Exploring Student Ageism Perceptions Using Life Review: An Educational Intervention, Rene Wren

Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education

Exploring Student Ageism Perceptions Using Life Review: An Educational Intervention

Abstract

Background: Addressing student ageism is essential for promoting desires to work with older adults, but little is known about how life review intervention, used as an educational tool in OT programs, can affect ageism. This study aimed to explore the effect of life review on OT students’ ageism perceptions and desires to work with older adults.

Design: A qualitative focus group research approach was performed.

Method: Thirty entry-level occupational therapy students from a Texas university were used as a convenient sample. After participating in a 4-hour workshop, students conducted …

Implementation Of Mindfulness & Stress Reduction Training For Medical Students, Jill Berenato

SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days

Abstract

This proposal advocates for implementing mandatory mindfulness and stress reduction training sessions for surgical students at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). It is well-documented that medical students, particularly those in surgical disciplines, experience high levels of stress, which can negatively impact their mental health, academic performance and overall well-being. Mindfulness-based interventions have shown promise in reducing stress and enhancing resilience among medical students. By integrating mindfulness training into the surgical curriculum, PCOM aims to equip students with essential coping skills to effectively manage stress, thereby promoting their mental health and academic success. This handout serves to accompany the …

Improving Dental Students' Knowledge And Confidence In Treating Tobacco Use, Victoria Pierce

DNP Projects

Background: Tobacco use can lead to numerous chronic health conditions. Healthcare professionals in the dental field are in a unique position to broach this issue with patients. Research shows that dental students do not feel equipped to provide tobacco cessation care, citing lack of education on the subject among their top reasons for this.

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to evaluate changes in dental students’ knowledge and confidence related to treating tobacco use after participation in an educational intervention about the 5A’s, behavioral counseling, and first-line prescription medications.

Methods: This quality improvement initiative utilized a quasi-experimental survey design …

How Does Exposure To Pelvic Health Content In Entry Level Physical Therapy Curricula Impact Students’ Comfort Level Discussing Sexual Health With Future Patients?, Elizabeth Levay

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the relationship between exposure to pelvic health content in physical therapy school curricula and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students’ comfort levels discussing sexual health issues with future patients. As holistic, autonomous health care providers, physical therapists must be confident in addressing all aspects of health with patients, including sexual health. Lack of attention to patients’ sexual issues may result in aspects of health going unaddressed, leading to poor patient care. The research hypothesis was that increased exposure to pelvic health topics within entry level physical therapy education will improve students’ …

Covid-19_Health And Safety Guidance_Fall 2022 Webpages, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshots of the University of Maine health and safety guidance webpage with information related to Fall 2022 semester information and updates.

Critical Thinking Or Critical Creativity: Applying De Bono's Six Thinking Hats To Speech-Language Pathology Education And Practice., Samantha Hahn

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Decision-making is a fundamental skill that health care professionals use daily which involves the interaction of many cognitive systems. Critical and lateral thinking are two approaches to decision-making often cited in literature. Critical thinking emphasizes reasoning and systematic analyzation, while lateral thinking encompasses imagination and creativity. Speech-language pathology (SLP) is a prime example of a profession that amalgamates creative processes with organized methodologies. Edward de Bono described six styles of lateral thinking – each style is equated to a colored “hat”. This study sought to determine if an association exists between a given SLP student’s level of clinical experience and …

Covid-19_Health And Safety Guidance_Fall Semester Information And Updates Webpages, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshot of the University of Maine health and safety guidance webpage with information related to Fall semester information and updates.

University Of Maine System Ums_Community Guidance_Students - Together For Maine - Additional Information About The Vaccination Requirement: Withdrawals And Refunds: How To Obtain The Covid-19 Vaccine, Verifying Your Vaccination Status; Seeking An Exemption And Consequences Of Not Doing So; Replacing Your Vaccination Card And More, University Of Maine System

Community Guidance

Screenshot of webpage part of the "Together for Maine" University of Maine System guidance for students regarding information about the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, withdrawals and refunds, how to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine, verifying vaccination status, seeking an exemption and consequences of not doing so, and replacing a vaccination card.

University Of Maine System Ums_Community Guidance_Students - Together For Maine - Covid-19 Student Fall Vaccination Requirements, University Of Maine System

Community Guidance

Screenshot of webpage part of the "Together for Maine" University of Maine System guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements for University of Maine System students.

University Of Maine System Ums_Community Guidance_Students - Together For Maine - Exemptions From Quarantine And Testing For Fully Vaccinated Students, University Of Maine System

Community Guidance

Screenshots of webpage part of the "Together for Maine" University of Maine System guidance regarding exemptions from quarantine and testing for fully COVID-19 vaccinated students.

