scholarly journals ISUOG - the propagation of knowledge in ultrasound for the improvement of OB/GYN care worldwide: experience of basic ultrasound training in Oman

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Vrachnis ◽  
Aris T. Papageorghiou ◽  
Caterina M. Bilardo ◽  
Alfred Abuhamad ◽  
Ann Tabor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Training Curriculum ◽  
Basic Training ◽  
Test Range ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Theoretical Test ◽  
And Training

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study is to evaluate and validate the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG)standardized Basic Training curriculum; and the effectiveness of an Outreach teaching and training program delivered in Muscat, Oman. Methods Quantitative assessment to evaluate knowledge and practical skills was administered before and after an ultrasound course for sonologists attending the ISUOG Outreach course, which took place in November, 2017, in Oman. Trainees were selected from each region of the country following a national vetting process conducted by the Oman Ministry of Health. Twenty-eight of the participants were included in the analysis. Pre- and post-training practical and theoretical scores were evaluated and compared. Results Participants achieved statistically significant improvements, by 47% (p<0.001), in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Specifically, the mean score in the theoretical knowledge test significantly increased from 55.6% (± 14.0%) to 81.6% (± 8.2%), while in the practical test, the mean score increased from 44.6% (± 19.5%) to 65.7% (± 23.0%) (p<0.001). Performance was improved post-course among 27/28 participants (96.4%) in the theoretical test (range: 14% to 200%) and among 24/28 (85.7%) trainees in the practical skills test (range: 5% to 217%). Conclusion Application of the ISUOG Basic Training curriculum and Outreach teaching and training course improved the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of local health personnel. These results confirm that the course successfully achieved ISUOG’s goal of disseminating knowledge in ultrasound among obstetricians-gynecologists.

scholarly journals International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) - the propagation of knowledge in ultrasound for the improvement of OB/GYN care worldwide:  experience of basic ultrasound training in Oman

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Vrachnis ◽  
Aris T. Papageorghiou ◽  
Caterina M. Bilardo ◽  
Alfred Abuhamad ◽  
Ann Tabor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Society ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Test Range ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Training

Abstract Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of a new ISUOG (International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Outreach Teaching and Training Program delivered in Muscat, Oman. Methods: Quantitative assessments to evaluate knowledge and practical skills were administered before and after an ultrasound course for sonologists attending the ISUOG Outreach Course, which took place in November, 2017, in Oman. Trainees were selected from each region of the country following a national vetting process conducted by the Oman Ministry of Health. Twenty-eight of the participants were included in the analysis. Pre- and post-training practical and theoretical scores were evaluated and compared. Results: Participants achieved statistically significant improvements, on average by 47% (p<0.001), in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Specifically, the mean score in the theoretical knowledge test significantly increased from 55.6% (± 14.0%) to 81.6% (± 8.2%), while in the practical test, the mean score increased from 44.6% (± 19.5%) to 65.7% (± 23.0%) (p<0.001). Performance was improved post-course among 27/28 participants (96.4%) in the theoretical test (range: 14% to 200%) and among 24/28 (85.7%) trainees in the practical skills test (range: 5% to 217%). Conclusion: Application of the ISUOG Basic Training Curriculum and Outreach Teaching and Training Course improved the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of local health personnel. Long-term re-evaluation is, however, considered imperative to ascertain and ensure knowledge retention.

scholarly journals International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) - the propagation of knowledge in ultrasound for the improvement of OB/GYN care worldwide: experience of basic ultrasound training in Oman

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Vrachnis ◽  
Aris T. Papageorghiou ◽  
Caterina M. Bilardo ◽  
Alfred Abuhamad ◽  
Ann Tabor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Society ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Test Range ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Training

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of a new ISUOG (International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Outreach Teaching and Training Program delivered in Muscat, Oman. Methods Quantitative assessments to evaluate knowledge and practical skills were administered before and after an ultrasound course for sonologists attending the ISUOG Outreach Course, which took place in November, 2017, in Oman. Trainees were selected from each region of the country following a national vetting process conducted by the Oman Ministry of Health. Twenty-eight of the participants were included in the analysis. Pre- and post-training practical and theoretical scores were evaluated and compared. Results Participants achieved statistically significant improvements, on average by 47% (p < 0.001), in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Specifically, the mean score in the theoretical knowledge test significantly increased from 55.6% (± 14.0%) to 81.6% (± 8.2%), while in the practical test, the mean score increased from 44.6% (± 19.5%) to 65.7% (± 23.0%) (p < 0.001). Performance was improved post-course among 27/28 participants (96.4%) in the theoretical test (range: 14 to 200%) and among 24/28 (85.7%) trainees in the practical skills test (range: 5 to 217%). Conclusion Application of the ISUOG Basic Training Curriculum and Outreach Teaching and Training Course improved the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of local health personnel. Long-term re-evaluation is, however, considered imperative to ascertain and ensure knowledge retention.

