Opinions of MDs, RNs, allied health practitioners toward osteopathic medicine and alternative therapies: Results from a Vermont survey

1999 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 101 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M Mcpartland ◽  
Patty L Pruit
Keyword(s):  
Allied Health ◽  
Alternative Therapies ◽  
Osteopathic Medicine ◽  
Health Practitioners

Allied health: integral to transforming health

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucylynn Lizarondo ◽  
Catherine Turnbull ◽  
Tracey Kroon ◽  
Karen Grimmer ◽  
Alison Bell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Health System ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Systems Of Care ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Health Practitioners

Objective South Australia is taking an innovative step in transforming the way its healthcare is organised and delivered to better manage current and future demands on the health system. In an environment of transforming health services, there are clear opportunities for allied health to assist in determining solutions to various healthcare challenges. A recent opinion piece proposed 10 clinician-driven strategies to assist in maximising value and sustainability of healthcare in Australia. The present study aimed to seek the perspectives of allied health clinicians, educators, researchers, policy makers and managers on these strategies and their relevance to allied health. Methods A survey of allied health practitioners was undertaken to capture their perspectives on the 10 clinician-driven strategies for maximising value and sustainability of healthcare in Australia. Survey findings were then layered with evidence from the literature. Results Highly relevant across allied health are the strategies of discontinuation of low value practices, targeting clinical interventions to those getting greatest benefit, active involvement of patients in shared decision making and self-management and advocating for integrated systems of care. Conclusions Allied health professionals have been involved in the South Australian healthcare system for a prolonged period, but their services are poorly recognised, often overlooked and not greatly supported in existing traditional practices. The results of the present study highlight ways in which healthcare services can implement strategies not only to improve the quality of patient outcomes, but also to offer innovative solutions for future, sustainable healthcare. The findings call for concerted efforts to increase the utilisation of allied health services to ensure the ‘maximum value for spend’ of the increasingly scarce health dollar. What is known about the topic? In medicine, clinician-driven strategies have been proposed to minimise inappropriate and costly care and maximise highly appropriate and less expensive care. These strategies were developed based on clinical experiences and with supporting evidence from scientific studies. What does this paper add? Major changes to the health system are required to slow down the growth in healthcare expenditure. This paper describes opportunities in which allied health practitioners can implement similar strategies not only to improve the quality of patient outcomes, but also to offer cost-effective solutions for a sustainable healthcare. What are the implications for practitioners? Allied health practitioners can provide solutions to healthcare challenges and assist in the transformation of healthcare in Australia. However, for this to happen, there should be concerted efforts to increase recognition of and support for the use of allied health services.

Trans-disciplinary advanced allied health practitioners for acute hospital inpatients: a feasibility study

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-109
Author(s):  
Dina Watterson ◽  
Kerrie Walter ◽  
Lisa O’Brien ◽  
Desiree Terrill ◽  
Kathleen Philip ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Acute Hospital ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Hospital Inpatients

Connecting practice: a practitioner centred model of supervision

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan A. Nancarrow ◽  
Rachael Wade ◽  
Anna Moran ◽  
Julia Coyle ◽  
Jennifer Young ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Supervision Models ◽  
Health Practitioners

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse existing clinical supervision frameworks to develop a supervision meta-model. Design/methodology/approach – This research involved a thematic analysis of existing supervision frameworks used to support allied health practitioners working in rural or remote settings in Australia to identify key domains of supervision which could form the basis of supervision framework in this context. A three-tiered sampling approach of the selection of supervision frameworks ensured the direct relevance of the final domains identified to Australian rural allied health practitioners, allied health practitioners generally and to the wider area of health supervision. Thematic analysis was undertaken by Framework analysis methodology using Mindmapping software. The results were organised into a new conceptual model which places the practitioner at the centre of supervision. Findings – The review included 17 supervision frameworks, encompassing 13 domains of supervision: definitions; purpose and function; supervision models; contexts; content; Modes of engagement; Supervisor attributes; supervisory relationships; supervisor responsibilities; supervisee responsibilities; structures/process for supervision and support; facilitators and barriers; outcomes. The authors developed a reflective, supervision and support framework “Connecting Practice” that is practitioner centred, recognises the tacit and explicit knowledge that staff bring to the relationship, and enables them to identify their own goals and support networks within the context in which they work. Research limitations/implications – This is a thematic analysis of the literature which was argely based on an analysis of grey literature. Practical implications – The resulting core domains of supervision provide an evidence-based foundation for the development of clinical supervision models which can be adapted to a range of contexts. Social implications – An outcome of this paper is a framework called Connecting Practice which organises the domains of supervision in a temporal way, separating those domains that can be modified to improve the supervision framework, from those which are less easily modifiable. This approach is important to help embed the implementation of supervision and support into organisational practice. This paper adds to the existing growing body of work around supervision by helping understand the domains or components that make up the supervisory experience. Originality/value – Connecting Practice replaces traditional, more hierarchical models of supervision to put the practitioner at the centre of a personalised supervision and support network.

