scholarly journals Using a Novel Peer Mentoring Program to Foster Conversion from Mentee to Mentor Among Clinician/Researchers-in-Training in Uganda

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 33s-34s ◽  
Author(s):  
Warren T. Phipps ◽  
James Kafeero ◽  
Jackson Orem ◽  
Rachel Kansiime ◽  
Corey Casper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Major Step ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Journal Clubs ◽  
Career Development Program ◽  
One Year ◽  
Strongly Agree

Abstract 54 Program Purpose: The Uganda Cancer Institute (“UCI”)/Hutchinson Center Cancer Alliance studies infection-related cancers and builds capacity for research and medical care. Weekly research in progress (RIP) meetings for Alliance scientists and staff were started in 2010 and, in 2013, were converted to a structured, facilitated Peer-driven Mentoring and Career Development program (“PMCD”). PMCD includes weekly RIP, monthly consultant lectures or skills workshops (N=16), monthly peer-run journal clubs (N=16), and, recently, quarterly bioethics workshops (N=2). Long-term goals of PMCD include: 1) developing leadership and 2) generating confident, skilled mentors. Evaluation: Confidential surveys (30 questions; 18 scaled 1-5) were conducted at PMCD launch, after one year, and, reported here, after two years (N=58; including 6 Alliance junior investigators, 28 UCI medical/nursing officers, 21 staff, and 3 students). Surveys probed history of PMCD participation and PMCD usefulness. Scaled questions (1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree) measured confidence, leadership, and research skills. Outcomes: Eleven (26%) respondents indicated they “often” (vs sometimes, rarely or never) mentored others in the previous year for research-related issues (“R-Mentors”); most (82-91%) had attended PMCD activities for >12 months. Weighted averages of R-Mentors were significantly higher (t-test) than non-mentors (N=32) for career confidence, leadership, and sense of support from PMCD: “I have developed ability to lead research team members.” (4.50 vs 2.97; P<0.001). “PMCD has helped develop my leadership skills (4.70 vs 3.61; P<0.001); or confidence.” (4.27 vs 3.48; P<0.05). “I feel a sense of community in PMCD meetings.” (4.60 vs 3.87; P<0.05) “I know where to turn for help.” (4.36 vs 3.72; P<0.05) “I do not feel alone in facing research challenges.” (4.70 vs 3.52; P<0.001) Conclusion: PMCD is a cost-effective, transferable method to foster development of clinician-scientists who have the leadership, confidence and support to mentor others; a major step toward building capacity for independent research science in Uganda. AUTHORS' DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Warren T. Phipps No relationship to disclose James Kafeero No relationship to disclose Jackson Orem No relationship to disclose Rachel Kansiime No relationship to disclose Corey Casper Leadership: Temptime Coporation Consulting or Advisory Role: Janssen Pharmaceuticals Research Funding: Janssen Pharmaceuticals Travel, Accommodations, Expenses: Temptime Corporation, Glaxo Smith Kline Rhoda Ashley Morrow No relationship to disclose

scholarly journals Outcomes of a Career Development Program for Underrepresented Minority Investigators in the AIDS Clinical Trials Group

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo E Velásquez ◽  
Moises A Huaman ◽  
Kimberly R Powell ◽  
Susan E Cohn ◽  
Shobha Swaminathan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Underrepresented Minority ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Medical Health ◽  
Career Development Program ◽  
Aids Clinical Trials

Abstract We surveyed awardees of the Minority HIV Investigator Mentoring Program (MHIMP) of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group. Most reported clinical specialization in infectious diseases or HIV medicine (86%), and all but 1 (95%) are engaged in medical/health sciences research. The MHIMP helped retain early-career minority investigators in HIV/AIDS-related research.

scholarly journals An innovative program to provide methodological mentoring and to foster the development of robust research teams for K awardees: RAMP Mentors

