Student experiences of a return to practice programme: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (15) ◽  
pp. 900-908
Author(s):  
Maggie Coates ◽  
Ann Macfadyen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
Allied Health Students ◽  
Professional Registration ◽  
Collection Methods

Background: Nurses, midwives and other health professionals who return to practice come from a range of backgrounds and return for a variety of reasons. Much of the research on return to practice concerns programme provision rather than returnee experience. Aim: This qualitative study focused on the experiences of nursing, midwifery and allied health students undertaking a return to practice programme at a higher education institute. It interpreted the perceptions of the student experience of returning to clinical practice following a lapse in professional registration. Methods: Data collection methods were qualitative and involved focus groups. Findings were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings: Several themes and subthemes emerged from the data, including ‘the importance of returnee identity’ and ‘challenges and barriers’. Findings demonstrated different approaches to and influences on returnees' learning journeys. Conclusion: Previous knowledge, skills and experience were often hidden from view and hard to explain although crucial to returnee success.

scholarly journals Use of symptom checkers for COVID-19-related symptoms among university students: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjinnov-2020-000498
Author(s):  
Stephanie Aboueid ◽  
Samantha B Meyer ◽  
James R Wallace ◽  
Shreya Mahajan ◽  
Teeyaa Nur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Perceived Credibility ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

ObjectiveSymptom checkers are potentially beneficial tools during pandemics. To increase the use of the platform, perspectives of end users must be gathered. Our objectives were to understand the perspectives and experiences of young adults related to the use of symptom checkers for assessing COVID-19-related symptoms and to identify areas for improvement.MethodsWe conducted semistructured qualitative interviews with 22 young adults (18–34 years of age) at a university in Ontario, Canada. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed using inductive thematic analysis.ResultsWe identified six main themes related to the decision of using a symptom checker for COVID-19 symptoms: (1) presence of symptoms or a combination of symptoms, (2) knowledge about COVID-19 symptoms, (3) fear of seeking in-person healthcare services, (4) awareness about symptom checkers, (5) paranoia and (6) curiosity. Participants who used symptom checkers shared by governmental entities reported an overall positive experience. Individuals who used non-credible sources reported suboptimal experiences due to lack of perceived credibility. Five main areas for improvement were identified: (1) information about the creators of the platform, (2) explanation of symptoms, (3) personalised experience, (4) language options, and (5) option to get tested.ConclusionsThis study suggests an increased acceptance of symptom checkers due to the perceived risks of infection associated with seeking in-person healthcare services. Symptom checkers have the potential to reduce the burden on healthcare systems and health professionals, especially during pandemics; however, these platforms could be improved to increase use.

scholarly journals Adapting ‘Tame Your Gut’ for patients with inflammatory bowel disease and co-morbid anxiety and/or depression

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910532094500
Author(s):  
Inna Hanlon ◽  
Catherine Hewitt ◽  
Subhadra Evans ◽  
Jo Taylor ◽  
Christian Selinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Comorbid Anxiety ◽  
Online Psychotherapy ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel

This qualitative study collected stakeholders’ views on adapting an existing online psychotherapy programme, ‘Tame Your Gut’, to the needs of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and comorbid anxiety and/or depression. Adult patients ( n = 13) and health professionals ( n = 12) participated in semi-structured focus groups or interviews, analysed with a thematic analysis. Patients had a generally positive attitude towards ‘Tame Your Gut’, while health professionals saw it as useful for selected patients only. Both groups indicated their preference for clinician-assisted online psychotherapy. ‘Tame Your Gut’ is acceptable to patients and health professionals but only when supported by clinicians.

Why do veterinarians leave clinical practice? A qualitative study using thematic analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 188 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandra I. Arbe Montoya ◽  
Susan J. Hazel ◽  
Susan M. Matthew ◽  
Michelle L. McArthur
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis

scholarly journals The role of grandparents of children with cancer in the hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leticia Bottcher Dias ◽  
Ana Márcia Chiaradia Mendes-Castillo
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Hospitalized Children ◽  
Spiritual Support ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
The Family ◽  
Hybrid Framework ◽  
Being There

