Interdisciplinary Health Science Simulation Center

2015 ◽  
pp. 229-243
Author(s):  
Tammy Frankland ◽  
David Bodily
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Training ◽  
Respiratory Therapy ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Preliminary Survey ◽  
College Planning ◽  
Pharmacy Technician ◽  
Two Year College ◽  
Medical Laboratory Technician ◽  
Simulation Center

The purpose of this chapter is to describe the benefits and challenges associated with creating an interdisciplinary simulation center for eight allied health programs (athletic training, medical laboratory technician, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, paramedic technology, pharmacy technician, radiography, and respiratory therapy) at a two-year college. Planning, securing resources, developing and implementing curricula, training faculty, orienting students, preliminary survey data, and plans for sustainability will be shared.

scholarly journals A High-Fidelity Simulation Is Effective in Improving Athletic Training Students' Self-Efficacy with Emergency Cardiovascular Care Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin A. Paloncy ◽  
Leah Georges ◽  
Allan J. Liggett
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Training ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
The United States ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
High Fidelity Simulation ◽  
Athletic Training Students ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Simulation Center

Context High-fidelity simulation can provide an ideal adjunct to clinical or real-world experience by providing a realistic and safe learning environment for the practice of low-incident encounters. Objective Given that levels of perceived self-efficacy are malleable and high-fidelity simulation can provide many positive outcomes, the purpose of this study was to determine whether participation in a high-fidelity simulated cardiovascular emergency scenario using the Laerdal SimMan in a university simulation center in the United States increased undergraduate athletic training students' self-efficacy scores. Design Cohort design with repeated measures. Patients or Other Participants Convenience sample of undergraduate athletic training students (n = 46) enrolled in a professional program at a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I university in the Midwest. Intervention(s) Participation in or observation of a high-fidelity cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) simulation. Main Outcome Measure(s) Self-efficacy scores before, immediately after, and 6 months after simulation. Results There was a significant main effect for the 3 repeated measures, with the scores steadily increasing significantly from pretest (mean = 7.60, SD = 1.13) to posttest (mean = 8.04, SD = 1.22, P = .001), then again from immediate posttest to the 6-month posttest (mean = 8.38, SD = 1.04, P = .04). Scores among the participants (mean = 8.21, SD = 1.03) were not significantly higher than scores among the observers (mean = 7.85, SD = 1.40). Scores at the 6-month follow-up posttest (mean = 8.38, SD = 1.04) significantly increased from the posttest immediately after the simulation (P = .04). Conclusions Participating in or observing high-fidelity CPR simulation is an effective method of providing deliberate practice opportunities for athletic training students to increase self-efficacy related to CPR techniques.

scholarly journals Benchmarking Reference Desk Service in Academic Health Science Libraries: A Preliminary Survey

2001 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 348-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Robbins ◽  
Kathleen Daniels
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Preliminary Survey ◽  
Quality Service ◽  
Academic Health ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Standard Questionnaire ◽  
Preliminary Study

This preliminary study was designed to benchmark patron perceptions of reference desk services at academic health science libraries, using a standard questionnaire. Patron responses were compared to determine the library that provided the highest-quality service overall and along five service dimensions. All libraries were rated very favorably by those surveyed, but none rated significantly higher than the others except in facility appearance. Because the study revealed no other service quality differences, the results could not be used to improve services at any single library. However, the preliminary results could be useful in planning future benchmarking strategies.

scholarly journals Intraindividual Stability of Human Erythrocyte Cholinesterase Activity

2007 ◽  
Vol 53 (7) ◽  
pp. 1358-1363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee J Lefkowitz ◽  
Joseph M Kupina ◽  
Nigel L Hirth ◽  
Rachel M Henry ◽  
Georgia Y Noland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Interindividual Variation ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Medical Surveillance ◽  
Intraindividual Variation ◽  
Us Army ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Medical Laboratory Technician