Establishing Inter-Rater Reliability Of The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment For Student Observation Of Rehabilitation Interventions, Vanessa D. Jewell, Joy Burkley, Taylor Wienkes, Ted K. Kaufman

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment (OCIA) is a tool designed to capture and rank occupational therapy interventions through an occupational lens to improve occupational therapy students’ professional reasoning skills. The purpose of this study was to determine the inter-rater reliability of the OCIA for occupational therapy interventions provided to adults with physical rehabilitation needs as observed by occupational therapy students. Utilizing a methodological research approach, 111 students completed training for application of the OCIA and independently scored five standardized videos of occupational therapy interventions. Results indicated an overall agreement of α=0.856 using Krippendorff’s alpha. Student raters demonstrated good agreement for rating …

Health Literacy Of University Students In Covid-19 Pandemic And Infodemic: A Pakistani Perspective, Rozeen Shaukat, Muhammad Asif Naveed

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research investigated the levels of health literacy among Pakistani university students in the Covid-19 pandemic and infodemic. The university students were surveyed using an online questionnaire at two public sector universities and one private sector university in Punjab-Pakistan. The administration of the data collection instrument was completed with permission from concerned authorities. A total of 374 responses received which were imported to SPSS and analyzed by applying descriptive as well as inferential statistics. The results revealed that the health literacy of university students in the Covid-19 pandemic and infodemic was not at an optimal level as these participants expressed …

Uma Covid-19_Safe Return_Students Webpage, University Of Maine At Augusta

University of Maine at Augusta

Screenshot of the University of Maine at Augusta's Safe Return webpage with guidance for students.

Undergraduate Admissions_New Student Orientation Webpage, University Of Maine Admissions

Admissions

Screenshot of the University of Maine Undergraduate Admissions New Student Orientation webpage for the 2020 Fall Semester.

Undergraduate Admissions_Virtual Open House Webpage, University Of Maine Admissions

Admissions

Screenshot of the University of Maine Undergraduate Admissions Virtual Open House webpage, in-lieu of in-person open houses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Residence Life_Emergency Break Housing Form, University Of Maine Residence Life

Residence Life

Screenshot of the University of Maine Residence Life form for students to use when applying for emergency break housing for the Fall 2020 Semester.

Coronavirus Community Updates_Student Conduct Sanctions For Hosting Or Attending On Or Off-Campus Events Prohibited By State Or University Group Size Limitations, University Of Maine System

Community Guidance

Screenshot of University of Maine System Coronavirus Disease Community Guidance concerning "Student Conduct Sanctions for Hosting or Attending On or Off-Campus Events Prohibited by State or University Group Size Limitations".

Covid-19_Umaine News_Three Umaine Students Isolating After Testing Positive For Covid-19, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of Maine News release regarding three UMaine students isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.

Ums_Covid-19 Announcements_Calendar And Operational Changes, 20% Room And Board Reduction For Fall Semester Announced, University Of Maine System

University of Maine System Announcements

Announcement regarding calendar and operational changes, with a 20% room and board reduction for the 2020 Fall Semester.

Undergraduate Admissions_Virtual Orientation Sessions Webpage, University Of Maine Admissions

Admissions

Screenshot of the University of Maine Undergraduate Virtual Orientation webpage, in-lieu of in-person events during the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2020 Fall Semester.

Return To Campus_Students, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshot of University of Maine Return to Campus webpage featuring guidance for students.

School Of Learning And Teaching_The Crimson Chronicle, Orono Middle School

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

First edition of the Orono Middle School parent/community newsletter The Crimson Chronicle which includes new about events and happenings at OMS, including in this edition relating to COVID-19.

Uma Covid-19_News_Medical Laboratory Technology Students Graduating Early At Uma, Umpi, University Of Maine At Augusta

University of Maine at Augusta

Screenshot of University of Maine at Augusta's news webpage regarding students in the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program at the University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Maine at Presque Isle are graduating early and are eligible to begin work that week.

Student Financial Aid_Financial Aid Drop-In Sessions: Cares Act Overview Email, University Of Maine Student Financial Aid

Student Financial Aid

Email from the University of Maine Office of Human Resources regarding assistance for students receiving emergency payments from CARES Act Higher Education Relief funds.

Impact_May 2020, University Of Maine Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

May edition of the University of Maine Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School newsletter IMPACT detailing various research being conducted at the University of Maine.

Student Life_Letter From President Ferrini - Mundy Regarding Cares Act Funds, Lauri Sidelko, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Student Life

Update on CARES Act emergency funds sent by University of Maine Student Life to students on behalf of Joan Ferrini-Mundy, President of the University of Maine.

Giving Tuesday Umaine Email, University Of Maine Foundation

University of Maine Foundation

Email sent by the University of Maine Foundation to the University of Maine community to promote a special day of giving in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Student Life_Message From Chancellor For Csao Student Distribution, Robert Q. Dana, Dannel P. Malloy

Student Life

University of Maine System update email regarding COVID-19 sent by Student Life to students on behalf of Dannel P. Malloy, Chancellor of the University of Maine System regarding the end of classes in the 2020 Spring Semester and CARES Act funding.

College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture_Conservation Biology Wle 323 Covid-19 Response Email, Dianne Kopec

College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture

Email from Dianne Kopec, Adjunct Instructor, Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology, University of Maine to the Provost Office regarding the relevance of COVID-19 to the lecture topics in Conservation Biology WLE 323. Also, describes the results of an anonymous poll, asking how students were feeling after spring break during the 2020 Spring Semester.

Ums_Community Guidance_Cares Act Distribution To Students Expected Week Of May 4, University Of Maine System

Community Guidance

Screenshot of University of Maine System Coronavirus Disease Community Guidance concerning "CARES Act Distribution to Students Expected Week of May 4".