scholarly journals Factors that impact implementation of mentorship programs in nursing academia: A sequential-explanatory mixed methods study

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorelli Nowell ◽  
Deborah White ◽  
Karen Benzies ◽  
Patricia Rosenau
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Nursing Faculty ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Nursing Schools ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Current State ◽  
Schools Of Nursing ◽  
Explanatory Mixed Methods ◽  
Mentorship Programs ◽  
Sequential Explanatory

Objective: Nursing education institutions globally have called for mentorship to help address the nursing faculty shortage; however, little is known about the current state of mentorship or the barriers and facilitators for implementing mentorship programs in Canadian nursing schools. The objective of this study is to identify the current state of mentorship in Canadian nursing academia and explore factors that impact implementation of mentorship programs.Methods: A sequential-explanatory mixed methods design with 2 phases: (1) cross sectional survey of nursing faculty to identify the current state of mentorship in Canadian schools of nursing and explore facilitators and barriers to implementing mentorship programs; and, (2) qualitative interviews about nursing faculty member’s experiences with mentorship.  Integration occurred when selecting phase 2 participants based on phase 1 results. A web-based survey was developed based on a review of literature; surveys were collected between September 2015 and March 2016 from 935 nursing faculty members.  Survey participants (n = 48) were purposively sampled for maximum variation to participate in qualitative interviews, and data were analyzed thematically.Results: The majority of Canadian nursing schools lack formal mentorship programs with existing mentorship programs varying in scope and components. Factors influencing mentorship program implementation include: mentorship training and guidelines; quality of the mentoring relationships; choice and availability of mentors; organizational support; time and competing priorities; culture of the institution; and evaluation of mentorship outcomes.Conclusions: Our results confirm lack of formalized mentorship programs in Canadian schools of nursing. In developing mentorship programs, academic leaders need to consider multiple barriers and facilitators to ensure success.

Medication Adherence Changes in Blacks with Diabetes: A Mixed Methods Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepika Rao ◽  
Martha Maurer ◽  
Jodi Meyer ◽  
Jiaying Zhang ◽  
Olayinka O. Shiyanbola
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Illness Perceptions ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Interpersonal Factors ◽  
Sequential Mixed Methods ◽  
Over Time

Objectives: In this study, we conducted a longitudinal evaluation of changes in medication adherence and the role of psychosocial and interpersonal factors in these changes among Blacks with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and determined barriers and facilitators of T2DM medication adherence. Methods: We used an explanatory sequential mixed methods design for a sample of 287 black adult patients with T2DM in Wisconsin. Two surveys quantitatively evaluated changes in medication adherence, psychosocial factors, and interpersonal factors over time. We conducted 10 semi-structured qualitative interviews to explore participants' perceptions of these changes. Data integration of the quantitative and qualitative findings elucidated barriers and facilitators of medication adherence. Results: Increased adherence was significantly correlated with less concerns about medicines (r = -0.31), higher self-efficacy (r = 0.47), lesser depressive symptoms (r = -0.26), and lesser negative illness perceptions (r = -0.26) at both baseline and follow-up. Patient perceptions of adherence changes included adherence motivators, social support, and complex medication regimens. Integration showed that barriers and facilitators both existed in individuals who had an increase or a decrease in adherence over time. Conclusions: Specific beliefs of Blacks towards T2DM medications must be addressed to improve their adherence. Interventions must be tailored using interpersonal factors.

PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH DAN DISPOSISI MATEMATIS SISWA SMK DENGAN PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH BERBANTUAN MULTIMEDIA INTERACTIVE

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andes Safarandes Asmara
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Interactive Multimedia ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Program Problem ◽  
Explanatory Mixed Methods ◽  
Sequential Explanatory ◽  
Better Than

the problem solving and mathematical disposition of vocational students as a result of the use of problem-based learning assisted interactive multimedia (GeoGebra). The research method is sequential explanatory mixed methods. This research is an experimental study involving a class XI student of two classes with a sample of 43 students majoring in Chemical Analysis, the instruments used are test problem-solving ability, scale disposition of students' mathematical, observation and interviews, data were analyzed by descriptive and statistical tests using test normality, Mann Whitney test, correlation analysis-t. Based on the results of data analysis concluded that the increase in problem-solving ability and disposition mathematical problem-based learning students with interactive multimedia aided better than on the problem solving and mathematical disposition of students who received conventional learning. Keywords: problem-solving ability, students mathematical disposition, GeoGebra program, problem-based learning assisted interactive multimedia Abstrak: Masalah pokok yang dianalisis dalam penelitian ini adalah: untuk mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah dan disposisi matematis siswa SMK sebagai dampak dari penggunaan pembelajaran berbasis masalah berbantuan multimedia interactive (geogebra). Metode penelitian adalah mixed methods sequential explanatory. Penelitian ini merupakan studi eksperimen yang melibatkan siswa kelas XI sebanyak dua kelas dengan sampel 43 siswa jurusan Analisis Kimia, instrumen yang digunakan ini adalah tes kemampuan pemecahan masalah, skala disposisi matematis siswa, observasi serta wawancara, data dianalisis secara deskriftif dan di uji statistik menggunakan uji normalitas, uji Mann Whitney, analisis korelasi-t. Berdasarkan hasil data analisis disimpulkan bahwa peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah dan disposisi matematis siswa dengan pembelajaran berbasis masalah berbantuan multimedia interactive lebih baik dari pada kemampuan pemecahan masalah dan disposisi matematis siswa yang mendapat pembelajaran secara konvensional. Kata kunci: kemampuan pemecahan masalah, disposisi matematis siswa, program geogebra, pembelajaran berbasis masalah berbantuan multimedia interactive.

scholarly journals Pedestrian Road-Crossing Behaviours: A Protocol for an Explanatory Mixed Methods Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Mina Hashemiparast ◽  
Ali Montazeri ◽  
Saharnaz Nedjat ◽  
Reza Negarandeh ◽  
Roya Sadeghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Young People ◽  
Safety Concern ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Social Conformity ◽  
Explanatory Mixed Methods ◽  
Sequential Explanatory

<p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Pedestrian crossing is an important traffic safety concern. The aim of this paper is to report the protocol for a sequential explanatory mixed methods study that set out to determine the pedestrians’ traffic behaviors, the associated factors and exploring the perception of young people about the traffic risky behaviors in crossing the road. The ultimate purpose of the study is to design a preventive and cultural based strategy to promote young people’s health.</p> <p><strong>METHODS:</strong> This is a sequential explanatory mixed methods design. The study has two sequential phases. During the first phase, a population-based cross-sectional survey of a sample of young people will be conducted using the proportional random multistage cluster sampling method, in Tehran, Iran. Data will be collected by a questionnaire including items on socio-demographic information, items on measuring social conformity tendency, and questions on subjective norms, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control based on the Theory of Planned behavior. In the second phase, a qualitative study will be conducted. A purposeful sampling strategy will be used and participants who can help to explain the quantitative findings will be selected. Data collection in qualitative phase will be predominately by individual in-depth interviews. A qualitative content analysis approach will be undertaken to develop a detailed understanding of the traffic risky behaviors among young pedestrians.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION: </strong>The findings of this explanatory mixed methods study will provide information on traffic risky behaviors in young pedestrians. The findings will be implemented to design a cultural based strategy and intervention programs.</p>

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