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Laura J. Rasmussen-Torvik ◽  
Lauren A. Daniels ◽  
Keith A. Herzog ◽  
Emily J. Traw ◽  
Michael F. Fleming ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Protected Time ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Northwestern University ◽  
Career Development Program

Abstract Within the Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) component of the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, we created a mentoring program to complement training provided by the associated Multidisciplinary Career Development Program (KL2). Called Research design Analysis Methods Program (RAMP) Mentors, the program provides each KL2 scholar with individualized, hands-on mentoring in biostatistics, epidemiology, informatics, and related fields, with the goal of building multidisciplinary research teams. From 2015 to 2019, RAMP Mentors paired 8 KL2 scholars with 16 individually selected mentors. Mentors had funded/protected time to meet at least monthly with their scholar to provide advice and instruction on methods for ongoing research, including incorporating novel techniques. RAMP Mentors has been evaluated through focus groups and surveys. KL2 scholars reported high satisfaction with RAMP Mentors and confidence in their ability to establish and maintain methodologic collaborations. Compared with other Northwestern University K awardees, KL2 scholars reported higher confidence in obtaining research funding, including subsequent K or R awards, and selecting appropriate, up-to-date research methods. RAMP Mentors is a promising partnership between a BERD group and KL2 program, promoting methodologic education and building multidisciplinary research teams for junior investigators pursuing clinical and translational research.

Sonographically guided, transcatheter foam sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein

Phlebologie ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 36 (06) ◽  
pp. 309-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Schulz ◽  
M. Jünger ◽  
M. Hahn
Keyword(s):  
Saphenous Vein ◽  
Great Saphenous Vein ◽  
Clinical Stage ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Duplex Sonography ◽  
Foam Sclerotherapy ◽  
Average Loss ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Cost

Summary Objective: The goal of the study was to assess the effectiveness and patient tolerability of single-session, sonographically guided, transcatheter foam sclerotherapy and to evaluate its economic impact. Patients, methods: We treated 20 patients with a total of 22 varicoses of the great saphenous vein (GSV) in Hach stage III-IV, clinical stage C2-C5 and a mean GSV diameter of 9 mm (range: 7 to 13 mm). We used 10 ml 3% Aethoxysklerol®. Additional varicoses of the auxiliary veins of the GSV were sclerosed immediately afterwards. Results: The occlusion rate in the treated GSVs was 100% one week after therapy as demonstrated with duplex sonography. The cost of the procedure was 207.91 E including follow-up visit, with an average loss of working time of 0.6 days. After one year one patient showed clinical signs of recurrent varicosis in the GSV; duplex sonography showed reflux in the region of the saphenofemoral junction in a total of seven patients (32% of the treated GSVs). Conclusion: Transcatheter foam sclerotherapy of the GSV is a cost-effective, safe method of treating varicoses of GSV and broadens the spectrum of therapeutic options. Relapses can be re-treated inexpensively with sclerotherapy.

PENGARUH PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN KARIR TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-63
Author(s):  
Rizska Julianita
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Development Program ◽  
T Test ◽  
Linear Regression Method ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Career Development Program ◽  
The Relationship

This research is intended to find out how the influence of Career Development on Employee Performance PT Bumi Andalas Permai (BAP) Palembang. In this case the sampling using the Saturated sampling method with the employee population of PT BAP Palembang as many as 78 people. From the results of the questionnaire, processed by using SPSS for Windows version 19 by using simple linear regression method, hypothesis test (t test), and correlation coefficient.Based on the analysis results obtained coefficient (R) of 0.033 which shows the relationship between the two low variables. In the hypothesis test (t test) obtained t count value of -0.285 and t value table 1.991, and significant value 0.777. And when viewed from the probability (sig), career development has a probability value of 0.777. It has also been explained that 0.777> 0.05, then H1 is rejected and H0 is accepted, indicating there is no effect of career development on employee performance. The effect of career development on employee performance can be seen also from the value of regression coefficient (R) 0,001, which shows that the percentage contribution of career development influence to employee performance equal to 0,1%. Can also be interpreted that the variation of career development variables used to explain 0.1% variation of performance variables. The conclusion : career development program does not effect employee performance on PT BAP Palembang.

