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Full-Text Articles in Medical Education
Catch A Near Miss And Prevent A Harmful Error, Georgene Saliba Mba, Cphrm, Leroy Kromis, Kristie Lowery Rn, Bs, Cphq, Cphrm
Catch A Near Miss And Prevent A Harmful Error, Georgene Saliba Mba, Cphrm, Leroy Kromis, Kristie Lowery Rn, Bs, Cphq, Cphrm
Administration & Leadership
No abstract provided.
Genotype-Phenotype Diversity Of Beta-Thalassemia In Malaysia: Treatment Options And Emerging Therapies, Maryanne Jin Ai Tan Maryanne
Genotype-Phenotype Diversity Of Beta-Thalassemia In Malaysia: Treatment Options And Emerging Therapies, Maryanne Jin Ai Tan Maryanne
Mary Anne Tan Jin Ai
The haemoglobinopathies and thalassemias represent the most common inherited monogenic disorders in the world1. Beta-thalassaemia major is an ongoing public health problem in Malaysia2. Prior to 2004, the country had no national policy for screening and registry for thalassemia. In the absence of a national audit, the true figure of the extent of thalassemia in the Malaysian population was largely presumptive from micro-mapping studies from various research workers in the country. The estimated carrier rate for beta-thalassemia in Malaysia is 3.5-4%. There were 4768 transfusion dependent thalassemia major patients as of May 2010 (Data from National Thalassemia Registry).
An Evaluation Of An Educational Program On Stigma In Mental Illness Presented By A Mental Health Consumer And Advocate, Edward R. Norris Md, Fapa, Fapm, Karen Burke Rn, Bsn, Brooke Katz Rn, Bsn, Bruce Curry Lcsw, Michael Kaufmann Md
An Evaluation Of An Educational Program On Stigma In Mental Illness Presented By A Mental Health Consumer And Advocate, Edward R. Norris Md, Fapa, Fapm, Karen Burke Rn, Bsn, Brooke Katz Rn, Bsn, Bruce Curry Lcsw, Michael Kaufmann Md
Department of Psychiatry
No abstract provided.
The Decompensating Pediatric Inpatient Simulation Scenarios, Aisha Davis, Pavan P. Zaveri
The Decompensating Pediatric Inpatient Simulation Scenarios, Aisha Davis, Pavan P. Zaveri
E-Learning Modules
Introduction: In July of 2009, Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC) Hospitalist and Emergency Department (ED) educators collaborated to create and implement unique simulation scenarios for trainees rotating on the pediatric hospitalist teams. The goal of this educational intervention is to teach and allow rehearsal of an approach to the unstable patient across three scenarios. Trainees use this high-fidelity, low-risksimulation to apply targeted clinical reasoning and their initial assessment and management strategies to core clinical problems. The three scenarios included in this resource cover altered mental status and seizure, respiratory distress and anaphylaxis, and refractory status asthmaticus, respectively.
Methods:This resource …
Are We Ready? Building Librarian Skills To Ensure Success In Pcl, Alexandra Gomes, Anne Linton, Laura E. Abate
Are We Ready? Building Librarian Skills To Ensure Success In Pcl, Alexandra Gomes, Anne Linton, Laura E. Abate
Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations
Due to the growth of incoming class sizes, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library decided to integrate technical services librarians into the PCL (Problem-Centered Learning) program. The librarians requested support to help them answer students' research questions and provide informatics instructions. This poster presentation identifies the problem areas for those librarians and provides several solutions for skill-building in the area of medical informatics.
Students’ Research: Tradition Ahead Of Its Time, Haider A Naqvi
Students’ Research: Tradition Ahead Of Its Time, Haider A Naqvi
Department of Psychiatry
This view point describes the experience of introducing research at an undergraduate level during clinical rotation in psychiatry. Objective of this initiative was to encourage critical thinking, self directed learning and sensitization to mental health issues. This contributed to student learning besides galvanizing their interest in the subject. The opinion piece aims to expose various issues to students’ research in the context of medical education in Pakistan.
