scholarly journals FORMATION OF THE NURSES’ PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDES FOR WORK IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 77-94
Author(s):  
Livija Jankovska
Keyword(s):  
Critical Conditions ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Emotional Challenges ◽  
Professional Attitudes ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Study Process ◽  
Complicated Conditions ◽  
Emotional Balance

While the transformation of the medical education in general is competence-oriented and practice based, the article focuses on the role of the attitudes for the development of the nurses’ education and profession. Covid-19 critical conditions created new complicated cognitive, professional and psycho-emotional challenges for health care specialists. Nurses’ work ability and professional attitudes have become the central factor to solve clinical and personal problems in order to provide patient-centered and effective medical care. However, it shows that   nurses do not have all the necessary competences to quickly adapt, react and keep psycho-emotional balance, working in critical situations. Theoretical analyses and empirical investigations are aimed at finding out what skills and attitudes are essential for medical specialists in Covid-19 pandemic conditions and how students feel about their readiness to use necessary skills and attitudes in practice in unexpected and complicated conditions The article discusses how to transform the organisation of the medical college study process and content to give students opportunities to acquire experience and develop necessary attitudes for the complicated practice. The focus is on studying the nurses’ attitudes necessary for the Covid 19 situation and possibility to promote them in the authentic work-based study process. The study of theoretical sources and survey results give evidence that practice-based studies can promote medical students’ professional attitudes and psycho-emotional capacity, if medical studies are aimed at forming emergency oriented skills and structured in the practice-based environment.  Implementation of attitudes as outcome into programmes and effective transition of attitudes into practice can promote higher quality of nurses’ professional and responsibility level. 

scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions on Practical Problem Solving in Mathematics in E-environment

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Anda Zeidmane ◽  
Vita Duka
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Practical Problem ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Study Process ◽  
Time To Learn ◽  
Computerized Learning

Study process in mathematics faces two major problems. First, engineers do not apply directly the problem solving skills of higher mathematics. Second, studying higher mathematics, students get an insufficient idea of its usability. The authors of the paper have worked out frameworks for practical problem solving in mathematics on the basis of didactic ontology in the Moodle computerized learning system (CMS. To determine students' perceptions on practical problem solving in mathematics in e-environment, more than 300 students from the specialties of engineering at the LUA participated in the survey. The survey results showed many students lack basic knowledge in mathematics, therefore they consume a lot of time to learn the basics in higher mathematics and to acquire the skills of practical problem solving in mathematics are less important.

scholarly journals The perceived impression of public on genetic engineering

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saba Islam ◽  
Saad Islam
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Engineering ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hereditary Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Attitude ◽  
Medicine Research ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
The People ◽  
Survey Results

Genetic engineering (GE) - also known as genetic modification (GM), is the direct manipulation of an organism's genome using biotechnology. The field of genetic engineering deals with different kinds of alterations done on plants, animals and microorganisms and it has many applications in different sectors such as medicine, research, industry and agriculture. As GM plays an important role on food and agriculture, treatment of hereditary diseases, waste decomposition - all of which affects our lives, it concerns the geneticists and the general people alike.Objectives: The perceived impression of the mass population on Genetic engineering and analyzing how much it is accepted in today’s society.Methodology: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted from July to December 2013. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the concerned public around the world by using the site http://kwiksurveys.com/. [Link to this survey Results: Globally 67 people took the survey through web site and all of the participants were above 18 years of age and consisted of people who had little (53.73%) or no knowledge on GE (2.99%) and also people who were aware (31.34%) or had a deep knowledge (11.94%) of it. In this study 32.35% of people found the modification of genes Unethical but necessary and 30.88% of people found it Ethical and very useful. This showed that the majority of the people had accepted GE. When used for a good cause GE is morally acceptable to people (73.13%)Conclusion: This research has provided us a brief idea about the mental mental attitude or psychology of the respondents regarding the acceptance of GE in the society. This study showed that majority of the people belief GE will be beneficial some are still against it.Northern International Medical College Journal Vol.6(1) 2014: 32-35

scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions of Social Presence in Blended Learning Courses in a Tanzanian Medical College

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (09) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Mustapha Almasi ◽  
Chang Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Affective Expression ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Motivation And Learning

Social presence in a blended learning involves construction of learning through student sharing, interaction and support thus improving students’ motivation, and learning. This study examines students’ perceptions of social presence (SP) in blended learning courses (BL) in a medical college in Tanzania. Three research questions are addressed: are there significant differences in the reported scores of social presences among students based on gender, age and year of study? How is social presence encouraged in the BL medical courses? How is social presence associated with students’ learning in the BL medical courses? Following a mixed method, Social Presence Scale and Focus Group Discussion were in data collection. BL in these courses included face-to- face lectures, student online and face-to-face group discussions, laboratory practices, team-based learning (TBL), and online exams. The study involved 144 medical students. Survey results showed no significant differences in the reported scores of social presences based on their characteristics. However, affective expression and open communication were more valued than group cohesion elements of SP. Qualitative results show that social presence was encouraged through provision of group assignments, teacher online activities, and students’ group discussions. Through social presence and interaction, students learnt various concepts, examination questions in both online and in face-to-face discussions. The conclusion is that students’ characteristics are not crucial, however, group discussion and social presence influence their learning.

