scholarly journals Evaluation of Students' Perceptions of Clinical Education Environment and Academic Self-Sufficiency: a cross-sectional study*

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safiye Özvurmaz ◽  
Aliye Mandıracıoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Self Sufficiency

scholarly journals Utilisation of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty Transfer: Evidence from the Upper West Region of Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moses Naiim Fuseini ◽  
Francis Enu-Kwesi ◽  
Kwabena Barima Antwi
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
West Region ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Social Cash Transfers

The emergence of social cash transfers, including Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) scheme, in Ghana was due to the need to mitigate poverty. However, prior assessment studies focused on the entirety of the programmes, and not solely on assessing the utilisation of grants from such programmes. Consequently, this study examined the utilisation of the LEAP grant, by employing a cross-sectional study design. A sample of 302 LEAP beneficiaries was selected by means of stratified random sampling. Data from beneficiaries were gathered via a questionnaire, while an interview guide was used to collect supporting evidence from key informants. Analysis of data involved descriptive statistics, cross-tabulations, chi-square test of independence and thematic analysis. The study found that beneficiaries spent their LEAP grant on both consumption and investments, with consumption appearing dominant. Overall, beneficiaries utilised the grant in meeting their basic needs. It is, therefore, recommended that in order to develop self-sufficiency, beneficiaries must be advised by the programme officials to invest part of their grant in income generating activities to earn extra income to supplement the LEAP grant, and eventually wean them of the programme.

PP24  Does a paramedic practitioner self-tasking dispatch model benefit their self-sufficiency in patient management? A cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. e11.2-e12
Author(s):  
Liam Cotterill ◽  
Mary Halter
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Operations ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Rigorous Research ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundParamedic Practitioner (PP) scope of practice is not comprehensively understood by Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) staff and tasking may be suboptimal. In one UK ambulance trust in November 2018, one PP team was enabled to remotely monitor live incidents and, alongside some continued EOC-dispatch, to self-task to incidents they judged would benefit from their additional knowledge and skills. Evidence on self-tasking benefit was found from helicopter emergency services only.MethodsA retrospective cross-sectional study was utilised to evaluate the impact on self-sufficiency - defined as incidents completed by a PP without the need for further ambulance resources - and conveyance rates of PPs utilising a ‘self-tasking’ dispatch model. PP-completed shift reports were collected over a 6-month period from ten PPs working in one trust locality. Excluded cases: Category-1 calls, healthcare professional calls, PP referrals and back-up requests originating from on-scene ambulance clinicians. Descriptive statistics were used to compare rates of self-sufficiency and conveyance between self-tasked and EOC-dispatched incidents.ResultsShift reports detailing 964 incidents were analysed; 705 were self-tasked and 259 were EOC-tasked. PPs showed a statistically significant increase in self-sufficiency when utilising the self-tasking method of dispatch compared to EOC initiated dispatch (88% self-tasked versus 72% EOC-tasked, χ2 40.4, df 1, p<0.01). There was also an increased non-conveyance rate self-tasking compared to EOC-led tasking (64% versus 56%, χ2 5.3, df 1, p<0.05).ConclusionsPPs appear to find it easier to identify incidents suited to their scope to be self-sufficient than EOC staff. This study is a small-scale evaluation in one site, does not adjust for confounders, and does not constitute a direct comparison of the two models. There remains a need for more rigorous research on this topic, though this evaluation suggests that there may be benefits to be gained from PPs self-tasking.

scholarly journals Analysis of action plans and coping plans for reducing salt consumption among women with hypertension

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 486-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rúbia de Freitas Agondi ◽  
Maria Cecília Bueno Jayme Gallani ◽  
Marilia Estevam Cornélio ◽  
Roberta Cunha Matheus Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Education ◽  
Implementation Intention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Design Activities ◽  
Action Strategies ◽  
And Coping

