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Surgery
Jason C. Pradarelli, Avni Gupta, Andrea H. Hermosura, Kenric M. Murayama, Keith A. Delman, Mohsen M. Shabahang, Joaquim M. Havens, Stuart Lipsitz, Douglas S. Smink, Steven Yule
Summary: This study provides normative data on non-technical skill ratings of surgical residents at different training levels, with senior residents receiving the highest ratings and interns receiving the lowest ratings. Statistically significant differences in ratings were found between different training levels, highlighting the importance of developing non-technical skills in surgical trainees.
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Automation & Control Systems
Weiming Ba, Jung-Che Chang, Jing Liu, Xi Wang, Xin Dong, Dragos Axinte
Summary: This paper proposes a hybrid scheme for kinematic control of continuum robots, which avoids errors through tension supervision and accurate piecewise linear approximation. The effectiveness of the controller is verified on different continuum robotic systems.
ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
(2024)
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Education & Educational Research
Priya Martin, Belinda O'Sullivan, Carla Taylor, Glen Wallace
Summary: This study explores factors that support the use of blended supervision models for postgraduate rural generalist medical training in small rural communities. The study found that blended supervision models can be effective for rural generalist training if well-planned, with local team supports, and appropriate supervisor and supervisee characteristics.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Alfonso Galderisi, Silvia Bressan, Liviana Da Dalt, Giorgio Perilongo, Eugenio Baraldi
Summary: Less than 2% of physicians pursue research training after residency, leading to a decline in pediatric physician scientists. Exposure to research methodology during clinical training may engage more pediatric physician scientists. This study describes the experience of a research training program for pediatric residents at the University of Padova, which includes general and subspecialties cores. The lack of protected time and specific funds were identified as major barriers to research training during residency.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Olle ten Cate, Robert P. Favier
Summary: Transitions within medical and health professional training are often stressful, and efforts to prepare learners for the next phase are not always effective. This study proposes considering the level of supervision required for specific tasks as a way to alleviate stress and enhance continued development after transitions.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yali Shi
Summary: This study examined how second-year English majors engaged with automated, peer, and teacher feedback across three genres in an L2 writing class, finding that students' engagement with feedback varied by source and genre, with teacher feedback being the most highly incorporated.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yu Guo, Xue-Ning Shen, Hui-Fu Wang, Shi-Dong Chen, Ya-Ru Zhang, Shu-Fen Chen, Mei Cui, Wei Cheng, Qiang Dong, Tao Ma, Jin-Tai Yu
Summary: This study is the first to outline the trajectories of plasma biomarkers throughout the Alzheimer's continuum in the Chinese population, providing important implications for future trials targeting plasma GFAP to facilitate AD prevention and treatment.
ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH & THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shae Margulies, Molly Posa, Melissa Fitzgerald, Stephanie Filipp, Diane Howell, Puneet Tung, Maria Kelly
Summary: The study aimed to compare the reliability of transcutaneous hemoglobin (tcHgb) measurement to standard capillary hemoglobin (cHgb) measurement in screening for iron deficiency anemia in pediatric patients. The results showed that tcHgb tends to over-estimate Hgb values and has limitations in obtaining measurements in smaller children or those who are more active. Future research is needed to compare both methods to the gold standard laboratory-analyzed complete blood count.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Tanvir S. Sian, Thomas B. Inns, Amanda Gates, Brett Doleman, Joseph J. Bass, Philip J. Atherton, Jonathan N. Lund, Bethan E. Phillips
Summary: This study is the first to demonstrate that short-term, time-efficient, equipment-free HIIT can improve the cardiovascular fitness of older adults, regardless of supervision status. Unsupervised HIIT may offer a novel approach to enhance the physiological resilience of older adults, combating age-associated physiological decline, increasing inactivity, and the additional challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pediatrics
Danilo Buonsenso, Jo-Fen Liu, Dhurgshaarna Shanmugavadivel, Tessa Davis, Damian Roland
Summary: This study investigates the diversity of training resources and self-confidence in diagnosing skin conditions in different skin tones among users of an international online teaching platform. The results show that many training resources predominantly feature white skin, and higher levels of self-confidence are mainly observed in Africa, Latin America, and dermatologists.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maya J. L. Schutte, Marc M. Bohlken, Guusje Collin, Lucija Abramovic, Marco P. M. Boks, Wiepke Cahn, Meenakshi Dauwan, Edwin van Dellen, Neeltje E. M. van Haren, Kenneth Hugdahl, Sanne Koops, Rene C. W. Mandl, Iris E. C. Sommer
Summary: A revised version of this paper has been published and can be accessed through the link at the top of the paper.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Douglas Pfeiffer, Hania Al-Hallaq, Per Halvorsen, Kristi Hendrickson, Zheng Feng Lu, Melissa Carol Martin, Beth Schueler, Jillian Shuman, Jacqueline E. Zoberi
Summary: AAPM is a nonprofit professional society dedicated to advancing the science, education and professional practice of medical physics. It periodically defines new practice guidelines and reviews existing ones to improve patient care quality.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED CLINICAL MEDICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Marta Tecedor, Alejandro Perez
Summary: The study aims to explore students' attitudes towards flipped instruction in order to identify areas for development in training. Findings suggest that being enrolled in elementary courses, having taken flipped courses in other subjects, understanding how the online platform works, and grasping the philosophy behind flipped courses are key predictors of liking flipped instruction.
COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Dorde Radicevic
Summary: This paper revisits the calculations of free field entanglement entropy using the lattice-continuum correspondence and extends it to subregion algebras. It shows how entropies of continuum boson and fermion theories can be computed purely from lattice quantities, providing a clear picture of the origins of entanglement entropy divergences and a concise recipe for calculating this important quantity in continuum theories.
MODERN PHYSICS LETTERS B
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Michell Fullmer, Annelise Su, Steven Bachrach, Jobayer Hossain, Heidi H. Kecskemethy
Summary: In this study of 544 children, it was found that children newly diagnosed with cancer had lower levels of vitamin D compared to their age-, sex-, and race-matched peers without cancer. Older children and children of color had lower vitamin D levels, with black children being the most deficient.
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Pediatrics
Dorene F. Balmer, Rachel J. Gottlieb-Smith, Patricia M. Hobday, Michele Long, Carol Carraccio, James F. Bale, J. Lindsey Lane, Lisa Howley, H. Carrie Chen, Duncan Henry, Daniel C. West, Janice Hanson, Paritosh Kaul, Adam Rosenberg, Jennifer B. Soep, Alan Schwartz, John S. Andrews, Emily C. Borman-Shoap, Katherine E. Murray, Deborah Powell, Brian P. Good, Bruce E. Herman, Meghan O'Connor, Boyd F. Richards
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2020)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Kathleen Huth, Anne M. Stack, Jonathan Hatoun, Grace Chi, Robert Blake, Robert Shields, Patrice Melvin, Daniel C. West, Nancy D. Spector, Amy J. Starmer
Summary: The study found that implementing a receiver-driven intervention to standardise clinic-to-ED handoffs was associated with increased inclusion of important elements, reduced miscommunications, and improved perceptions of quality, safety, and efficiency in the handoff process. The results indicate that expanded implementation of similar programmes could significantly enhance the care of patients transferred to the paediatric ED.
BMJ QUALITY & SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Alan Schwartz, Dorene F. Balmer, Emily Borman-Shoap, Alan Chin, Duncan Henry, Bruce E. Herman, Patricia Hobday, James H. Lee, Sara Multerer, Ross E. Myers, Keith Ponitz, Adam Rosenberg, Jennifer B. Soep, Daniel C. West, Robert Englander
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Olle ten Cate, Dorene F. Balmer, Holly Caretta-Weyer, Rose Hatala, Marije P. Hennus, Daniel C. West
Summary: The authors reviewed recent research papers to establish a research and development agenda for EPAs in the coming decade. They identified 3 levels of potential research and development and categorized their recommendations into 14 discrete themes. Future studies should focus on large-scale implementation of EPAs to support CBME and evaluate their impact at various levels.
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Hannah L. Anderson, Joshua Kurtz, Daniel C. West
Summary: This study aims to fill the knowledge gap on how to effectively implement Workplace-based assessment (WBA) to support competency-based medical education (CBME). Analysis reveals that many WBA tools and programs have been implemented, with common barriers across fields and specialties; theoretical perspectives emphasize the necessity for data-driven implementation strategies; user perceptions of WBA vary depending on implementation factors; technology solutions could offer useful tools to support WBA; and many areas for future research and innovation remain.
