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Evaluation Of Assessment In The Context Of Work-Based Learning: Qualitative Perspectives Of New Graduates, Claire Palermo, Alexandra Chung, Eleanor Beck, Susan Ash, Sandra Capra, Helen Truby, Brian Jolly
Evaluation Of Assessment In The Context Of Work-Based Learning: Qualitative Perspectives Of New Graduates, Claire Palermo, Alexandra Chung, Eleanor Beck, Susan Ash, Sandra Capra, Helen Truby, Brian Jolly
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Aim Evaluation or assessment of competence is an important step to ensure the safety and efficacy of health professionals, including dietitians. Most competency-based assessment studies are focused on valid and reliable methods of assessment for the preparation of entry-level dietitians, few papers have explored student dietitians' perceptions of these evaluations. The present study aimed to explore the perceptions of recent graduates from accredited nutrition and dietetics training programs in Australia. It also aimed to establish the relevance of competency-based assessment to adequately prepare them for entry-level work roles. Methods A purposive sample of newly graduated dietitians with a range of …
Tools To Reduce First Year Nursing Students' Anxiety Levels Prior To Undergoing Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (Osca) And How This Impacts On The Student's Experience Of Their First Clinical Placement, Annette Stunden, Elizabeth J. Halcomb, Diana Jefferies
Tools To Reduce First Year Nursing Students' Anxiety Levels Prior To Undergoing Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (Osca) And How This Impacts On The Student's Experience Of Their First Clinical Placement, Annette Stunden, Elizabeth J. Halcomb, Diana Jefferies
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Background One form of assessment that tests students' theoretical skills and confidence in their clinical practice is known as the Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCA). Traditionally it was first launched from medical education, and is now being incorporated by other disciplines, such as nursing. Objectives This review seeks to present the best available evidence into strategies that help reduce first year nursing students' anxiety levels prior to undergoing OSCA and clinical placement. Search Strategy A systematic literature search was performed using Medline and CINAHL. Selection Criteria This review considered any English language original research published between 2005 and 2013. Results …
Supporting Placement Supervision In Clinical Exercise Physiology, Rebecca Sealey, Jacqueline Raymond, Herb Groeller, Kieron Rooney, Meagan Crabb, Kerrianne Watt
Supporting Placement Supervision In Clinical Exercise Physiology, Rebecca Sealey, Jacqueline Raymond, Herb Groeller, Kieron Rooney, Meagan Crabb, Kerrianne Watt
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
The continued engagement of the professional workforce as supervisors is critical for the sustainability and growth of work-integrated learning activities in university degrees. This study investigated factors that influence the willingness and ability of clinicians to continue to supervise clinical exercise physiology work-integrated learning opportunities and makes recommendations for future supervision engagement. Themes identified from a supervisor survey were: staffing and time availability; administrative processes and support; student quality, knowledge and attitudes; student learning experiences; supporting the profession; service benefit; clinical personal benefit; funding; workplace support; staff qualifications and experience; prior positive experiences; future recruitment; facilities and infrastructure; and supporting …
An Evidence-Based Physical Exercise Protocol For People Living With Dementia In Nursing Homes, Lindsey Brett, Victoria Traynor, Paul J. Stapley, Shahla Meedya
An Evidence-Based Physical Exercise Protocol For People Living With Dementia In Nursing Homes, Lindsey Brett, Victoria Traynor, Paul J. Stapley, Shahla Meedya
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Abstract of a presentation at the 25th Alzheimer Europe Conference: Dementia: putting strategies and research into practice, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2-4 September 2015.