scholarly journals Relationship between Transformational Leadership and Employee Retention among Healthcare Professionals in the United States

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mouhamadou Sow ◽  
Ambroise Ntamon ◽  
Rosa Osuoha
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
The United States ◽  
Leadership Components

With the endemic health care professional shortage seen both in the United States as well as globally, retaining staff is a high priority. Much like other organizations who rely on human capital, health care professionals are the most important resource for improving patient outcomes, and for achieving organizational performance. Leaders must effectively manage their employees in order to retain top talent and meet organizational goals. One reason for high turnover rates among healthcare professionals is the lack of recognition they are given by their leaders. With this in mind, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between transformational leadership components and turnover intentions of health care professionals. One hundred and twenty-seven healthcare professionals from the United States participated in the survey. Participants were recruited through a LinkedIn group of healthcare professionals. More than 100 healthcare professionals from the United States responded to an online survey that contained the Global Transformational Leadership Scale, The Turnover Intention Scale, and demographic questions to describe the sample. A correlational analysis was conducted to determine the type of relationship between the health care professional’s perceptions of their supervisors’ transformational leadership and their intent to turnover. The results of this study support the theory of transformational leadership. The health care professionals’ turnover intentions were negatively correlated with the transformational leadership components, which indicate that as their turnover intentions increased their positive rating of their supervisors’ transformational leadership behaviors decreased.  

scholarly journals Pharmacogenomics Instruction Depth, Extent, and Perception in US Medical Curricula

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 238212052093077
Author(s):  
Dara Basyouni ◽  
Aymen Shatnawi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
The United States ◽  
Medical Curricula ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Depth Extent

Introduction: This descriptive study aimed to evaluate the depth, extent, and perception of pharmacogenomics instruction in schools and colleges of medicine in the United States. Changes in medical pharmacogenomics instruction over the past decade were also assessed by comparing our results with those of a previous study. Methods: An electronic survey was emailed to all accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools across the US using Qualtrics online survey software. Multiple email reminders were sent to increase the response rate. Results: Of 151 targeted eligible medical schools across the United States, 22 responded to the survey. One invalid response was excluded, resulting in a response rate of 13.9%. Of responding schools, 85.7% cover pharmacogenomics in their curriculum, mainly in the second year, however, none teach pharmacogenomics as a stand-alone course. The depth and the extent of pharmacogenomics coverage varied among responding programs. Although 66.7% of respondents believe that neither physicians nor other health care professionals possess appropriate knowledge in pharmacogenomics, only 23.8% plan to increase pharmacogenomics instruction in their curricula in the near future. Conclusions: Most medical schools surveyed include some pharmacogenomics instruction in their curricula, although the depth and the extent of the instruction varies. Most respondents believe that physicians and other health care professionals today do not possess an appropriate level of knowledge in pharmacogenomics; however, few institutions report short-term plans to increase pharmacogenomics instruction. Pharmacogenomics plays a significant role in personalized medicine; greater efforts by medical school decision-makers are needed to improve the level of pharmacogenomics instruction in medical curricula.

scholarly journals Empowering Health Care Professionals: An Interprofessional Education Model Implementation and Evaluation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Shank Coviello
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
World Health ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Ensure Patient Safety

In 2016, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reported medical error as the 3rd leading cause of death in healthcare systems in the United States. Effective communication of patient care needs across healthcare disciplines is critical to ensure patient safety, quality of care, and to improve operational efficiencies in healthcare systems. Ineffective collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals within the procedural areas increases the potential of harm as a patient moves from one healthcare professional to another. Health care systems are thus encouraged to train employees with a focus on interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice. IOM and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend the use of IPE to help improve communication and collaboration. However the current educational structure in many institutions does not include IPE. As such, healthcare professionals work in silos, with little or no collaboration with one another, which may result in service duplication, increased service cost, and poor health outcomes for patients.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Exploration of Weight Bias and Quality of Health Care Among Health Care Professionals Using Hypothetical Patient Scenarios

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 004695801877417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justine Seymour ◽  
Jennifer L. Barnes ◽  
Julie Schumacher ◽  
Rachel L. Vollmer
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Weight Bias ◽  
Hypothetical Patient ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

The purpose of this study was to determine whether weight bias exhibited by health care professionals (HCPs) impacts quality of health care provided to individuals with obesity. HCPs (n = 220; 88% female, 87% nurses) in the Midwest region of the United States were recruited to complete an online survey. In this within-subjects study design, participants completed the Attitudes Towards Obese Persons (ATOP) scale to assess weight bias and responded to 2 (1 person with obesity and 1 person without obesity) hypothetical patient scenarios to evaluate quality of care. A median split was calculated for ATOP scores to divide participants into high or low weight bias groups. Within these groups, thematic analysis was used to uncover themes in quality of care based on participants’ responses to each scenario. The analysis revealed that HCPs in the high weight bias group gave specific diet and exercise recommendations, offered health advice regarding weight loss, and used less teaching discourse when responding to the patient with obesity. In addition, in both weight bias groups, patients with obesity were started on pharmaceutical therapies sooner. The findings of this study suggest a need to educate HCPs on the importance of empathy and compassion when providing treatment to all patients, regardless of weight, to increase quality of care and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

scholarly journals Short-Term, Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program in Japan

