scholarly journals Perceptions of chiropractic students regarding interprofessional health care teams

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Knieper ◽  
Judy L. Bhatti ◽  
Elissa J. Twist DC
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
Health Care Teams ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Training ◽  
Chiropractic Students

Objective To describe perceptions of knowledge of interprofessional teams and value of interprofessional education (IPE) among 3 distinct years of chiropractic students at 1 chiropractic college. Methods A 24-item cross-sectional survey was administered to 247 chiropractic students in years 1–3 within a single institution. Surveys included 5 demographic questions and the 19-item Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS). The RIPLS collected information on perceptions and value of interprofessional health care in a health care training program. Each question is scored on a 1–5 scale, with 5 indicating a stronger agreement. Multivariable analysis was used for comparison. Results Out of a total 321 eligible students, 247 (148 male) students completed the survey from year 1 (n = 66), year 2 (n = 102), and year 3 (n = 79), respectively. Most students (68%) were 18–25 years old. The mean compiled score of all 3 years (n = 231) was 77.2 (SD = 9.1). Each individual's year scores were as follows: year 1 (n = 60, mean = 79.7, SD=7.4), year 2 (n = 95, mean = 76.9, SD = 9.1), and year 3 (n = 76, mean = 75.4, SD = 9.9). Of the 247 students who responded, 87% of participantsagreed with “shared learning with other health care students will increase my ability to understand clinical problems.” Conclusion Most participants demonstrated a positive response to IPE and collaborating with health care teams. Participants in earlier years demonstrated a more positive response compared to later years. While positive perceptions to IPE were demonstrated, chiropractic students lacked knowledge and understanding of their role within an interprofessional health care team.

SIKAP DOSEN TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN INTERPROFESIONAL EDUCATION (IPE) STUDI PADA DOSEN DI STIKES JENDERAL ACHMAD YANI YOGYAKARTA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-178
Author(s):  
Masta Hutasoit
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Health Care Teams ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Setting ◽  
Interprofessional Learning ◽  
Academic Settings ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background: Application of IPE in academics prioritizes collaborative competencies to make students able to understand how to work interprofessionally, so as to foster readiness. Lecturer attitudes are considered as an important component in implementing successful IPE in academic environment. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine and analyse lecturers attitudes towards interprofessional education. Method: This was descriptive comparative study with cross sectional design. Sampel were 31 lecturers from departments of nursing, midwifery, and medical record taken by purposive sampling. Modified questioner of Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Health Care Teams (ATHCT), Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS), and Attitudes Towards Interprofessional Learning in Academic Setting (ATILAS) were applied to examine lecturers attitudes. Result: The results indicate lecturer's positive attitude toward IPE, with an average score of statement item M = 3.96 on the attitude aspect to the interprofessional health care teams; M = 4.11 on attitude aspect to interprofessional education; as well as on attitudes towards interprofessional learning in academic setting with M = 3,93. Discipline, gender, and teaching experience have no significant relationship with overall attitudinal responses towards IPE. Conclusions: These findings can be used as a consideration of the intitution in applying Interprofessional Education at the academic settings.   Keywords: Attitudes, Interprofessional Education, Lecturers

scholarly journals Perceptions of the Diabetes Online Community’s Credibility, Social Capital, and Help and Harm: Cross-Sectional Comparison Between Baby Boomers and Younger Adults (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle L Litchman ◽  
Linda S Edelman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Source Credibility ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
Care Team ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Younger Adults