Abstract Background: Erythrocyte cholinesterase (RBC-ChE) activities serve as useful and sensitive biomarkers to monitor exposure to cholinesterase-inhibiting substances, such as chemical warfare nerve agents and pesticides. Although the interindividual variation of RBC-ChE is well characterized, the magnitude of intraindividual variation for RBC-ChE remains controversial. An accurate measure of intraindividual variation is critical for establishing the appropriate frequency of RBC-ChE testing. Methods: We retrospectively tracked the intraindividual variation of RBC-ChE activities among 46 male nerve agent workers from a single US Army depot that participated in a medical surveillance program requiring periodic RBC-ChE monitoring. All RBC-ChE analysis was performed by the same medical laboratory technician by the delta pH method. Results: A mean of 38 and a median of 37 RBC-ChE measurements were available for each worker. The mean duration of employment for these workers was 20 years (median, 21 years). The mean CV for RBC-ChE in this set of 46 workers was 3.9%. Linear regression analysis of the data for each worker resulted in a mean slope of 0.0010 delta pH units/h per year. Conclusions: RBC-ChE activities increased in each person by a mean of 0.01 delta pH units/h every 10 years, which is a negligible rate. These findings highlight the stability of RBC-ChE activities over time in a given individual and may have important policy implications regarding the appropriate frequency of RBC-ChE testing.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pencapaian Biologi dan Kimia Peringkat SPM dalam Meramal Pencapaian Pelajar bagi Subjek Biologi Manusia

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hishamuddin Ahmad ◽  
Siti Eshah Mokshein
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Human Biology ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Laboratory Technology

The purpose of this study is to identify differences in the results of the semester examinations for the Human Biology subject of the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) program for science and non-science stream students at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level as well as the achievement of male and female students. Furthermore, this study is also intended to predict the results of the Human Biology subject based on the SPM subjects of Biology and Chemistry. This study is a quantitative study involving the analysis of students' Human Biology subjects for the July-December 2012 session using multiple regression analysis with SPM results as independent variables. The sample used was 40 students who were randomly selected from the College of Medical Laboratory Technology, Kuala Lumpur, and the Allied Health Science College, Kuching, Sarawak. The results of the data analysis showed that the achievement of students from the science stream in the Human Biology subject was better (p<0.05; t=-3.653; df=38) than students from non-science streams and the difference in achievement was significant at 95% confidence level. At the same time, the achievement of female students showed better results (p<0.05; t=-2.082; df=38) as compared to male students. Pearson correlation analysis showed a very strong positive correlation for Biology (r=0.632 (39), p<0.05) and Chemistry (r=0.678 (39), p<0.05) subjects grades to Human Biology subject scores. Linear multiple regression analysis showed that the combined grades of Biology and Chemistry subjects at the SPM level predicted 49.1% of the Human Biology subject scores variant at DMLT level. The implication of this study suggests that candidates from the science stream with better grade results especially in Biology and Chemistry subjects at the SPM level should be given priority for the enrolment to the DMLT program. Since the DMLT program cannot be exclusively offered to female candidates even though the female group is able to achieve better results, male candidates’ enrolment need to be continued. However, more attention should be given to the male students especially during the learning session of Human Biology subject. 

scholarly journals Athletic Training and Population Health Science

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Beaupre ◽  
Sam W Meske ◽  
Meghan Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Population Health ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Active Population

Objective: To define and discuss the role of population health as a framework to improve care and clinical decision making in athletic training practice. Background: Athletic trainers are allied health professionals who are uniquely suited to provide preventative and educational health and wellness programs to improve health outcomes across a physically active population. Athletic trainers are often the first touch point for high school athletes seeking health and wellness education which may allow them to be the first intervention or prevention point for reducing or eliminating negative health behaviors and outcomes among their patients. Conclusions: Integrating a population health framework into the athletic training setting prepares athletic trainers to address complex health issues that exist in communities as a result of factors that influence determinants of health. The field of athletic training could benefit from the use of a population health approach to care by creating a broader consideration of the factors that impact the health of homogenous groups of populations that are served by athletic trainers.

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