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Development, Implementation, And Delivery Of A Remote Burnout Prevention Elective Course In An Accelerated Doctor Of Pharmacy Program During Covid-19, Melissa Santibanez, Jonathon May, Paul M. Boylan, Andrea Duque, Taylor Harris

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: There is limited evidence describing burnout among graduate health professions students, including pharmacy students, and there is a need for educational institutions to mitigate burnout and promote future healthcare provider wellness. Methods: A burnout prevention elective course was developed within an accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program. Course faculty transitioned from live to fully remote instruction in April 2020. The modified course format combined discussion-based lectures, burnout self-assessments, reflective writing assignments, and applications-based presentations. Results: Twenty-one second-year pharmacy students completed the elective, and 13 completed post-course evaluations (61.9% response rate). Evaluations indicated substantial student support, with 92.3% “strongly agree” and …

A Survey Of Human Gross Anatomy Laboratories In Dpt Programs Across The United States, Katy Mitchell, Christina Bickley, Angela Leis, Amy Tsang

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to 1) describe the current teaching methodology used in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) human gross anatomy (HGA) labs, 2) examine the demographics and perceptions of HGA instructors and compare responses based on years of experience, 3) determine the utilization and instructor perceptions related to cadaver dissection and other methods of instruction, and 4) determine which safety/security protocols are used in HGA laboratories. Method: All DPT programs (N=250) in the United States (US) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) were eligible to participate. The anonymous, 89-item online survey …

Access, Engagement, And Experiences With Critical Incident Response Resources In Athletic Training, Karen L. Holmes, Elizabeth R. Neil, Kelcey C. Granger, Lindsey E. Eberman

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Experiencing an event that involves actual or threatened death or serious injury is a critical incident and produces serious emotional responses. Athletic trainers (ATs) experience critical incidents in their day-to-day work. The purpose of this study was to explore how ATs experience a critical incident during the course of clinical practice. Methods: We used one-on-one, web-based, semi-structured interviewing with a criterion sample of ATs who experienced a critical incident and used any critical incident response resources in the last year (n=17; age=32±8; years of experience=9±7; years in current position=4±5). We used a 3-person team with a multi-phase process to …

Health Administrators Go Beyond The Healthcare Leadership Alliance In Defining Soft Skill Competencies, Robbya R. Green-Weir, David M. Anderson, Rob Carpenter

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

The Healthcare Leadership Alliance [HLA] Competency Directory includes soft skill competency statements that can be considered broad and vague and therefore, not measurable or useful for training and developing the behaviors expected of new hires. The purpose of the research was to advance the Healthcare Leadership Alliance [HLA] Competency Directory by examining the views of healthcare administrators about observable behaviors expected of new hires. A convenience panel consisted of 20 mid- to senior-level health administrators in the Midwest. The research design was a 4-Round Delphi technique. Experts reached consensus on the top two HLA soft-skill competency statements included in the …

Effectiveness Of Interprofessional Education Modules On Cultural Competency Of Physical Therapy And Occupational Therapy Students, Ayse Ozcan Edeer, Nadia Rust

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The United States is a melting pot of diverse ethnicities and cultures. Graduate-level teaching methods must prepare students to work with diverse populations and in various contexts. The outcome of instruction should be technically competent and culturally humble health care providers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of collaborative interprofessional instruction on cultural competency levels of Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) and Master of Science Occupational Therapy Program (MSOT) students. Methods: This was a pre-posttest quasi experimental study. A total 58 students from the DPT (28) and MSOT (30) programs participated and provided demographic …

Using The Unfolding Case Study To Improve Clinical Reasoning, Greg Williams, Sara L. Nottingham

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Context: When authentic clinical experiences are unavailable, instructors may need to consider alternatives for evaluating clinical reasoning. Objective: Describe an educational technique that simulates clinical experiences to allow students to demonstrate clinical reasoning. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic created a situation where providing clinical experiences became impossible. Yet, students still needed to exercise clinical judgement as part of their athletic training education program. The unfolding case study technique aligns well with Kolb’s Theory of Experiential Learning and can be used to help students improve clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills. Description: An unfolding case study was used to …

