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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ava Bayat, Holly Mansell, Jeff Taylor, Michael Szafron, Kerry Mansell
Summary: Background misconceptions about the health risks of cannabis are prevalent, and there is a need to improve public health messaging. A Cannabis Knowledge Assessment Tool (CKAT) was developed and piloted in 7th and 9th grade students to measure knowledge about cannabis and assess the effectiveness of educational programs. Further studies are needed to test the usability and validity of the CKAT in different contexts.
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Nursing
Wayne Varndell, Margaret Fry, Doug Elliott
Summary: The study explores the use of real-time Delphi method in emergency nursing research, highlighting key considerations that emerged during the study and providing guidance for future researchers.
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Enrico De Luca, Barbara Sena, Silvia Cataldi, Federica Fusillo
Summary: The study explored healthcare professionals' perceptions, opinions, and awareness of interprofessional collaboration practice and education. The research highlighted obstacles to implementing interprofessional education and possible enablers. Nurses showed ambiguous positions towards concepts of autonomy and shared responsibility, reflecting the struggle of the nursing profession in transitioning to a person-centred model of care.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Sandra L. Turner, Stephanie Tesson, Phyllis Butow, Burcu Vachan, Ming-Ka Chan, Timothy Shaw
Summary: This study examined the perspectives and preferences of radiation oncology residents regarding leadership education. The findings identified four key themes related to leadership education and have implications for the design of effective radiation oncology leadership programs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Wen-Hsing Luo, Yin-Che Chen
Summary: This study explores a teaching capability maturity model for CLIL teachers based on the level of maturity of teachers' teaching capabilities, and proposes suggestions for CLIL teacher education.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yi Xiong, Xiong Lei, Shiqie Bai, Yanli Xiong, Wenhui Liu, Wendan Wu, Qingqing Yu, Zhixiao Dong, Jian Yang, Xiao Ma
Summary: This study conducted a genome survey and developed SSR markers for Siberian wildrye using Next-generation sequencing. The newly developed SSR markers will facilitate genetics study and breeding for Elymus species, providing insights for further whole genome sequencing strategies.
Article
Nursing
Azam Ghorbani, Nooredin Mohammadi, Zahra Rooddehghan, Fatemeh Bakhshi, Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi
Summary: This study aimed to explore the implementation of educational transformative programs by gaining insight from educational directors, teachers, and students. A qualitative approach with grounded theory method was used, and 24 participants were selected. The core concept of transformational leadership emerged, including transformative management, educational policy requirements, providing a platform, and community-centered education.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Karlotta Schloesser, Yvonne Eisenmann, Anja Bergmann, Steffen T. Simon
Summary: Through a Delphi survey, experts on breathlessness agreed on 15 cognitive and behavioral strategies to develop a personalized intervention for managing episodic breathlessness. The final intervention includes strategies such as handheld fan, forward lean, diaphragmatic breathing, distraction, pursed lips breathing, long breaths out, and relaxation training.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexander Ganzhorn, Leonie Schulte-Uentrop, Josephine Kuellmei, Christian Zoellner, Parisa Moll-Khosrawi
Summary: This study aimed to develop a nationally validated EPA-based curriculum for postgraduate training in anaesthesiology. Through a Delphi consensus approach, involving all German chair directors of anaesthesiology, a final set of 34 EPAs was determined. The elaborated and validated EPA-based curriculum reflects a broad consensus among different stakeholders of anaesthesiology, and represents a significant step towards competency-based postgraduate training in anaesthesiology.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Amy Nisselle, Emily A. King, Belinda McClaren, Monika Janinski, Sylvia Metcalfe, Clara Gaff, Kate Dunlop
Summary: This study conducted a survey on genomic medicine practice and continuing education needs among Australian physicians, revealing that most physicians believe genomics will impact their practice, and prefer practice models involving genetics services. The survey results showed that physicians mainly perform tasks related to family history taking and counseling, but more physicians expect to perform tasks at all stages of testing in the future.
Review
Hematology
Matthew L. Chase, Reed Drews, Marc S. Zumberg, Leslie R. Ellis, Erin G. Reid, Aaron T. Gerds, Alfred I. Lee, Gabriela S. Hobbs, Jonathan Berry, Jason A. Freed
Summary: Graduate medical education training in hematology in North America is accredited by ACGME. There is no consensus on best practices for peripheral blood smear (PBS) review. Through focus groups, academic hematologists developed consensus recommendations on PBS education, emphasizing a systematic approach and focusing on red and white blood cell disorders and diseases requiring prompt recognition. These recommendations provide validity to future research and curricular development for visuospatial tasks.