scholarly journals International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) - the propagation of knowledge in ultrasound for the improvement of OB/GYN care worldwide:  experience of basic ultrasound training in Oman

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Vrachnis ◽  
Aris T. Papageorghiou ◽  
Caterina M. Bilardo ◽  
Alfred Abuhamad ◽  
Ann Tabor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Society ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Test Range ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Training

Abstract Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of a new ISUOG (International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology) Outreach Teaching and Training Program delivered in Muscat, Oman. Methods: Quantitative assessments to evaluate knowledge and practical skills were administered before and after an ultrasound course for sonologists attending the ISUOG Outreach Course, which took place in November, 2017, in Oman. Trainees were selected from each region of the country following a national vetting process conducted by the Oman Ministry of Health. Twenty-eight of the participants were included in the analysis. Pre- and post-training practical and theoretical scores were evaluated and compared. Results: Participants achieved statistically significant improvements, on average by 47% (p<0.001), in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Specifically, the mean score in the theoretical knowledge test significantly increased from 55.6% (± 14.0%) to 81.6% (± 8.2%), while in the practical test, the mean score increased from 44.6% (± 19.5%) to 65.7% (± 23.0%) (p<0.001). Performance was improved post-course among 27/28 participants (96.4%) in the theoretical test (range: 14% to 200%) and among 24/28 (85.7%) trainees in the practical skills test (range: 5% to 217%). Conclusion: Application of the ISUOG Basic Training Curriculum and Outreach Teaching and Training Course improved the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of local health personnel. Long-term re-evaluation is, however, considered imperative to ascertain and ensure knowledge retention.

scholarly journals The impact of kids save lives program on knowledge and skills of Greek students, subgroup analysis on recognition of cardiac arrest

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Parisis ◽  
A Bouletis ◽  
K Chatzidimitriou ◽  
D-D Palla ◽  
P Makri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Subgroup Analysis ◽  
Life Support ◽  
World Health ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Sudden cardiac death is one of the main issues worldwide, with more than 700.000 deaths annually. It is strongly believed that the implementation of "Kids Save Lives" project in schools can change this situation. The World Health Organization endorsed the ‘Kids Save Lives’ project in 2015 in order to reduce mortality. The first chain of survival concerns the recognition of cardiac arrest with chin lift and head tilt manoeuvre of the victim and the feel- look- listen approach. Purpose Τo evaluate the level of theoretical knowledge, as far the recognition of cardiac arrest is concerned in Greek secondary school students before and after the "Kids Save Lives" program. Material – Method: Data collection took place on the academic periods of 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 and was performed in secondary schools of Thessaly’s region. A total of 4922 students (51,9% female, mean age 14.2 years) participated on the "Kids save Lives" program according to the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and World Health Organization (WHO) statement. A 12-point questionnaire was answered by the students before and after the "kid saves lives" program, while practical skills were evaluated on manikins by experienced ERC Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructors. The knowledge of the recognition of cardiac arrest is investigated in this subgroup analysis Results The training improves significantly the theoretical knowledge regarding the recognition of cardiac arrest, with the percentage of correct answers being 58,3% and 96,1%,before and after the course respectively (p &lt; 0.001). In the practical part of the program, almost all of the participants (98.9%) could recognize the correct position near the victim and 91% perform chin lift manoeuvre and recognize cardiac arrest. Conclusions The overall results reveal that the "Kids Save Lives" program can play a important role in improving the theoretical knowledge and  the practical skills of Greek students towards towards the recognition of cardiac arrest and indicate the necessity of implementation in a greater scale nationwide.

Can education and training improve the adoption of a psychosocial group treatment by dementia services?