STUDY PROCESS INNOVATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFIED LEARNING OUTCOMES IN THE STUDY PROGRAMMES

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilma Neimane
Keyword(s):  
Information Search ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Process Innovations ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Study Process ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Physical Capacities ◽  
Qualitative Changes

In modern information society studies are a dynamic planning of educational activities focussed on development of new or changed human intellectual and physical capacities. The growing importance of information (information search, processing, storing, sharing, application) and information mobility promote qualitative changes in the study process – the curriculum acts as a driving force that causes the individual to identify the need to constantly update the knowledge and improve skills. The new instructions in education significantly impact the person’s possibility to constantly upgrade the skills and competences throughout their lives and re-enter the educational system according to their needs. The study process provides student’s self-realisation, beginning with setting the study aims and objectives to assessment of the results obtained. No longer is the objective of the study process to give only knowledge but to encourage students for independent, critical, and reflective work as well. The article examines the innovations at Liepaja University focusing on the expected study outcomes in the study programmes. The article analyses the attainable professional competences envisaged by the study course programmes and student survey results, in which students indicate both the positive professional competence moments in successful implementation of the study process and make their suggestions for improvement of the study process.

HABITS OF USING INTERNET AND DIGITAL DEVICES IN EDUCATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 348-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristīne Mackare ◽  
Anita Jansone
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Desktop Computers ◽  
Central Statistical ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Study Process

According to Central Statistical Bureau data of 2017 at least 46.8% of Latvian population are involved in educational activities. Such digital devices as computers (both desktop computers and laptop computers), tablets, smartphones, book readers, etc. and the internet directly or indirectly are used in both formal and non-formal education. Digital devices can be used in training or study process, or some part of it directly, as well as students or training participants may be assigned tasks to be performed with these devices – searching for information, reading and learning e-material, writing articles, etc. In addition to statistical data research, two e-polls were conducted for respondents who are computer users in different age groups. Respondents were asked about their habits in using the internet and digital devices, additional interest was about which of the digital tools are used and for what purposes these devices are used. All answers have been analysed. The survey results show that the responses provided by the participants of the sample group are very close to the whole population, both for the use of the Internet and digital devices. The results also show the purpose of using digital devices, especially in education, and which devices are most commonly used for each purpose. More than 90% of respondents use digital devices to get information. In order to participate successfully in e-learning and e-studies, users need both good e-skills and well-designed e-learning materials: high-quality content, comfortable, easy-to-understand and comprehensible text, suitable formatting parameters of text.

scholarly journals FREQUENCY OF ABO, RH AND ABO-RH BLOOD GROUPS IN STUDENTS OF GOMAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, D.I.KHAN, PAKISTAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (01) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Sadiq Amin ◽  
Jawad Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Suhail Khan ◽  
Amanullah Khan ◽  
Rashid Hassan Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Group ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Blood Groups ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Rh Blood Group

Background: Blood group of an individual is commonly determined by ABO & Rh status. The objectives of the study were to determine the frequency of ABO, Rh and ABO-Rh blood groups in students of Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Community Medicine, Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan from April 1 to May 23, 2019. The population being accessible was taken as sample. Sample size was 452. Our research variables (attributes) were ABO (A, B, AB, O), Rh (positive and negative) and ABO-Rh (A+, B+, AB+ O+, A-, B-, AB-, O-) respectively. All variables being nominal were described by count and percentage. The estimated parameters were given as confidence interval for proportion at 95% confidence level. The observed frequency of ABO, Rh and ABO-Rh blood groups was tested against their expected frequency using chi-square goodness of fit test. Results: Out of 452 students, the frequency of ABO blood group was; A 127 (28.12%), B 165 (36.53%), AB 57 (12.62%) & O 103 (22.73%); Rh blood group was; Rh+ 408 (90.33%) & Rh- 44 (9.67%) and ABO-Rh was; A+ 116 (25.60%), B+ 148 (32.05%), AB+ 50 (11.30%), O+ 91 (20.10%), A- 11 (2.40%), B- 17 (03.70%), AB- 7 (1.50%) & O- 12 (2.60%). The observed frequency of ABO & ABO-Rh blood groups was significantly different whereas of Rh blood group was similar to expected prevalence. Conclusion: In our population, most common blood group was B+ and the least common was AB-. The observed frequency of ABO & ABO-Rh blood groups was different while of Rh was same as expected. Awareness of blood groups in populations will help in the effective management of blood banks record in routine as well as during blood related life emergency situations.

