scholarly journals Use of the step-up action research model to improve trauma-related nursing educational practice

Curationis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ielse Seale ◽  
Johanna C. De Villiers
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Emergency Training

Background: A lack of authentic learning opportunities influence the quality of emergency training of nursing students. The purpose of this article is to describe how the step-up action research model was used to improve the quality of trauma-related educational practice of undergraduate nursing students.Objectives: To reduce deaths caused by trauma, healthcare workers should be competent to provide emergency care and collaborate effectively with one another.Method: A simulated mass casualty incident, structured to support the integration of theory into practice, became a more rigorous action research activity which focused on the quality improvement of the mass casualty incident.Results: The results indicated improved student learning; partnership appreciation; improved student coping mechanisms, and increased student exposure. Quality emergency training thus results in better real-life collaboration in emergency contexts.Conclusion: The step-up action research model proved to be a collaborative and flexible process. To improve the quality and rigour of educational programmes it is therefore recommended that the step-up action research model be routinely used in the execution of educational practices.

scholarly journals The contribution of the Italian residents in neurology to the COVID-19 crisis: admirable generosity but neurological training remains their priority

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Tassorelli ◽  
Vincenzo Silani ◽  
Alessandro Padovani ◽  
Paolo Barone ◽  
Paolo Calabresi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Training ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Italian Regions ◽  
Training And Research

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has severely impacted the Italian healthcare system, underscoring a dramatic shortage of specialized doctors in many disciplines. The situation affected the activity of the residents in neurology, who were also offered the possibility of being formally hired before their training completion. Aims (1) To showcase examples of clinical and research activity of residents in neurology during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy and (2) to illustrate the point of view of Italian residents in neurology about the possibility of being hired before the completion of their residency program. Results Real-life reports from several areas in Lombardia—one of the Italian regions more affected by COVID-19—show that residents in neurology gave an outstanding demonstration of generosity, collaboration, reliability, and adaptation to the changing environment, while continuing their clinical training and research activities. A very small minority of the residents participated in the dedicated selections for being hired before completion of their training program. The large majority of them prioritized their training over the option of earlier employment. Conclusions Italian residents in neurology generously contributed to the healthcare management of the COVID-19 pandemic in many ways, while remaining determined to pursue their training. Neurology is a rapidly evolving clinical field due to continuous diagnostic and therapeutic progress. Stakeholders need to listen to the strong message conveyed by our residents in neurology and endeavor to provide them with the most adequate training, to ensure high quality of care and excellence in research in the future.

Intentional mass-casualty incident simulation-based training: a qualitative study into nursing students’ perceptions and experiences

2021 ◽  
pp. 105051
Author(s):  
Luis Martin-Ibañez ◽  
Pablo Roman ◽  
María del Mar Diaz-Córtes ◽  
Cayetano Fernández-Sola ◽  
José Granero-Molina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Simulation Based

Interprofessional Mass Casualty Incident Simulation Design Protocol to Prepare Prelicensure Nursing Students to Respond to a Disaster

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. E1-E4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelley Strout ◽  
Deborah A. Saber ◽  
Lisa Swanson Caruso ◽  
Charlene Ingwell-Spolan ◽  
Aiden Koplovsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Simulation Design ◽  
Prelicensure Nursing ◽  
Design Protocol

Using action research to build mentor capacity to improve orientation and quality of nursing students’ aged care placements: what to do when the phone rings

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (13-14) ◽  
pp. 1893-1905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma J Lea ◽  
Sharon Andrews ◽  
Megan Stronach ◽  
Annette Marlow ◽  
Andrew L Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN KOMPETENSI GURU MELALUI PELATIHAN PTK DI SD NURUL HIKMAH SIDOARJO

AL MURABBI ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-302
Author(s):  
M. Nur Rohim
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Teacher Professionalism ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
National Education ◽  
Quality Of Learning ◽  
Classroom Action Research

Improvement of the national education system is needed so that the quality of education increases one of the efforts to improve the quality of education is by increasing teacher professionalism. Increased professionalism of teachers is characterized by an increase in competencies that must be possessed by teachers, namely pedagogical competencies related to management of students, social competencies related to communication skills, personal competencies related to the ability of teachers to have wise personalities, and professional competencies related to ability teacher to master knowledge and improve the quality of learning. One way that can be taken in improving the quality of learning is to carry out classroom action research. Class action research is a research activity to solve learning problems. By conducting classroom action research, teachers are able to improve the learning process through a study of what is happening in their classrooms. The purpose of this training is to find out how far the teacher's knowledge and practices are about Classroom Action Research. The methods that will be used to provide this training include: lectures, questions and answers, discussions, assignments, individual guidance, and independent training in the form of projects. From the results of the overall evaluation of the implementation of the Classroom Action Research training at SD Nurul, Sidoarjo Wisdom was fairly successful, it was seen from the implementation indicators and the results obtained from this training with fairly good values.

