scholarly journals Building a research agenda in health professions education at a Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences: Current research profile and future considerations

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Juanita Bezuidenhout ◽  
Susan Van Schalkwyk ◽  
Ben Van Heerden ◽  
Marietjie De Villiers
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Health Professions Education ◽  
Research Profile

scholarly journals Determinants and outcomes of motivation in health professions education: a systematic review based on self-determination theory

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cesar Orsini ◽  
Vivian I. Binnie ◽  
Sarah L. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Health Professions Education ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Research Profile

Purpose: This study aimed at conducting a systematic review in health professions education of determinants, mediators and outcomes of students’ motivation to engage in academic activities based on the self-determination theory’s perspective. Methods: A search was conducted across databases (MEDLINE, CINHAL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and ERIC databases), hand-search of relevant journals, grey literature, and published research profile of key authors. Quantitative and qualitative studies were included if they reported research in health professions education focused on determinants, mediators, and/or outcomes of motivation from the self-determination and if meeting the quality criteria. Results: A total of 17 studies met the inclusion and quality criteria. Articles retrieved came from diverse locations and mainly from medical education and to a lesser extent from psychology and dental education. Intrapersonal (gender and personality traits) and interpersonal determinants (academic conditions and lifestyle, qualitative method of selection, feedback, and an autonomy supportive learning climate) have been reported to have a positive influence on students’ motivation to engage in academic activities. No studies were found that tested mediation effects between determinants and students’ motivation. In turn, students’ self-determined motivation has been found to be positively associated with different cognitive, affective, and behavioural outcomes. Conclusion: This study has found that generally, motivation could be enhanced by changes in the educational environment and by an early detection of students’ characteristics. Doing so may support future health practitioners’ self-determined motivation and positively influence how they process information and their emotions and how they approach their learning activities.

scholarly journals Innovations to Enhance the Quality of Health Professions Education at the University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences–NECTAR Program

2014 ◽  
Vol 89 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S88-S92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiratidzo E. Ndhlovu ◽  
Kusum Nathoo ◽  
Margaret Borok ◽  
Midion Chidzonga ◽  
Eva M. Aagaard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professions ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Health Professions Education ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Zimbabwe

Telesimulation and Academic Continuity of Health Professions Education

2022 ◽  
pp. 296-313
Author(s):  
Víctor D. Mendoza Ochoa ◽  
Cesar O. Lopez Romero ◽  
Elena Rios Barrientos
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Health Professions Education ◽  
Valuable Resource ◽  
Clinical Simulation ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Educational Technique

Telesimulation, specifically in health areas, is an educational technique that combines clinical simulation and communication technologies. This definition has been constantly modified, but today more than ever it represents a valuable resource to provide academic continuity. The purpose of this chapter is to present the basic concepts of this strategy while reviewing its antecedents/history in the pre-COVID era, the experience with this technique in health sciences, as well as the processes and resources essential to carry it out with an analysis of the potential limitations that may entail. Likewise, concrete examples of telesimulation in various subjects will be shared, leaving readers the challenge of constant innovation in this field.

scholarly journals Culturally competent library services and related factors among health sciences librarians: an exploratory study

2017 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Misa Mi, PhD, MLIS, AHIP ◽  
Yingting Zhang, MLS, AHIP
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Health Professions Education ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Wide Range

Objective: This study investigated the current state of health sciences libraries’ provision of culturally competent services to support health professions education and patient care and examined factors associated with cultural competency in relation to library services and professional development.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Data were collected with a survey questionnaire that was distributed via SurveyMonkey to several health sciences librarian email discussion lists.Results: Out of 176 respondents, 163 reported serving clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Various services were provided to develop or support initiatives in cultural competency in health professions education and patient care. A considerable number of respondents were unsure or reported no library services to support initiatives in cultural competency, although a majority of respondents perceived the importance of providing culturally competent library services (156, 89.1%) and cultural competency for health sciences librarians (162, 93.1%). Those who self-identified as nonwhites perceived culturally competent services to be more important than whites (p=0.04). Those who spoke another language in addition to English had higher self-rated cultural competency (p=0.01) than those who only spoke English.Conclusions: These findings contribute to our knowledge of the types of library services provided to support cultural competency initiatives and of health sciences librarians’ perceived importance in providing culturally competent library services and cultural competency for health sciences librarians. The results suggest implications for health sciences libraries in fostering professional development in cultural competency and in providing culturally competent services to increase library use by people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.

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