Attitude And Barriers To Participation In Research Among Physiotherapy Interns In Nigeria, Daha G. Muhammad, Yusuff Tunde Gbonjubola, Ibrahim Ahmad Abubakar, Adekolurejo Tobi Elisha, Hassan Yusif Ahmad

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: This study is meant to assess the attitude and barrier towards research in physiotherapy interns of Nigeria. Method: A WhatsApp-based cross sectional online survey was conducted using an e-questionnaire (Google form). The link was sent to corresponding intern from each training institution in Nigeria. Frequency, percentages, means, standard deviation and ANOVA or t test were used to analyse the data in SPSS version 20 at alpha level 0.05. Result: The majority of the participants were male (73.2%) within the age range of 26-30 years (53.6%) and undergoing the training in northwestern part of the country (48.2%). Though the majority …

Clinical Reasoning In Pta Students: A Survey Of Pta Program Directors, Melissa Cencetti

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the perspectives of program directors of CAPTE accredited physical therapist assistant (PTA) educational programs on clinical reasoning (CR) in PTA students and the applicability of the Integrated Clinical Education Theory (ICET) to clinical reasoning in PTA students through exploratory research. Methods: Participants completed a survey that collected information about demographics and PTA program directors’ perspectives on qualities of clinical reasoning and on the concepts of the ICET. Descriptive statistics and directed content analysis were used to analysis participants’ responses to Likert scale questions and open-ended questions, respectively. Results: Three hundred and …

The Rationale Behind And Impact Of One Hospital’S Provision Of Secondary School Athletic Training Services: A Five-Year Case Study, Caroline E. Faure Edd; Atc

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Sports-related injuries are common and often require physician or hospital care. Since the advent of concussion laws in fifty states, hospitals across the country have come forward to partner with secondary schools in the provision of sports medicine healthcare. The outreach agreements are consistent: Hospitals hire athletic trainers (ATs) and then outsource them to schools. ATs help mitigate risk in sports programs. Onsite at the schools daily, ATs provide immediate evaluation and treatment for injuries that occur and render decisions regarding the appropriateness of an injured athlete’s return to participation. The goal of this case study was to describe …

Job Performance Of Healthcare Providers Working In Public Sector Hospitals In Pakistan, Nimra Zaman, Khalida Naz Memon, Faryal Zaman, Komal Zaman

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: This study sought to explore the job performance (JP) of health care providers (HCPs) working in public sector hospitals in Pakistan. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad, and Jamshoro, Sir Cowasjee Institute of Psychiatry, Hyderabad, and Shah Bhittai Hospital, Hyderabad. A three-sectioned questionnaire containing the socio-demographic characteristics information regarding the job and an individual work performance questionnaire to measure job performance was used. The relationship between different job-related study variables and job performance was sought by applying a one-way ANOVA test at a p-value of 0.05. Results: Results on the job …

Digital And Musculoskeletal Health Literacy Of Collegiate Student-Athletes, Taylor R. Niles, Matthew J. Rivera, Toni Torres-Mcgehee, Lindsey E. Eberman, Zachary K. Winkelmann

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: To assess the digital health literacy (DHL) and musculoskeletal health literacy (MHL) levels of collegiate student-athletes. Methods: We used a cross-sectional survey to assess collegiate student-athletes (n=160) health literacy using the Digital Health Literacy Instrument (DHLI) and Literacy in Musculoskeletal Problems (LiMP) tool. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The majority of participants shared they accessed the Internet via smart phones and felt the Internet was important and useful to their health. On average, the participants scored a 3.36±0.38 on the DHLI. The LiMP score was 6.29±1.36, and 26.8% (n=15/56) of participants who completed the tool had limited …

Whey Versus Casein Supplementation In Physically Active, Healthy Individuals, Nyles V. Rife, Tobin Silver, Jose Antonio, Corey Peacock