Tools For Evaluating Team Performance In Simulation-Based Training, Michael A. Rosen, Sallie J. Weaver, Elizabeth H. Lazzara, Eduardo Salas, Teresa Wu, Salvatore Silvestri, Nicola Schiebel, Sandra Almeida, Heidi B. King
Tools For Evaluating Team Performance In Simulation-Based Training, Michael A. Rosen, Sallie J. Weaver, Elizabeth H. Lazzara, Eduardo Salas, Teresa Wu, Salvatore Silvestri, Nicola Schiebel, Sandra Almeida, Heidi B. King
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Teamwork training constitutes one of the core approaches for moving healthcare systems toward increased levels of quality and safety, and simulation provides a powerful method of delivering this training, especially for face-paced and dynamic specialty areas such as Emergency Medicine. Team performance measurement and evaluation plays an integral role in ensuring that simulation-based training for teams (SBTT) is systematic and effective. However, this component of SBTT systems is overlooked frequently. This article addresses this gap by providing a review and practical introduction to the process of developing and implementing evaluation systems in SBTT. First, an overview of team performance evaluation …
Simulation-Based Team Training At The Sharp End: A Qualitative Study Of Simulation-Based Team Training Design, Implementation, And Evaluation In Healthcare, Sallie J. Weaver, Eduardo Salas, Rebecca Lyons, Elizabeth H. Lazzara, Michael A. Rosen, Deborah Diazgranados, Julia G. Grim, Jeffrey S. Augenstein, David J. Birnbach, Heidi King
Simulation-Based Team Training At The Sharp End: A Qualitative Study Of Simulation-Based Team Training Design, Implementation, And Evaluation In Healthcare, Sallie J. Weaver, Eduardo Salas, Rebecca Lyons, Elizabeth H. Lazzara, Michael A. Rosen, Deborah Diazgranados, Julia G. Grim, Jeffrey S. Augenstein, David J. Birnbach, Heidi King
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This article provides a qualitative review of the published literature dealing with the design, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based team training (SBTT) in healthcare with the purpose of providing synthesis of the present state of the science to guide practice and future research. A systematic literature review was conducted and produced 27 articles meeting the inclusion criteria. These articles were coded using a low-inference content analysis coding scheme designed to extract important information about the training program. Results are summarized in 10 themes describing important considerations for what occurs before, during, and after a training event. Both across disciplines and …
Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 59, Number 4, Fall 2010
Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 59, Number 4, Fall 2010
The Bulletin (formerly the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Bulletin)
Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 59, Number 4, Fall 2010
Dean's Message, page 2
Findings: Studies Produce New Tumor Growth Theory, Page 4
No Longer Fringe: Integrative Medicine Blends In, page 6
Breathing New Life into CPR, page 12
The Art of Healing: The Gross Clinic Reborn, page 14
Faculty Profile: Charlie Yeo: The Consummate Competitor, page 20
On Campus, page 22
Class Notes, page 26
Giving, page 32
In Memoriam, page 44
By the Numbers, page 46
The Case Of Brian - A Reality Check On The Safe Use Of Medicines In Rural Australia, Janie Smith
The Case Of Brian - A Reality Check On The Safe Use Of Medicines In Rural Australia, Janie Smith
Janie Smith
We often read or hear about the many wonderful developments in home medication reviews, ways of communicating with consumers and our quality improvement systems. But what does this mean at the coal-face for those older Australians living in rural and remote communities? Are these initiatives having an impact? Do people know about them and are they sustainable? The words sustainable and rural are often used together, not because rural is sustainable, but often because it is not. The Oxford Dictionary tells us that ‘sustainability’ means maintaining at length without interruption, weakening, losing power or quality; or to bear up from, …
Vital Signs, Fall 2010, Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Vital Signs, Fall 2010, Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Vital Signs
A fifty-six page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, a research spotlight, a calendar of events, and more.
Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Fall 2010), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Fall 2010), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Digest
The Fall 2010 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:
- Opening Remarks
- PCOM Updates
- Development News
- Drug Development Research
- On Lessons Taught & Lessons Learned
- Class Notes
- In Memoriam
- My Turn Essay
The Learners' Perspective On Internal Medicine Ward Rounds: A Cross-Sectional Study, M. Tariq, Afaq Motiwala, Syed Umer Ali, Mehmood Riaz, Safia Awan, Jaweed Akhter
The Learners' Perspective On Internal Medicine Ward Rounds: A Cross-Sectional Study, M. Tariq, Afaq Motiwala, Syed Umer Ali, Mehmood Riaz, Safia Awan, Jaweed Akhter
Department of Medicine
Background: Ward rounds form an integral part of Internal Medicine teaching. This study aimed to determine the trainees' opinions regarding various aspects of their ward rounds, including how well they cover their learning needs, how they would like the rounds to be conducted, and differences of opinion between medical students and postgraduates. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a total of 134 trainees in Internal Medicine, comprising medical students, interns, residents and fellows, who were asked to fill in a structured, self-designed questionnaire. Most of the responses required a rating on a scale of 1-5 (1 being highly unsatisfactory …
Kcumb Communicator, Summer 2010: Who We Are, Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences
Kcumb Communicator, Summer 2010: Who We Are, Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences
Communicator
Contents: From the President -- Moving Forward -- The Many Faces of KCUMB -- Making Physical Activity a Community Priority -- Alumni in Politics -- A Nation Apart -- A Family's Journey -- Alumni News -- Campus News -- Faculty and Staff Notes -- Class Notes -- Passages -- Last Look.
Kcumb College Catalog 2010-2011, Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences
Kcumb College Catalog 2010-2011, Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences
Catalogs and Handbooks
This catalog is an official bulletin of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and is intended to provide general information. It contains policies, regulations, procedures and fees effective July 1, 2010.
Organ Transplants: Ethical, Social, And Religious Issues In A Multicultural Society, Noorzurani Robson Associate Prof. Dr., A. H. Razack, N. Dublin
Organ Transplants: Ethical, Social, And Religious Issues In A Multicultural Society, Noorzurani Robson Associate Prof. Dr., A. H. Razack, N. Dublin
Associate Prof. Dr. Noorzurani Robson
Recent advances in the fields of organ donation and organ transplant have introduced new hope for the treatment of serious diseases. However, this promise has been accompanied by several issues. The most common issue raised is ethical implications, but in a multicultural society like Malaysia, additional concerns arise pertaining to social and religious issues. These concerns needs to be addressed as attitudes toward and acceptability of organ donation varies according to social, culture, and religion. The diverse cultural, religious, and traditional concepts pertaining to organ donation may hamper its acceptability and cause a lack of willingness to donate organs. The …
Persistence Of Community College Transfer Students In A Private Liberal Arts University Nursing Program, Rita M. Amerio
Persistence Of Community College Transfer Students In A Private Liberal Arts University Nursing Program, Rita M. Amerio
Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations
The United States is bracing for the largest shortage of registered nurses that the United States health care system has ever experienced. As the population of "baby boomers," those born between 1946 and 1960, turns 65 beginning in 2011, the nation will be faced with providing health care services to the largest group of elderly Americans in history. Unlike previous generations, this group has had the advantage of advanced medical care that will allow them to live well into their 80s and even 90s.
The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary investigation to identify predictor variables that …
Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 59, Number 3, Summer 2010
Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 59, Number 3, Summer 2010
The Bulletin (formerly the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Bulletin)
Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 59, Number 3, Summer 2010
Dean's Message, page 2
Findings: Researchers Find Breast Tumor Suppressor, page 4
Computational Biology: Turning Data into Knowledge, page 6
Entire Back File of Jefferson Alumni Bulletins Available Online, page 10
Healthcare Reform: What Does it Mean for Physicians and Medical Students?, page 12
Faculty Profile: Janet Larson: Pioneering Fetal Gene Technologies, page 18
On Campus, page 20
Class Notes, page 26
In Memoriam, page 30
By the Numbers, page 33
Practice Notes: Strategies In Health Education, Lisa D. Lieberman
Practice Notes: Strategies In Health Education, Lisa D. Lieberman
Department of Public Health Scholarship and Creative Works
Objective: To monitor the progress in the promotion of walkable community initiatives.
