BeFriend: un'occasione per scoprire il valore della relazione e del contatto con l'altro

2020 ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
Vittorio Lannutti
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Sono Stati

L'esperienza pratica proposta riporta i principali risultati del progetto BeFriend, svolto in due scuole medie di secondo grado della provincia di Ascoli Piceno negli anni scolastici 2017/2018 e 2018/2019. BeFriend ha affrontato il problema della povertà educativa da un punto di vista relazionale e socio-affettivo utilizzando lo strumento del peer mentoring, inteso come modello psicopedagogico e best practice che pone al centro la relazione di sostegno che si instaura tra un giovane, che vive situazioni problematiche durante il suo percorso di cre-scita, il mentee, e un giovane, il mentor, che ha lo scopo di aiutare il mentee a individuare le proprie potenzialità valorizzandole in modo sano e funzionale. Il progetto è stato diviso in due step. Nel primo 120 studenti frequentanti il triennio delle due scuole sono stati formati al mentoring, attraverso gli strumenti del Gestalt counseling e della sociologia delle migrazioni. Nel secondo step i 120 studenti formati, divenuti mentor hanno lavorato con 120 studenti del biennio, i mentee (scelti in base a difficoltà emotive e a rischio di drop-out), sotto la supervisione e con la sollecitazione di educatori e formatori all'interno di attività laboratoriali volte sia ad affrontare e a discutere in gruppo e a coppie le fragilità e le difficoltà relazionali vissute dai mentee, sia per acquisire gli strumenti per un uso consapevole, critico e creativo dei media, sia per affrontare le questioni inerenti i pregiudizi, e le principali motivazioni delle migrazioni. L'obiettivo del progetto è stato raggiunto, come dimostrato sia dagli spot sulla lotta e la pre-venzione al bullismo/cyberbullismo e al razzismo, realizzati durante uno dei laboratori sia dalle risposte fornite nei questionari sottoposti agli studenti alla conclusione del progetto, i cui aspetti più rilevanti sono stati: il superamento della fase infantile dell'egocentrismo, un aumento della fiducia negli altri e dell'autostima, una maggiore tendenza all'ascolto e all'empatia e la disponibilità a mettersi in gioco e a rischiare nella relazione con l'altro sco-nosciuto.

scholarly journals Examining the Status of English as a Medium of Instruction in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Comparative Study of Botswana and Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (36) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Oris Tom-Lawyer ◽  
Michael Thomas ◽  
Maureen Sindisiwe Kalane
Keyword(s):  
Political Development ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
English Language ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Medium Of Instruction ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Status ◽  
Sub Saharan

This paper examines the status of English as a medium of instruction in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by comparing how it is taught and learned in Botswana and Nigeria. The paper’s argument is based on the premise that learners acquire literacy skills in a familiar language (Williams, 2011). The English language is an official language in the two countries and has been linked to their social, economic and political development (Cholakova, 2015). The aim of the study is to compare the status of English as a medium of instruction in Botswana and Nigeria, identify and examine the implications for its use, and recommend best practice for policymakers in the field. Based on a systematic review of research between 2000 and 2021, the paper identifies several key findings affecting both countries: the insufficient acquisition of literacy skills in English, the need for a language policy review in Botswana, and the need for a thorough review of teacher quality by the governments of both countries if United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.c is to be achieved by the deadline of 2030. The implications of the review for both countries are that pupils drop out of school as a result of their lack of understanding of English; a non-credit pass in English at the secondary level can hinder students’ career progression; English remains parents’ educationally preferred language; and policy makers need to have a strategic awareness of how English and other languages are used in their communities for educational purposes.

scholarly journals Un'analisi dello status della dialisi peritoneale e di alcuni suoi aspetti economici e medici

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-190
Author(s):  
Giancarlo Ruggieri
Keyword(s):  
World Bank ◽  
Sono State ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
State Studiate ◽  
Sono Stati