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 496-500
Author(s):  
Gary Cheung ◽  
Kathy Peri
Keyword(s):  
Group Treatment ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Training Workshop ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The One ◽  
And Training

Objective: Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is a psychosocial group treatment for people with dementia. The aims of this project were to (a) evaluate the effectiveness of a one-day training workshop; (b) measure the uptake of CST following the workshops; and (c) explore the barriers of implementing CST. Method: Ten workshops were conducted. Attendees completed a self-evaluation at the end of the training day and were later invited to complete an online survey enquiring about implementation. Results: Two hundred and fourteen workshop attendees completed the self-evaluation. The mean self-rated knowledge and skills for conducting and facilitating CST (1 = No skills, 5 = Very good skills) was 2.3 (SD = 1.2) and 4.3 (SD = 0.7) before and after the workshop, respectively ( p = 0.000). The mean self-rated confidence for applying learning to conducting and facilitating CST was 4.2 (SD = 0.7) (1 = Not confident, 5 = Very confident). There were 11 CST programmes started after the workshops and another 10 sites were in the process of starting CST programmes. The main barriers of implementation were lack of staff time/funding and problems of finding suitable participants with dementia. Conclusions: The one-day training workshop is an effective method to disseminate CST. Addressing the barriers identified could improve the adoption of CST in practice.

A Sense of Readiness for Employment Among Undergraduate OT Students: A Mixed-Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512505194p1-7512505194p1
Author(s):  
Ruth Shoham ◽  
Yael Fogel
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. Undergraduate OT students face great challenges when transitioning to employment. A meaningful combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and personal abilities provides them a better sense of readiness for their future roles as OTs, which requires caring for clients and resilience in dealing with difficult, life-changing events. This mixed-methods pilot study empirically examines those variables before and after students’ last fieldwork training. Primary Author and Speaker: Ruth Shoham Additional Authors and Speakers: Yael Fogel

scholarly journals The impact of kids save lives program on recognition of cardiac arrest and comparison between first and second year of implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Parisis ◽  
A Bouletis ◽  
TH Triantafyllou ◽  
K Chatzidimitriou ◽  
D-D Palla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Second Year ◽  
One Year ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Sudden cardiac death is one of the main issues worldwide, with more than 700.000 deaths annually. It is strongly believed that the implementation of "Kids Save Lives" project in schools can change this situation. The World Health Organization endorsed the ‘Kids Save Lives’ project in 2015 in order to reduce mortality. The first chain of survival concerns the recognition of cardiac arrest with chin lift and head tilt manoeuvre of the victim and the feel- look- listen approach. Purpose Τo evaluate the level of theoretical knowledge, as far the recognition of cardiac arrest is concerned in Greek secondary school students before and after the "Kids Save Lives" program and before and after the second year of implementation Material – Method: Data collection took place on the academic periods of 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 and was performed in secondary schools of Thessaly’s region. A total of 4922 students (51,9% female, mean age 14.2 years) participated initially on the "Kids save Lives" program according to the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and World Health Organization (WHO) statement. 683 of them followed again the same program one year later A 12-point questionnaire was answered by the students before and after the "kid saves lives" program, while practical skills were evaluated on manikins by experienced ERC Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructors. The knowledge of the recognition of cardiac arrest is investigated in this subgroup analysis Results The training improves significantly the theoretical knowledge regarding the recognition of cardiac arrest, with the percentage of correct answers being 58,3% and 96,1%,before and after the course respectively for the first year (p &lt; 0.001). One year later, students answered correct at 83,3% (p &lt; 0,001)  before the course and 96,1% after.  In the practical part of the program, almost all of the participants (98.9%) could recognize the correct position near the victim and 91% perform chin lift manoeuvre and recognize cardiac arrest. The same results were observed in the second year. Conclusions The overall results reveal that the "Kids Save Lives" program can play a important role in improving the theoretical knowledge and  the practical skills of Greek students towards the recognition of cardiac arrest and also indicate that this program should take place for at least 2 years in a row in order to help students maintain their knowledge.

scholarly journals Tax Education: Current Views And Preferences Of South African Employers

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 951
Author(s):  
Sanet Doman ◽  
Gerhard Nienaber
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Fundamental Difference ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Tax Practitioners ◽  
Consulting Firms ◽  
Tax Education ◽  
And Training

Various reasons caused the demand for tax practitioners to increase, creating a need for specialised tax education and training. Since the tax profession is not currently regulated in South Africa, educators receive little input from employers on their expectations regarding formal tax qualifications. This causes uncertainty as to whether or not employers are satisfied with tax education in South Africa. This article reports on the current and preferred composition of tax departments, considering South African employees qualifications. The article also highlights employers current views and preferences regarding theoretical knowledge and practical skills included in these qualifications. Any agreements between the employees current views and preferences are indicated. Data was gathered by using questionnaires and the population on which it was tested comprised partners of the tax departments of certain financial consulting firms. The results show that there is not a fundamental difference between the current and preferred composition of tax departments. There is also evidence that employers preferences regarding theoretical knowledge and practical skills differ from their current views. It is therefore recommended that tax education in South Africa is regulated to ensure that employers can provide input on the curricula included in tax qualifications.

