Dermatology Medical Education: A Multicenter Survey Study of the Undergraduate Perspective of the Dermatology Clinical Clerkship

AbstractPurpose Both personal and work-related factors affect return to work (RTW) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA). Little is known about work-related factors associated with the recovery process. This study aimed to determine which work-related factors are associated with time to RTW for both TKA and THA patients. Methods A prospective multicenter survey study was conducted that included patients aged 18–63, had a paid job and were scheduled to undergo primary TKA/THA. Surveys were completed preoperatively, 6 weeks, and 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively, and included four domains of work-related factors: work characteristics, physical working conditions, psychosocial working conditions and work adjustments. Control variables included age, sex, education, and comorbidity. Time to RTW was defined as days from surgery until RTW. Multivariate linear regression analyses were conducted separately for TKA/THA patients. Results Enrolled were 246 patients (n = 146 TKA, n = 100 THA, median age 56 years, 57% female). Median time to RTW was 79 days (IQR 52.0–146.0). Mainly physical tasks (TKA: B 58.2, 95%CI 9.5–106.8; THA: B 52.1, 95%CI 14.1–90.2) and a combination of physical and mental tasks (TKA: B 50.2, 95%CI 6.4–94.0; THA B 54.0, 95%CI 24.2–83.7) were associated with longer time to RTW after both TKA and THA. More possibilities for personal job development (B − 12.8, 95%CI − 25.3–0.4) and more work recognition (B − 13.2, 95%CI − 25.5 to − 0.9) were significantly associated with shorter time to RTW after TKA. Higher quality of supervisor leadership (B − 14.1, 95%CI − 22.2 to − 6.0) was significantly associated with shorter time to RTW after THA. Conclusion The findings of this study stress the importance of psychosocial working conditions, besides type of job tasks, in RTW after TKA/THA. Further research on work-related factors is needed, as arthroplasty is being performed on an increasingly younger population of knee and hip OA patients for whom participating in work is of critical importance.

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Online teaching in radiology as a pilot model for modernizing medical education: results of an international study in cooperation with the ESR

Insights into Imaging ◽

10.1186/s13244-021-01092-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fabian Stoehr ◽

Lukas Müller ◽

Adrian P. Brady ◽

Carlo Catalano ◽

Peter Mildenberger ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Online Teaching ◽

Online Courses ◽

International Study ◽

Survey Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Online Curriculum ◽

Transmission Of Knowledge ◽

Pilot Model ◽

The Future

Abstract Background Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it proved necessary to rapidly change medical education from on-site to online teaching. Thus, medical educators were forced to rethink the purpose of teaching and the best form of transmission of knowledge. In cooperation with the European Society of Radiology (ESR), we investigated the attitudes of radiologists in Europe and North America toward innovative online teaching concepts. Methods In total, 224 radiologists from 31 different countries participated in our cross-sectional, web-based survey study. On a 7-point Likert scale, participants had to answer 27 questions about the online teaching situation before/during the pandemic, technical and social aspects of online teaching and the future role of online teaching in radiology. Results An overwhelming majority stated that radiology is particularly well-suited for online teaching (91%), that online teaching should play a more prominent role after the pandemic (73%) and that lecturers should be familiar with online teaching techniques (89%). Difficulties include a higher workload in preparing online courses (59%), issues with motivating students to follow online courses (56%) and the risk of social isolation (71%). Before the pandemic, only 12% of teaching was provided online; for the future, our participants deemed a proportion of approximately 50% online teaching appropriate. Conclusion Our participants are open-minded about online teaching in radiology. As the best way of transferring knowledge in medical education is still unclear, online teaching offers potential for innovation in radiology education. To support online teaching development, a structured, framework-based “online curriculum” should be established.

