scholarly journals BSN Student Recruiters Significantly Increase Clinical Trial Enrollment in an Outpatient Setting

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 155-162
Author(s):  
Shannon Morrison ◽  
Cathy Roche ◽  
Barbara Gower
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Outpatient Setting ◽  
Student Recruitment ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Clinical Trial Enrollment ◽  
Recruitment Barriers

Background: Insufficient enrollment is a primary determinant of premature clinical trial closure. Nursing students enrolled in research-focused honors programs may be uniquely suited to address recruitment barriers. Aims: Explore the effects of BSN Honors student’s face-to-face recruitment on clinical trial enrollment in an oncology clinic setting. Methods: One-group pre/post design examined the efficacy face-to-face recruitment on enrollment in a nutrition-focused oncology clinical trial. Descriptive statistics summarized sample characteristics and t-tests/Man-Whitney U compared between-group differences. Enrollment percent change was calculated to determine intervention effectiveness. Results: No between group differences were observed between individuals who enrolled versus those who declined. In-person BSN nursing student recruitment resulted in a 77% increase across six weeks.  Conclusions Nursing honors student recruitment was effective and well received by patients and clinical staff. Leveraging research application opportunities and undergraduate student nurse skill sets may provide a cost-effective strategy to reduce recruitment barriers and increase clinical trial target enrollment feasibility.  

scholarly journals PELATIHAN E-LEARNING UNTUK MENGUATKAN PERAN DOSEN DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 241
Author(s):  
Kristina Lisum ◽  
Sondang Ratnauli Sianturi
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
E Learning

ABSTRAKPengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan  dan kemampuan seorang dosen, khususnya dosen keperawatan dalam memberikan suatu strategi mengajar yang disesuaikan dengan era digital, yaitu dengan penggunaan e-learning. Proses pembelajaran di institusi pendidikan tinggi, saat ini tidak hanya terbatas pada pertemuan atau tatap muka saja, tapi terus berkembang seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi. Dengan menggunakan strategi  pembelajaran e-learning, belajar dapat menembus ruang dan waktu sehingga diharapkan dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar mahasiswa, khususnya mahasiwa keperawatan. Untuk itu solusi yang diberikan adalah memberikan suatu pelatihan kepada sekelompok dosen yang ada di salah satu institusi pendidikan keperawatan swasta di Jakarta Pusat. Pelatihan ini diberikan kepada dosen supaya dosen dapat menggunakan strategi mengajar e-learning  ini sehingga dapat memberikan dampak yang positif bagi mahasiswa keperawatan. Rencana tindak lanjut sebagai saran adalah  mengadakan pelatihan penggunaan strategi e-learning ini kepada mahasiswa keperawatan  di institusi tersebut dan adanya komitmen bersama dalam menggunakan e-learning sebagai salah satu strategi pembelajaran. Kata kunci : e-learning; motivasi belajar; strategi pembelajaran. ABSTRACTCommunity Service aims to increase the knowledge and ability of a lecturer, especially nursing lectures in providing a teaching strategy adapted to the digital era, namely the use of e-learning. The learning process in higher education institutions is currently not only limited to meetings or face to face, but continues to grow along with technological developments. By using e-learning learning strategies, learning can penetrate space and time so that it is expected to increase student motivation, especially nursing students. For this reason, the solution provided is to provide training to a group of lecturers in one of the private nursing education institutions in Central Jakarta. This training is given to lecturers so that lecturers can use this e-learning teaching strategy so that it can have a positive impact on nursing students. The follow-up plan as a suggestion is to hold training on the use of e-learning strategy for nursing student at the institution and the existence of a joint commitment to using e-learning as one of the learning strategies. Keywords : e-learning; learning motivation; learning strategy.

THE ANALYSIS OF NURSING STUDENT SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN LECTURE AND PROBLEM BASED LEARNING APPROACHES 2011

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Hilman Syarif
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Student Centered Learning (SCL) is an effective method to develop student's soft skills and hard skills which are very important to support their successful carrier later. This research was conducted to identify the differences of developed soft skills between students who learn with PBL method and lecturing method. Methods: Descriptive comparative method was used in this study. The samples consisted of 15 students who learned with PBL method and 15 students who learned with lecturing method. The sample for this research was selected by random sampling method. Results: The result showed that the average of student's soft skills score in PBL method was 122.63, while student's soft skills score in lecturing method was 116.27. Discussion & Conclusion: There was significant difference of student's soft skills in PBL method and lecturing method (p value = 0.038; α = 0.05). This study recommends nursing program management, faculty of medicine at the University of Syiah Kuala keeps PBL method running and develops other methods which facilitate hard skills and soft skills are development. Keywords: nursing students, soft skill, PBL