Oltre dieci anni fa venne osservata e analizzata la marginalità in Italia della dialisi peritoneale (DP). Questo lavoro rivisita questo problema della DP in Italia e nel mondo, valutandone le possibili cause su basi economiche e medi-che. Sono state studiate le possibili relazioni esistenti fra prodotto interno loro pro-capite (PIL/pC) e DP %, utilizzando i dati di prevalenza della DP 2007–2008 di 106 Paesi e associando a tali dati quelli dei corrispondenti PIL/pC della World Bank. Non è risultata nessuna correlazione diretta fra PIL/pC e DP %, ma è risultata un'evidente tendenza dei Paesi con reddito maggiore a ricorrere meno alla DP rispetto ai Paesi con reddito minore. Ciò è stato definito più chiaramente rapportando il PIL/pC con la DP % normalizzata sul reddito (DPn): questo approccio ha dimostrato un'evidente e significativa differenza fra Paesi con maggiore e minore PIL/pC, questi ultimi avendo una quota di DPn assai più elevata rispetto ai primi (fra cui l'Italia), in cui la scelta dialitica è apparsa chiaramente basata su altri fattori che non il PIL/pC, assai presumibilmente su un miglior rapporto rimborso/costo e su un minore affidamento verso la DP. Per quest'ultimo aspetto sono stati presi in considerazione dei problemi persistenti nell'esercizio della DP, il drop out per peritonite, che, anche se molto ridotto, merita ancora una valutazione in tutte le statistiche, e la perdita di efficacia peritoneale, dovuta ai perduranti danni legati alle soluzioni di dialisi, ridotti ma non ancora aboliti: si deve ritenere che rimborsi inadeguati e problemi clinici pesino negativamente sul trend della diffusione della DP.

scholarly journals Student Mentoring in the Master Programme “Pedagogy”: the case of University of Latvia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanita Baranova ◽  
Dita Nimante
Keyword(s):  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Master Program ◽  
Master Level ◽  
Student Centred Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

There is a developing interest in mentoring and tutoring in the higher education in Latvia. Mentoring is looked at as a retention strategy to support students to remain and continue studies and as a tool to prevent students’ drop out from the university. Since academic year 2016/2017 several programmes of tutoring and mentoring in basic studies (bachelor level studies)have been developed and financially supported at the University of Latvia, but so far mentoring has not been used for Master level students. The Master program “Pedagogy” includes a theoretical course “Methods of Mentoring at the Educational Institution”. Since academic year 2018/2019 new tasks were introduced for the second year Master students to become peer mentors for the first year students, thus, integrating their theoretical knowledge into the practice, making a closer connection to the 1st year students, by sharing their Master student experience. Data were collected (reflection, portfolios, focus group discussion) both from (14) the 1st year Master students and (14) 2nd year Master students at the end of the course and were analysed qualitatively to reveal the results of peer mentoring experience. The results suggest that both the mentors and the mentees benefited from their involvement in mentoring. The research presents some new benefits and challenges for the professional development of academic staff and student-centred learning in the Master level programme. Keywords: Peer mentoring, Student-centred learning, Reflection, Quality ensuring.

scholarly journals Why peer mentoring is an effective approach for promoting college student success

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Collier
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Relative Effectiveness ◽  
Mentoring Relationships ◽  
College Student Success ◽  
College And University ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Formal Mentoring Programs

Both hierarchical (e.g. student-faculty member or student-adviser) and peer (e.g. student-student) mentoring are recognized as best-practice strategies for promoting college student success. Formal mentoring programs utilizing both approaches can be found on many campuses. In the current institutional context of scarce or stagnant resources, college and university presidents and administrators face the challenge of determining which mix of programs to support even though little comparative research on the effectiveness of these approaches exists. This article examines three characteristics of a peer mentoring approach that encourage its greater use. The first two characteristics, cost and the availability of a larger number of potential mentors, relate to concerns about the efficient use of resources. The third characteristic, development of a common perspective, relates to questions concerning the relative effectiveness of different mentoring approaches. Peer mentors and mentees are more likely than participants in hierarchical mentoring relationships to share a common perspective with regards to how they understand and enact the college student role. Differences in perspective impact the process of student identity acquisition, perceived mentor credibility, and the likelihood of mentees following their mentors’ advice. Higher education researchers are urged to conduct studies exploring the relative effectiveness of both approaches and how to best combine approaches in complimentary ways to help administrators make informed decisions.