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daisuke Shibata
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Cultural Competencies ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Context Although cultural competencies in athletic training education exist, there are limited international athletic training educational opportunities available. Study abroad experiences help students gain international and multicultural perspectives. The lack of study abroad opportunities is more pronounced in non–English-speaking countries. Objective The purpose of this article is to describe experiences with developing and conducting a short-term, faculty-led study abroad program in Japan. Essential elements and recommendations based on the study abroad program are interwoven throughout the article. Background The diversity in the United States and among the collegiate student-athlete population has increased. However, the population of athletic training professionals does not match this diversity. This mismatch has increased attention to the demand to find ways to nurture cultural competencies in athletic trainers. Simultaneously with changes in the United States, growth of the athletic training profession and athletic training educational programs is noticeable in Japan and other non–English-speaking countries. A well-designed study abroad program can expose students to the unique perspectives of athletic training and/or related health care professions and nurture cultural competency. Recommendations(s) A short-term, faculty-led study abroad program should include an assistant and local facilitator, multiple site visits, at least a day without guidance from the program, an adequate balance between academic and cultural activities, program dinners, opportunities for students to present and share their experiences, and a focus on keeping the trip safe. Conclusion(s) The short-term, faculty-led study abroad program in Japan offered unique opportunities for athletic training students to gain knowledge of and an appreciation for athletic training in diverse cultures and to incorporate these experiences into their future personal and professional practice. Further information and data are required to provide an optimum education for students to learn and apply cultural competencies as health care professionals.

scholarly journals Features, Functionality, and Acceptability of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus in the United States

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 476-490
Author(s):  
Vinaya Manchaiah ◽  
George Vlaescu ◽  
Srinivas Varadaraj ◽  
Elizabeth Parks Aronson ◽  
Marc A. Fagelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Software Safety ◽  
Regulatory Aspects ◽  
The United Kingdom

Objective Although tinnitus is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in the general population, patients with bothersome tinnitus are challenged by issues related to accessibility of care and intervention options that lack strong evidence to support their use. Therefore, creative ways of delivering evidence-based interventions are necessary. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) demonstrates potential as a means of delivering this support but is not currently available in the United States. This article discusses the adaptation of an ICBT intervention, originally used in Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom, for delivery in the United States. The aim of this study was to (a) modify the web platform's features to suit a U.S. population, (b) adapt its functionality to comply with regulatory aspects, and (c) evaluate the credibility and acceptability of the ICBT intervention from the perspective of health care professionals and patients with bothersome tinnitus. Materials/Method Initially, the iTerapi ePlatform developed in Sweden was adopted for use in the United States. Functional adaptations followed to ensure that the platform's functional and security features complied with both institutional and governmental regulations and that it was suitable for a U.S. population. Following these adaptations, credibility and acceptance of the materials were evaluated by both health care professionals ( n = 11) and patients with bothersome tinnitus ( n = 8). Results Software safety and compliance regulatory assessments were met. Health care professionals and patients reported favorable acceptance and satisfaction ratings regarding the content, suitability, presentation, usability, and exercises provided in the ICBT platform. Modifications to the features and functionality of the platform were made according to user feedback. Conclusions Ensuring that the ePlatform employed the appropriate features and functionalities for the intended population was essential to developing the Internet-based interventions. The favorable user evaluations indicated that the intervention materials were appropriate for the tinnitus population in the United States.

scholarly journals Health Care Professionals� Clinical Perspectives on Glycemic Control and Satisfaction With a New Blood Glucose Meter With a Color Range Indicator: Online Evaluation in India, Russia, China, and the United States (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Grady ◽  
Laurence Barry Katz ◽  
Pamela Anderson ◽  
Brian Leonard Levy
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
The United States ◽  
Color Features ◽  
Glucose Meter ◽  
Diabetes Educators

BACKGROUND We previously demonstrated in patients with diabetes that displaying blood glucose results in association with color improved their ability to interpret glucose results. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the perceptions of health care professionals (HCPs) in specific countries about the value of color on a new glucose meter and to determine if HCP perspectives among countries differ on the value of this approach in clinical practice. METHODS A total of 180 HCPs, including 105 endocrinologists, 34 primary care physicians, 25 diabetes educators, and 16 pharmacists, were recruited from India (n=50), Russia (n=50), China (n=50), and the United States (n=30). These HCPs experienced the OneTouch Select Plus Simple glucose meter online from their own office computer using interactive demonstrations (webpages, meter simulator, and video clips). After providing demographic and current clinical practice insights, HCPs responded to questions about the utility of the color-enhanced glucose meter. RESULTS Mean age and years in their current professional role for the 180 HCPs was 41.3 (SD 8.1) and 13.3 (SD 6.8) years for endocrinologists, 41.3 (SD 8.3) and 14.1 (SD 6.8) years for primary care physicians, 37.5 (SD 8.7) and 12.7 (SD 6.8) years for diabetes educators, and 35.9 (SD 5.3) and 9.5 (SD 5.2) years for pharmacists. In all, 88% (44/50) of Russian and 83% (25/30) of American HCPs said their patients find it easy to recognize low, in-range, or high blood glucose results compared to 56% (28/50) of HCPs in China and 42% (21/50) in India. Regardless of country, HCPs had less confidence that their patients act on blood glucose results with 52% (26/50) in Russia, 63% (19/30) in the United States, 60% (30/50) in China, and 40% (20/50) in India responding positively. During the interactive online meter experience, HCPs from all countries responded positively to questions about a meter with color features. After reflecting on the value of this meter, most HCPs strongly agreed or agreed their patients would be more inclined to act on results using a meter with color features (Russia: 92%, 46/50; United States: 70%, 21/30; China: 98%, 49/50; India: 94%, 47/50). They also said that color was particularly useful for patients with lower numeracy or education who may struggle with interpreting results (Russia: 98%, 49/50; United States: 77%, 23/30; China: 100%, 50/50; India: 82%, 41/50). CONCLUSIONS This multicountry online study provides evidence that HCPs had high overall satisfaction with the OneTouch Select Plus glucose meter, which uses color-coded information to assist patients with interpreting blood glucose results. This may be especially helpful in patient populations with low numeracy or literacy and limited access to health care and direct interaction with HCPs.

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