scholarly journals The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) Basic Training Course: Evaluation in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingjing Wang ◽  
Lin Li ◽  
Yinghua Xuan ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Qingqing Wu
Keyword(s):  
International Society ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Course Evaluation ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽  
Basic Training ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Theoretical Test

Abstract BackgroundThe aim of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of ISUOG (International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology) basic training curse in Chinese sonographer, which has not been reported yet. MethodsISUOG basic training course includes 30 lectures and was held in 3 days in 2019 in Beijing, China. We included the questionnaires answered by the trainees both before and after the course in each day. There were 9 lectures presented in the first day, 12 in the second and 9 in the last. The theoretical tests were provided by ISUOG, including 22, 21 and 21 multiple-choice questions respectively in 3 days. Pre and post-training theoretical test scores were compared by Wilcoxon singned-rank test. The changes of the theoretical test scores and the rates of “very satisfied” and “very useful” from trainees of different professional titles were compared by Wilcoxon singned-rank test and Chi-square test.ResultsQuestionnaires from 481 trainees who have experience of ultrasonic scan in Ob/Gyn and also had done the survey both before and after course were collected, with 274 in the first day, 94 in the second and 113 in the last. The differences of the correct-answer-number got from the before-test and after-test were with statistically significance(all P-values <0.05). The trainees who got better scores after the training were 219(79.9%), 73(77.7%) and 82(72.6%) in each day, and the changes of scores were without significant difference between doctors of different titles( all P-values >0.05). After every day’s training, the rates as “very satisfied” evaluated by trainees were 81.4%, 87.2% and 91.1% respectively, and the rates as “very useful” were 80.3%, 88.3% and 91.2%. The rate of “very useful” evaluated by trainees of primary title was higher than that of high title, with P-values of 0.01.ConclusionOur results indicated that ISUOG basic training course in China got good feedback and could assist Chinese sonographers in some degree.

The impact of kids save lives program on knowledge, skills and attitude of students, preliminary results from 2 years of implementation

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Parisis ◽  
A Bouletis ◽  
M Ntaliani ◽  
D Palla ◽  
P Makri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
World Health ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Bystander Cpr ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Abstract   The impact of Kids Save Lives program on Knowledge, skills and attitude of students. Preliminary results from 2 years of implementation Background Sudden cardiac death is one of the main issues worldwide, with more than 700.000 deaths annually. It is strongly believed that the implementation of “Kids Save Lives” project in schools can change this situation. The World Health Organization endorsed the “Kids Save Lives” project in 2015 in order to reduce mortality, while in countries, where children were taught cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in schools, have higher rates of bystander CPR and higher survival rates. In a lot of countries this project is a suggestion from Ministry of Education to schools. Purpose To evaluate the level of theoretical knowledge, willingness to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and active skills of Greek secondary school students on the subject of Basic life Support before and after a “Kids Save Lives” program. Material – Method: Data collection took place on the academic periods of 2017–2018 and 2018–2019 and was performed in secondary schools. A total of 3421 students (51,9% female, mean age 14.2 years) participated on the “Kids save Lives” program according to the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and World Health Organization (WHO) statement. A 12-question questionnaire was answered by the students before and after the “kid saves lives” program, while practical skills were evaluated on manikins by experienced ERC Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructors. Results The training improves significantly the theoretical knowledge regarding Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), with the percentage of correct answers being 49.5% and 82,41%,before and after the course respectively (p&lt;0.001). The participants willingness to perform bystander CPR significantly increased after the completion of the course (93,1% before to 97,3% after, p&lt;0.001). Almost all of the participants (98.9%) could recognize the correct position near the victim and 91% performed chin lift maneuver and recognized cardiac arrest. More than 90% of the students performed chest compressions with the correct rate and placing their hands on the center of the chest (90,1% and 93.4%, respectively), whereas only 76.4% of the participants achieved the desired compression depth of 5 to 6 cm. Conclusions The overall results strongly depict the benefits of “Kids Save Lives” program by improving the theoretical knowledge, the practical skills and the attitude of students towards CPR and indicate the necessity of implementation in a greater scale nationwide. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None

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