Extended Routine Follow-up of Primary Uncomplicated Hip and Knee Arthroplasty is not Necessary

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 266-271
Author(s):  
Georgina Kakra Wartemberg ◽  
Thomas Goff ◽  
Simon Jones ◽  
James Newman
Keyword(s):  
Aseptic Loosening ◽  
Revision Surgery ◽  
Revision Arthroplasty ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Primary Surgery ◽  
Effective System ◽  
Knee Revision Surgery ◽  
Knee Revision

Aims: To create a more effective system to identify patients in need of revision surgery. Background: There are over 160,000 total hip and knee replacements performed per year in England and Wales. Currently, most trusts review patients for up to 10 years or more. When we consider the cost of prolonged reviews, we cannot justify the expenditure within a limited budget. Study Design & Methods: We reviewed all patients' notes that underwent primary hip and knee revision surgery at our institution, noting age, gender, symptoms at presentation, referral source, details of the surgery, reason for revision and follow up history from primary surgery. Results: There were 145 revision arthroplasties (60 THR and 85 TKR) that met our inclusion criteria. Within the hip arthroplasty group, indications for revision included aseptic loosening (37), dislocation (10), and infection (3), periprosthetic fracture, acetabular liner wear and implant failure. All thirty-seven patients with aseptic loosening presented with pain. Twenty-five were referred from general practice with new symptoms. The remaining were clinic follow-ups. The most common reason for knee revision was aseptic loosening (37), followed by infection (21) and then progressive osteoarthritis (8). Most were referred from GP as a new referral or were clinic follow-ups. All patients were symptomatic. Conclusion: All the patients that underwent revision arthroplasty were symptomatic. Rather than yearly follow up, we recommend a cost-effective system. We are implementing a 'non face-to-face' system. Patients would be directly sent a questionnaire and x-ray form. The radiographs and forms will be reviewed by an experienced arthroplasty surgeon. The concerning cases will be seen urgently in a face-to-face clinic.

scholarly journals Perception of the Online Learning Environment of Nursing Students in Slovenia: Validation of the DREEM Questionnaire

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 998
Author(s):  
Lucija Gosak ◽  
Nino Fijačko ◽  
Carolina Chabrera ◽  
Esther Cabrera ◽  
Gregor Štiglic
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Degree

At the time of the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, several measures were in place to limit the spread of the virus, such as lockdown and restriction of social contacts. Many colleges thus had to shift their education from personal to online form overnight. The educational environment itself has a significant influence on students’ learning outcomes, knowledge, and satisfaction. This study aims to validate the tool for assessing the educational environment in the Slovenian nursing student population. To assess the educational environment, we used the DREEM tool distributed among nursing students using an online platform. First, we translated the survey questionnaire from English into Slovenian using the reverse translation technique. We also validated the DREEM survey questionnaire. We performed psychometric testing and content validation. I-CVI and S-CVI are at an acceptable level. A high degree of internal consistency was present, as Cronbach’s alpha was 0.951. The questionnaire was completed by 174 participants, of whom 30 were men and 143 were women. One person did not define gender. The mean age of students was 21.1 years (SD = 3.96). The mean DREEM score was 122.2. The mean grade of student perception of learning was 58.54%, student perception of teachers was 65.68%, student academic self-perception was 61.88%, student perception of the atmosphere was 60.63%, and social self-perception of students was 58.93%. Although coronavirus has affected the educational process, students still perceive the educational environment as positive. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement in all assessed areas.

scholarly journals Implementation of podiatry telephone appointments for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. L. Palmer ◽  
H. J. Siddle ◽  
A. C. Redmond ◽  
B. Alcacer-Pitarch
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Diseases ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Potential Cost ◽  
Foot Health ◽  
Telephone Consultation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Initial Intervention