Narrative Reflection In The Family Medicine Clerkship-Cultural Competence In The Third Year Required Clerkships, Donna Elliott, Pamela Schaff, Theresa Woehrle, Anne Walsh, Janet Trial
Narrative Reflection In The Family Medicine Clerkship-Cultural Competence In The Third Year Required Clerkships, Donna Elliott, Pamela Schaff, Theresa Woehrle, Anne Walsh, Janet Trial
Physician Assistant Studies Faculty Articles and Research
This resource cultivates effective cross-cultural communication skills, which requires an understanding of culture that includes both the physician's and the patient's perspectives. Building on a foundation of cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills students have acquired during the preclinical curriculum, this exercise provides an opportunity for students to continue to refine their narrative reflection skills as they interact with patients in the clinical setting. During the family medicine clerkship, students participate in learning activities that provide the opportunity to explore the rich opportunities of thoughtful reflection and narrative practice. Students also participate in a formative narrative reflection exercise during the clerkship …
The Effect Of Proximity, Explicitness, And Representation Of Basic Science Information On Student Clinical Problem-Solving, Kimberly Ann Smith
The Effect Of Proximity, Explicitness, And Representation Of Basic Science Information On Student Clinical Problem-Solving, Kimberly Ann Smith
Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)
Problem: Medical and veterinary students memorize facts but then have difficulty applying those facts in clinical problem solving. Cognitive engineering research suggests that the inability of medical and veterinary students to infer concepts from facts may be due in part to specific features of how information is represented and organized in educational materials. First, physical separation of pieces of information may increase the cognitive load on the student. Second, information that is necessary but not explicitly stated may also contribute to the student’s cognitive load. Finally, the types of representations – textual or graphical – may also support or hinder …
Antisecretory And Analgesic Activities Of Terminalia Bellerica, Arif-Ullah Khan, Anwar Hassan Gilani
Antisecretory And Analgesic Activities Of Terminalia Bellerica, Arif-Ullah Khan, Anwar Hassan Gilani
Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences
This study describes the antisecretory and analgesic activities of the crude extract of Terminalia bellerica (Tb.Cr). T. bellerica extract inhibited the castor oil-induced intestinal fluid secretion in mice at the dose range of 300 - 1000 mg/kg. The extract also dose-dependently (50 - 100 mg/kg) reduced the numbers of acetic acid-mediated writhes in mice. These results indicate that T. bellerica exhibit antisecretory and anti-nociceptive effects, hence justifying its medicinal use in diarrhea and pain.
Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Summer 2010), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Summer 2010), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Digest
The Summer 2010 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:
Opening Remarks
- PCOM Updates
- Development News
- Overweight Nation
- Learning from Disaster
- 2010 Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal (GA–PCOM)
- 2010 Simmy Ginsburg Humanitarian Award
- Class Notes
- In Memoriam
- My Turn Essay
- Services for Alumni
Illicit Ketamine Induced Frequency Of Micturition In A Young Malay Woman, Noorzurani Robson Associate Prof. Dr., B. Vicknasingam, S. Narayanan
Illicit Ketamine Induced Frequency Of Micturition In A Young Malay Woman, Noorzurani Robson Associate Prof. Dr., B. Vicknasingam, S. Narayanan
Associate Prof. Dr. Noorzurani Robson
Issues. The growing use of illicit ketamine among young adults poses a public health concern in Malaysia. In contrast to medical use of ketamine, illicit use has been reported to produce adverse effects on the urinary tract and, in particular the bladder. Approach and Key Findings. This case report describes a young Malay woman who developed severe bladder symptoms (urinary frequency) after consuming illicit ketamine. A history of illicit ketamine use was initially missed, and she was consequently diagnosed and treated for a urinary tract infection. Her symptoms persisted despite several courses of antibiotics. The patient was subsequently referred to …
Ohio Academy Of Medical History Annual Meeting Program, April 10, 2010, Ohio Academy Of Medical History
Ohio Academy Of Medical History Annual Meeting Program, April 10, 2010, Ohio Academy Of Medical History
Annual Conference Programs
This tri-fold program is from the annual meeting of the Ohio Academy of Medical History held on April 10, 2010 at the University of Cincinnati Vontz Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The program details the events and presentations of the meeting.