This cross-sectional study, based in implementation intention theory, describes action plans developed by women with hypertension (n=49) to add no more than 4g of salt per day to food and to reduce consumption of salty foods, as well as describing the barriers perceived and the coping strategies adopted for putting the action plans into practice. The plans were categorized according to similarities and were submitted to frequency analysis. The majority of the action and coping plans had to do with the effectuation of the behavior involving adding up to 4g of salt per day per person to food. The action strategies were aimed at quantifying the salt added, and the main obstacles were related to the reduced palatability of the food made with less salt. The coping plans have to do with preparing foods separately and to using natural seasonings instead of salt. This data can help the nurse to design activities for clinical education, with a view to reducing salt consumption among patients who prepare their own food.

scholarly journals Estudio de la resiliencia en función de la modalidad deportiva: fútbol, balonmano y esquí (Research on resilience depending on the type of sport: football, handball and ski)Research of resilience depending on the type of sport: football, handball and ski)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 157-161
Author(s):  
Ramón Chacón Cuberos ◽  
Manuel Castro-Sanchez ◽  
Tamara Espejo-Garcés ◽  
Felix Zurita Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Lower Score ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Self Sufficiency

El estudio de la resiliencia como capacidad para superar situaciones de adversidad ha tomado protagonismo en la última década, especialmente en la rama de la psicología deportiva. El objetivo de esta investigación consiste en estudiar sus niveles en diversas modalidades deportivas, con el fin de establecer patrones en función del deporte practicado. En este sentido, este estudio de carácter descriptivo y transversal contó con una muestra constituida por 39 deportistas de diversas modalidades (fútbol, balonmano y esquí), permitiendo el estudio de factores asociados a la resiliencia, utilizándose como instrumento el cuestionario CD-RISC de Connor-Davidson (2003). Los resultados concretaron que los esquiadores poseían puntuaciones de resiliencia más elevadas, siendo los futbolistas aquellos que presentaban una menor puntuación. Asimismo, tanto los jugadores de balonmano como los esquiadores obtuvieron la mayor valoración en el ítem R7, asociándose los futbolistas al R24 (ambos referidos a la tenacidad y autosuficiencia); el ítem R3, referido a creencias religiosas, concretó la menor porcentualidad. Como conclusión, se demuestra la variabilidad de la resiliencia y sus dimensiones en función del deporte practicado, mostrándose los factores resilientes más débiles y que deberían ser desarrollados para mejorar el rendimiento deportivo en situaciones adversas. Abstract. The study of resilience as a quality-ability to overcome adverse situations has taken center stage in the last decade, especially in the field of sport psychology. The objective of this research is to study the levels of resilience in different sports in order to establish patterns depending on the sport practiced. In this regard, this descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out using 39 sportsmen from different modalities (football, handball and skiing), allowing the study of factors associated with resilience, using the CD-RISC questionnaire of Connor-Davidson (2003). The results show that skiers had higher resilience scores, while football players were those who had a lower score. In addition, handball players and skiers obtained the highest score in the R7 item, while footballers were associated to the R4 item (both referred to the tenacity and self-sufficiency); the R3 item, based on religious beliefs, showed the lowest punctuation. In conclusion, the variability of resilience and its dimensions depending on the sport is demonstrated, highlighting the weakest resilient factors, which should be developed to enhance sport performance in adverse situations.

