Review
Education & Educational Research
Mark P. Khurana, Daniel E. Raaschou-Pedersen, Jorgen Kurtzhals, Jakob E. Bardram, Sisse R. Ostrowski, Johan S. Bundgaard
Summary: This study identified 40 important knowledge, skills, and attitudes topics for medical students in a digital health curriculum through a scoping review and Delphi method study.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Liedewij F. N. Borremans, Jantine L. Spilt
Summary: Although teachers acknowledge the importance of personal relationships with students, they find it challenging to build these relationships. In this Delphi study, a panel of experts identified 36 competencies that beginning teachers need to form connections with individual students. The results can provide guidance for teacher training programs.
TEACHING AND TEACHER EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Patrea Andersen, Patrick Broman, Ema Tokolahi, Jia Rong Yap, Sharon Brownie
Summary: There is a growing recognition of the need for effective interprofessional practice in response to factors such as co-morbidity and complex patient health needs. However, the specific skills and learning opportunities required for students to develop competency in interprofessional practice remain unclear. This study synthesizes national expert opinions to identify student competency indicators and offers guidance for curriculum innovation, service-oriented learning experiences, and fostering interprofessional practice competence.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Esther Diaz-Mohedo, Rita Romero-Galisteo, Carmen Suarez-Serrano, Esther Medrano-Sanchez, Rocio Martin-Valero
Summary: This study developed and validated a rubric for evaluating competencies related to physiotherapeutic performance and intervention in traumatology within the Practicum of the Degree of Physiotherapy, using the Delphi methodology with experts from across Spain. The initial 142 interventions were reduced to 29 items in the final rubric, demonstrating its validity for assessing specific competencies in Traumatology.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Rafael Saltos-Rivas, Pavel Novoa-Hernandez, Rocio Serrano Rodriguez
Summary: Being digitally competent is essential for university teachers in the 21st century, but there is a lack of systematic research on the factors influencing their digital competencies. This study fills this gap by reviewing the literature published until 2021 and summarizing the main findings. The analysis reveals an increasing focus on understanding the acquisition of digital competencies, especially from external factors, and a diverse range of relationships and results explaining the digital competencies of university professors.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Molly J. Horstman, Rebecca S. Miltner, Margaret I. Wallhagen, Patricia A. Patrician, Brant J. Oliver, Christianne L. Roumie, Mary A. Dolansky, Federico Perez, Aanand D. Naik, Kyler M. Godwin
Summary: The article explores the necessity of developing training competencies specifically for health care improvement leaders and scholars, with a focus on the revised competencies of the national Veterans Affairs Quality Scholars Program. The competencies cover five domains: interprofessional collaboration, improvement and implementation science, organization and system leadership, methodological skills and analytic techniques, and teaching and coaching.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Hongyan He, Ti Zhou, Dengfen Zeng, Yanlan Ma
Summary: This study constructed a competency evaluation scale for clinical nursing teachers using the Delphi method, with five dimensions and 44 elements identified after three rounds of expert consultation. The reliability and validity of the scale were tested using Cronbach's ? coefficient and content validity index, showing high levels of reliability and validity.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Teresa Pozo-Rico, Rosa Poveda, Raul Gutierrez-Fresneda, Juan-Luis Castejon, Raquel Gilar-Corbi
Summary: This study aimed to design, implement, and evaluate a teacher training program to improve the quality and innovation of teaching practice. The program had a positive impact on teacher well-being, resilience, emotional competence, and self-efficacy, linked to the innovative and effective teacher methodologies included in the training.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Veronica Basilotta-Gomez-Pablos, Maria Matarranz, Luis-Alberto Casado-Aranda, Ana Otto
Summary: Digital competence is crucial in the educational context, and the state of digital competencies of university teachers needs attention and improvement. Current research mainly focuses on teachers' self-assessment and reflection of their digital competencies, with most teachers recognizing their low digital competence. It is necessary to further evaluate teachers' digital competencies and design practical and personalized training programs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Helen Monkman, Samiha Mir, Elizabeth M. Borycki, Karen L. Courtney, Jason Bond, Andre W. Kushniruk
Summary: This study aimed to develop a new framework for health informatics competencies that better reflects the current Canadian context. The study was conducted in two phases: a scoping review that identified 38 relevant articles, and consultations with 5 subject matter experts to finalize the framework. The new framework can be used by health informatics programs in Canada to ensure graduates have the necessary skills for their careers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Elizabeth Harcher, Adeola Fakolade, Dana Gordon, Susan Nedorost
Summary: Physicians need to take the lead in improving the value of healthcare for individuals and populations. However, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements do not explicitly include competencies in leadership, stewardship, and population health. This article describes the process of implementing an institutional curriculum in Health Systems Science (HSS) to address these competencies.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Sarah K. Howard, Jo Tondeur
Summary: Welcome to this special issue that focuses on teachers' digital competencies in Higher Education. The articles in this issue examine how digital competencies in higher education are conceptualized during and after the pandemic. The topics covered include new competency frameworks, the role of disciplines and artificial intelligence, and the future of higher education learning and teaching.
