scholarly journals Physicians’ Knowledge and Beliefs Regarding Athletic Trainers

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Vogler ◽  
Lindsey Eberman ◽  
Zachary Winkelmann ◽  
M. Seth Smith ◽  
James Turner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Academic Preparation ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Educational Preparation ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs ◽  
Legal Obligations ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Improve Patient

Purpose: The relationship between athletic trainers (ATs) and physicians is a legal obligation and collaboration to improve patient outcomes. The objective of this study was to examine the knowledge of physicians regarding the educational preparation, legal obligations, and scope of practice for ATs and how it relates to previous experiences with ATs. Additionally physicians’ perceptions of Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) were studied. Methods: 169 physicians medical doctors (MD)=133/169, 78.7%, doctor of osteopathy (DO)=36/169, 21%) completed a 36-question web-based survey, which included a validated IPC scale. Results: Respondents with experience working with an AT scored significantly higher (P < 0.01) on the knowledge assessment, where physicians currently working with an AT scored higher (5.4/8) than those who previously worked with an AT (4.2/8) and those who had never worked with an AT (3.3/8). Additionally, physicians with previous exposure to an AT as an athlete had significantly higher knowledge scores than those without exposure (P < 0.01). Two areas of weakness in IPC from the physician’s perspective included sharing of important information (2.48/4) and importance of work as compared to others on the team (2.38/4). Conclusions: Physicians who have a current working relationship with an AT and those that had access to an AT as an athlete demonstrated significantly higher knowledge about an AT’s academic preparation, legal obligations, and scope of practice. Moreover, physicians currently working with an AT report positive interprofessional collaborations.

Physicians’ Perceptions of Athletic Trainers

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 202-206
Author(s):  
Rebecca M. Hirschhorn ◽  
Cassidy Holland ◽  
Amy F. Hand ◽  
James M. Mensch
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Training ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Athletic Training Education ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Illness Prevention ◽  
Requirements Change ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Training Practice

The relationship between athletic trainers (ATs) and physicians is crucial for the continuity of care for patients and can impact the advancement of the athletic training profession. This descriptive study utilized a questionnaire to examine the level of competence physicians believe ATs possess to perform tasks within their scope of practice, as outlined in theRole Delineation Study, 6th ed. Overall, physicians had favorable perceptions of ATs’ competence, with the most favorable perceptions relating to injury/illness prevention and immediate and emergency care. Opportunities should be sought out by ATs to educate physicians on all domains of athletic training practice. Future research should examine how these perceptions may change as athletic training education requirements change.

scholarly journals Athletic Training Students' Perceptions of and Academic Preparation in the Use of Psychological Skills in Sport Injury Rehabilitation

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cindra S. Kamphoff ◽  
J. Jordan Hamson-Utley ◽  
Beth Antoine ◽  
Rebecca Knutson ◽  
Jeffrey Thomae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Training ◽  
Sport Injury ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Academic Preparation ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Athletic Training Students ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Educational Preparation

Context: Injured athletes rely on athletic trainers to assist them when recovering from injury. Over the last 20 years, the use of psychological skills to speed recovery has become increasingly popular. Objective: Explore athletic training students' perceptions of the importance and effectiveness of psychological skills in the rehabilitation of sport injury as well as their academic preparation in their use, and examine the differences in perceived effectiveness for those with and without formal training in the skill. Design: Survey. Setting: Athletic training students enrolled in CAATE-accredited athletic training programs. Participants: 180 athletic training students (males, n = 76; females, n = 104) from nine universities. Data Collection & Analysis: The survey included 15 questions from the Attitudes About Imagery (AAI) survey and a demographic section including questions about their educational preparation, use of, and interest in psychological skills training. Two chi-square analyses, two ANOVAs, and a MANOVA were computed to investigate differences in athletic training students' educational preparation, use of, and interest in psychological skills training. Results: While athletic training students agreed that it is important to treat the psychological aspects of injury (mean = 4.47 out of 5), only 50.6% reported that they had taken a course in sport psychology or psychological skills training. No differences in the perception of effectiveness were found between students that reported formal training in psychological skills compared to those that did not (χ24,176= 7.48, P = .11). Overall, the ratings of the effectiveness of psychological skills were positive as indicated by mean AAI scores between 4.31 to 6.17. Conclusions: We found positive perceptions of psychological skills. However, the students' mean AAI scores were generally lower than previously surveyed athletic trainers and physical therapists.

Primary Nursing: A Call for Clarity, Empowerment, and Accountability

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 175-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley Ruch
Keyword(s):  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Educational Preparation ◽  
Delivery Model ◽  
Primary Nursing ◽  
Care Delivery Model ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Registered nurses’ (RNs’) unique educational preparation, skills, scope of practice, and relationship with those we serve must be articulated and honored. The Primary Nursing care delivery model gives practical, functional life to the relationship of professional trust between RNs and their patients.