3D printing in pharmacy

2020 ◽  
pp. 58-60
Author(s):  
Yuliya Prozherina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Drug Market ◽  
Dosage Forms ◽  
Fixed Dose ◽  
Major Step ◽  
Combination Drugs ◽  
Effective Technology ◽  
Dose Combination ◽  
Research Stage

3D printing of drugs is an innovative and cost-effective technology, which is a major step towards personalized medicine. This technology can be used for the development of controlled-release drugs; fixed-dose combination drugs, as well as for the creation of orodispersible dosage forms. The global 3D drug market is still largely at the research stage, but its rapid growth is expected in the coming decade [1].

Cost Avoidance and Clinical Benefits Derived from a Pharmacy-Managed Anemia Program

2000 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Quercia ◽  
Ronald Abrahams ◽  
C. Michael White ◽  
John D'Avella ◽  
Mary Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Cost Savings ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Cost Avoidance ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Epoetin Alpha ◽  
Clinical Benefits ◽  
Unit Dose ◽  
One Year ◽  
Alpha Therapy

A pharmacy-managed anemia program included distribution and clinical components, with the goal of making epoetin alpha therapy for hemodialysis patients more cost-effective. The Pharmacy Department prepared epoetin alpha doses for patients in unit-dose syringes, utilizing and documenting vial overfill. Pharmacists dosed epoetin alpha and iron (oral and intravenous) per protocol for new and established patients. Baseline data were obtained in 1994, one year prior to implementation of the program, and were re-evaluated in 1995 and 1998. Cost avoidance from utilization of epoetin alpha vial overfill in 1995 and 1998 was $83,560 and $91,148 respectively. In 1995 and 1998, cost avoidance from pharmacy management of anemia was $191,159 and $203,985 respectively. The total cost avoidance from 1995 through 1998 was estimated at $1,018,638. The number of patients with hematocrits under 31% decreased from 32% in 1994 to 21% and 14% in 1995 and 1998 respectively. We conclude that a pharmacy-managed anemia program for hemodialysis patients results in significant cost savings and better achievement of target hematocrits.

scholarly journals The Revitalization of the Historic Centre of the Town Slany

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 3-11
Author(s):  
Zuzana Pešková
Keyword(s):  
Regional Policy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Practical Design ◽  
Historic Centre ◽  
Reconstruction Project ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Town ◽  
Large Scale Project

In 2006, the town council of Slany decided to respond to the new trend of regional policy in the Central Bohemia region and focused on the revitalization of the historic core of the town. The large-scale project was assigned to a team of professionals (teachers and graduates of the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Czech Technical University in Prague), led by Professor Sykora. Team members are to deal with issues of historical centre. The project presented a challenge to test theory, principles and procedures in practical design. The projected area featured Masaryk Square and 22 adjacent streets defined by the existing town walls. The reconstruction project of Vinarickeho Street was the first part of the overall project of revitalization of the historic core of the town chosen to implement. This reconstruction was one of the most technically, organizationally and financially complex works that have been undertaken in Slany recently. Construction started in November 2010 and lasted one year. Although this is a project of smaller scope, thanks to its complexity, sensitive approach and craftsmanship it brought the creators the price Construction of the Year 2012 in the Central Bohemia region and advanced to the second round in the competition Construction of the Year 2012 in Czech Republic.