ETR&D-EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nicoline Schiess, Violet Kulo, Pria Anand, David R. Bearden, Aaron L. Berkowitz, Gretchen L. Birbeck, Anna Cervantes-Arslanian, Phillip Chan, Lorraine Chishimba Chishimba, Felicia C. Chow, Isabel Elicer, Agnes Fleury, Aarti Kinikar, Michelle Kvalsund, Farrah J. Mateen, Amir A. Mbonde, Ana-Claire L. Meyer, Cumara B. O'Carroll, Adesola Ogunniyi, Archana A. Patel, Michael Rubenstein, Omar K. Siddiqi, Serena Spudich, Sean A. Tackett, Kiran T. Thakur, Nirali Vora, Joseph Zunt, Deanna R. Saylor
Summary: This study used a modified Delphi approach to develop a framework of 47 competencies for global neurology training. These competencies cover eight domains, including cultural context, medical knowledge, team-based practice, and healthcare systems. The findings of this study can be used to establish global neurology training programs and evaluate trainees in this field.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jing Ye, Wenwen Tao, Lili Yang, Yiqing Xu, Na Zhou, Jinyun Wang
Summary: This study conducted research on the core competencies for clinical nurse educators in China, using focus group interviews and the e-Delphi method. It resulted in a set of core competencies for clinical nurse educators, which can provide valuable information for the selection, training, and evaluation of clinical nurse educators.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chul-Min Kim, Eun-Chang Kwak
Summary: The study aims to develop an evaluation tool to enhance the teaching skills of pre-service teachers. The Delphi technique was used to gather opinions from physical education professor evaluation experts and a total of 46 questions were designed to evaluate class preparation, introduction, development, and conclusion. This tool is significant for evaluating core teaching behaviors in the field of physical education.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna-Mari Summanen, Juhani Rautopuro, Lasse K. Kannas, Leena T. Paakkari
Summary: The study found that among 3652 students at the end of basic education in Finland, the average health literacy level was 58.9%, indicating a satisfactory level. Through a two-level hierarchical linear model analysis, it was found that factors such as gender, language of instruction, pupils' educational aspirations, parents' educational background, and pupils' school achievement had significant effects on health literacy level.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Maartje Boer, Regina J. J. M. van den Eijnden, Catrin Finkenauer, Meyran Boniel-Nissim, Claudia Marino, Jo Inchley, Alina Cosma, Leena Paakkari, Gonneke W. J. M. Stevens
Summary: The study validated the social media disorder scale among young adolescents from different countries, demonstrating good model fit and measurement invariance across countries, indicating that the scale is reliable for comparing problematic social media use cross-nationally.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jaana M. Kinnunen, Leena Paakkari, Arja H. Rimpela, Markus Kulmala, Matthias Richter, Mirte A. G. Kuipers, Anton E. Kunst, Pirjo L. Lindfors
Summary: This study explores the association between academic performance, health literacy, and substance use among European adolescents. The results indicate that poor academic performance and low health literacy are both associated with substance use. However, health literacy does not fully mediate the relationship between academic performance and substance use.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Orkan Okan, Melanie Messer, Diane Levin-Zamir, Leena Paakkari, Kristine Sorensen
Summary: The SARS-CoV-2 virus causes COVID-19, and in addition to biomedical vaccines, a social vaccine can be used as a health promotion strategy to prevent infection. A social vaccine involves social and political mobilization through interventions such as health communication and education to address environmental factors and enable communities to cope with COVID-19. Health literacy plays a significant role in empowering individuals and communities to understand and apply health information, and can be considered as a key public health approach to combat COVID-19.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Sociology
Niamh Hickey, Aishling Flaherty, Patricia Mannix McNamara
Summary: Distributed leadership has gained popularity as a prevalent model of school leadership. However, there is a lack of empirical research on distributed leadership in post-primary schools. This scoping review of 39 empirical studies aims to identify the main trends in this research body and provide implications for future studies. The results suggest a need for greater rigor in distributed leadership research, focusing on perceptions, policy relationships, well-being, female leadership, and the culture required for its success.