scholarly journals Qualche spunto per la riflessione

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-268
Author(s):  
Anteo Di Napoli
Keyword(s):  
Consort Statement ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
Sono Stati

Lo studio EVOLVE ha messo in evidenza diverse criticità. La bassa potenza statistica non ha consentito di mettere in evidenza differenze statisticamente significative negli esiti tra i due gruppi (Cinacalcet vs placebo). L'elevata incidenza di eventi avversi nel braccio sperimentale, superiore a quella del gruppo di controllo conplacebo, ha fatto sì che una quota rilevante di soggetti ha sospendesse la terapia. I dati sono stati correttamente analizzati secondo la “intention to treat”, ma, essendo stati numerosi i fenomeni di “crossover” e di “drop-out”, si impone particolare cautela nella loro interpretazione. EVOLVE intendeva studiare l'effetto del Cinacalcet su pazienti sottoposti a dialisi ed è particolarmente sorprendente, in termini di generalizzabilità dei risultati, il dato di un'età media del campione studiato di circa 55 anni, molto più bassa di quella comunemente registrata tra i dializzati. Si è riscontrato uno sbilanciamento dell'età tra i due gruppi, nonostante la randomizzazione, che, per cautelarsi, poteva essere condotta utilizzando una metodica stratificata per l'età. Nel 2001, fu definito il CONSORT Statement, un elenco di informazioni rilevanti (con gli ultimi aggiornamenti ha raggiunto i 25 item) che gli Autori di una pubblicazione sono tenuti a fornire per consentire ai lettori di comprenderne il disegno, la conduzione, l'analisi e l'interpretazione e di valutarne la validità dei risultati.

Meeting the Best Practice for Hearing Aid Verification in Children: Challenges and Future Directions

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 877-894
Author(s):  
Nur Azyani Amri ◽  
Tian Kar Quar ◽  
Foong Yen Chong
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Fitting Hearing Aids

Purpose This study examined the current pediatric amplification practice with an emphasis on hearing aid verification using probe microphone measurement (PMM), among audiologists in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Frequency of practice, access to PMM system, practiced protocols, barriers, and perception toward the benefits of PMM were identified through a survey. Method A questionnaire was distributed to and filled in by the audiologists who provided pediatric amplification service in Klang Valley, Malaysia. One hundred eight ( N = 108) audiologists, composed of 90.3% women and 9.7% men (age range: 23–48 years), participated in the survey. Results PMM was not a clinical routine practiced by a majority of the audiologists, despite its recognition as the best clinical practice that should be incorporated into protocols for fitting hearing aids in children. Variations in practice existed warranting further steps to improve the current practice for children with hearing impairment. The lack of access to PMM equipment was 1 major barrier for the audiologists to practice real-ear verification. Practitioners' characteristics such as time constraints, low confidence, and knowledge levels were also identified as barriers that impede the uptake of the evidence-based practice. Conclusions The implementation of PMM in clinical practice remains a challenge to the audiology profession. A knowledge-transfer approach that takes into consideration the barriers and involves effective collaboration or engagement between the knowledge providers and potential stakeholders is required to promote the clinical application of evidence-based best practice.

A Guide to Coding and Billing for the Audiological Management of Patients Receiving Ototoxic Medical Treatments

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 936-946
Author(s):  
Dawn Konrad-Martin ◽  
Neela Swanson ◽  
Angela Garinis
Keyword(s):  
Otoacoustic Emissions ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Private Insurance ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
Current Method ◽  
International Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Ethical Practice ◽  
Party Payer ◽  
High Frequency Audiometry ◽  
Icd 10