An approach to building research capacity for health practitioners in a public health environment: an organisational perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Hulcombe ◽  
Jennifer Sturgess ◽  
Tina Souvlis ◽  
Cate Fitzgerald
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Research Capacity Building ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Cultural Perspectives ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Public Sector Health

A unique opportunity to engage in research capacity-building strategies for health practitioners arose within public sector health services during the negotiations for an industrial agreement. A research capacity-building initiative for health practitioners that is allied health, oral health and scientist practitioners was funded and the components of this initiative are described. The initiative was implemented using a research capacity-building framework developed from a review of the literature and stakeholder consultations. The framework included leadership and governance, support to researchers and translation of evidence into practice and was contextualised to public health environments. There were several phases of implementation. An evaluation of the preliminary phase of establishing research positions and research activity was conducted and several successes of the capacity-building strategies were identified. These successes (e.g. solid partnerships with universities) are discussed, as are future concerns, such as sustainability of the initiative in a tighter fiscal context. What is known about the topic? The literature identifies strategies to increase research capacity, including grant funds and bursaries, training in research methods, regular forums and networks for support, positions for research fellows and linkages and partnerships. There is minimal clarity or discourse around the organisational strategies or proposed evaluation of such strategies to enable or support research capacity building. What does this paper add? This paper describes implementation of a research capacity-building framework developed from a unique opportunity to provide funding for research positions and grants embedded in an industrial agreement. It describes the organisational and cultural perspectives and framework to build a research culture based on this funding, in a predominantly clinical workforce. What are the implications for practitioners? Research positions for allied health, oral health and scientist practitioners funded and supported jointly by a health organisation and a university are able to influence the number and quality of research proposals developed. These disciplines in other jurisdictions may use this model of research capacity building within their particular context.

scholarly journals Writing a manuscript for publication: An action research study with allied health practitioners

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Desley Harvey ◽  
Ruth Barker ◽  
Elizabeth Tynan
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Lead Author ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Action Research Study

Introduction: Writing a manuscript for publication is a challenge for those health practitioners whose primary role is to provide clinical services. The aim of this study was to increase the capacity of allied health practitioners who are employed in a clinical setting to submit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.Methods: An action research study design was used to develop a “Writing for Publication” program for nine allied health practitioners who had not previously published a manuscript as lead author. Between May and November 2018, at a regional public hospital service, three 90-minute writing workshops were offered, which included manuscript plan and preparation guide, academic writing instruction, peer review and mentoring by experienced researchers. Data were collected using participant pre- and post-program surveys, post-workshop focus groups and facilitator reflections.Results: All participants reported that their writing skills had improved. Enablers to completing a manuscript for publication included structured preparation, mentoring, training in academic writing skills, protected writing time and external accountability. Challenges included not knowing where or how to start, competing priorities and distractions within and outside of work hours, inadequate academic writing skills and loss of momentum. Two participants submitted their manuscripts for publication by the end of the study and a further manuscript was submitted by the time of writing.Conclusions: Strategies to ensure publication of allied health practitioner research findings need to be integrated into project planning and monitoring processes embedded within a well-supported health service-wide research culture.

scholarly journals The professionalism of psychiatry registrars as perceived by patients and various health practitioners at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Pretoria

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthews M. Banda ◽  
Werdie C.W. Van Staden
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Patient Needs ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Relationship Skills ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Evaluation Exercise ◽  
Reflective Skills ◽  
Interprofessional Relationship

Objectives: Amidst calls for improved professionalism, this study examined the professionalism of psychiatry registrars at Weskoppies Hospital as evaluated by their patients, themselves, their consultants and other health practitioners. The second objective was to examine the perceived importance of aspects of professionalism and compare these descriptively among the various health practitioners and patients.Method: Participants completed the Professionalism Mini-Evaluation Exercise Questionnaire in evaluating the professionalism of the registrar. The number of questionnaires completed by patients, allied health practitioners, consultant psychiatrists and psychiatry registrars were, respectively, 100, 50, 25 and 20; thus, 195 in total. This previously validated questionnaire consists of 21 items that enquire about doctor-patient relationship skills, reflective skills, time management and interprofessional relationship skills. Participants also ranked the three items of the questionnaire that they considered most important.Results: Highly statistically significant differences among four groups emerged for both the total and all four subscale scores, with patients generally rating the professionalism of registrars as lower, and not meeting with expectations. All four groups ranked ‘listened actively to patient’ and ‘showed interest in patient as person’ highly. Patients and allied health practitioners ranked the attribute ‘was on time’ highly, while consultants and registrars did not.Conclusion: Improving professionalism requires that the attributes ‘listening actively to patient’ and ‘recognising and meeting patient needs’ are taken seriously. Doing so requires that patients also evaluate the professionalism of registrars, rather than relying merely on the evaluation by consultants as being sufficient.

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