Article
Sociology
Jemma Lynch, Dympna Daly, Niamh Lafferty, Patricia Mannix McNamara
Summary: Recognition of the importance of authentic leadership is gaining popularity among leadership scholars. This research aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of Irish primary school leaders regarding authentic leadership. The core traits associated with authentic leadership, including self-awareness, balanced processing, relational transparency, and internalized perspectives, were identified in the interviews. Barriers and facilitators of authentic leadership, such as educational policy, procedures, and school culture, were also recognized.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nelli Lyyra, Niina Junttila, Jorma Tynjala, Jari Villberg, Raili Valimaa
Summary: This study found that loneliness among adolescents has been increasing over a 12-year period. Loneliness is strongly associated with health complaints and medicine use. Loneliness is an important factor affecting the health and well-being of adolescents.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maija Puupponen, Jorma Tynjala, Raili Valimaa, Leena Paakkari
Summary: This study found that even infrequent consumption of energy drinks is associated with various negative health indicators. Frequent consumers of energy drinks are more likely to engage in multiple health-compromising behaviors and have negative health perceptions. These findings support concerns about the negative associations between energy drink consumption and health, and suggest the need for policy measures to restrict the sale of energy drinks to adolescents.
Article
Pediatrics
Jasmine Gustafsson, Nelli Lyyra, Inga Jasinskaja-Lahti, Nina Simonsen, Henri Lahti, Markus Kulmala, Kristiina Ojala, Leena Paakkari
Summary: This study examined the mental health profiles of Finnish adolescents before and after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. It found that factors such as gender, maternal monitoring, social support, online communication, home atmosphere, school climate, and self-rated health were strongly associated with poorer mental health profiles. In addition, low subjective health literacy and the importance of teacher support increased after the pandemic.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Niamh Hickey, Aishling Flaherty, Patricia Mannix McNamara
Summary: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, school leaders have faced significant challenges and have adopted distributed leadership as a response to increased pressure. Irish schools are transitioning towards a shared model of leadership, endorsed by current leadership policy, but the concept of distributed leadership remains elusive.
EDUCATION SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Sociology
Robert Hannan, Niamh Lafferty, Patricia Mannix McNamara
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the views of teachers and middle school leaders on promotional policies and practices in their schools. A qualitative approach was used, with 15 participants taking part in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis revealed a mix of perceptions regarding promotions, ranging from fair merit-based measures to unfairness and favoritism, with female staff seen as disadvantaged. The main reasons for seeking promotion were personal ambition and higher salary. The study also highlighted negative consequences such as strained relationships and turnover following promotions. Implications for practice, policy, and research are discussed.
Review
Sociology
Inez Wilson Heenan, Derbhile De Paor, Niamh Lafferty, Patricia Mannix McNamara
Summary: The review examines the impact of transformational school leadership in primary schools on school staff and school culture, based on a synthesis of 15 studies conducted between 2012 to 2022. The data, presented within a framework of transformational school leadership dimensions and characteristics, show positive impacts on staff motivation and school culture enhancement. The findings highlight the importance of transformational leadership in fostering a positive school environment.
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
L. Paakkari, H. Lahti, M. Kulmala, O. Paakkari, N. Lyyra
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public Administration
Margaret Hodgins, Duncan Lewis, Lisa Pursell, Victoria Hogan, Sarah MacCurtain, Patricia Mannix-McNamara
Summary: This paper examines the experiences of workers in a public sector organization regarding workplace ill-treatment, specifically workplace bullying. The findings suggest that workplace ill-treatment, including bullying, is more prevalent in public sector workplaces, which have been heavily impacted by austerity measures. The study supports Salin's model and explores the concept of psychological contract breach in the context of New Public Management.
PUBLIC MONEY & MANAGEMENT
(2022)