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Education & Educational Research
Hannah L. Anderson, Joshua Kurtz, Daniel C. West, Dorene F. Balmer
Summary: This study aimed to understand the perceptions of pediatric postgraduate trainees and supervisors on using telehealth for instruction in ambulatory settings. The results indicated that trainees and supervisors adapted to telehealth and utilized it to enhance observation, autonomy, and develop novel skills.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Developmental
Paritosh Kaul
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Alisa Khan, Victoria Parente, Jennifer D. Baird, Shilpa J. Patel, Sharon Cray, Dionne A. Graham, Monique Halley, Tyler Johnson, Erin Knoebel, Kheyandra D. Lewis, Isabella Liss, Eileen M. Romano, Shrunjal Trivedi, Nancy D. Spector, Christopher P. Landrigan
Summary: This study investigated disparities in reported hospital safety climate by language proficiency in a cohort of hospitalized children and their families. Patients with limited English proficiency were less likely to speak up, question decisions or actions of providers, and be unafraid to ask questions. Efforts to improve communication with patients and families with limited English proficiency are crucial for enhancing hospital safety.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Dorene F. Balmer, Hannah Anderson, Daniel C. West
Summary: Principles-focused evaluation is an alternative approach to program evaluation that centers on adherence to guiding principles, not achievement of goals. The authors applied this approach to an emergent HPE program and described their innovative application process.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Amy J. Starmer, Nancy D. Spector, Jennifer K. O'Toole, Zia Bismilla, Sharon Calaman, Maria-Lucia Campos, Maitreya Coffey, Lauren A. Destino, Jennifer L. Everhart, Jenna Goldstein, Dionne A. Graham, Jennifer H. Hepps, Eric E. Howell, Nicholas Kuzma, Greg Maynard, Patrice Melvin, Shilpa J. Patel, Alina Popa, Glenn Rosenbluth, Jeffrey L. Schnipper, Theodore C. Sectish, Rajendu Srivastava, Daniel C. West, Clifton E. Yu, Christopher P. Landrigan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of implementing the I-PASS handoff improvement program in different medical settings on patient safety and communication. The results showed that implementation of the program significantly reduced reported adverse events related to handoffs and improved handoff quality.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Joseph R. Fuchs, Andrew M. Tannous, Gretchen Guiton, Paritosh Kaul
Summary: This study focuses on a novel intervention in cultural competency training for undergraduate dental students, aiming to improve cross-cultural communication. The intervention utilized dyad training, roleplaying, Kleinman's Explanatory Model, and a new 'Model for Negotiating Across Cultures'. Evaluation of the intervention showed significant improvement in cultural competency scores for dental students. The intervention can be used as a resource for cross-cultural communication education for dental students and can be expanded to other health professional students.
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Mark V. Mai, Naveen Muthu, Bryn Carroll, Anna Costello, Daniel C. West, Adam C. Dziorny
Summary: This study used informatics-based medical education tools to quantify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on resident clinical experiences. The results showed that residents had fewer shifts, decreased interactions with patients, and a decrease in clinical diagnoses during the pandemic. These findings suggest that informatics tools can help program directors understand the impact of training disruptions on resident clinical experiences and target interventions to learners' needs and development.
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Daniel J. Schumacher, Daniel C. West, Alan Schwartz, Su-Ting Li, Leah Millstein, Elena C. Griego, Teri Turner, Bruce E. Herman, Robert Englander, Joni Hemond, Valera Hudson, Lauren Newhall, Kenya McNeal Trice, Julie Baughn, Erin Giudice, Hannah Famiglietti, Jonathan Tolentino, Kimberly Gifford, Carol Carraccio, Christin Traba, Keith Ponitz, Adam Rosenberg, Robyn Blair, Dilip Patel, Nicole Paradise Black, Joseph Zenel, Sue Poynter, Javier Gonzalez del Rey, Candace Smith-King, Bruce Herman, Meghan O'Connor, Emily Borman-Shoap, Suzanne Lavoie, Beth King