Vascular Access Teams: A Global Outlook on Challenges, Benefits, Opportunities, and Future Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shonda Morrow ◽  
Erica DeBoer ◽  
Christopher Potter ◽  
Smeet Gala ◽  
Kimberly Alsbrooks
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Access ◽  
Data Dissemination ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

Highlights Abstract Background: Specialized vascular access training for medical professionals organized into vascular access teams (VATs) was shown to improve patient outcomes, clinical efficiency, and cost savings. Professional perspectives on VAT benefits, organization, challenges, and opportunities on a global scale remain inadequately explored. Using detailed perspectives, in this study, we explored the global VAT landscape, including challenges faced, clinical and clinico-economic impacts of VATs, with emphasis on underresearched facets of VAT initiation, data dissemination, and metrics or benchmarks for VAT success. Methods: Semistructured in-depth interviews of 14 VAT professionals from 9 countries and 5 continents were used to elicit qualitative and quantitative information. Results: Catheter insertions (100%) and training (86%) were the most performed VAT functions. Based on a 1–7 scale evaluating observed impacts of VATs, patient satisfaction (6.5) and institutional costs (6.2) were ranked the highest. VAT co-initiatives, advanced technology utilization (6.6), and ongoing member training (6.3) distinctly impacted VAT endeavors. Most institutions (64%) did not have routine mechanisms for recording VAT-related data; however, all participants (100%) stated the importance of sharing data to demonstrate VAT impacts. Time constraints (57%) emerged as one of the major deterrents to data collection or dissemination. The majority (64%) experienced an increased demand or workload for VAT services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions: Despite the global variances in VATs and gaps in VAT-related data, all participants unanimously endorsed the benefits of VAT programs. Evaluating the impact of VATs, disseminating VAT-related data, and forging specialized institutional partnerships for data sharing and training are potential strategies to tackle the hurdles surrounding VAT formation and sustenance.

scholarly journals The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities of Syariah Financial Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Ramadhani Irma Tripalupi ◽  
Prameshwara Anggahegari
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Online Shopping ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Descriptive Method ◽  
Financial Technology

This paper aims to describe the challenges and opportunities of syariah financial technology (fintech) in Indonesia, due to the impact of covid-19 pandemic. Three things that become the focus of writing, include: syariah fintech; the impact of covid-19 pandemic on fintech; syariah fintech opportunities and challenges. This study uses a qualitative approach and descriptive method with documentation/text studies in the form of related data and literature studies. The conclusion of this research is: the growth of Syariah fintech assets at the end of 2019 increased by 2074.81% from the previous year. Although affected by the pandemic, the growth of fintech during this covid-19 pandemic remained relatively stable. Prominent opportunities and challenges for the Syariah fintech resulting from the impact of covid-19 pandemic, including increased use of fintech through online shopping platforms, payments and loans; accelerated digitalization of financial services; slowed economic activity; arose various risks; and decreased debtor/UMKM performance due to the impact of the pandemic.

Lesson Learned During Covid-19 Pandemic: Impact, Challenges and Opportunities in Nursing Education – A Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 417-422
Author(s):  
Radha. K ◽  
Vijayanarayanan N. ◽  
Sri Devi. K ◽  
Sharat. V. Kondaguli
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
World Health ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Class Room ◽  
The Impact

Nursing training is a combination of both theoretical and practical learning experiences that enable nursing students to acquire the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor components for providing nursing care. World Health Day, an annual event organized by WHO, stated that this year is focused on supporting nurses and midwives, many of whom are serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response. Globally, COVID-19 has huge impact on academic delivery and adds a further degree of complexity to nursing education due to temporary lock down because most countries have suspended face-to-face teaching/physical class room teaching. Thus, they had to find new alternatives to academic delivery, and virtual classes/on-line mode were the ways forward. In present search, it has attempted to explore the impact of covid-19, challenges and opportunities in nursing education which influences the different aspects of academic activity. It has accelerate the academic delivery by using variety of online platforms and learning management system such as Google class room, Google meet, Google hangout, Zoom meetings, Microsoft team, Cisco webex meeting, go to webinar, you tube streaming, Google duo, college website, social media platforms such as face book groups, whatsApp, telegram etc. Covid-19 has provided a lot challenges and opportunities to learner, educator, university, organization, and evaluation system and research activities. The lesson learned from covid-19 is converting those challenges into opportunities by learning and adopting with advanced technology in teaching-learning; blended learning; team work; promoting for trans/ inter/ multidisciplinary collaborative education; integrating innovative method of teaching, sharing and facilitating right kind of information, are enhancing ways of quality of education during crisis (lock down) situation and further new-normal situation.

