, 94%) and reported that knowledge gained from CPD contributed to their daily work (n = 78, 58%). Forty-four percent (n = 58) reported difficulties keeping up to date with CPD. The main barriers to CPD participation reported were workload (n = 90, 67%) and lack of time (n = 84, 63%). Three categories (understanding the CPD programme; access to CPD; and time to complete CPD) were identified from the qualitative analysis to describe why it was difficult to meet CPD requirements. Conclusion Overall, NZ podiatrists value CPD and are satisfied with most aspects of the mandatory CPD programme. Facilitation of CPD activities that are flexible, relevant to practitioner’s scope of practice and conducted in the workplace environment may address barriers to CPD access.

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Maintaining social work connections during lockdown

Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work ◽

10.11157/anzswj-vol33iss1id828 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Anne MacAulay

Keyword(s):

Professional Development ◽

Social Work ◽

New Zealand ◽

Social Workers ◽

Prime Minister ◽

Continuing Professional Development ◽

Alert System ◽

Aotearoa New Zealand ◽

Retail Outlets ◽

Set Up

On Saturday 21 March 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a 4-level alert system around the rise of covid-19 coronavirus in Aotearoa New Zealand. At that time there were 52 confirmed cases in New Zealand. On Monday 23 March, Ardern announced New Zealand would move to Level 4 and full lockdowni at midnight on Wednesday 25 March. Full lockdown in New Zealand meant exactly that. Everyone working from home, unless they were deemed essential workers. Retail outlets all closed. No travel unless essential. No interactions with people outside of your household—your “bubble”.In my role as Continuing Professional Development Coordinator, I connect with social workers regularly by way of webinars. We have begun using Zoom to hold discussions and consultations. I decided to set up a Zoom meeting for social workers to talk about what was happening in their workplaces, what their colleagues were talking about, how they were adapting their work.

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A Survey of Neonatal Nurses on Mydriatic Regimens Used in Neonatal Retinopathy of Prematurity Eye Examinations

American Journal of Perinatology ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1726316 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Lisa Kremer ◽

David Reith ◽

Natalie J. Medlicott ◽

Mary J. Sime ◽

Liza Edmonds ◽

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Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Adverse Effects ◽

Retinopathy Of Prematurity ◽

Adverse Drug Events ◽

Preterm Neonates ◽

Eye Drops ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Aotearoa New Zealand ◽

Adult Dose

Objective This study was aimed to determine mydriatic regimen(s) used in neonatal units in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) and Australia and to estimate the frequency of adverse drug events following mydriatic administration in preterm neonates. Study Design A cross-sectional survey was sent to neonatal nursing staff listed in the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network contact list. Participants were asked to state what mydriatic regimen they use, and to estimate the frequency of adverse drug events when eye drops were administered for retinopathy of prematurity eye examinations (ROPEE). Results Thirteen different mydriatic regimens were identified; phenylephrine 2.5% and cyclopentolate 0.5% (1 standard drop of each) was the most commonly used regimen. Two of the regimens exceeded adult doses and five regimens included a mydriatic that is equivalent to an adult dose. Following mydriatic instillation, the three most common adverse effects were apnea, tachycardia, and periorbital pallor. Conclusion Low-concentration single-microdrop regimens are currently in use and resulting in successful ROPEE, yet doses exceeding adult doses are in use throughout Aotearoa NZ and Australian units. We know from this dataset that neonates are experiencing unwanted and potentially preventable, adverse effects associated with mydriatics, and every effort should be made to minimize this risk. Key Points

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Multiple forms of discrimination and relationships with health and wellbeing: findings from national cross-sectional surveys in Aotearoa/New Zealand

International Journal for Equity in Health ◽

10.1186/s12939-018-0735-y ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Donna Cormack ◽

James Stanley ◽

Ricci Harris

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Multiple Forms ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health And Wellbeing ◽

Aotearoa New Zealand

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Continuing Professional Development: Views and Barriers Toward Participation Among Malaysian Pharmacists

The European Journal of Social & Behavioural Sciences ◽

10.15405/ejsbs.2013.1.6 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 45-55

Author(s):

Zoriah Aziz ◽

Chong Nyuk Jet ◽

Sameerah Shaikh Abdul Rahman

Keyword(s):

Professional Development ◽

Continuing Education ◽

Lifelong Learning ◽

Response Rate ◽

Continuing Professional Development ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Learning Approach ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Current Role

Continuing professional development (CPD) is a lifelong learning approach to maintain and enhance professional competencies. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the pharmacists’ preferred CPD activities and barriers to CPD participation. A survey instrument was distributed to all government pharmacists (N=3876) in Malaysia. The response rate was 29.2 %. The majority of the pharmacists (92%) believed that engaging in CPD would improve their performances in their current role. Almost 90% of the respondents preferred to participate in CPD activities associated with continuing education such as workshops and conferences attendance. Barriers to CPD participation were current job constraints, lack of time, and accessibility in terms of travel and cost. It is important to address these issues before the implementation of mandatory CPD for pharmacists in Malaysia.

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Towards a New Pacific Theatre: Practice‐Led Enquiry into a Model of Theatre Making that Relates to the Geography, Cultures and Spiritual Values of Aotearoa/New Zealand

10.26686/wgtn.16985236.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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Bert Van Dijk

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Performing Arts ◽

Ethical Issues ◽

Specific Work ◽

Site Specific ◽

Devised Theatre ◽

Aotearoa New Zealand ◽

Intercultural Performance ◽

Time Space ◽

And Performance

<p>This practice‐led research enquiry sets out to develop and test a model of theatre practice that relates to the unique geographic, cultural and spiritual dimensions of Aotearoa/New Zealand. In this practice, actors are connected with their body and the earth (they have feet), archetypal qualities inherent in nature and culture are incorporated into training and performance (return of the gods), a sense of adventure and risk‐taking is emphasized, and the practice relates to the multiple cultures and communities of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Presence, defined as the ability to be sensorially alive in the moment, and site‐specific performance, a creative response to locality, emerged as two of the key strategies to connect with self, other and the environment. By investigating selected principles, strategies and values from the indigenous, pre‐European, Māori performing arts (whare tapere), devised theatre, the Michael Chekhov technique, and Japanese Noh theatre, an intercultural approach to site specific theatre evolved that interweaves the four pathways of collaboration, connection, exploration and transformation and their corresponding values. After considering the political and ethical issues of intercultural performance a number of principles to guide the process of intercultural exchange were formulated and tested. A vital component of this study was the creative development and performance of Ex_isle of Strangers – a site‐specific work developed in response to the tangible and intangible dimensions of Matiu/Somes Island. The research generated moments of practice that investigated the creative potential of residential devising processes and the transformative value of audience mobility in performances that involve physical and metaphorical journeying. These moments provided the participants (performers and spectators) time, space and opportunity to interact with one another and with the site they occupied, thus significantly increasing their level of physical and mental engagement with the work.</p>

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