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2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria M. Stollenwerk ◽  
Anna Gustafsson ◽  
Gudrun Edgren ◽  
Petri Gudmundsson ◽  
Magnus Lindqvist ◽  
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Abstract Background After completing university education Biomedical Laboratory Scientists work in clinical laboratories, in biomedical research laboratories, in biotech, and in pharmaceutical companies. Laboratory diagnostics have undergone rapid development over the recent years, and the pace shows no signs of abatement. Rapid development challenges the competence of the staff and will most certainly influence the education of future staff. This study was aimed to examine what was considered the necessary competencies needed to pursue a career as a Biomedical Laboratory Scientist Methods A modified Delphi technique was used, and the panel of experts expressed their views in a three questionnaire series. Consensus was defined as the point when 75% or more of the panel participants agreed that a particular competence was necessary. Results The study highlights the perceived importance of mostly generic competencies that relate to quality, quality assurance, and accuracy, as well as different aspects of safety, respect, trustworthiness (towards patients/clients and colleagues), and communication skills. The results also stress the significance of self-awareness and professionality. Conclusions We identified important competencies for Biomedical Laboratory Scientists. Together with complementary information from other sources, i.e., guidelines, laws, and scientific publications, the competencies identified can be used as learning outcomes in a competency-based education to provide students with all competencies needed to work as professional Biomedical Laboratory Scientists.


2021 ◽  
Vol 156 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S122-S122
Author(s):  
K Finnegan ◽  
P Tanabe ◽  
J Baker

Abstract Introduction/Objective The objective of this study is to identify the positive viewpoints and misunderstandings Filipino applicants have about the BOC’s international credential and credential maintenance programs. With a total of 10,836 MLS(ASCPi) certificants, the Philippines is the BOC’s largest and most successful international certification market. However, despite the Philippines being the BOC’s largest international certification market, the BOC only certifies about a third of eligible Filipino graduates each year. Therefore, to encourage additional interest in achieving BOC credentials and to eliminate misunderstanding surrounding the BOC’s Credential Maintenance Program (CMP), the ASCP BOC International Credentialing Committee created and deployed a survey. The purpose of the survey was to learn as much as possible about the medical laboratory scientist certification market in the Philippines, as well as determine what opportunities Filipino‘s were afforded after they earned their credential. The resulting report based on analysis of the survey results showed there are a number of issues affecting Filipino participation in the BOC’s credential and CMP offerings. Methods/Case Report 422 individuals from 44 countries of education participated in the survey. This study is a summary of results from the 265 Filipino respondents. Results (if a Case Study enter NA) This study confirmed a number of assertions the BOC had about the Filipino credential market. The most important of these assertions is MLS(ASCPi) certification is appealing to Philippine- educated individuals due to its portability (i.e., work eligibility, emigration, etc.). Conclusion The BOC should continue leaning into the portability of MLS(ASCPi) certification, but also needs to do a better job of promoting our other international certifications for which Filipinos may be eligible. The BOC needs to place greater emphasis on educating Filipinos on the importance of CMP and on what can be used for CE towards CMP. For example, the BOC needs to create an outreach campaign that helps Filipino credential holders understand CE earned for their PRC (i.e., Philippines-licensure requirements) can also be used for their CMP. Finally, considering the popularity of BOC certification in the Philippines, the BOC should work on creating more content that focuses on promoting the usefulness of pursing an advanced credential, the portability of certification, and the overall demystification of CMP.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carbonell

Abstract Native immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 proteins may be sufficient to elicit protective immunity in humans. Accidental mucosal exposure in a laboratory scientist (P001) to a commercially-obtained, purified SARS-CoV-2 recombinant S1 subunit (S1) protein resulted in S1-reactive antibodies with serum titers up to 1:12,800. A surrogate virus neutralization test (sVNT) demonstrated enduring neutralizing antibodies (nAbs). P001 PBMCs and whole blood exposed to S1 protein resulted in interferon-γ (IFN-γ) release ex vivo. Importantly, no systemic adverse events were observed. Potent immunogenicity of full-length S1 protein in a water-in-oil emulsion provides important clues for COVID-19 vaccine development and may serve as the basis of a low-cost, stable, and highly scalable intranasal vaccine candidate to address COVID-19 globally.


