My Dog, My Hero: Assessing the Feasibility of a Cross-Generational Digital Storytelling Intervention for Veterans
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2024 May 1:1-9. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2024.2344787. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation had a devastating effect on well-being. Veterans were among the most vulnerable given their high rates of military trauma-related conditions. Research supports that dogs can provide veterans with a sense of purpose, social support, and stress management. Digital storytelling provided a unique perspective with focus on a recognized hero, the veteran's dog, and an opportunity for engagement with other veterans during COVID-19. The purpose of the study was to assess the feas...
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Beth A Pratt Cheryl A Krause-Parello Sydney Hardison S Juliana Moreno Amanda Glynn Olivia Dandu Patricia Liehr Source Type: research
Effect of laparoscopic handle size on surgical performance: A randomized crossover trial
Med Eng Phys. 2024 May;127:104165. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2024.104165. Epub 2024 Apr 4.ABSTRACTLaparoscopic instrument handles design and dimensions are crucial to determine the configuration of surgeons' hand grip and, therefore, can have a deleterious effect on overall surgical efficiency and surgeons' comfort. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of laparoscopic handle size and hand surface area on surgical task performance. A single-blind, randomized crossover trial was carried out with 29 novice medical students. Participants performed three simulated tasks in "black box" simulators using two scissor-t...
Source: Health Physics - May 1, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Fernanda Keiko Tsumanuma Paula Karina Hembecker Christiano Marlo Paggi Claus Marcelo de Paula Loureiro Fab íola Reinert Mauren Abreu de Souza Source Type: research
Evaluation of Pharmacy Students' Understanding of Clinical Trials and Research through Questionnaires Before and After the Hospital Practical Training
Yakugaku Zasshi. 2024;144(5):567-576. doi: 10.1248/yakushi.23-00202.ABSTRACTA questionnaire survey was conducted to evaluate practical training and improve education on clinical trial and research. This survey was based on the results of questionnaire before and after the practical training undertaken by 240 pharmaceutical students (Kanto region; 1 university, Tokai region; 2 university, Kinki region; 9 university) at Mie University Hospital between 2011 and 2022. In the questionnaire before practical training, lectures in university (n=219, 91%) were the main source of information on clinical trials and research. Fifty-tw...
Source: Yakugaku Zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan - May 1, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Chihiro Shiraishi Mayumi Kotera Yasuyuki Ota Eiko Takeshige Chisato Minamide Rie Kurimoto Aki Sato Miho Inamori Misaki Kataoka Toru Ogura Satoshi Tamaru Takuya Iwamoto Source Type: research
Academic procrastination of nursing students in higher vocational college: Application of latent profile analysis and network analysis
CONCLUSIONS: There is heterogeneity in higher vocational college nursing students' academic procrastination that can be classified into three latent profiles. The examined factors of academic procrastination and identified the central components of academic procrastination networks of the three latent profiles help nurse educators tailor targeted interventions.PMID:38692067 | DOI:10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104296 (Source: Acta Psychologica)
Source: Acta Psychologica - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Yi Zhou Congjie Cao Lihong Liu Zhaohua Liu Jia Liu Source Type: research
Out of the loop: Taking a one-week break from social media leads to better self-esteem and body image among young women
This study experimentally tested the effects of taking a one-week break from social media (SM) on body image and self-esteem among young women. Female undergraduate students (N = 66) were randomly assigned to either take a one-week break from SM or continue their normal use (control condition). State self-esteem and body satisfaction were measured at baseline (Time 1) and one week later (Time 2). As predicted, participants in the break condition reported higher body satisfaction and higher state self-esteem (total, performance, social, and appearance domains) at Time 2 than did those in the control condition, controlling f...
Source: Body Image - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Olivia E Smith Jennifer S Mills Lindsay Samson Source Type: research
Cognitive diagnostic assessment: A Q-matrix constraint-based neural network method
Behav Res Methods. 2024 Apr 30. doi: 10.3758/s13428-024-02404-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCognitive diagnosis is a crucial element of intelligent education that aims to assess the proficiency of specific skills or traits in students at a refined level and provide insights into their strengths and weaknesses for personalized learning. Researchers have developed numerous cognitive diagnostic models. However, previous studies indicate that diagnostic accuracy can be significantly influenced by the appropriateness of the model and the sample size. Thus, designing a general model that can adapt to different assumptions and...