BACKGROUND The use of online health communities such as the diabetes online community (DOC) is growing. Individuals who engage in the DOC are able to interact with peers who have the same medical condition. It is not known if older adults are perceiving the DOC differently compared with younger adults. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to explore and understand how the DOC is perceived in terms of social capital, source credibility, and help and harm. The findings from this study will shed light on how users of different age groups (baby boomers and younger adult counterparts) perceive DOC use. METHODS This study represents a subset of participants from a larger study of DOC users. Baby boomers and younger adults with diabetes were recruited from the DOC to participate in a cross-sectional survey. Demographics, electronic health use (reasons to join the DOC, DOC intensity, DOC engagement, internet social capital, and help or harm from the DOC), source credibility, health-related quality of life, and diabetes self-care data were collected. We examined the differences between baby boomer and younger adult responses. RESULTS The participants included baby boomers (N=76) and younger adult counterparts (N=102). Participants scored their diabetes health care team (mean 33.5 [SD 8]) significantly higher than the DOC (mean 32 [SD 6.4]) with regard to competence (<italic>P</italic>&lt;.05) and trustworthiness (diabetes health care team mean 36.3 [SD 7.1]; DOC mean 33.6 [SD 6.2]; <italic>P</italic>&lt;.001). High bonding and bridging social capital correlated with high DOC intensity (<italic>r</italic>=.629; <italic>P</italic>&lt;.001 and <italic>r</italic>=.676; <italic>P</italic>&lt;.001, respectively) and high DOC engagement (<italic>r</italic>=.474; <italic>P</italic>&lt;.01 and <italic>r</italic>=.507; <italic>P≤</italic>.01, respectively). The greater majority (69.8%) reported the DOC as being helpful, and 1.8% reported that the DOC had caused minor harm. Baby boomers perceived DOC credibility, social capital, help, and harm similarly to their younger adult counterparts. CONCLUSIONS Baby boomers are using and perceiving the DOC similarly to younger adults. DOC users find the DOC to be credible; however, they scored their health care team higher with regard to competence and trustworthiness. The DOC is beneficial with low risk and may augment current diabetes care.

scholarly journals SIKAP DOSEN TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN INTERPROFESIONAL EDUCATION (IPE) STUDI PADA DOSEN DI STIKES JENDERAL ACHMAD YANI YOGYAKARTA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-178
Author(s):  
Waode Syahrani Hajri ◽  
Masta Hutasoit ◽  
Retty Nirmala Santiasari
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Health Care Teams ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Setting ◽  
Interprofessional Learning ◽  
Academic Settings ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background: Application of IPE in academics prioritizes collaborative competencies to make students able to understand how to work interprofessionally, so as to foster readiness. Lecturer attitudes are considered as an important component in implementing successful IPE in academic environment. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine and analyse lecturers attitudes towards interprofessional education. Method: This was descriptive comparative study with cross sectional design. Sampel were 31 lecturers from departments of nursing, midwifery, and medical record taken by purposive sampling. Modified questioner of Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Health Care Teams (ATHCT), Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS), and Attitudes Towards Interprofessional Learning in Academic Setting (ATILAS) were applied to examine lecturers attitudes. Result: The results indicate lecturer's positive attitude toward IPE, with an average score of statement item M = 3.96 on the attitude aspect to the interprofessional health care teams; M = 4.11 on attitude aspect to interprofessional education; as well as on attitudes towards interprofessional learning in academic setting with M = 3,93. Discipline, gender, and teaching experience have no significant relationship with overall attitudinal responses towards IPE. Conclusions: These findings can be used as a consideration of the intitution in applying Interprofessional Education at the academic settings. Keywords: Attitudes, Interprofessional Education, Lecturers

scholarly journals Lockdown babies- Birth and new parenting experiences during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elise Farley ◽  
Amanda Edwards ◽  
Emma Numanoglu ◽  
Tamsin K Phillips
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
South African ◽  
Health Care Access ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Financial Strain ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Preterm Baby ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Access