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Research shows the benefits of whey isolate protein powder and casein protein powder supplementation in regard to body composition and resting metabolic rate; however, minimal research exists comparing the effectiveness of whey to casein supplementation. Methods: Eighteen (18) physically trained, healthy individuals (23±3.1 yrs.; 171.7cm; 12 males; 6 females) completed a randomized two condition [Combat 100% Isolate (Whey) versus Combat 100% (Casein)] by two time point [Pre-, Post-] intervention. The intervention consisted of subjects supplementing on either whey or casein in conjunction with resistance training over an 8-week period. Pre and post testing included % body fat …

Comparison Of Survival Rates Between Two Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Protocols And The Association Of Crew Consistency, Stacey L. Parrish, Lori Kupczynski, Pradeep Vanguri

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background: Cardiac arrest is a life-altering event that requires swift, coordinated actions from numerous individuals for patient survival. Although return of spontaneous circulation is the goal of every emergency medical service agency, survival rates continue to be low due to many factors. Many variables are out of direct control of emergency medical service agencies, but some, such as protocol development and personnel training, are well within their power. Purpose: The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the new HP-CPR protocol implemented by a large southeastern urban fire rescue department to see if changes to existing protocol assisted, in …

College/University Independent Medical Care In The Covid-19 Era, Benjamin J. Colletti, Matthew J. Rivera, Lindsey E. Eberman

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Legislation was created for NCAA Divisions I, II, and III to guarantee an independent medical care administrative structure designed to give “unchallengeable autonomous authority” regarding diagnosis, management, and return to play decisions to primary athletics health care providers (physicians and athletic trainers). The purpose of this project was to 1) explore the structure of athletic health care in NCAA athletic institutions as it relates to independent medical care, and 2) describe changes in those structures that have occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We used a cross-Sectional Study. Setting: College/University. In 2017, 162 supervising athletic trainers …

Physiotherapists’ Perspectives On The Use Of Telehealth For Service Delivery To Children With Developmental Delays: A Qualitative Focus Group Study, Claire M. Grant, Anne Jones, Helen Land

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purposes of the study are to (1) determine what barriers and facilitators physiotherapists perceive to using telehealth, (2) to determine willingness to use and (3) to determine perspectives on training in the use of telehealth. Method: This is a qualitative semi structured interview and focus group design. Participants were recruited from the first stage of the larger research process using purposive sampling. A semi structured guide was used to facilitate discussion of shared experiences and to allow themes to emerge from the discussion. Results: Thematic analysis was used to synthesise frequent and important themes. Ten participants took part …

Can Youtube Videos Be Helpful In Promoting Self-Performed Denture Hygiene?, Kubra Degirmenci, Serkan Saridag

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The longevity and success of dentures depend on clinical factors and the appropriate application of various techniques as well as on patients’ denture hygiene. Recently, the Internet has become an attractive information source for individuals searching for answers to their questions on health-related subjects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the information provided by YouTube videos on denture hygiene and analyze their content in terms of scientific validity. Method: Various key words related to denture cleaning, hygiene, and care were used to search for videos on YouTube. Based on their scientific content, the included videos were classified …

Assessing Burnout And Resiliency In Online Degree Advancement Respiratory Care Students During A Pandemic, Kristen L. Mchenry, Thomas J. Wing, Jody Lester, Lanny Inabnit, Yong Gao

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify and quantify the presence of burnout in online degree advancement Respiratory Care students during a pandemic and characteristics/strategies of resiliency. Method: The design of the study was quantitative; non-experimental, descriptive, cross-sectional survey research. The Maslach Burnout Inventory for Medical Personnel (MBI-HSS (MP) and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) were used to measure these constructs. Results: One hundred and twenty-nine (129) students completed components of the survey for a response rate of approximately 28%. Relevant findings include a somewhat higher level of depersonalization for those who practice in adult acute care. Emotional exhaustion …

A Feasibility Study For Utilizing A Peer-Teaching Experiential Learning Activity To Alter Student Perceptions Of Attributes Present In Effective Clinical Instructors, Susan J. Barlow, Penelope S. Elam, Stephen W. Elam, Lee Ann Eagler