Abstract 248: Initiation and Assessment of Timekeeping Roles During In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests to Track Rhythm Checks and Epinephrine Dosing

Circulation ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 140 (Suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Conor Crowley ◽  
Peter Clardy ◽  
Jessica McCannon ◽  
Rebecca Logiudice
Keyword(s):  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Epinephrine Administration ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Minute Post ◽  
Chaotic Nature ◽  
Strongly Agree

Introduction: Compliance to ACLS cardiac arrest algorithm is low and associated with worse outcomes from in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCA). Reasons for non-compliance include reduced communication due to chaotic nature of IHCAs and difficulty timing epinephrine administration and rhythm check intervals. Hypothesis: Delegating two separate code team members for rhythm and epinephrine timing will increase adherence to ACLS algorithm during IHCAs. Methods: This is a pre-post interventional study of IHCAs at a single academic medical center. Two stopwatches were placed on all code carts and two new timekeeping roles were created. Education was provided to staff regarding the alteration of existing code team member roles for the use of stopwatches. Algorithm adherence was analyzed pre and post implementation of timekeeper roles. Deviation from the 2-minute rhythm check or 3-5-minute epinephrine administration was counted as one deviation. Anonymous surveys were delivered to evaluate providers perceived benefits of timekeeper roles for IHCAs. Results: Data from 13 pre intervention IHCAs were compared to 12 IHCAs post intervention. The initial rhythm was PEA/asystole in 69% pre-intervention vs 83% post intervention. Prior to implementation 82 deviations vs. 11 deviations post implementation occurred (p=0.006). The mean time until first dose of epinephrine was administered pre intervention was 2.3 ± 3.3 minutes vs 0.4 ±1 minute post. Pre-implementation ROSC rate was 53.8% vs. 66.7% post intervention. Surveys were delivered to 100% of code team members post intervention, with a 79% response rate. Surveys demonstrate providers felt time keeping roles made it easier to track epinephrine administration and rhythm checks. On a Likert scale, 78% of providers “strongly agree” that the use of timekeeping roles and devices improved code team communication. Conclusion: Two separate timekeeper roles during IHCAs improved algorithm compliance, code team function and communication, and was favored by code team members. Timekeeper roles may be associated with improved rates of ROSC and less time until the first dose of epinephrine is administered. This study is limited by its small sample size, single center and requires validation.

Magnetic properties of PM in indoor/outdoor domestic environments 

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aruã Da Silva Leite ◽  
Melina Macouin ◽  
Sonia Rousse ◽  
Jean-François Leon ◽  
Loïc Drigo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Oxides ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Tree Bark ◽  
Indoor Environments ◽  
Magnetic Mineralogy ◽  
Magnetic Methods ◽  
Tree Barks ◽  
Domestic Environments ◽  
One Year ◽  
The City

&lt;p&gt;The finer fraction of the particulate matter (PM) is the most harmful health wise, as it has more capacity to reach deeper parts of the respiratory system. Among other constituents, PM also contains iron oxides, allowing for the use of magnetic methods in its investigation as proxies for the whole of PM. Those methods present advantages in comparison to traditional ones, being quick, cost effective and sensible to investigate iron oxides among PM.&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To better understand the risks related to PM exposition in the domestic context, the assessment of magnetic parameters may be used in outdoor and indoor environments, giving us information on the concentration of iron oxides (and consequently, PM) and its dispersion from one environment to the other.&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We developed a citizen sciences experiment in the city of Toulouse, France. Tree barks were used as bio-collectors. Garlands composed of tree bark pieces were distributed to the population in May-2019, and placed in both indoors and outdoors of flats and homes to capture PM. They were retrieved after one year. Measurement of magnetic susceptibility, ARM, SIRM, S -ratio and estimation of superparamagnetic concentration were performed. A total of 86 bio-collectors kits were successfully analyzed. The preliminary results indicate a higher concentration of iron oxides outdoors, with a mean difference between outdoor and indoor measurements of 6.58x10&lt;sup&gt;-9&lt;/sup&gt;m&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;/kg and 1.38x10&lt;sup&gt;-5&lt;/sup&gt;Am&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;/kg in susceptibility and SIRM respectively. The concentration of the SP fraction also follows this trend of higher outdoor values. The magnetic mineralogy is mostly dominated by low coercivity magnetite-like carriers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;

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