scholarly journals SOCIAL NETWORKS, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S71-S71
Author(s):  
Eleanor S McConnell ◽  
Kirsten Corazzini ◽  
T Robert Konrad
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sensor Technology ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Care Partners ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Although the impact of dementia on the health and well-being of those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related Disorders (ADRD) and their care partners has been widely studied, less attention has been paid to how the disease impacts individuals within the context of their larger social networks. This symposium presents findings from a series of integrated studies aimed at strengthening measurement of health and well-being among older adults with living with dementia and well-being among members of their social networks. Findings will be presented from five studies: (1) a scoping review of social network measurement in older adults in chronic illness, including dementia, that emphasizes the use of technology in measuring older adults’ social networks; (2) a simulation study to evaluate the feasibility and reliability of sensor technology to measure social interaction among a person living with dementia and others in their immediate surroundings; (3) development of a web-based application that allows older adults to map and activate their social networks; (4) a qualitative analysis of interviews from persons living with dementia, their unpaid caregivers, and paid caregivers from an adult day health program concerning well-being focused outcomes; and (5) a mixed methods analysis of the feasibility of using both traditional and novel measures of health and well-being deployed among networks of people living with dementia. Emerging technologies for measuring social networks health and well-being hold promise for advancing the study of the relationship-based nature of care for people living with dementia.

Nonclinical Core Competencies and Effects of Interprofessional Teamwork in Disaster and Emergency Response Training and Practice: A Pilot Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Peller ◽  
Brian Schwartz ◽  
Simon Kitto
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Response Data ◽  
Competency Training ◽  
Interprofessional Teamwork ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstractObjectiveTo define and delineate the nontechnical core competencies required for disaster response, Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) members were interviewed regarding their perspectives and experiences in disaster management. Also explored was the relationship between nontechnical competencies and interprofessional collaboration.MethodsIn-depth interviews were conducted with 10 Canadian DMAT members to explore how they viewed nontechnical core competencies and how their experiences influenced their perceptions toward interprofessonalism in disaster response. Data were examined using thematic analysis.ResultsNontechnical core competencies were categorized under austere skills, interpersonal skills, and cognitive skills. Research participants defined interprofessionalism and discussed the importance of specific nontechnical core competencies to interprofessional collaboration.ConclusionsThe findings of this study established a connection between nontechnical core competencies and interprofessional collaboration in DMAT activities. It also provided preliminary insights into the importance of context in developing an evidence base for competency training in disaster response and management. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2013;0:1–8)

scholarly journals Market factors related to hospitals’ patient satisfaction ratings

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abby Swanson Kazley ◽  
Eric W. Ford ◽  
Mark Diana ◽  
Nir Menachemi
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Pay For Performance ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
New Era ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Patient Protection ◽  
Market Factors ◽  
External Forces ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Improve Patient

Patient satisfaction is an important dimension of care that has been linked to improved clinical outcomes and increased compliance as well as organizational success. The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act included rules that incentivize hospitals to improve patient satisfaction by offering increased reimbursements. In this analysis, three data sets are used to retrospectively examine the relationship between environmental market factors and patient satisfaction. We find that per capita income within the hospital’s catchment area, competition, metro status, and availability of general and specialty practitioners are significantly associated with hospitals’ patient satisfaction levels. In a new era of pay-for-performance and increased competition for scarce resources, hospitals must closely monitor and respond to external forces. One strategy for overcoming a turbulent external environment may be to focus on patient satisfaction.

Field Experience and Prospective Teachers' Mathematical Knowledge and Beliefs

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik D. Jacobson
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Mathematical Knowledge ◽  
Field Experience ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Prospective Elementary Teachers ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Education And Development ◽  
The Relationship

This study (n = 1,044) used data from the Teacher Education and Development Study in Mathematics (TEDS-M) to examine the relationship between field experience focus (instruction- or exploration-focused), duration, and timing (early or not) and prospective elementary teachers' intertwined knowledge and beliefs about mathematics and mathematics learning. Early instruction-focused field experience (i.e., leading directly to classroom instruction) was positively related to the study outcomes in programs with such field experience of median or shorter duration. Moreover, the duration of instruction-focused field experience was positively related to study outcomes in programs without early instruction-focused field experience. By contrast, the duration of exploration-focused field experience (e.g., observation) was not related to the study outcomes. These findings suggest that field experience has important but largely overlooked relationships with prospective teachers' mathematical knowledge and beliefs. Implications for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Usability guidelines for developing and evaluating web-based mental health interventions: Establishing a practical framework

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustav Petersen ◽  
Jakob Hyldig Nielsen ◽  
Johannes Verner Olsen ◽  
Robin Niels Kok
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Heuristic Evaluation ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Usability Assessment ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Even though problems with usability constitute a major challenge to the implementation of new eHealth technology, the field web-based interventions is lacking usability guidelines for development and evaluation of web-based intervention platforms. Objective: The aim of present study is to create a set of eHealth-specific usability guidelines for the development and evaluation of web-based mental health interventions. Methods: Knowledge about usability was gathered from peripheral fields of e-learning, emotional design, and human-computer interaction in a top-down approach. This knowledge was synthesized into usability guidelines for web-based interventions, which were then case-tested on an existing web-based intervention for patients with health anxiety, using the heuristic evaluation method. Results: Nine broad guidelines were developed. The subsequent case-test of the web-based intervention showed that application of the guidelines was feasible and was able to identify several important usability issues with the intervention. Conclusions: Health professionals should be included in intervention design. Future usability assessment should focus on the different usability attributes. The relationship between usability and adherence needs further investigation.

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