scholarly journals Conception and evaluation of a washable multimodal smart textile

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nils A. Lahmann ◽  
Ursula Müller-Werdan ◽  
Simone Kuntz ◽  
Jürgen Klingehöfer-Noe ◽  
Fabian Jaenicke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Position ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The Body ◽  
Critical Conditions ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Smart Textile ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Vital Parameters

AbstractSmart textiles can support people with specific needs and diseases, such as diabetes or heart disease. Currently there are efforts to combine continuous mobile monitoring with other health-related conditions. On this basis, algorithms could be developed that can be used to detect unusual or critical conditions. A study was to investigate whether a previously developed washable Multi-Modal Smart Textile (MMST), based on inexpensive materials, would provide valid and reliable results with regard to the vital parameters of pulse, temperature and mobility. The measurement of the vital parameters was carried out with the developed prototype MMST as well as with validated devices. All electronics including the rechargeable NiMH has been washed more than 30 times with different methods and it remained fully functional. The intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) for pulse (temperature) measurement ranged between 0.036 and 0.232 (0.077 and 0.817) depending on the activity of the tested individuals (standing, sitting, lying down, moving). Cohen’s Kappa for the detection of the body position was 0.765. For the parameter of pulse, the results indicated an insufficient derivation for both validity and reliability. Due to flaws in the methodology applied, the validly and reliably for the parameter of temperature could not be determined. Valid and reliable results were obtained for the parameter mobility/change of position. If the MMST (after modification of the prototype) achieves reliable results, there are many advantages for people giving and receiving care on a budget price, even in threatening emergency situations.

scholarly journals A note on the acoustic environment in a usually quiet residential area after the ‘state of emergency’ declaration due to COVID-19 pandemic in Japan was lifted: supplementary survey results in post-emergency situations

Noise Mapping ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 192-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimihiro Sakagami
Keyword(s):  
Noise Level ◽  
Residential Area ◽  
The State ◽  
State Of Emergency ◽  
Acoustic Environment ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Survey Results

AbstractIn a preceding report (UCL Open: Environment, 2020;1;6), an example of results on changes in the acoustic environment from a local-scale survey in a quiet residential area during and after the ‘state of emergency’ due to COVID-19 pandemic in Japan is presented: the noise level was 1–2 dBA lower during the state of emergency, which is smaller than reported from large cities. This note presents the results of a follow-up survey in the same area to provide some more examples to gain an insight into the acoustic environment in this area. In this note, the measurement results of noise levels in June 2020, a few weeks after the cancellation of the state of emergency, are mainly reported. As the results are almost the same as those from during the state of emergency, we can infer that either the noise level was reduced in June to a level that was almost the same as that during the state of emergency, or the noise level after its cancellation in May was possibly higher than usual. In either case, the change in noise level was small, and it was difficult to conclude which case was true.

scholarly journals CONTENT AND STRUCTURE OF PROFESSIONALLY SIGNIFICANT QUALITIES OF ECONOMICS STUDENTS

2019 ◽  
pp. 122-129
Author(s):  
S. V Mishina
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Civic Identity ◽  
Lean Thinking ◽  
Economics Students ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
Training Professional ◽  
Emotional Balance

The subject of the study is the vocational training of Bachelors of Economics. The object of the study is the content and structure of professionally significant qualities of Bachelors of Economics. The aim of the work is to study the content and structure of professionally significant qualities of future of Bachelors of Economicsin the context of the requirements posed by modern labour market and the possibilities of professional training. The study appears relevant due to the need to find optimal ways of training professional economists who could meet the requirements of rapidly changing and digitalized world economies. The article clarifies the concept of professionally significant qualities of an economist. Based on the analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature, the expert survey results, and interviews of potential employers, the article gives the structure of professionally significant qualities of Bachelors of Economics. They are attitude-related qualities: standard (situational professional motivation, knowledge of professional ethics, stable civic stand) and supplementary (dominant professional motivation, professional values, strong civic identity and behaviour); individual and personal qualities and abilities: standard(emotional balance, discipline, objectiveness, integrity) and supplementary (mental flexibility, professional mobility, capability for self-education and self-development); special qualities and abilities: standard(analytical, synthetic and prognostic abilities) and supplementary (critical thinking, lean thinking, project thinking); social and personal qualities and abilities: standard(sociability, ability to resolve conflicts) and supplementary (client orientation, team building). The paper also presents the results of an ascertaining experiment, which confirmed the deficit of the supplementary professionally significant qualities of Bachelors of Economics.

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