Review
Education & Educational Research
Delyse Leadbeatter, Shanika Nanayakkara, Xiaoyan Zhou, Jinlong Gao
Summary: This review examines the depiction and characteristics of employability in the literature of health professional education (HPE). Through the analysis of various articles, three conceptions of employability were identified: acquiring a professional job, sustaining employment, and thriving in the workforce. The focus of employability in HPE is primarily on the skills and capabilities needed for entry into employment and the maintenance of a career. To address research gaps, it is important to explore structural contributions to employability and institutional strategies to promote thriving in disruption.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Susan Stoikov, Lyndal Maxwell, Jane Butler, Kassie Shardlow, Mark Gooding, Suzanne Kuys
Summary: The transition from physiotherapy student to new graduate is challenging. Both new graduates and experienced physiotherapists identified the increasing caseload volume and complexity as challenges. New graduates sometimes felt unprepared for their new roles and struggled with the change in independence and managing expectations. Strategies such as organizational support, clinical placement experiences, and building self-efficacy were identified to assist with the transition.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Anne Mette Hoegh-Larsen, Marianne Thorsen Gonzalez, Inger Ase Reierson, Sissel Iren Eikeland Husebo, Monika Ravik
Summary: This study investigated the changes and transfer of self-reported professional competence among nursing students in simulation-based education (SBE) and clinical placement. The results showed an increase in professional competence over time, but a decline in certain competence areas during the transfer from SBE to clinical placement. Value-based nursing care received the highest score, while development, leadership, and organization of nursing care received the lowest score throughout the study.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Paula Veikkolainen, Timo Tuovinen, Erika Jarva, Anna-Maria Tuomikoski, Merja Mannisto, Jarmo Paakkonen, Teemu Pihlajasalo, Jarmo Reponen
Summary: This study aimed to describe the attitudes of medical and nursing students towards digital health and compare the differences between the two student groups. The results showed that students generally had a positive attitude towards eHealth and health care digitalisation. The differences in perceptions and preparedness between medical and nursing students were relatively small. These findings are important for further harmonisation of the curriculum and teaching of eHealth and telemedicine.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Billy Zeng, Riley Bove, Simona Carini, Jonathan Shing-Jih Lee, J. P. Pollak, Erica Schleimer, Ida Sim
Summary: Person-generated data (PGD) are valuable for understanding a person's health state, and integrating these data into routine clinical workflows is crucial. The current integrations of PGD tend to be one-off efforts that require custom connections and proprietary data formats for each device, leading to high costs. A standards-based integration pipeline for PGD can streamline the clinical use of PGD while accommodating the complexity, scale, and rapid evolution of healthcare systems.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Hui-Fang Yang, Chia-Chen Chang, Pei-Ling Tseng, Hsiang-Ru Lai, Jaw-Shiun Tasi, Wei-Hsin Huang, Yu-Hao Fan, Ci-Xiang Weng, Chen-Yin Tung
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of an innovative instructional module on medical students' professional competence in health literacy. The results showed that the experimental group who received the innovative instruction demonstrated significant improvements in knowledge, attitude, and skill related to health literacy.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Sarah Chang, Lucy Gray, John Torous
Summary: Despite the popularity of mental health-related smartphone apps, weak user engagement has hindered their impact on the mental health landscape. Integrating these apps into traditional therapeutic models seems to improve clinical outcomes, but questions remain about the relationship between app engagement and the coach or clinician. This study examines patient app engagement patterns and clinical outcomes from a digital clinic pilot, finding that app engagement does not correlate with outcomes but satisfaction with app and clinician/coach engagement does have an impact.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
David K. Werho, Aaron G. DeWitt, Sonal T. Owens, Mary E. McBride, Sandrijn van Schaik, Stephen J. Roth
Summary: We have successfully defined a set of nine entrustable professional activities for pediatric cardiac critical care through telephone interviews and surveys, which have gained broad recognition. This list can be applied to various training pathways for physicians in this subspecialty.
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Majid Purabdollah, Vahid Zamanzadeh, Akram Ghahramanian, Leila Valizadeh, Saeid Mousavi, Mostafa Ghasempour
Summary: Nursing competencies are crucial for providing quality and safe care. Identifying the core competencies necessary for undergraduate nursing students is significant for curriculum development and student evaluation.