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1193 HIGH PREVALENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL SYMPTOMS AND INJURIES IN THIRD SPACE ENDOSCOPISTS: AN INTERNATIONAL MULTICENTER SURVEY STUDY

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽

10.1016/j.gie.2020.03.908 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 91 (6) ◽

pp. AB115-AB116

Author(s):

Samuel Han ◽

Hazem T. Hammad ◽

Mihir S. Wagh

Keyword(s):

Third Space ◽

Survey Study ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Multicenter Survey ◽

High Prevalence ◽

International Multicenter

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Variability in the pediatric intensivists' threshold for withdrawal/limitation of life support as perceived by bedside nurses: a multicenter survey study

Annals of Intensive Care ◽

10.1186/2110-5820-1-31 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Colleen S Gresiuk ◽

Ari R Joffe

Keyword(s):

Life Support ◽

Survey Study ◽

Multicenter Survey

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Cultural Competency in Medical Education: Demographic Differences Associated With Medical Student Communication Styles and Clinical Clerkship Feedback

Journal of the National Medical Association ◽

10.1016/s0027-9684(15)30823-3 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 101 (2) ◽

pp. 116-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Katherine B. Lee ◽

Sanjeev N. Vaishnavi ◽

Steven K.M. Lau ◽

Dorothy A. Andriole ◽

Donna B. Jeffe

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Medical Student ◽

Cultural Competency ◽

Communication Styles ◽

Clinical Clerkship ◽

Demographic Differences

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Healthcare professionals' knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding defibrillator use in pediatric emergency and intensive care clinics

10.22541/au.161397428.81695392/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Okşan Güleryüz ◽

GÖKHAN KALKAN ◽

Mutlu Uysal Yazici ◽

Ebru Azapağası ◽

NAZİK YENER ◽

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Keyword(s):

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Cardiopulmonary Arrest ◽

Pediatric Emergency ◽

Survey Study ◽

Professional Experience ◽

Practical Training ◽

Successful Resuscitation ◽

Multicenter Survey ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Pediatric Healthcare

Purpose: Successful resuscitation and early defibrillation are critical in survival after in- or out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the pediatric healthcare professionals about the defibrillator use and to offer solutions if there was room for improvement. Procedures: This was a multicenter survey study. Findings: The study included 716 healthcare professionals with an average age of 30.1 ± 5.8 years; 50% (n=358) were pediatric residents and 41.3% (n=296) had less than three years of professional experience. Self-declared level of knowledge about defibrillation/cardioversion was low-to-medium for 66.5% (n=476); 60.8% (n=435) had never practiced these procedures and 22.2% (n=159) had never received any training about defibrillator use. There was a significant relationship between professional experience and the proportion of participants who correctly responded to the first-shock dose for defibrillation but not for cardioversion. Conclusion: Professional experience is crucial in the correct defibrillator use. However, the defibrillation/cardioversion procedures are prone to errors since they are not commonly applied in day to day practice. An ideal approach to improve the experience of personnel could be to use practical training with case-based simulations and to educate the personnel about the features of the defibrillators available in their clinics.

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Assessment of pharmacy student attitudes and beliefs toward patients with mental illnesses on inpatient psychiatric units

Mental Health Clinician ◽

10.9740/mhc.2020.01.005 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Lauren A. Diefenderfer ◽

Courtney Iuppa ◽

Carrie Kriz ◽

Leigh Anne Nelson

Keyword(s):

Mental Illness ◽

Student Attitudes ◽

Pharmacy Practice ◽

Psychiatric Hospitals ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Mental Illnesses ◽

Pharmacy Students ◽

Survey Study ◽

People With Mental Illness ◽

Multicenter Survey

Abstract Introduction People with mental illness continue to face stigma, despite these illnesses being common. Previous studies have demonstrated reduced stigma in pharmacy students after various exposures and education, although results have been mixed. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of an advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) in psychiatric pharmacy on students' stigma toward patients with mental illness using the Opening Minds Stigma Scale for Healthcare Providers (OMS-HC) at 2 psychiatric hospitals. Methods This was a prospective, multicenter survey study of pharmacy students on an APPE rotation at an inpatient psychiatric hospital conducted during 3 academic years. Prior to starting and upon completion of their rotation, participants completed the OMS-HC and provided demographic and rotation information. Results A total of 26 students participated in the prerotation survey, with 88.5% (n = 23) completing the postrotation survey. The primary outcome showed a significant decrease in total OMS-HC score (Z = −2.376, P = .017), indicating a decreased level of stigma at rotation completion. Analysis of the OMS-HC subscales for attitudes toward people with mental illness and attitudes toward self-disclosure of a mental illness also yielded significant decreases (Z = −2.425, P = .015; Z = −2.462, P = .014, respectively). Discussion This study showed that APPE rotations at inpatient psychiatric hospitals may help reduce stigma among pharmacy students. Pharmacy schools should consider increasing access to and encouraging completion of psychiatric pharmacy rotations to help reduce stigma prior to graduation.

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