Author(s):  
Bruno Lopes Mafra ◽  
Mara Eli de Matos ◽  
Leide da Conceição Sanches ◽  
Maria Rosa Machado Prado

The work of the medical laboratory scientist is directly related to the study and diagnosis of the patient's health. This study aimed to understand the opinion of medical laboratory scientists regarding their academic training. The research had the participation of pharmacists who work as medical laboratory scientists. The collected data were analyzed using the content analysis technique and divided into two categories: academic training and clinical analysis training. The result shows that practical classes during the undergraduate course are of paramount importance, as they allow the future medical laboratory scientist to develop skills and attitudes linked to knowledge. It was also found that theoretical knowledge provides the basis for the practice and that the training of the medical laboratory scientist shall prioritize the context where he/she will be proactively inserted in the multiprofessional teams and in society.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agboola AOJ ◽  
Deji-Agboola AM ◽  
Oritogun KS ◽  
Musa AA ◽  
Oyebadejo TY ◽  
...  

Background: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women worldwide. This study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self examination (BSE) among female health workers in Sagamu. Methods: Questionnaire was used to obtain information such as demographic characteristics, knowledge of breast cancer, attitudes towards BSE and questions relating to practices of BSE from female health workers. Statistical analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics and Chi Square method. Results: The medical doctors had more knowledge about breast cancer than the nurses and laboratory scientists. The medical doctors (81.8%), laboratory scientists (56.5%) and the nurses (41.4%) knew the correct timing and frequency for performance of BSE. The monthly practice of BSE was very low among the nurses (30%), while only 68.2% of the doctors and 78.3% of laboratory scientist admitted carrying out BSE monthly. The doctors (68.2%), nurses (35.7%) and laboratory scientist (30.4%) started BSE below the age of 19 years. Conclusion: The results indicate that the nurses had poor attitude towards BSE and this affected their practice of BSE though they had knowledge. The finding that some of the female health workers did not practice BSE, suggests that there is a need for continuing education programs to change attitude and behaviour towards BSE.


2020 ◽  
Vol 154 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S120-S120
Author(s):  
V D Kummerfeldt

Abstract Introduction/Objective Developing the next generation of clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) supervisors who are competent and comprehensively prepared to meet the industry’s healthcare demands can be challenging. When a CLS is promoted to a supervisory position and then found to be incompetent due to the lack of experience, skills, knowledge and/or abilities. To identify the root cause of this phenomena a comprehensive review of the literature explored management competency theories and concepts (Katz’s three-skills approach, the Peter principle, Sandwith’s competency domain model, and National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s health leadership competency model). The management competency theories provided the foundational theoretical framework for this study. Methods Quantitative and qualitative data was used to address the research questions. A modified Tipton’s instrument/survey was used. The survey used demographic, open-ended, and Likert-type questions. Results This study had a total of 247 participants, who self-identified as CLS supervisor or manager, and completed an online survey. The results showed an increased competency level due to experience, continuous learning, mentors, formal education, leadership programs and delegation of tasks. The majority of the participants did not feel that the College of American Pathologists regulatory standard of a general CLS supervisor was sufficient to produce a competent CLS supervisor. Training and education was recommended to help transition CLS practitioner into the role of CLS supervisor. Other recommendations include mentors, succession planning, career ladder/leadership programs, experience, and support. Conclusion In order to develop the next generation of CLS supervisors, who are comprehensively prepared to meet the industry’s healthcare demands, healthcare organizations are going to need to employ evidence-based human resource management strategies. Human resource management strategies, such as training and development programs, leadership programs, mentor programs, and succession planning, should include administrative and interpersonal domain knowledge, skills, abilities and experience