scholarly journals Practicing What You Preach

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s159-s159
Author(s):  
Mario Raviiolo ◽  
Eli Jaffe ◽  
Raphael Herbst
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Time Frames

Introduction:During a mass casualty incident (MCI) seminar in Rome, Italy a survey was used to gauge the self-efficacy and confidence of the participants in managing an MCI. Following the course, a follow-up presentation was held by the Torino EMS Medical Director to evaluate and debrief the Torino Railway incident that occurred one day prior. Students partook in a seminar on MCI management, as well as a debriefing of the Turin Railway accident in which they evaluated the skills used by teams on the scene to manage the incident.Methods:Medical students partook in a seminar to learn to manage an MCI scene, as well as a debriefing of the Turin Railway accident. Following both seminars, the students were given a survey to assess their sense of self-confidence in managing such a situation.Results:The mean level of self-efficacy prior to the MCI training (M=3.43, SD+0.42) increased after the training (M=3.71, SD+0.37) and remained at the same higher level (M=3.71, SD+0.51) after the medical students were exposed to the details of the Turin train accident. The overall difference between the mean self-efficacy scores in the three time frames was not found to be significant. The mean level of confidence in managing MCIs prior to the training (M=2.83; SD+0.89) increased after the training (M=3.56; SD+0.53) and remained higher following the presentation of the Turin train accident, despite a slight decrease (M=3.52, SD+0.63).Discussion:The participants’ surveys showed an increase in their self-efficacy and confidence following the course and follow-up presentation. It is our professional recommendation that real-life events be used in such seminars to increase self-efficacy and confidence. The topic will continue to be evaluated further.

scholarly journals Multi-level strategic alignment within a complex organisation

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 889-910 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavin Lawrie ◽  
Nur Anisah Abdullah ◽  
Christopher Bragg ◽  
Guillaume Varlet
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Strategic Control ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Balanced Scorecards ◽  
Ongoing Programme

Purpose This paper aims to assess the utility of an approach to the design of multiple Balanced Scorecards within large/complex organisations, consider the relevance of “emergent strategising” in this kind of strategy implementation and explore project organisation and wider coordination issues that impact this type of work. Design/methodology/approach A “research-oriented – action research” approach has been adopted, comprising qualitative observations of an ongoing programme within a major organisation in the Middle East. The case is based on feedback obtained from key actors (participants, facilitators) and the analysis of documentation produced by the project. Findings Over four years, the project engaged directly with over 200 managers from the organisation’s 35 most senior management units. Its purpose was to align the strategic aims of each unit with those of the organisation and introduce a new form of strategic control. The paper shows that consensus-forming and creation of locally relevant strategic agendas can be usefully and successfully embedded in a large-scale strategic control and alignment programme. The paper notes the large resource implications and duration of such programmes, and the challenges of integrating the resulting processes with those already in place. The paper concludes that for the case organisation, the resource investment appears to have generated useful outcomes. Research limitations/implications The project relates to a continuing programme within the client organisation that was not explicitly established before it started as an action-research activity. This has limited and constrained the quality of the information reported. Originality/value The scale of the project, the use of design methods that emphasis consensus forming and local relevance provide novel information and insights.

Action Research in Age Management: The Quality of Ageing at Work Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Garavaglia ◽  
Francesco Marcaletti ◽  
Tatiana Iñiguez-Berrozpe
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Case Managers ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Work Model ◽  
Organizational Needs

Abstract This article discusses the introduction of age management practices within organizations and the possible resistance to their implementation, linked to the persistence of stereotypes and barriers associated with employee age and the presence of hostile organizational cultures. The article proposes to adopt an action research approach to facilitate the implementation of these practices, presenting for this purpose an action research model, the Quality of Ageing at Work, tested in 31 organizations in Italy and Spain. In light of a review of the literature on age management and action research, it describes the methodology of the Quality of Ageing at Work model and discusses it through the presentation of an organizational case. The Quality of Ageing at Work model consists of alternate phases of action and reflection through which researchers, in constant dialogue with field actors (in this case, managers, work councils, and workers), analyze organizational needs, by applying qualitative and quantitative tools, discuss them, and propose solutions. The main result of the intervention can be considered the increased awareness and autonomy of the organization in implementing an age management plan. This result confirms the effectiveness of interventions built on the dialogical and iterative principles of action research, generating, in a democratic way, new awareness and knowledge and producing organizational change.