Background Perceived birth experiences of parents can have a lasting impact on children. We explored the birth and new parenting experiences of South African parents during the Covid-19 lockdown. Methods We conducted an online cross-sectional survey with consenting parents of babies born in South Africa during 2020. Factors associated with negative birth emotions and probable depression were estimated using logistic regression. Results Most of the 520 respondents were females (n= 496, 95%) who gave birth at private hospitals (n=426, 86%). Mothers reported having overall positive birth emotions (n= 399, 80%). Multivariable analysis showed that having the baby during lockdown (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 5.02; CI 1.28-19.66); being diagnosed with Covid-19 (aOR 3.17; CI 1.07-9.42); having negative new parenting emotions (aOR 6.07; CI 3.27-11.29); a preterm baby (aOR 3.02; CI 1.36-6.70) and lockdown related barring of preferred in hospital support (aOR 2.45; CI 1.35-4.43) were associated with mothers reporting predominately negative emotions about the birth. Having their chosen delivery method reduced the odds of negative birth emotions (aOR 0.4; CI 0.22-0.72). Multivariable analysis showed that having predominantly negative new parenting emotions (aOR 10.75; CI 5.41-21.37), breastfeeding struggles (aOR 2.16; CI 1.36-3.46); lockdown preventing health care access (aOR 2.06; CI 1.20-3.54) and creating financial strain (aOR 2.58; CI 1.08-6.18) were associated with probable minor depression Conclusions Lockdown exacerbated many birth and parenting challenges including mental health and health care access. However, overall experiences were positive and there was a strong sense of resilience amongst parents.

scholarly journals Perceptions of the Diabetes Online Community’s Credibility, Social Capital, and Help and Harm: Cross-Sectional Comparison Between Baby Boomers and Younger Adults

JMIR Aging ◽  
10.2196/10857 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. e10857
Author(s):  
Michelle L Litchman ◽  
Linda S Edelman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Source Credibility ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
Care Team ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Younger Adults

Background The use of online health communities such as the diabetes online community (DOC) is growing. Individuals who engage in the DOC are able to interact with peers who have the same medical condition. It is not known if older adults are perceiving the DOC differently compared with younger adults. Objective The purpose of this study was to explore and understand how the DOC is perceived in terms of social capital, source credibility, and help and harm. The findings from this study will shed light on how users of different age groups (baby boomers and younger adult counterparts) perceive DOC use. Methods This study represents a subset of participants from a larger study of DOC users. Baby boomers and younger adults with diabetes were recruited from the DOC to participate in a cross-sectional survey. Demographics, electronic health use (reasons to join the DOC, DOC intensity, DOC engagement, internet social capital, and help or harm from the DOC), source credibility, health-related quality of life, and diabetes self-care data were collected. We examined the differences between baby boomer and younger adult responses. Results The participants included baby boomers (N=76) and younger adult counterparts (N=102). Participants scored their diabetes health care team (mean 33.5 [SD 8]) significantly higher than the DOC (mean 32 [SD 6.4]) with regard to competence (P<.05) and trustworthiness (diabetes health care team mean 36.3 [SD 7.1]; DOC mean 33.6 [SD 6.2]; P<.001). High bonding and bridging social capital correlated with high DOC intensity (r=.629; P<.001 and r=.676; P<.001, respectively) and high DOC engagement (r=.474; P<.01 and r=.507; P≤.01, respectively). The greater majority (69.8%) reported the DOC as being helpful, and 1.8% reported that the DOC had caused minor harm. Baby boomers perceived DOC credibility, social capital, help, and harm similarly to their younger adult counterparts. Conclusions Baby boomers are using and perceiving the DOC similarly to younger adults. DOC users find the DOC to be credible; however, they scored their health care team higher with regard to competence and trustworthiness. The DOC is beneficial with low risk and may augment current diabetes care.

scholarly journals Are Undergraduate Health Care Students ‘Ready’ for Interprofessional Learning? A Cross-Sectional Attitudinal Study

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett Williams ◽  
Fiona McCook ◽  
Ted Brown ◽  
Claire Palmero ◽  
Lisa McKenna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Interprofessional Learning ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Shared Learning

