scholarly journals Impact of a Shared Tobacco Cessation Curriculum in California Schools of Pharmacy

2018 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Robin Corelli ◽  
Karen Cheung ◽  
Dennis Ankrah ◽  
Michael Blatt ◽  
Karen Hudmon
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Tobacco Education ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Rx For Change ◽  
California Schools

Purpose: To characterize the long-term impact of a shared, evidence-based tobacco cessation curriculum (Rx for Change) on tobacco-related education in California schools of pharmacy (n=8). Methods: Faculty members responsible for teaching tobacco-related content completed a survey assessing implementation of tobacco education, curricular time devoted to tobacco, and teaching and assessment methods utilized. Using historical data, the total number of students trained since 2000 was estimated. Results: All schools utilized the shared curriculum, and in 2012–2013, a median of 435 minutes (range: 240–600 minutes) was devoted to tobacco-related content within required curricula. Between 2000 and 2013, an estimated 10,616 pharmacy students in California received Rx for Change training. Conclusion: After more than a decade, a shared tobacco cessation curriculum continues to be widely utilized and provides a strong foundation for legislative efforts to enhance pharmacists' scope of practice related to prescriptive authority for tobacco cessation.

Evaluation of a Tobacco Cessation Curricular Intervention Among Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Faculty Members

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 284-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janie Heath ◽  
Frances J. Kelley ◽  
Jeannette Andrews ◽  
Nancy Crowell ◽  
Robin L. Corelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Care ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Care Nurse ◽  
Train The Trainer ◽  
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Tobacco Education ◽  
Rx For Change

Background In 2002, a report indicated that tobacco-related curricular content in educational programs for acute care nurse practitioners was insufficient. To provide healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to intervene with patients who smoke tobacco, the Summer Institute for Tobacco Control Practices in Nursing Education was implemented at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Objective To evaluate the impact of a train-the-trainer program in which the Rx for Change: Clinician-Assisted Tobacco Cessation curriculum was used among faculty members of acute care nurse practitioner programs. Methods Thirty faculty members participated in the 2-day train-the-trainer program. Surveys were administered at baseline and 12 months after training to examine perceived effectiveness for teaching tobacco content, the value of using an evidence-based national guideline, and the number of hours of tobacco content integrated in curricula. Results The percentage of faculty members who devoted at least 3 hours to tobacco education increased from 22.2% to 74.1% (P<.001). Perceived effectiveness in teaching tobacco cessation also increased (P < .001), as did mean scores for the perceived value of using an evidence-based national guideline (P<.001). Conclusions Use of the Rx for Change train-the-trainer program can enhance the level of tobacco education provided in acute care nurse practitioner programs. Widespread adoption of an evidence-based tobacco education in nursing curricula is recommended to help decrease tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.

Crisis Phones - Suicide Prevention Versus Suggestion/Contagion Effects

Crisis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Stack
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Contagion Effects ◽  
Long Term Impact

Abstract. Background: There has been no systematic work on the short- or long-term impact of the installation of crisis phones on suicides from bridges. The present study addresses this issue. Method: Data refer to 219 suicides from 1954 through 2013 on the Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg, Florida. Six crisis phones with signs were installed in July 1999. Results: In the first decade after installation, the phones were used by 27 suicidal persons and credited with preventing 26 or 2.6 suicides a year. However, the net suicide count increased from 48 in the 13 years before installation of phones to 106 the following 13 years or by 4.5 additional suicides/year (t =3.512, p < .001). Conclusion: Although the phones prevented some suicides, there was a net increase after installation. The findings are interpreted with reference to suggestion/contagion effects including the emergence of a controversial bridge suicide blog.

Long-Term Impact of Participation in the Adolescent Diversion Project

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenna L. Claes ◽  
Sean S. Hankins ◽  
J. K. Ford
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Impact

966-P: The Long-Term Impact of a Flash Glucose Monitoring System on Glycemic Control

Diabetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 966-P
Author(s):  
ATSUSHI FUJIYA ◽  
TOSHIKI KIYOSE ◽  
TAIGA SHIBATA ◽  
HIROSHI SOBAJIMA
Keyword(s):  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Flash Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Flash Glucose Monitoring System

Dual lumen intervention for aortic dissection: long-term impact on aortic remodeling

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xun Yuan ◽  
Andreas Mitsis ◽  
Thomas Semple ◽  
Michael Rubens ◽  
Christoph A. Nienaber
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Aortic Remodeling

Research on the Economic Vitality of the Northeast China

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiayue Jiao
Keyword(s):  
Northeast China ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Economic Policies ◽  
Regional Competitiveness ◽  
Regional Economic ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Economic Vitality

 Economic vitality is an important indicator of regional competitiveness. The demand for talents and the vitality of enterprises in different regions are obvious to all and have practical significance. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a survey data model and conduct in-depth study on improving regional economic vitality from the perspective of policy.Based on a variety of forecasting methods, this paper analyzes the short-term and long-term impact of economic policies in Northeast China, and finally puts forward the factors that affect the economic vitality of northeast policies. Finally, the paper puts forward the feasibility and targeted suggestions of strengthening regional economic vitality, obtaining long-term development and building a more competitive city in the new era. 

Covid-19 and Mining industry

2020 ◽  
pp. 10-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
V.B. Kondratiev
Keyword(s):  
Mining Industry ◽  
Commodity Markets ◽  
Current Crisis ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
The World ◽  
Commodity Demand ◽  
Long Term Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the commodity markets and mining industry around the world in different ways. Mining company’s operations have been hit by coronavirus outbreaks and government-mandated production stops. Demand for many commodities remains low. This paper examines the potential long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on future commodity demand, mining prospects, as well as tactical and strategic steps by mining companies to overcome the current crisis quickly and effectively.

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