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Business
Vernika Agarwal, Abdul Zubar Hameed, Snigdha Malhotra, K. Mathiyazhagan, Sreejith Alathur, Andrea Appolloni
Summary: As the fourth industrial revolution unfolds, the automotive industry faces complex and uncertain changes. To cope with these changes and ensure sustainable development, companies must embrace change and act quickly, while adopting the appropriate strategies. This study utilizes the fuzzy Delphi and TOPSIS methods to evaluate agility indicators that are crucial for the sustainable development of the automotive industry, and proposes strategies to address the changes.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Trisasi Lestari, Ahmad Fuady, Finny Fitry Yani, I. Wayan Gede Artawan Eka Putra, Ivan Surya Pradipta, Lidya Chaidir, Diah Handayani, Agus Fitriangga, Maria Regina Loprang, Imran Pambudi, Rovina Ruslami, Ari Probandari
Summary: Ranked second in global TB incidence, Indonesia has developed a National Strategy for TB Prevention and Control 2020-2024. This study aimed to develop updated national TB research priorities. A mixed-methods approach, including open survey, literature survey, and Delphi survey, was used. Top ten research categories were identified through the involvement of various stakeholders.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anne Boel, Victoria Navarro-Compan, Robert Landewe, Desiree van der Heijde
Summary: The study found that inviting panel members who missed a round to a subsequent round leads to a better representation of opinions and reduces the chance of false consensus. However, this approach does not influence the final outcome of the Delphi survey.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Laura Chiel, Zachary Winthrop, Kathleen Huth, Caroline J. Gross, Amanda Gomez, Carolyn H. Marcus, Ariel S. Winn
Summary: This study aimed to understand the perceptions of residents and fellows regarding successful supervision of residents by fellows on inpatient subspecialty rotations, in order to inform the development of curricula to support fellows as supervisors. Participants believed that fellows who provided successful supervision advanced residents' professional growth and supported their development in various areas.
Letter
Genetics & Heredity
Sarah Righetti, Lisa Dive, Alison D. Archibald, Lucinda Freeman, Belinda McClaren, Anaita Kanga-Parabia, Martin B. Delatycki, Nigel G. Laing, Edwin P. Kirk, Ainsley J. Newson
GENETICS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Ilias Goranitis, You Wu, Sebastian Lunke, Susan M. White, Tiong Y. Tan, Alison Yeung, Matthew F. Hunter, Melissa Martyn, Clara Gaff, Zornitza Stark
Summary: This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of providing faster genomic results in pediatric critical care and finds that early initiation of ultra-rapid genomic testing can offer substantial economic and personal benefits.
GENETICS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fiona Lynch, Amy Nisselle, Zornitza Stark, Clara L. Gaff, Belinda McClaren
Summary: This study explores the preferences and perspectives of health professionals and parents regarding genetics follow-up after rapid genomic sequencing (rGS) in critically unwell children. The findings reveal that current practices surrounding genetics follow-up after rGS are highly variable, resulting in some families not receiving the ongoing care they need. Parents expressed a desire for more follow-up care, while health professionals identified organizational and psychosocial barriers to conducting follow-up.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Alice Kim, Amy Nisselle, Jennifer Weller-Newton, Belinda McClaren, Louise Keogh
Summary: Workplace learning is crucial for professionals to apply theoretical concepts to practice and stay updated with emerging ideas. This study explores how genomic medicine is learned in the workplace and factors influencing these learning experiences. The findings reveal various learning opportunities related to genomic medicine through established clinical work practice, contextual affordances, and personal pursuits. Barriers and facilitators impact participants' learning experiences and access to opportunities. Recognizing these informal learning opportunities is vital to ensure healthcare professionals are equipped with knowledge and confidence to engage with practice-related developments.