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Many physical therapists are requested to assume the role of a clinical instructor (CI) after only one year of clinical practice. The purposes of this study are to assess the feasibility of an activity that introduces students to the responsibilities of a CI and to determine if this activity had any impact on student perceptions of attributes that are present in an effective CI. Methods: Second year DPT students enrolled in a course that utilizes case-based learning and peer-teaching activities participated in this study. Participants completed the McGill University Clinical Tutor Evaluation survey both pre- and post-learning activity. Survey …

Allied Health Student Engagement In Telehealth Clinical Placements: A Rapid Review, Kate Bridgman, Shane Erickson, Lisa Furlong, Adam Bird

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The engagement of allied health students in telehealth consultations whilst on clinical placement has rapidly increased due to the disruption caused by COVID-19. While this is understandable given the circumstances, it has occurred on the largely unfounded assumption that utilising telehealth is pedagogically appropriate to supplement or replace assessed placements. Method: This rapid review used the Cochrane rapid review methodology to synthesise the literature relating to the perspectives of allied health students whilst on clinical placements utilising telehealth. Results: A systematic search and selection process found three studies. In summary, the combined findings of the research suggest that student …

Neuroscience Directed Study/Special Topics Neu 391, Joanna Burkhardt

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Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - March 31, 2022, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the March 31, 2022 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

• Meet a Ph.D. Student: Griffin Wright
• Interest group plans National Public Health Week events
• Give to the MAA Endowed Scholarship Fund on USA Giving Day
• USA announces new graduate program in biomedical sciences
• Medical student founds nonprofit devoted to vision care

Parent-Of-Origin Effects Propagate Through Networks To Shape Metabolic Traits, Juan F Macias-Velasco, Celine L St Pierre, Jessica P Wayhart, Li Yin, Larry Spears, Mario A Miranda, Caryn Carson, Katsuhiko Funai, James M Cheverud, Clay F Semenkovich, Heather A Lawson

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Parent-of-origin effects are unexpectedly common in complex traits, including metabolic and neurological traits. Parent-of-origin effects can be modified by the environment, but the architecture of these gene-by-environmental effects on phenotypes remains to be unraveled. Previously, quantitative trait loci (QTL) showing context-specific parent-of-origin effects on metabolic traits were mapped in the F

Comparison Of Hospital Mortality, Length Of Stay, Renal Recovery, And Needs For Hemodialysis In Acute Kidney Injury (Aki) Patients Due To Septic And Non-Septic, And Factors Affecting Patients’ Mortality, Mochammad Jalalul Marzuki, Nursamsu Nursamsu, Achmad Rifai

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major complication in critically ill patients that affects mortality. Sepsis is a major predisposing factor for AKI and provides a poor prognosis and high mortality rate. Thisstudy aimed toidentifythe difference of hospital mortality, length of stay, renal recovery, and needs for hemodialysis between AKI patients due to sepsis and non-sepsis, as well as to determine the factors that influence the mortality of patients with AKI.Methods. An analytical observational study was conducted among patients with AKI according to the KDIGO criteria and aged ≥40 years old. Data were obtained from patients’ medical records in …

Characteristics Of Patients With Non-Malignant Pleural Effusion In Dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital Banda Aceh In 2019, Teuku Romi Imansyah Putra, Price Maya, Maryatun Hasan, Agung Pranata, Safira Salsabila, Hesti Ariandani Sariningrum

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Pleural effusion occurs when there is a pathological process causing fluid to accumulate in the pleural cavity. Pleural effusion is still the main cause of respiratory distress and can also be caused by many diseases either from pleural, lungs, or even extrapulmonary problems. The morbidity and mortality of this condition are directly associated with the underlying causes. The aim of this study is to investigate the profile of the patients, etiology, location, fluid characteristics, comorbidities, and also the bacteria pattern of non-malignant pleural effusion. Methods. This is a retrospective descriptive study thatused patient’s medical records from January to December …

Kidney Disease And Its Impact On Covid-19 Patients At Sanglah Hospital Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia In 2021, Putu Satyakumara Upadhana, I Gede Gita Sastrawan Sastrawan, I Gusti Agung Ayu Chintya Cahyarini, Anbiya Khairul Umam, Amanda Trisliana Dwi Putri, I Gede Raka Adhyatma, I Ketut Agus Somia

