scholarly journals Medical laboratory science and nursing students’ perception of the academic learning environment at a Philippine university using the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan M. Barcelo
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Medical Laboratory Science ◽  
Laboratory Science ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Course Of Study

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the perception of the academic learning environment between medical laboratory science students and nursing students at Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines. Methods: A cross-sectional survey research design was used to measure the perceptions of the participants. A total of 341 students from the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Natural Sciences, and the School of Nursing answered the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) instrument from April to May 2016. Responses were compared according to course of study, gender, and year level. Results: The total mean DREEM scores of the medical laboratory science students and nursing students did not differ significantly when grouped according to course of study, gender, or year level. Medical laboratory science students had significantly lower mean scores in the sub-domains ‘perception of learning’ and ‘perception of teaching.’ Male medical laboratory science students had significantly lower mean scores in the sub-domain ‘perception of learning’ among second year students. Medical laboratory science students had significantly lower mean scores in the sub-domain ‘perception of learning.’ Nursing students identified 7 problem areas, most of which were related to their instructors. Conclusion: Medical laboratory science and nursing students viewed their academic learning environment as ‘more positive than negative.’ However, the relationship of the nursing instructors to their students needs improvement.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Resilience of Nursing, Optometry, Radiography and Medical Laboratory Science Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 3867
Author(s):  
Shirley Siu Yin Ching ◽  
Kin Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Medical Laboratory Science ◽  
Laboratory Science ◽  
High Level

Background: The concern over the high level of stress experienced by students of the caring professions has led to increased attention being paid to the promotion of their resilience. Most earlier studies have focused on the resilience of medical and nursing students. There has been little exploration of the resilience and associated factors of students of other health-care disciplines. The aim of this study was to gather data from students of pre-registration health-care disciplines to identify the factors that influence their resilience. Method: Valid questionnaires were used to assess respondents’ resilience, self-efficacy, mindfulness, coping and trait positive and negative affect. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and univariate and general linear regression. Results: A total of 1320 university students from nursing, medical laboratory science, radiography and optometry were recruited. The results showed that the subjects’ resilience scores were lower than those of students in Western countries. We found self-efficacy and denial to be the common predictors for students of all disciplines. Conclusion: The resilience of students in the four disciplines was predicted by a combination of predictors. Faculties of universities and clinical mentors should collaborate in building resilience in their health-care students and support them to grow both personally and professionally during their careers.

scholarly journals Laboratory Science Training Improvement Using an Immunohematology Simulation Lab

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 200-207
Author(s):  
Sonya Hidalgo
Keyword(s):  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
State University ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Medical Laboratory Science ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Laboratory Science ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
Current State ◽  
Board Of Regents ◽  
College Of Nursing

Medical Laboratory Scientists are certified professionals who conduct assays on body fluids and other biological samples.  To work in this profession one must earn a Bachelor of Science degree and complete a 12-month hospital internship.  In the current state, most Medical Laboratory Science students gain their hands-on portion of their experiences in hospital laboratories. This time is severely limited, however, and can lead to inexperience upon the recent graduate beginning work.  This article explores a grant-financed project to enhance the Medical Laboratory Science students’ Immunohematology experiences on campus prior to hospital experiences.  The goals of this exposure are to reduce hospital errors and produce more marketable experienced graduates.  This was accomplished through external grant funding, purchase of equipment and supplies, planning and management of a simulated immunohematology laboratory, and student participation in pre- and post-tests.  This work was made possible through a Louisiana Board of Regents grant and the support of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at McNeese State University.

Perception of Nursing Students toward Academic Learning Environment in a College of Kathmandu

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-101
Author(s):  
Manisa Koirala ◽  
Surya Koirala ◽  
Sharmila Neupane
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Education Environment