VOCATIONS AND LEARNING
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Clare A. Primiero, Amy M. Baker, Courtney K. Wallingford, Ellie J. Maas, Tatiane Yanes, Lindsay Fowles, Monika Janda, Mary-Anne Young, Amy Nisselle, Bronwyn Terrill, Jason M. Lodge, Jane M. Tiller, Paul Lacaze, Hayley Andersen, Gemma McErlean, Erin Turbitt, H. Peter Soyer, Aideen M. McInerney-Leo
Summary: This study surveyed Australian Dermatologists on the perceived utility of genetic testing and its current use in practice. It found that while most dermatologists recognized the relevance of genetic testing to future practice, the actual ordering and use of genetic tests were limited. Future educational interventions could focus on appropriate test ordering, result interpretation, and potential insurance implications.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Gemma R. Brett, Aisha Ward, Sophie E. Bouffler, Elizabeth E. Palmer, Kirsten Boggs, Fiona Lynch, Amanda Springer, Amy Nisselle, Zornitza Stark
Summary: By implementing plain language genomic test reports in real-world settings through co-design, patient/family and caregiver understanding and communication of the purpose, outcome, and potential clinical implications of genomic tests can be facilitated.
NPJ GENOMIC MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Erin Crellin, Melissa Martyn, Belinda McClaren, Clara Gaff
Summary: Patient care experiences play a crucial role in the successful implementation of genomics in paediatric care. A scoping review was conducted to understand parents' experiences and needs regarding genetic testing for rare diseases in their children. The review revealed that parents valued feeling cared for, consistent relationships with clinicians, empathic communication, updated information during the waiting period for test results, and access to support resources following result disclosure. Strategies to address unmet needs were proposed, but evidence on their effectiveness was limited. This emphasizes the need for rigorous interventions and the integration of genomics into paediatric care.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Amy Nisselle, Emily King, Bronwyn Terrill, Belinda Davey, Belinda McClaren, Kate Dunlop, Debra Graves, Sylvia Metcalfe, Clara Gaff
Summary: Genomic medicine is being implemented globally, and a genomic-competent health workforce is needed. A survey of Australian non-genetics physicians revealed that confidence and engagement with genomic medicine were influenced by factors such as specialty, continuing genomics education, and genomics research experience. Respondents who had completed genomics education and were engaged in genomic medicine reported higher confidence and were more likely to prefer genomic testing with genetics services support. A progression of genomic competence aligned with service delivery models and workplace learning could facilitate the adoption of genomic tests.
NPJ GENOMIC MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Danya F. Vears, Fiona Lynch, Amy Nisselle, Samantha Ayres, Zornitza Stark
Summary: Rapid genomic testing is now considered the standard of care for critically ill children suspected of having an underlying genetic condition, and should be provided equally to all patients in acute care settings. The HGSA encourages the involvement of a multidisciplinary team, particularly genetic health professionals, in the delivery of rapid genomic testing services. Pre-test genetic counseling should be personalized to the needs of the family, and follow-up appointments should be offered. Informed consent for rapid genomic testing should be obtained, even in acute care settings. Rapid genomic testing should be conducted with minimal delay, preferably using whole genome sequencing. Incidental, secondary findings, and variants of uncertain significance should be reported cautiously. While the trio approach is recommended, infants or children should not be excluded from rapid genomic testing programs if biological parents are unavailable.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Stephanie White, Matilda Haas, Kitty-Jean Laginha, Kirsten Laurendet, Clara Gaff, Danya Vears, Ainsley J. Newson
Summary: Genome sequencing can generate findings beyond the initial test indication, and a variety of terms are used globally to describe these findings. Justifications for term choices include the expectedness of the finding, effective communication, relatedness to the original test indication, and how genomic information was generated. Further work is needed to include the perspectives of patients in terminology choice.
GENETICS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Nick Dragojlovic, Kennedy Borle, Nicola Kopac, Amy Nisselle, Jennifer Nuk, Mandy Jevon, Jan M. Friedman, Alison M. Elliott, Larry D. Lynd, GenCOUNSEL Study
Summary: The utilization of clinical genetics services has rapidly increased in the past decade, leading to a shortage of healthcare providers in genetic healthcare. A workforce requirements model was developed to determine the future need for specialists and genetic counselors in Canada, especially in the field of hereditary cancer risk assessment. The model predicts a significant increase in the number of healthcare providers needed by 2030, highlighting the importance of innovative service delivery and mainstreaming of cancer genetics care in Canadian health systems.