Review
Education & Educational Research
Lisa Vi, Muhammad Irfan Jiwa, Yona Lunsky, Anupam Thakur
Summary: Despite the increasing global population of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), healthcare professionals are still insufficiently prepared to support this population. This review aims to inform the creation of evidence-based curricula by synthesizing the literature on current pre-graduate IDD training programs across healthcare professions.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Brian E. Bunnell, Nikolaos Kazantzis, Samantha R. Paige, Janelle Barrera, Rajvi N. Thakkar, Dylan Turner, Brandon M. Welch
Summary: The majority of TMH providers offer individual therapy services to adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders, with approximately 82% supporting the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT TMH providers are more likely to use in-session and homework exercises, as well as collect more clinical information from their patients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Janna-Lina Kerth, Lena van Treel, Hans Martin Bosse
Summary: This systematic review examined the use of EPAs in pediatrics and summarized evidence regarding their development, implementation, and assessment. The findings indicate an increase in publications on EPAs and a shift in focus from development processes to aspects such as implementation, feasibility, acceptance, and assessment.
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Saraid E. Martin, Kristin Graham, Helen A. Banwell, Jacinta L. Johnson
Summary: This study investigated the perceptions and practices of Australian podiatrists with scheduled medicines endorsement (ESM) in meeting extra continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. The findings suggest that ESM podiatrists focus on accessible CPD activities rather than goal-driven learning.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
European Soc Radiology ESR
Summary: This study investigated the use and attitudes towards entrustable professional activities (EPA) in radiology among the institutional member societies of the European Society of Radiology (ESR). The results showed that 21% of countries were currently using EPAs, and 26% planned to use them. Most responders considered EPAs suitable for radiology and preferred European-level guidelines. The majority of national training programs were similar to or followed the content of the European Training Curriculum (ETC), and the requirements of the ETC were rated as adequate.
INSIGHTS INTO IMAGING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Kirsi Lindfors, Mervi Flinkman, Marja Kaunonen, Heini Huhtala, Eija Paavilainen
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the professional competence development of new graduate nurses after preceptors' participation in an education intervention. However, the results showed that the preceptors' education intervention did not have a significant impact on the competence development of new graduate nurses, suggesting that competence development is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon that organizations should invest in during the early career of new graduate registered nurses.
Article
Social Work
Emma Tseris, Emmylou Brasser, Simon Tully, Melinda Jackson, Lindsay Ferguson
Summary: This study, based on three focus groups with inpatient mental health social workers in Sydney, Australia, reveals the challenges faced by social workers in responding to clients experiencing homelessness, including navigating limited housing resources and the limitations of a biomedical paradigm in addressing social determinants of mental distress.
SOCIAL WORK IN MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Martin V. Pusic, Robert J. Birnbaum, Brent Thoma, Stanley J. Hamstra, Rodrigo B. Cavalcanti, Eric J. Warm, Anna Janssen, Tim Shaw
Summary: The information systems supporting clinical care and health professions education have evolved separately, leading to a digital divide that hinders practitioners and organizations. To address this, we propose enhancing existing health information systems to intentionally facilitate learning. We present three frameworks for learning that can guide the evolution of healthcare information systems to better support education.
JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Kavisha Shah, Anna Janssen, Candice Donnelly, Tim Shaw
Summary: This article examines the use and acceptability of digital educational interventions in developing advanced care planning skills for medical practitioners, as well as whether electronic health records can be used for personalized learning. The results show that digital education can improve medical practitioners' knowledge, attitudes, and practices, and personalized interventions can optimize outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Candice Donnelly, Michelle Or, James Toh, Mathushan Thevaraja, Anna Janssen, Tim Shaw, Nimalan Pathma-Nathan, Paul Harnett, Kim-Lin Chiew, Shalini Vinod, Puma Sundaresan
Summary: This study aims to develop a set of priority quality indicators (QIs) for colorectal cancer multidisciplinary teams (MDTs). Through literature search and a Delphi consensus process, 26 most clinically relevant QIs were identified, which can be used to evaluate and monitor the performance of Australian MDTs.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
A. Ghanbarzadegan, S. Ivanovski, A. J. Sloan, H. Spallek
Summary: This study investigates and compares the funding for oral health science in Australia with other disciplines, focusing on the burden of disease. The research finds that the government support for oral health science is minimal and inequitable compared to the disease burden. More dedicated research funding and support for prevention-focused public oral health programs are needed.
AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Melissa Brunner, Rachael Rietdijk, Petra Avramovic, Emma Power, Melissa Miao, Nick Rushworth, Liza MacLean, Anne-Maree Brookes, Leanne Togher
Summary: A collaboratively designed online training resource has been developed to support people with acquired brain injury (ABI) to learn about using social media. The training needs to be interactive and practical, helping users understand online safety and wellbeing, and how to connect with others on social media platforms. Pilot data showed small increases in social media confidence and knowledge, indicating the beneficial impact of the prototype.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Sophie Brassel, Melissa Brunner, Emma Power, Andrew Campbell, Leanne Togher
Summary: Using VR in rehabilitation for cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) following traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an emerging area of research. This study explores the perspectives of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and VR specialists regarding the use of VR in CCDs rehabilitation. Three main themes were identified from the analysis, which provide guidance for future research and development in this field.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Nichola Shelton, Natalie Munro, Melanie Keep, Julia Starling, Lyn Tieu
Summary: This study explores how speech-language therapists (SLTs) support the social media use of young people with communication disability. It found that SLTs do not systematically assess or treat young people's use of social media, but if they do provide support, they adapt knowledge and practices from offline contexts. Factors that influence SLTs' practices include client/family factors, SLT factors, and societal factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelly Yiew, Leanne Togher, Emma Power, Melissa Brunner, Rachael Rietdijk
Summary: This study examined the use of an automated facial coding engine, Affectiva, for evaluating facial expressions after traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study compared TBI and control groups based on facial expression data from videos. Affectiva detected differences in engagement and smiling between the two groups, indicating its potential for assessing changes in facial expression after TBI.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Candice Donnelly, Anna Janssen, Shalini Vinod, Emily Stone, Paul Harnett, Tim Shaw
Summary: This study explores the effectiveness and characteristics of EMR-enabled MFSs in tertiary care. Findings indicate that quality measurement using EMR data is feasible in certain contexts and successful MFSs often incorporated electronic feedback methods, supported by clinical leadership and action planning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Candice Donnelly, Anna Janssen, Kavisha Shah, Paul Harnett, Shalini Vinod, Tim J. Shaw
Summary: This study aims to explore the current and future state of quality measurement and feedback and identify factors influencing measurement feedback systems. Key informants were interviewed and a framework analysis was used to identify relevant domains and subthemes. The study found that multiple factors, including environmental context, resources, and social influences, influence measurement feedback systems.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Anna Janssen, Melanie Keep, Hiran Selvadurai, Tim Shaw
Summary: Digital technologies, such as patient portals integrated with Electronic Health Records, are increasingly being used to support new care models in healthcare. A study comparing hospital staff perceptions of a patient portal before and after implementation found that active involvement of health professionals in the design and implementation led to more positive expectations of benefits for patients/carers, reducing concerns about barriers to uptake.
HEALTH POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lizzie De Silva, Melissa Baysari, Melanie Keep, Peter Kench, Jillian Clarke
Summary: This qualitative study explores the factors influencing general practitioners' decisions to fulfill patient requests for imaging studies. The findings indicate that patient expectations, therapeutic scans, impressive labels, entitlement attitudes, defensive medicine, and new patients are the key factors that influence GPs' decisions. Clear guidelines and education for GPs could help manage patient expectations and improve care.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Anna Janssen, Kavisha Shah, Melanie Rabbets, Adnan Nagrial, Christopher Pene, Clare Zachulski, Jane L. Phillips, Paul Harnett, Tim Shaw
Summary: Lung cancer patients face a high symptom burden and decreased quality of life. Enhancing patient self-efficacy through education programs and microlearning can help them better manage treatment side effects. This study evaluated the feasibility and impact of delivering lung cancer patients' information on chemotherapy side effects through microlearning, finding that the program improved disease literacy and helped participants develop coping strategies. The use of microlearning as a tool for delivering health information to cancer patients is promising.
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Candice Donnelly, Michelle Or, James Toh, Nirmalan Pathma-Nathan, Anna Janssen, Tim Shaw, Paul Harnett, Kim-Lin Chiew, Shalini Vinod, Puma Sundaresan
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)