Introduction: A supportive and systematic design of academic learning environment has been important for transfer of learning in clinical context, can lead to positive outcomes for graduates and best prepares for professional life. The objective of this study was to find out the perception of nursing students toward academic learning environment. Methods: The descriptive, cross sectional study design was used among 172 proficiency certificate level (PCL) nursing students at Maharajgunj Nursing Campus, Kathmandu Nepal. The data were collected by using Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) Inventories with complete enumeration technique which was developed by Roff et al (1997). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Overall mean score of academic learning environment was found 142.78 out of 200 for 50 items which was in the ranged for ‘positive’ learning environments. The total mean score for perception of learning was 34.4 out of 48; for perception of teacher 30.7 out of 44; for academic self-perception 25 out of 32; for perception of atmosphere 33.3 out of 48; for social self-perceptions 19.3 out of 28. Mean scores indicated that students’ rated all five dimensions of the educational environment in this institution as an average. The significant differences were found between overall mean score; mean score of teachers, academic self-perception & social self perception of students and different academic year. Conclusion: The overall mean DREEM scores indicate a more positive academic learning environment. Although the overall learning environments score of this institution observe as an average, none of the items represents ‘excellent’ score or real positive academic learning environment.

SBAR as a Standardized Communication Tool for Medical Laboratory Science Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana L Oliveira ◽  
Michelle Brown
Keyword(s):  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Interprofessional Communication ◽  
Medical Laboratory Science ◽  
Laboratory Science ◽  
Interprofessional Team ◽  
Structured Communication ◽  
Case Based

Abstract Objective Laboratory professionals must communicate effectively on an interprofessional team. It is the responsibility of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) programs to teach communication. The structured communication tool Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) is one way to promote effective communication. Methods Students participated in a case-based simulation activity on the importance of teamwork/communication and the use of SBAR and completed a pre/post survey on communicating interprofessionally. Results Students reported increased confidence and competence with interprofessional communication after the activity with 4 of 5 questions demonstrating a statistically significant increase in scores post SBAR instruction. Conclusions Our study demonstrates that SBAR is a suitable communication tool that can be used to increase our MLS students’ confidence and competency in interprofessional communication. Educators should use this communication tool to empower MLS students to be effective members of the healthcare team.

scholarly journals Computer Usage and Risk Attendance among Students of Office and Information Management and Medical Laboratory Science Students: A Comparative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gbaranor Kekii Barinua ◽  
Barinua Gbaranor Nazor Priscilla ◽  
Agara Humphrey N. ◽  
Alasia Onisojime Moses ◽  
Amadi Nyemachi Choice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Computer Usage ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Medical Laboratory Science ◽  
Laboratory Science

scholarly journals Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids among Medical Laboratory Science Students of the University of Health and Allied Sciences during Vocational Internship in the Volta Region of Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Philip Apraku Tawiah ◽  
Kwabena Oppong ◽  
Emmanuel Sintim Effah ◽  
Albert Abaka-Yawson ◽  
Kingsley Arhin-Wiredu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Body Fluids ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Medical Laboratory Science ◽  
Laboratory Science ◽  
The University ◽  
Vocational Training Programme

Medical laboratory science students (MLSS), likewise health care workers (HCW), invariably get exposed to blood and body fluids (BBF) of patients. The degree of exposure of these students is even worsened due to their inexperience, which is usually revealed during their vocational training programme. This study therefore determined the prevalence of exposure to BBF and its risk factors among MLSS at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS). A cross-sectional survey was employed using simple random sampling to enrol 178 students into the study. The study was conducted from February 1 to March 31, 2018, after the annual vocational training programme completed in August 2017. Self-administered questionnaires based on the objectives of the study were given out to participants to complete after their consent was sought. Descriptive data were reported as absolute number with percentages, whereas bivariate and multiple logistic regressions were done to describe relationship between risk factors and exposure to BBF. The study findings revealed that, out of 178 MLSS that participated, 90 (50.6%) experienced at least one exposure to BBF. Also, work experience before university education increased the chances of exposure to BBF (AOR = 7.37, 95% CI = 1.22–44.43, pvalue = 0.029) compared with those with no experience. In contrast, adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) reduced the tendencies of exposure to BBF (AOR = 0.41, 95% CI = 0.20–0.88, p value = 0.023) compared with students who had insufficient PPE. The study showed high, 50.6% (95% CI: 43.0%–58.1%), exposure to BBF. Work history and sufficient PPE were the most significantly associated risk factors. In view of this, there is the need to promote training and education on exposure to BBF particularly among experienced students and also encourage health facilities to continue providing enough PPE for students during their annual obligatory vocational internship programmes.

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