The influence of the ASEAN economic community on the future of the management accounting profession

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 587-611
Author(s):  
Desi Adhariani
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Economic Community ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Accountants ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
National Leaders ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Asean Economic Community ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the perceptions of Indonesian management accountants (MAs) regarding the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) – ASEAN economic community (AEC), an integration initiative in Southeast Asia, and its impact on their profession. More specifically, this study presents the perceptions on Indonesian MAs’ capabilities for facing challenges and opportunities in the AEC era, as well as identifies skills needed and training or development programmes that could support the achievement of qualification standards. Design/methodology/approach A survey was distributed and administered by using a convenience sampling method, resulting in 191 valid responses. The respondents’ answers were then analysed quantitatively using the descriptive and regression analysis. Findings It was revealed that the top skills needed in the AEC era, as identified by respondents, are soft skills, technical accounting capabilities and language skills. Language capabilities and soft skills were deemed as the most lacking, and training in these areas is considered important. Skill and knowledge upgrades are needed to reap the benefits of the opportunities offered by AEC to Indonesian businesses, especially among professional accountants who will join a bigger market not limited by borders. Research limitations/implications Findings from this study can guide executives and national leaders in developing the capacity and capability of Indonesian MAs to face competition in the ASEAN region. Originality/value Although research on the AEC has been conducted in previous studies, analysis of the impact on the MA cohort has not been much explored, which creates the research gap this study wishes to fill.

scholarly journals Role of Motivation and Training in Managing Stress in the Technological Era

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 3355-3358
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Growth Stress ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Secondary Data Source ◽  
Managing Stress ◽  
State Employees ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

Human resources are the main pillar of success for any organization. Employees are the milestone of the organization. Healthy individuals can contribute more to the growth and productivity. In the present technological era the smart moves of the organizations to handle the challenges and cope up with the advanced technology, employees feels lots of pressure and they are in the stress trap. Research shows that workplace stress is in the rising state. Employees are facing work-life balance issues and their life is affected. They are facing many health issues such as diabetics, high blood pressure, indigestion, asthma, neurological problems, insomnia, heart disease etc. Psychological and emotional issues are also rising due to stress. Not only employees but also organizations are suffering high job attrition, absenteeism, job dissatisfaction among employees, low productivity and growth. Stress is being treated as an occupational health issue. It is a concern for both the organization and employees to manage the stress for mutual benefit. The purpose of this article is to define the nature, types and structure of stress, explore the different stressors which create workplace stress, the impact of workplace stress on both employees as well organizations and role of motivation and training for stress management. The measures to be adopted by both employer and employees are highlighted in the paper. The paper was conceptualized on the base of interaction with employees of different organizations and secondary data source.

Revisiting the Emancipatory Potential of Digital Media in Asia – Introduction to the Inaugural Issue of Asiascape: Digital Asia

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 3-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Schneider ◽  
Chris Goto-Jones
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Public Discourse ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Tablet Computers ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Mobile Gaming ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Economics And Politics

AbstractThis introduction to the inaugural issue ofAsiascape: Digital Asiareviews the debates about the impact that digital media have on culture, society, economics, and politics. The ubiquity of digital technology in various parts of the world has prompted questions about whether the ability to connect on a near-global scale with potentially billions of users has an emancipatory or even democratizing effect. In other words: are personal computers, smartphones, tablet computers, mobile gaming devices, and the digital infrastructure of the Internet ‘liberation technologies’? This introduction examines arguments by both optimists and pessimists, and argues that in order to overcome simple dichotomies in the study of digital media, we need to study such media in the diverse social and historical contexts in which they are situated. The review further showcases the five research papers that comprise this special issue ofAsiascape: Digital Asia, each of which provides an insightful study of the diverse ways in whichicthave been deployed by citizens in different Asian contexts to profoundly shaped social, cultural, and political processes. What the discussion shows, is the need for academics to rethink how they can fruitfully explore the challenges and opportunities that digital media present in various contexts, and how they can contribute innovative theories, useful approaches, and much needed ‘reality checks’ to ongoing public discourse.