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the role of grandparents of hospitalized children with cancer. Methods: In a qualitative study, we interviewed eleven grandparents of children with cancer hospitalized at a referral center for pediatric oncology in São Paulo. The data were analyzed using the Hybrid Framework of Thematic Analysis. Results: Six themes were found to describe the role of grandparents in this context: Being the family’s support, Sharing love to my child and my grandchild, Being there for my child and my grandchild, Offering spiritual support to my child and my grandchild, Making an effort to be able to manage my own feelings and Balancing the demands of hospitalization with available resources. Final considerations: The findings show the significance of the grandparents’ role in this experience and emphasize the value of being considered, by health professionals, as part of the family and care.

scholarly journals Stimulation of children with congenital Zika syndrome at home: challenges for the caregivers

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cora Coralina dos Santos Junqueira ◽  
Alane Barreto de Almeida Leôncio ◽  
Elenice Maria Cecchetti Vaz ◽  
Nathanielly Cristina Carvalho de Brito Santos ◽  
Neusa Collet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Congenital Zika Syndrome ◽  
Specialized Service ◽  
Maximum Development ◽  
Stimulation Of ◽  
At Home

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the challenges faced by caregivers regarding the stimulation of the development of children with congenital Zika syndrome at home. Method: A qualitative study was carried out with ten caregivers of children with the syndrome and five health professionals who work in a specialized service of reference for children/adolescents with disabilities in a city in Pernambuco, Brazil. Data collection took place between November 2018 and March 2019 through a semi-structured interview, and the data were interpreted using thematic analysis. Results: The challenges faced by caregivers are permeated by fear, insecurity and lack of support for the realization of the stimulatory activities at home. Practitioners acknowledge the situation but emphasize the importance of continuing the stimulatory activities to preserve the capabilities of these children. Conclusions: It is necessary to sensitize health teams to support families regarding the challenges faced and provide full time care for the child with Zika syndrome in order to achieve maximum development.

scholarly journals Understanding the Use and Perceived Impact of a Medical Podcast: Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah L Malecki ◽  
Kieran L Quinn ◽  
Nathan Zilbert ◽  
Fahad Razak ◽  
Shiphra Ginsburg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Perceived Impact

BACKGROUND Although podcasts are increasingly being produced for medical education, their use and perceived impact in informal educational settings are understudied. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore how and why physicians and medical learners listen to The Rounds Table (TRT), a medical podcast, as well as to determine the podcast’s perceived impact on learning and practice. METHODS Web-based podcast analytics were used to collect TRT usage statistics. A total of 17 medical TRT listeners were then identified and interviewed through purposive and convenience sampling, using a semistructured guide and a thematic analysis, until theoretical sufficiency was achieved. RESULTS The following four themes related to podcast listenership were identified: (1) participants thought that TRT increased efficiency, allowing them to multitask, predominantly using mobile listening platforms; (2) participants listened to the podcast for both education and entertainment, or “edutainment”; (3) participants thought that the podcast helped them keep up to date with medical literature; and (4) participants considered TRT to have an indirect effect on learning and clinical practice by increasing overall knowledge. CONCLUSIONS Our results highlight how a medical podcast, designed for continuing professional development, is often used informally to promote learning. These findings enhance our understanding of how and why listeners engage with a medical podcast, which may be used to inform the development and evaluation of other podcasts.

scholarly journals Healthcare educators’ experiences of challenging situations with their students during clinical practice: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. 205715852199543
Author(s):  
Kati Karjalainen ◽  
Jonna Juntunen ◽  
Heli-Maria Kuivila ◽  
Anna-Maria Tuomikoski ◽  
Maria Kääriäinen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Clinical Learning ◽  
Clinical Learning Environment ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Challenging Situation ◽  
Healthcare Educators

During clinical practice, students become acquainted with the key work tasks associated with their professions. Students need more support from healthcare educators during clinical practice learning, particularly in challenging situations. This study aimed to describe healthcare educators’ experiences of challenging situations during clinical practice placements. A qualitative study design was used to collect data through interviews with ten healthcare educators from two higher education institutions. The data were analyzed with inductive content analysis. The SRQR reporting guidelines were used to improve the transparency of the study. Educator reactions commonly involved emotional, goal-oriented and pedagogical support towards their students. The interviewed educators felt that mentors – when facing a challenging situation during clinical practice – are tasked with creating an atmosphere that supports student learning. Students faced challenges that were related to self-evaluation, goal-oriented activities, and their attitudes towards feedback. The building of a safe clinical learning environment involves collaboration between students, their clinical mentors and educators.

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