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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jooyoung Cheon, Sun Young You
Summary: This study explored the experiences of nursing students who witness dying patients and terminal care in their clinical practice. The findings revealed that nursing students face dilemmas and challenges when dealing with death and end-of-life care, and there is a need for comprehensive education and support for them.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Katherine Hall, Anna Chae
Summary: This study aims to identify threshold concepts for physicians undergoing postgraduate medical education in general practice. The findings show that twenty threshold concepts were derived from the data, covering various aspects of postgraduate general practice experience.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elle Christine Luchau, Helen Atherton, Finn Olesen, Jens Sondergaard, Elisabeth Assing Hvidt
Summary: This study uses socio-cognitive theory to analyze the use of video consultations by general practitioners in Denmark. The findings show that video consultations are interpreted as a compromise to occupational values, a crisis tool, the future, and a tool to improve work conditions. The acceptance of video consultations varies across clinics due to different interpretations of the technology and its relative advantage in specific clinical contexts. The concept of technological frames offers insight into attitudes and actions towards the use of technology.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Francesca Robinson
Summary: In the interview, the doctor shared his commitment to his patients and training the next generation.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jean-Pierre Despres, Andre C. Carpentier, Andre Tchernof, Ian J. Neeland, Paul Poirier
Summary: Obesity, linked to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, reduces life expectancy. It is a heterogeneous condition with different causes and health consequences. Attention should be focused on two prevalent subgroups: overweight/moderately obese individuals with excess visceral fat, and severely obese individuals with additional health issues related to their large body fat mass.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sadik Taju Sherief, Samson Tesfaye, Zelalem Eshetu, Asim Ali, Helen Dimaras
Summary: The study revealed a lack of awareness and understanding among parents regarding childhood eye health, which may impact their behavior in seeking eye care for their children. Health promotion efforts and professional training could be effective in raising awareness and promoting positive health behaviors among parents.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Jori N. Hall, Nia Mitchel, Sean N. Halpin, Glory A. Kilanko
Summary: This article discusses the use of focus groups as a culturally responsive method for empowerment, clarifying the purposes and practices for utilizing focus groups in participant empowerment. It provides a framework and example for understanding and implementing focus group empowerment efforts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Michael J. Doane, Kimberly Raymond, Cory Saucier, Leona Bessonova, Amy K. O'Sullivan, Michelle K. White, April Mitchell Foster, Kaitlin LaGasse, Julia Carpenter-Conlin, Martha Sajatovic, Dawn I. Velligan
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to understand the disease burden and treatment experiences with oral antipsychotic medications in individuals with schizophrenia (SZ) or bipolar I disorder (BD-I). Participants described symptoms, impacts on daily life, and experiences with previous antipsychotic medications, both positive and negative.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Thomas Dale MacLaine, Cornelia Juengst, David Harris, Catherine Fenn, Helen Gabathuler, Sue Davies
Summary: The study shows that virtual patients are well-received by medical students, with good engagement and positive feedback on clinical learning. Further research on reasons for engagement or lack thereof will help improve the LVP to meet the learning needs of students.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Derek T. Dangerfield, Charleen Wylie, Janeane N. Anderson
Summary: This paper describes the protocols and acceptability of conducting virtual synchronous focus groups in HIV prevention research among Black sexual minority men. The results show high satisfaction among participants, with most agreeing that their information was safe to share with other group members and being satisfied with the incentives provided. Further research should focus on optimizing focus group participation through thorough oral informed consent, culturally relevant facilitation procedures, and appropriate incentives.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Nicola Brennan, Nicola Langdon, Natasha Keates, Karen Mattick, Thomas Gale
Summary: The doctor-patient relationship is changing with increased shared decision making and patient access to information. Effective communication, patient-centered care, and empowering patients are crucial skills for doctors. Although medical graduates are generally well-prepared, more work is needed for true patient empowerment.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Devan Ray Donaldson, Joshua Wolfgang Koepke
Summary: Data sharing can accelerate scientific discovery and increase return on investment, but scientists have limited knowledge about data repositories and data management. Through focus group discussions, researchers identified desired repository features and called for increased utilization in the research community.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tewes Wischmann, Beate Ditzen
Summary: The fact that endometriosis is one of the most frequent gynaecological disorders in women and girls is attracting more public and political attention. German gynaecologists are aware of the disorder, but lack the necessary equipment for discussing it with patients and providing psychological counseling. This article provides practical proposals for medical counseling and discussion, as well as useful tips for women with endometriosis and their partners, aiming to improve the doctor-patient relationship. The resources mentioned in the article are focused on German-language offerings only.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Brendan Richard, Stephen A. Sivo, Marissa Orlowski, Robert C. Ford, Jamie Murphy, David N. Boote, Eleanor L. Witta
Summary: This experimental study compared online focus groups and in-person focus groups in brainstorming sessions and found that online focus groups were able to generate a similar number of unique ideas and had a high degree of thematic overlap with in-person focus groups. The potential for online focus groups to generate idea diversity at a level comparable to in-person focus groups was highlighted, showing the value of a lower cost, faster-to-market data collection method for practitioners seeking guest insights.
CORNELL HOSPITALITY QUARTERLY
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jackie Soo, Jacob Jameson, Andrea Flores, Lisa Dubin, Emily Perish, Azka Afzal, Grace Berry, Vinny DiMaggio, V. Ram Krishnamoorthi, Justin Porter, Joyce Tang, David Meltzer
Summary: This study aimed to understand the predictors of enrollment in a research study among socioeconomically diverse participants in care models that promote continuity in the doctor-patient relationship. The results showed that timely access to care, completion of clinic visits, and parent study engagement were associated with study enrollment, while the quality of doctor-patient communication and trust were not.