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Zubairu Iliyasu ◽  
Hadiza S. Galadanci ◽  
Fatima Hassan-Hanga ◽  
Zainab Abdulrahman ◽  
Fatima Ismail Tsiga ◽  
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Background: Despite the existence of evidence-based HIV-exposed infant feeding guidelines, infants in Africa still acquire HIV through inappropriate feeding practices. Objective: To identify predictors of HIV-exposed infant feeding knowledge and counseling practice among health care workers (HCW) in Nigeria. Methods: Structured, pretested questionnaires were administered to HCW (n=262) in a tertiary health facility in Kano, Nigeria. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine predictors of HIV-exposed infant feeding knowledge and counseling practice. Results: Of 262 respondents, (58.0%, n=152) had good knowledge of recommended feeding options. Respondents listed exclusive breastfeeding (57.6%, n=151), human milk substitutes (45.4%, n=119), HIV-negative wet-nursing (37.0%, n=97), heated expressed human milk (20.6%, n=54) and mixed feeding (13.4%, n=35) as appropriate feeding choices. Over half (57.3%, n=150) of the respondents have ever counseled a HIV-positive mother on infant feeding. Knowledge was predicted by female sex (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR)=2.47, 95% Confidence Interval (CI):1.35-4.52), profession (physician vs. laboratory scientist, AOR=4.00, 95%CI:1.25-12.87; nurse/midwife vs. laboratory scientist, AOR=2.75, 95%CI:1.17-9.28), infant feeding counseling training (AOR=3.27, 95%CI:1.87-5.71), and number of children (2-4 vs. 0, AOR=1.75, 95%CI:1.23-3.92). Infant feeding counseling was predicted by female sex (AOR=2.85, 95%CI:1.39-5.85), age (>40 vs. <30 years, AOR=3.87, 95%CI:1.27-15.65), knowledge of infant feeding options (good vs. fair/poor, AOR=3.96, 95%CI:2.07-7.59), training (AOR=2.60, 95%CI:1.42-5.32), and profession (physician vs. laboratory scientist, AOR=10.7, 95%CI:2.85-40.54; nurse/midwife vs. laboratory scientist, AOR=4.8, 95%CI:1.26-18.02). Conclusion: The practice of infant feeding counseling among HCW in Nigeria is associated with sex, knowledge, and profession. Our findings may inform the development of targeted training programs for HCW in similar settings.


Author(s):  
Naomi Amadiuwa Ernest ◽  
Dorathy Chioma Okpokam

Blood transfusion plays important role in medical and surgical practice and has been employed in varying medical and surgical procedures. An increasing amount of literature concerning blood conservation, restrictive transfusion strategies, pharmacological manipulation of the haemostatic and fibrinolytic systems, minimal invasive surgery, local haemostatic agents and guidelines for blood transfusion, is being published each year. This review aims to summaries the key concepts of bloodless medicine and surgery, offer a practical guide on how to approach such cases and outline currently available approaches to manage anemia or bleeding in patients. The standard practice is to keep vigilance to the possibility of reactionary or secondary haemorrhage. Continued bleeding is aggressively managed by postoperative blood salvage, or surgical intervention to stop haemorrhage. A multidisciplinary effort therefore has to be made through the entire chain, from the outpatient clinic through discharge from the hospital, with the utmost exertion of all team members in which surgeons play a key role and the medical laboratory scientist in the adaptation of bloodless surgery program.


IFLA Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-232
Author(s):  
Ngozi P. Osuchukwu ◽  
Ngozi B. Ukachi

Around the world, a woman dies of cervical cancer every two minutes. In Nigeria, it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, which could be avoided with proper access to health information. This mixed methods study, which employs a questionnaire, interviews, observations and discussion, examined women’s awareness on cervical cancer, screening status, sources, attitude and willingness, factors deterring them from being screened, and lessons learnt. Screening was done using visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA). The study involved two librarians, two medical doctors, a pharmacist and a laboratory scientist: 90 women participated in the cervical screening exercise in non-standard settings – an e-library and a cathedral. It was discovered that 90% of the women had never been screened. Thus, if the women are not sensitized on cervical cancer they may never go for screening and more casualties will be recorded. The paper concludes with recommendations and a call to action for all, especially librarians.


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