Introduction: The need for interprofessional education (IPE) is driven by the recognition that one of the major focuses of the Australian health care system is the promotion of effective interprofessional learning and collaboration with the aim of providing optimal patient/client care. The objective of this study was to explore the attitudes towards readiness for interprofessional learning among a group of undergraduate health science students studying at Monash University. Method: A cross-sectional study of students across all undergraduate years from Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Emergency Health - Paramedic/Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Emergency Health - Paramedic, Physiotherapy, and Midwifery was completed. Participants were asked to complete the 19-item paper-based Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS). Results: A total of 418 students participated in the study with most students from Nursing (25%) followed by Paramedics (20%). The majority of students were under 25 years of age (83%) and female (80%). Findings suggest that students support the notion of interprofessional collaboration in terms of teamwork, learning, and communication. The following items produced high mean scores: “patients would ultimately benefit if health care students worked together” (M=4.33, SD+0.68), and “learning with other students will make me a more effective member of a health care team” (M=4.38, SD+0.59). The item “shared learning will help me understand my own professional limitations” also produced significant findings F (6, 411)= 7.1, p < 0.001. Subscale scores ranged from 37.34 (SD+4.34) to 4.88 (SD+1.68). Conclusion: Overall, the study has revealed a generally positive attitude towards shared learning and the value of teamwork though the strength of optimism varies among professional groups of students. This study also adds to the emerging body of knowledge surrounding interprofessional learning and provides important data regarding students’ perceptions and readiness for interprofessional learning from an Australian context.

Opportunistic infections among people living with HIV at reference health care centers in Morocco, 2015 (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noureddine Sakhri ◽  
Fatima Zahra Meski ◽  
SOUMIA TRIKI
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Oral Candidiasis ◽  
Clinical Stage ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Pneumocystis Jiroveci ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Centers

BACKGROUND Morbidity and mortality in HIV disease is due to immune-suppression leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections (OIs) during the natural course of the disease. In 2015, the HIV prevalence is low in general population and concentrated among key populations. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the prevalence and CD4 correlates of OIs among adult HIV-infected patients attending antiretroviral health care in Morocco, during 2015. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey among all adult PLHIV for admitted in the health care centers during 2015, who had acquired infection disease. Patients’ opportunistic infection status was determined through clinical diagnosis and laboratory investigations. CD4 count was determined using flow cytometry technique. The clinical stage of HIV was identified by the classification of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We collected Socio-demographic and clinical data from patients’ medical records. We performed statistical analysis by using Epi-Info 7.2.0.1 software. The appropriate test was applied, bivariate analysis was made and the differences were significant when p<.05. RESULTS 299 HIV-infected cases were included; 53% were males. The most represented age group was 25-34 years (36.1%). The mean age of the cases was 38.7 ± 16.8. The prevalence of OIs was 47.8%. Tuberculosis (65/299, 21.7%), Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (40/299, 13.4%) and Oral candidiasis (22/299, 7.4%) were the most frequently observed OIs. CONCLUSIONS Tuberculosis, pneumocystis and oral candidacies were the leading OIs, encountered by HIV-infected cases. Preventive measures and early diagnosis of HIV associated to OIs are crucial.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Psychological Impact on Health Care Workers in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 6076
Author(s):  
Hasan S. Alamri ◽  
Wesam F. Mousa ◽  
Abdullah Algarni ◽  
Shehata F. Megahid ◽  
Ali Al Bshabshe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Impact

Objective: Little is known about the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) among the health care workers in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 among the health care workers. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from May till mid-July among 389 health care workers from government and private hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Data was collected using a pre-structured online questionnaire that measured adverse psychological outcomes, including the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scale and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale. The Pearson chi-square test was used to assess the distribution of depression and anxiety among health care workers. Results: A high level of anxiety was recorded among the health care workers, and 69.3% of health care workers below the age of 40 were found to have depression. There was a significant increase in depression among staff with chronic health problems (72.1% vs. 61.9%; p = 0.048). High anxiety levels were detected among young staff compared to others (68.7% vs. 43.8%; p = 0.001). Moreover, 82.1% of the female staff were anxious, as compared to 55.6% of the males (p = 0.001). Conclusions: We found increased prevalence of adverse psychological outcomes among the health care workers in Saudi Arabia during the outbreak of COVID-19. Therefore, there is a need for proper screening and development of corresponding preventive measures to decrease the adverse psychological outcomes.