Purpose Improved medical care leading to increased survivorship among patients with cancer and infectious diseases has created a need for ototoxicity monitoring programs nationwide. The goal of this report is to promote effective and standardized coding and 3rd-party payer billing practices for the audiological management of symptomatic ototoxicity. Method The approach was to compile the relevant International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10-CM) codes and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT; American Medical Association) codes and explain their use for obtaining reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Results Each claim submitted to a payer for reimbursement of ototoxicity monitoring must include both ICD-10-CM codes to report the patient's diagnosis and CPT codes to report the services provided by the audiologist. Results address the general 3rd-party payer guidelines for ototoxicity monitoring and ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and provide illustrative examples. There is no “stand-alone” CPT code for high-frequency audiometry, an important test for ototoxicity monitoring. The current method of adding a –22 modifier to a standard audiometry code and then submitting a letter rationalizing why the test was done has inconsistent outcomes and is time intensive for the clinician. Similarly, some clinicians report difficulty getting reimbursed for detailed otoacoustic emissions testing in the context of ototoxicity monitoring. Conclusions Ethical practice, not reimbursement, must guide clinical practice. However, appropriate billing and coding resulting in 3rd-party reimbursement for audiology services rendered is critical for maintaining an effective ototoxicity monitoring program. Many 3rd-party payers reimburse for these services. For any CPT code, payment patterns vary widely within and across 3rd-party payers. Standardizing coding and billing practices as well as advocacy including letters from audiology national organizations may be necessary to help resolve these issues of coding and coverage in order to support best practice recommendations for ototoxicity monitoring.

Business: The Electronic Health Record: Front Line Experience

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Rosemary Griffin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Electronic Health Record ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Record ◽  
Health Trends ◽  
Electronic Health

National legislation is in place to facilitate reform of the United States health care industry. The Health Care Information Technology and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) offers financial incentives to hospitals, physicians, and individual providers to establish an electronic health record that ultimately will link with the health information technology of other health care systems and providers. The information collected will facilitate patient safety, promote best practice, and track health trends such as smoking and childhood obesity.

Reliability of the Conversational Interaction Coding Form When Applied to Natural Conversation of Individuals With Aphasia

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 125-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Pozzolo Coote ◽  
Jane Pimentel
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Interobserver Reliability ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Clinical Tool ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
Conversational Interaction ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Aphasia Therapy ◽  
Natural Conversation ◽  
Point To Point

Purpose: Development of valid and reliable outcome tools to document social approaches to aphasia therapy and to determine best practice is imperative. The aim of this study is to determine whether the Conversational Interaction Coding Form (CICF; Pimentel & Algeo, 2009) can be applied reliably to the natural conversation of individuals with aphasia in a group setting. Method: Eleven graduate students participated in this study. During a 90-minute training session, participants reviewed and practiced coding with the CICF. Then participants independently completed the CICF using video recordings of individuals with non-fluent and fluent aphasia participating in an aphasia group. Interobserver reliability was computed using matrices representative of the point-to-point agreement or disagreement between each participant's coding and the authors' coding for each measure. Interobserver reliability was defined as 80% or better agreement for each measure. Results: On the whole, the CICF was not applied reliably to the natural conversation of individuals with aphasia in a group setting. Conclusion: In an extensive review of the turns that had high disagreement across participants, the poor reliability was attributed to inadequate rules and definitions and inexperienced coders. Further research is needed to improve the reliability of this potentially useful clinical tool.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Gastroenterologist's Perspective

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 89-99
Author(s):  
Michael F. Vaezi
Keyword(s):  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Diagnostic Testing ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Swallowing Function ◽  
Atypical Symptoms

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a commonly diagnosed condition often associated with the typical symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation, although it may present with atypical symptoms such as chest pain, hoarseness, chronic cough, and asthma. In most cases, the patient's reduced quality of life drives clinical care and diagnostic testing. Because of its widespread impact on voice and swallowing function as well as its social implications, it is important that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) understand the nature of GERD and its consequences. The purpose of this article is to summarize the nature of GERD and GERD-related complications such as GERD-related peptic stricture, Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma, and laryngeal manifestations of GERD from a gastroenterologist's perspective. It is critical that SLPs who work with a multidisciplinary team understand terminology, diagnostic tools, and treatment to ensure best practice.

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