Impact of an educative program on dialysis patients’ knowledge and mental health: controlled before and after program

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 20204
Author(s):  
Laetitia Idier ◽  
Aurélie Untas ◽  
Nicole Rascle ◽  
Michèle Koleck ◽  
Maider Aguirrezabal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Vascular Access ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Emotional Change ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction:Psychological impact of Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) for dialysis patients is rarely evaluated since the focus of many studies is on medical variables (i.e., adherence).Objectives:The aims of this study were: 1) to estimate the impact of a TPE program on knowledge, depression and anxiety, 2) to examine change in knowledge as a mediator of the effects of a TPE program on mental health.Method:This study was conducted in three hemodialysis units and comprised two groups: an experimental group with education and a control group with routine care. The program was based of 5 educative sessions. Knowledge, depressive and anxious symptoms were assessed with self-reported outcomes measured before and 3 months after the program.Results:The sample comprised 125 patients. Knowledge about vascular access and nutrition (p < 0.01) and depressive symptoms increased in the experimental group (p < 0.01). Analysis of mediation showed that changes in knowledge about vascular access were a significant mediator of the effects of the program on depressive symptoms (F = 4.90;p = 0.01).Discussion:Knowledge acquired during an educational program could lead to an emotional change. Improving knowledge often leads to an awareness of the risks that can modify the psychological state of patients by reminding them of their vulnerability. This study shows that it is required to be attentive to the way of transmitting knowledge. It’s necessary adapting this transmission to the needs of patients and promoting the acquisition of psychosocial competence too.Conclusion:This study shows that knowledge acquired during an educational program can lead to an emotional change in the short term. A long-term follow-up of the population should be interesting to observe these emotional effects.

Voices of Distress: The Emotional Peril of Not Attaining a Dietetic Internship in Ontario

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lee Brady ◽  
Annie Hoang ◽  
Olivia Siswanto ◽  
Jordana Riesel ◽  
Jacqui Gingras
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Current Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Dietetic Education ◽  
Dietetic Internship ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training ◽  
Future Growth

Obtaining dietetic licensure in Ontario requires completion of a Dietitians of Canada (DC) accredited four-year undergraduate degree in nutrition and an accredited post-graduate internship or combined Master’s degree program. Given the scarcity of internship positions in Ontario, each year approximately two-thirds of the eligible applicants who apply do not receive a position XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, in press). Anecdotally, not securing an internship position is known to be a particularly disconcerting experience that has significant consequences for individuals’ personal, financial, and professional well-being. However, no known empirical research has yet explored students’ experiences of being unsuccessful in applying for internship positions. Fifteen individuals who applied between 2005 and 2009 to an Ontario-based dietetic internship program, but were unsuccessful at least once, participated in a one-on-one semi-structured interview. Findings reveal that participants’ experiences unfold successively in four phases that are characterized by increasingly heightened emotional peril: naïveté, competition, devastation, and frustration. The authors conclude that the current model of dietetic education and training in Ontario causes lasting distress to students and hinders the future growth and vitality of the dietetic profession. Further research is required to understand the impact of the current model on dietetic educators, internship coordinators, and preceptors as coincident participants in the internship application process.

Challenges and opportunities for the affective sciences.

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew S. Fox ◽  
Regina Lapate ◽  
Alexander J. Shackman ◽  
Richard J Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Quarter Century ◽  
Core Feature ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Mind ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Improved Methods ◽  
Health And Well Being

Emotion is a core feature of the human condition, with profound consequences for health, wealth, and wellbeing. Over the past quarter-century, improved methods for manipulating and measuring different features of emotion have yielded steady advances in our scientific understanding emotional states, traits, and disorders. Yet, it is clear that most of the work remains undone. Here, we highlight key challenges facing the field of affective sciences. Addressing these challenges will provide critical opportunities not just for understanding the mind, but also for increasing the impact of the affective sciences on public health and well-being.

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