Source: Behavior Research Methods - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jinhong Tao Wei Zhao Yuliu Zhang Qian Guo Baocui Min Xiaoqing Xu Fengjuan Liu Source Type: research
Pilot testing of mobile app-based blended learning on selected skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among nursing students
Conclusion Both mobile app-based and internet link-based learning resource material along with hands-on sessions were effective in bringing comparable improvement in knowledge, skills, self-confidence and satisfaction of students in performing the selected skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.PMID:38692615 | DOI:10.25259/NMJI_659_21 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - May 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Poonam Joshi Smita DAS Shashi Mawar Lakshmanan Gopichandran Rakesh Garg Rashmi Ramachandran Ambuj Roy Source Type: research
Obstacles of Online Learning Facing Nursing Students after the COVID-19 Pandemic
CONCLUSIONS: According to their perceptions of online learning, nursing students in Jordan face three types of obstacles: academic, technical, and administrative. Decision-makers should intervene to enhance the online learning experience by overcoming the reported obstacles.PMID:38689662 | PMC:PMC11057952 | DOI:10.1155/2024/5387908 (Source: The Scientific World Journal)
Source: The Scientific World Journal - May 1, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Haitham Khatatbeh Murad Alkhalaileh Ibrahim Ayasreh Atallah Habahbeh Laith Alosoufe Nisser Alhroub Mohammed Albashtawy Manar Abu-Abbas Tariq Al-Dwaikat Amira Mohammed Ali Source Type: research
My Dog, My Hero: Assessing the Feasibility of a Cross-Generational Digital Storytelling Intervention for Veterans
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2024 May 1:1-9. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2024.2344787. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation had a devastating effect on well-being. Veterans were among the most vulnerable given their high rates of military trauma-related conditions. Research supports that dogs can provide veterans with a sense of purpose, social support, and stress management. Digital storytelling provided a unique perspective with focus on a recognized hero, the veteran's dog, and an opportunity for engagement with other veterans during COVID-19. The purpose of the study was to assess the feas...
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Beth A Pratt Cheryl A Krause-Parello Sydney Hardison S Juliana Moreno Amanda Glynn Olivia Dandu Patricia Liehr Source Type: research
Analyzing diversity, equity, and inclusion content on dermatology fellowship program websites
Med Educ Online. 2024 Dec 31;29(1):2347762. doi: 10.1080/10872981.2024.2347762. Epub 2024 May 1.ABSTRACTDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have garnered increasing attention within medical education as there have been increased efforts to diversify the physician workforce among medical students, residents, fellows, and attendings. One way in which programs can improve their DEI initiatives and attract a more diverse pool of applicants is through DEI content on their graduate medical education websites. Prior studies characterizing the content and prevalence of DEI material on residency webpages have shown t...
Source: Medical Education Online - May 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Forrest Bohler Allison Garden Varna Taranikanti Source Type: research
Stress and academic engagement among Saudi undergraduate nursing students: The mediating role of emotion regulation and emotional intelligence
This study employed a quantitative cross-sectional research design.MethodsThe study recruited 367 Saudi undergraduate nursing students at a major Saudi university. Structural equation modelling was used to explore the mediational model.ResultsThe results of the ANOVA and WelchF-test demonstrated that the emotional intelligence, emotional regulation and academic engagement scores were statistically significantly different according to stress levels (p-values<0.01). Perceived stress has a statistically significant moderate negative correlation with academic engagement and emotional intelligence and a strong negative corre...
Source: Nursing Open - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah Alkharj,
Yasir S. Alsalamah,
Rabia Allari,
Maryam Saad Alharbi,
Thamer Alslamah,
Lisa Babkair,
Safiah Labani,
Mirna Fawaz Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Self-reported competence among advanced practice nursing students in Denmark, Finland and Norway: a cross-sectional multicentre study
The health care systems in the Nordic countries and worldwide are under pressure due to increased longevity and a shortage of nurses. Providing nurses with a high level of education, such as advanced practice ... (Source: BMC Nursing)
Source: BMC Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Randi Martinsen, Sigrid Ahlin-S øvde, Ellen Karine Grov, Ewa K. Andersson and Ann Gardulf Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effectiveness of virtual reality training on knowledge, skills and attitudes of health care professionals and students in assessing and treating mental health disorders: a systematic review
Virtual reality (VR) training can enhance health professionals ’ learning. However, there are ambiguous findings on the effectiveness of VR as an educational tool in mental health. We therefore reviewed the ex... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - May 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Cathrine W. Steen, Kerstin S öderström, Bjørn Stensrud, Inger Beate Nylund and Johan Siqveland Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation and students ’ perception of a health equity education program in physical therapy: a mixed methods pilot study
Health equity is a common theme discussed in health professions education, yet only some researchers have addressed it in entry-level education. (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - May 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Alexis A. Wright, Dominique Reynolds and Megan Donaldson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Two Decades of Academic Service-Learning in Chinese Higher Education: A Review of Research Literature
This study reviews literature from the past two decades on university course-based, credit-bearing academic service-learning in the Chinese mainland. It reveals a steady growth in service-learning courses across all regions of the Chinese mainland since 2006, with fifty-two courses documented in the academic literature by 2023. The courses span various disciplines and service populations and have shown positive impacts on university students ’ cognitive skills, peer and community connectedness, development of self, disciplinary, and career identities, as well as social responsibility. The study observes the presence of h...
Source: Applied Research in Quality of Life - May 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