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Besides having an impact on the respiratory system, COVID-19 also has an impact on other organ such as the kidneys. The systemic inflammatory response thought to be associated with bad prognosis of COVID-19 patients with kidney disease. This study aimed to determine the impact of kidney disease on COVID-19 patients. Methods. This study is an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach. The data used is secondary data from the records of confirmed COVID-19 patients who were treated at Sanglah Hospital from 1 May 2021 to 31 August 2021 using total sampling technique.Results. There were 248 patients included in …

Abnormal Liver Function In Predicting Covid-19 Patients’ Prognosis, Sakinah Rahma Sari, Juferdy Kurniawan

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Despite of the high prevalence of liver enzyme elevation in COVID-19 patients, its effect on predicting COVID-19 patients’ prognosis was still debatable. This evidence-based case report aims to evaluate the effect of abnormal liver function in the prognosis of COVID-19 patients. Literature searching was performed on August 16-17 2021 using 3 databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Proquest. The articles selected by title/abstract screening, duplication elimination, and applying eligibility criteria were then appraised using Centre of Evidence Based Medicine (CEBM), University of Oxford. Some of the studies reported there were no significant difference in the prognosis of COVID-19 patient with and without …

Mutation And Variant Of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19): Review Of Current Literatures, Adityo Susilo, Chyntia Olivia Maurine Jasirwan, Syahidatul Wafa, Suzy Maria, Wulyo Rajabto, Akhmadu Muradi, Ihza Fachriza, Myranda Zahrah Putri, Stacy Gabriella

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Since March 2020, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has engulfed the world, including Indonesia, for nearly two years. SARS-CoV-2 has undergone several mutations during its evolution as a pathogen, resulting in various variants of global concern. Variants of this virus are suspected to impede the outbreak resolution and possibly causing the outbreak to spiral out of control. There is still considerable debate and research underway regarding the new SARS-CoV-2 variants. Rapid transmission mechanisms and widespread vaccination coverage have accelerated the virus’s mutation rate and resulted in numerous new variants. To date, this has resulted in the discovery of a …

The Prevalence Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Using Rome Iv Criteria In Medical Student And The Related Factors, Ardhi Rahman Ahani, Ari Fahrial Syam, Rudi Putranto, Pringgodigdo Nugroho

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Medicine is a long study time. Medical student will take five years study to accomplish the education. Because the lot of task and some taken test, some medical student will face irritable bowel syndrome in their study periods. This study aims to identify the prevalence of IBS in medical student and related factors.Methods. A cross-sectional study of 350 medical student Universitas Indonesia from first grade until fifth grade was done during November-December 2016. This study used stratified randomized sampling. The Rome IV criteria was used for diagnosing IBS. Interview with questionnaire guided was applied to all subjects. A bivariate …

Covid-19 Dari Perspektif Penyakit Ginjal : Dalam Rangka Memperingati Hari Ginjal Sedunia (World Kidney Day 2022), Anandhara Indriani Khumaedi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Secara global, hingga saat ini pandemi Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) telah menjangkit lebih dari 450 juta orang di dunia dan menyumbang kematian sebanyak 6 juta jiwa.

Prediction Model Of 30-Days Postoperative Pneumonia In Elderly Patient Undergoing Abdominal Surgery, Noto Dwimartutie, Harini Oktadiana, Gurmeet Singh, Wifanto Saditya Jeo, Kuntjoro Harimurti

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Physiologic changes in respiratory tract in elderly increase incidence of post-operative pneumonia. Post-operative pneumonia in non-thoracic surgery was found higher in abdominal surgery. This study aimed to develop a prediction model of 30-day post-operative pneumonia in elderly patients undergoing abdominal surgery.

Methods. A retrospective cohort study was conducted using elderly patient’s medical records who underwent abdominal surgery in Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. Multivariate analysis using logistic regression was used to determine Odds Ratio (OR). Model’s calibration performance was determined by Hosmer-Lameshow test and its discrimination performance was determined by calculating area under the curve (AUC).

Results. Of …