scholarly journals ACTION RESEARCH - APPROACH FOCUSED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Domazet ◽  
◽  
Siniša Opić ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Preschool Education ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Action Research Approach

The aim of the paper is to introduce a different approaching perspective of the children with internalizing behaviors using the implemented action research. In fact, this action research is a tool for approaching to the study of the internalizing behavioral problems. Practitioners and other participants of the research can awake their own practice and thus start some changes and improvements while using it. Considering the fact that in the literature are not many described models of prevention, support and action targeted to these behaviors, especially in the facilities of early and preschool education, the approach using action research has been imposed as the most appropriate. It is the most suitable for working with children who do not manage to create social opportunities by themselves nor develop their social and emotional skills and resistance. The largest part of this research is referred to direct interaction of children identified as reclusive, shy and fearful. Specific workshops and targeted activities contributed to a significant change in children’s social skills. This research will result in strong awareness of educators, expert teams, principle and parents for the necessity of the children. A different organization of educators’ working hours will influence the quality of support which has proven to be an irreplaceable reliance of safety, so it is important that it is available to children even after structured working hours. Hence, the principle introduces a special professional training and different structure of working hours in order to keep the quality of support reached through this research.

scholarly journals UPAYA MENINGKATAN KOPETENSI GURU KELAS RENDAH DALAM MENYUSUN ADMINISTRASI PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI SUPERVISI AKADEMIK PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI SDN KEDUNGDORO V/310 SURABAYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-179
Author(s):  
SUMARTINI SUMARTINI
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Quality Of Learning ◽  
Ideal Standards

This research is a school action research (PTS) which raises about how teachers can use the existing learning administration in the learning process in the classroom with the intention of increasing the quality of learning carried out in the classroom and the evaluation is carried out through the supervision of the principal in the classroom during learning. This school action research activity was carried out at SDN Kedungdoro V/310 for 3 months, starting from July to September 2021 by going through cycle stages. The purpose of this school action research (PTS) is to determine the extent to which the supervision carried out by the principal followed by the provision of guidance/treatment to the target teachers can increase the competence of the low-grade teachers in preparing learning administration. In this school action research (PTS), it was carried out in 2 cycles, from the results of the actions taken it was proven to be able to increase the competence of low grade teachers by achieving ideal standards. In the first cycle, the increase in the competence of low-grade teachers in preparing learning administration reached about 33.33%, in the second cycle it could increase to 100%. The average score obtained after class supervision in the first cycle was 71.33 and increased in the second cycle to 83.33, meaning that there was an increase of 12 and the level of completeness as a group/classical in the first cycle reached 33.33% and in the first cycle it was 33.33%. II increased to 100%. The results of this school action research indicate that the coaching of the principal can improve the competence of low-grade teachers in preparing learning administration. ABSTRAKPenelitian yang dilakukan ini merupakan penelitian tindakan sekolah (PTS) yang mengangkat tentang bagaimana guru dapat menggunakan administrasi pembelajaran yang ada dalam proses pembelajaran di kelas dengan maksud dapat meningkat kualitas pembelajaran yang dilakukan di kelas dan evaluasinya dilakukan melalui kegiatan supervise kepala sekolah di kelas saat pembelajaran. Kegiatan penelitian tindakan sekolah ini dilakukan di SDN Kedungdoro V/310 selama 3 bulan yaitu mulai bulan Juli sampai dengan September 2021 dengan melalui tahapan-tahapan siklus. Tujuan dari penelitian tindakan sekolah (PTS) ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauh mana supervisi yang dilakukan oleh kepala sekolah yang diikuti dengan pemberian pembinaan/perlakuan terhadap guru-guru sasaran dapat meningkatkan Kopetensi guru kelas rendah tersebut dalam menyusun administrasi pembelajaran. Dalam penelitian tindakan sekolah (PTS) ini dilakukan dalam 2 siklus, dari hasil tindakan yang dilakukan terbukti dapat meningkatkan Kopetensi guru kelas rendah  dengan mencapai standar ideal. Pada siklus I peningkatan Kopetensi guru kelas rendah dalam menyusun administrasi pembelajaran mencapai sekitar 33,33 % ,pada siklus II dapat meningkat menjadi 100 %. Skor rata-rata yang diperoleh setelah dilakukan supervisi kelas pada siklus I sebesar 71,33 dan meningkat pada siklus II menjadi 83,33, berarti ada peningkatan sebesar 12 dan tingkat ketuntasan secara kelompok/klasikal pada siklus I mencapai 33,33% dan pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 100 %. Hasil penelitian tindakan sekolah ini menunjukkan bahwa pembinaan kepala sekolah dapat meningkatkan Kopetensi guru kelas rendah dalam menyusun administrasi pembelajaran.

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