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors for burnout among attending general surgeons: a national cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suleyman Utku Celik ◽  
Alperen Aslan ◽  
Eylul Coskun ◽  
Beyza Nur Coban ◽  
Zeynep Haner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Practice Characteristics ◽  
Training And Research ◽  
General Surgeons ◽  
At Risk Populations

Abstract Background Burnout resulting from long-term and unmanaged workplace stress is high among healthcare professionals, especially surgeons, and affects both individuals and the quality of patient care. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors for burnout among attending general surgeons and to identify possible preventive strategies. Methods A national cross-sectional survey using a 35-item questionnaire was conducted among members of the Turkish Surgical Society. The survey evaluated demographics, professional and practice characteristics, social participation, and burnout as well as interventions to deal with burnout. Burnout was defined as a high score on the emotional exhaustion (EE) and/or depersonalization (DP) subscales. Surgeons with high scores on both the EE and DP and a low score on personal accomplishment (PA) were considered to have severe burnout. Results Six hundred fifteen general surgeons completed the survey. The median EE, DP, and PA scores were 34 (IQR, 20–43), 9 (IQR, 4–16), and 36 (IQR, 30–42), respectively. Overall, the prevalence of burnout and severe burnout were 69.1 and 22.0%, respectively. On multivariable analysis, factors independently associated with burnout were working in a training and research hospital (OR = 3.34; P < 0.001) or state hospital (OR = 2.77; P = 0.001), working ≥ 60 h per week (OR = 1.57; P = 0.046), and less frequent participation in social activities (OR = 3.65; P < 0.001). Conclusions Burnout is an important problem among general surgeons with impacts and consequences for professionals, patients, and society. Considering that burnout is a preventable condition, systematic efforts to identify at-risk populations and to develop strategies to address burnout in surgeons are needed.

Perceived Oral Health Literacy, Behaviors, and Oral Health Care among Caregivers to the Homebound Population

2021 ◽  
pp. 108482232110084
Author(s):  
Agata Wilk ◽  
Lisa LaSpina ◽  
Linda D. Boyd ◽  
Jared Vineyard
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
The Body ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study aimed to explore the level of perceived oral health literacy (OHL) among caregivers of the homebound population in the Chicago metropolitan area and how caregivers’ OHL impacts their oral care to the homebound population. The relationships between demographic characteristics, perceived OHL levels, personal oral health behaviors, and oral health care to clients were also assessed. This cross-sectional survey research examined 69 caregivers of the homebound population employed by home health agencies. The OHL was determined by the validated Health Literacy in Dentistry Scale (HeLD-14). Independent t-tests, chi-square tests set at p < .05 significance level, and logistic regressions were used for analysis. The mean age of participants was 43. The HeLD-14 scores indicated a high perceived OHL among this group. Caregivers came from diverse groups, and the majority spoke a second language at home. About 93% performed oral self-care the recommended amount of time or more, while only 57% did it for their clients. Those who cleaned clients’ mouth twice a day had a higher OHL score ( M = 23 compared to M = 19). About 43% did not check for sores in the client’s mouth, and those who checked had a higher OHL score ( M = 25 compared to M = 19). Controlling for OHL, age was a good predictor of oral care frequency to clients. These findings provide current evidence and add to the body of knowledge on OHL among homebound individuals. The results provide insights for designing a preventive approach in oral health care to the homebound population.

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