Entrustment trends in orthotic and prosthetic residencies

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Lourdes Carmela Cruz ◽  
Joshua B Utay ◽  
Ashley H Mullen
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Resident Training ◽  
National Commission ◽  
Independent Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Orthotic and prosthetic residency preceptors have little guidance transitioning residents between observing and performing patient care. Understanding current entrustment trends and factors can help guide resident progression during residency. Objectives: To identify entrustment trends and factors within an orthotics and prosthetics residency affecting a supervisor’s decision to entrust residents with independent patient care. Study design: Cross-sectional study Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 831 National Commission of Orthotic and Prosthetic Education preceptors were invited to complete a 26-question, online questionnaire that examined possible entrustment factors. Results: A total of 77 preceptors completed the questionnaire. The top-reported behavioral qualities impacting entrustment were recognition of limitations and willingness to ask for help ( n = 45) and competence ( n = 37). Preceptors ranked evaluation ( n = 27) as the professional skill which most affected entrustability; technical skill least affected entrustability ( n = 4). Preceptors of 12-month residencies entrust residents to indirect supervision when they have completed approximately 75% (i.e. 9 months) of the program. Preceptors of 18-month residencies reported that they entrust their residents by the time they reach 50% (i.e. 9 months) of their training. A small number of preceptors ( n = 19) never allow a resident to independently perform practice management. Conclusion: Residency supervisors value interpersonal and evaluation skills when making entrustment decisions. Residency mentors can use these findings to inform their entrustment decisions and support a resident’s progression toward independent practice. Clinical relevance This study presents information which can inform clinical preceptors and residents on what factors contribute to the decision to progress a resident from observation to independent patient care. These findings may influence clinical education standards which aim to promote both resident training and patient access to quality care.

Experiences of supervision during clinical education among specialised nursing students in Sweden: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 20-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelie J. Sundler ◽  
Karin Blomberg ◽  
Birgitta Bisholt ◽  
Anna Eklund ◽  
Jenny Windahl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Dignity and attitudes to aging: A cross-sectional study of older adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 096973302110572
Author(s):  
Helena Kisvetrová ◽  
Petra Mandysová ◽  
Jitka Tomanová ◽  
Alison Steven
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Living Arrangement ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Personal View ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Self Sufficiency

Background: Dignity is a multidimensional construct that includes perception, knowledge, and emotions related to competence or respect. Attitudes to aging are a comprehensive personal view of the experience of aging over the course of life, which can be influenced by various factors, such as the levels of health and self-sufficiency and social, psychological, or demographic factors. Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes to aging of home-dwelling and inpatient older adults, and whether dignity and other selected factors belong among the predictors influencing attitudes to aging in these two different groups of older adults. Research design: Cross-sectional study using a set of questionnaires: Patient Dignity Inventory, Attitudes to Aging Questionnaire, and Barthel Index. Pearson and Spearman correlation analyses and multivariable linear regression were used for statistical processing. Participants and research context: 233 inpatients and 237 home-dwelling older adults participated in the research in two regions of the Czech Republic. Ethical considerations: Institutional Review Board approval was received from the authors’ university. Findings: The inpatients had more negative attitudes to aging (M = 74.9±10.9; P <0.0001). The predictors of their attitudes to aging were gender and dignity. Women ( β = −2.969, P = 0.045) and inpatients with poor dignity ratings ( β = −0.332, P <0.0001) had more negative attitudes to aging. The predictors for home-dwelling older adults were education, living arrangement, and dignity. More negative attitudes to aging were found in older adults with lower levels of education ( β = 2.716, P = 0.007) who lived alone ( β = 2.163, P = 0.046) and rated their dignity as low ( β = −0.325, P <0.0001). Discussion and Conclusions: The results of this study add to the understanding that a sense of dignity is an important predictor of attitudes to aging for both home-dwelling older adults and inpatients.

Does a Graduate Course in Fluency Disorders Make a Difference?

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn R. Klein ◽  
Barbara J. Amster
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Graduate Course ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fluency Disorders ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
Communicative Disorders

Abstract A study by Yaruss and Quesal (2002), based on responses from 134 of 239 ASHA accredited graduate programs, indicated that approximately 25% of graduate programs in the United States allow students to earn their degree without having coursework in fluency disorders and 66% of programs allow students to graduate without clinical experience treating people who stutter (PWS). It is not surprising that many clinicians report discomfort in treating PWS. This cross-sectional study compares differences in beliefs about the cause of stuttering between freshman undergraduate students enrolled in an introductory course in communicative disorders and graduate students enrolled and in the final weeks of a graduate course in fluency disorders.

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