Proceedings From The Second Annual Boonshoft School Of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium, Office Of Research Affairs, Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Proceedings From The Second Annual Boonshoft School Of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium, Office Of Research Affairs, Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Medical Student Research Symposium Proceedings
The student abstract booklet is a compilation of abstracts from students' oral and poster presentations at Wright State University's Second Annual Boonshoft School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium held on April 1, 2010.
Practice Notes: Strategies In Health Education, Lisa D. Lieberman
Practice Notes: Strategies In Health Education, Lisa D. Lieberman
Department of Public Health Scholarship and Creative Works
Objective: The purpose of the Be Red Cross Ready Community Outreach Project (BRCR) was to train health education students to provide high-quality, theory-driven community preparedness education in a community on the U.S.-Mexico border. This aim was achieved through an innovative partnership between a community organization, a federal research center, and a university. The ultimate goal of the project was to increase disaster and emergency preparation to protect, promote, and preserve the health of the public.
Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 59, Number 2, Spring 2010
Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 59, Number 2, Spring 2010
The Bulletin (formerly the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Bulletin)
Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 59, Number 2, Spring 2010
Dean's Message, page 2
Findings: Researchers Decode Powerful Tumor Suppressor, page 4
Jefferson Physicians Respond to Haiti Earthquake, page 6
Student Blog: Exploring Health Care in Uganda, page 10
JHN Physicians Use Robotic System to Examine Patients from Afar, page 13
Crime in the Age of Science: 19th Century Body Snatching, page 14
Faculty Profile: Edouard Trabulsi: Easing the Burden on Cancer Patients, page 18
On Campus, page 20
Class Notes: George Valko, MD ’86: Alumni Association’s New President, page 22
In Memoriam, page 27
By the Numbers, page 29
Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Students: Perceptions Of Success, Barbara B. Blozen
Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Students: Perceptions Of Success, Barbara B. Blozen
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
Although there are a number of anecdotal reports on demographic characteristics and academic success of accelerated nursing students, few empirical studies have been undertaken to examine these students' success, despite this type of programs' existence for more than a decade, and only three studies have soughtto examine the perspective of the accelerated nursing student. Using Knowles' adult learning theory as a guiding framework, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore, from the accelerated nursing students' perspective, the factors they reported as contributing to their success on the NCLEX-RN. This study also examined demographic characteristics of these accelerated students. …
Latent Tuberculosis Among Pregnant Mothers In A Resource Poor Setting In Northern Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study, Faheem G. Sheriff, Karim P. Manji, Mohamed P. Manji, Mohamedsuhel M. Chagani, Rose M. Mpembeni, Ahmed Jusabani, Zaheerabbas A. Alwani
Latent Tuberculosis Among Pregnant Mothers In A Resource Poor Setting In Northern Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study, Faheem G. Sheriff, Karim P. Manji, Mohamed P. Manji, Mohamedsuhel M. Chagani, Rose M. Mpembeni, Ahmed Jusabani, Zaheerabbas A. Alwani
Faculty of Health Sciences, East Africa
Background:
Untreated latent TB infection (LTBI) is a significant risk factor for active pulmonary tuberculosis, hence predisposing to adverse pregnancy outcomes and mother to child transmission. The prevalence of latent tuberculosis in pregnancy and its association, if any, with various socio-demographic, obstetric and clinical characteristics was evaluated.
Methods:
Northern Tanzania was chosen as the study site. In a cross-sectional study, a total of 286 pregnant women from 12 weeks gestational age to term were assessed. Screening was undertaken using an algorithm involving tuberculin skin testing, symptom screening in the form of a questionnaire, sputum testing for acid fast bacilli followed …