Abstract Background Foot health problems are common in the general population, and particularly so in people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders (RMD). Several clinical guidelines state that people with RMDs should have access to foot health services, although service capacity is often limited. The current COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for alternative ways to provide patient care. The aim of this clinical audit was to review a newly implemented telephone follow-up appointment service conducted within the Rheumatology Podiatry Department in Leeds, UK. Methods Fifty-eight patients attending the Rheumatology Podiatry Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust were contacted by telephone approximately 6–8 weeks following initial intervention. During the telephone consultation, all patients were asked pre-defined questions relating to their symptoms, intervention efficacy, the need for further appointments and their preference for the type of consultation. To assess the cost of the telephone consultation the number of attempts needed in order to make successful contact, the duration of the call and the number of telephone follow-up appointments completed in a working day were also recorded. Results Twenty-five patients (43%) were successfully contacted within the 6–8 weeks stipulated time frame and were included in the analysis. Of the 25 contacted, twelve (48%) patients were successfully contacted on the first attempt. Ten (40%) were successfully contacted on the second attempt. The remaining three patients (12%) required 3 or more attempts to make successful contact. Telephone consultations were estimated not to last longer than 10 min, including notes screening and documentation. Eleven patients (44%) reported an improvement in their symptoms, thirteen (52%) reported no change and one patient (4%) reported their symptoms to be worse. Conclusion Telephone follow-up consultations may be a potentially cost-effective alternative to face-to-face appointments when implemented in a Rheumatology Podiatry Department, and provide an alternative way of providing care, especially when capacity for face-to-face contact is limited. The potential cost saving and efficiency benefits of this service are likely to be enhanced when telephone consultations are pre-arranged with patients.

scholarly journals Utilizing Academic–Community Partnerships With Nursing Students to Improve Hand Hygiene in Elementary Students to Reduce Transmission of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 1942602X2098695
Author(s):  
Julie Perry ◽  
Natasha McClure ◽  
Rebecca Palmer ◽  
Jeremy L. Neal
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
School Health ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Improve Hand Hygiene

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has raised awareness about the vital role school nurses have in improving the overall health of children. School nurses provide health promotion within schools, yet over 60% of schools have only a part-time nurse or no nurse. Nursing students may be valuable partners for health promotion and academic–community partnerships may be mutually beneficial to schools of nursing and local schools. Using a nursing student team to teach hand hygiene while school health staff were present provided an opportunity for hands-on training to help the staff master curriculum content and ensure competency. This article describes a collaborative partnership initiative that expanded access to health promotion education in schools to increase knowledge about reducing the spread of infectious disease, such as COVID-19, while providing valuable clinical experiences for nursing students.

Clinical Trial Enrollment of Rural Patients with Cancer

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Electra D. Paskett ◽  
M. Robert Cooper ◽  
Nancy Stark ◽  
Thomas C. Ricketts ◽  
Sara Tropman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Clinical Trial Enrollment ◽  
Rural Patients

scholarly journals Increasing nursing student interest in rural healthcare: lessons from a rural rotation program in Democratic Republic of the Congo

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Michaels-Strasser ◽  
Paul W. Thurman ◽  
Narcisse Mwinkeu Kasongo ◽  
Daniel Kapenda ◽  
John Ngulefac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Rural Health ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Nursing Schools ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Columbia University ◽  
Rural Healthcare ◽  
Republic Of The Congo ◽  
Rural Sites

Abstract Background Many challenges exist in providing equitable access to rural healthcare in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). WHO recommends student exposure to rural clinical rotations to promote interest in rural healthcare. Challenges to rural engagement include lack of adequate infrastructure and staff to lead rural education. This case report highlights key steps in developing a rural rotation program for DRC nursing students. Case presentation To implement a rural rotation (RR) program, ICAP at Columbia University (ICAP) consulted with students, the Ministries of Health (MoH) and Education (MoE), and nursing schools to pilot and expand a rural rotation program. Nursing schools agreed to place students in rural clinics and communities. Key stakeholders collaborated to assess and select rural sites based on availability of nursing mentors, educational resources, security, accessibility, and patient volume. To support this, 85 preceptors from 55 target schools and 30 rural health facilities were trained of which 30 were selected to be “master trainers”. These master trainers led the remaining 55 preceptors implementing the rural rotation program. We worked with rural facilities to engage community leaders and secure accommodation for students. A total of 583 students from five Lubumbashi schools and two rural schools outside Kinshasa participated across 16 rural sites (298 students in 2018–2019 school year and 285 in 2019–2020). Feedback from 274 students and 25 preceptors and nursing school leaders was positive with many students actively seeking rural assignments upon graduation. For example, 97% agreed or strongly agreed that their RR programs had strengthened their educational experience. Key challenges, however, were long-term financial support (35%) for rural rotations, adequate student housing (30%) and advocacy for expanding the rural workforce. Conclusions With nearly 600 participants, this project showed that a RR program is feasible and acceptable in resource-limited settings yet availability of ample student accommodation and increasing availability of rural jobs remain health system challenges. Using a multipronged approach to rural health investment as outlined by WHO over two decades ago remains essential. Attracting future nurses to rural health is necessary but not sufficient to achieve equitable health workforce distribution.

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