Ask the Editors: Practical Guidance for Designing and Reporting Qualitative Research
On this episode of the Academic Medicine Podcast, the journal’s editors–Bridget O’Brien, PhD, Jonathan Amiel, MD, Megan Brown, MBBS(H), PhD, and Laura Hirshfield, PhD–join host Toni Gallo to share practical guidance for designing and reporting qualitative research. They make recommendations for getting started, choosing a methodology, and effectively using published guidelines. Then they dispel common myths around writing up and publishing qualitative research. While the advice in this episode comes from the editors of Academic Medicine, much of it also applies to designing and reporting qu...
Source: Academic Medicine Blog - May 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amrounds Tags: AM Podcast AM Podcast Transcript Academic Medicine podcast medical education qualitative research scholarly publishing scholarly writing Source Type: blogs
Learning ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy)
Around 2001 I read what I believe is the first randomised controlled trial of ACT for people living with chronic pain (McCracken, 1998). I quickly dived into this ‘new’ therapy – it appealed to me because it resonated with my own experiences with psychological therapies for depression, and in the way I had learned to live alongside my own pain. For those who don’t know, I developed chronic pain around the age of 22ish (dates are hard to remember!) and after seeing a pain specialist was given those fateful words ‘I’m sorry, there’s nothing we can do from a medical perspective.’...
Source: HealthSkills Weblog - May 14, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: BronnieLennoxThompson Tags: 'Pacing' or Quota ACT - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Chronic pain Motivation Occupational therapy Pain conditions Physiotherapy Professional topics Psychology Research Science in practice acceptance and commitment therapy Therap Source Type: blogs
Wednesday Bible Study: Let's do the time warp again
The Book of Ezra continues to be chronologically challenged. The character of Ezra finally appears, in the 7th year of the reign of Ataxerxes, which would be 72 years after the death of Cyrus and something like 80 years after the return from exile described in the opening chapters. Therefore Ezra ' s father, and grandfather must have chosen to remain in Babylon, along with other priests, musicians, and temple servants as described in verse 8. While in Babylon, these people apparently exercised their offices, and Ezra studied to assume his hereditary priesthood. Why and how this happened is not explained, and it ' s especia...
Source: Stayin' Alive - May 10, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
A 30-something woman with intermittent CP, a HEART score of 2 and a Negative CT Coronary Angiogram on the same day
This was sent by a colleague.A 34 yo woman with a history of HTN, h/o SVT s/p ablation 2006, and 5 months post-partum presented with intermittent central chest pain and SOB. She had one episode of pain the previous night and two additional episodes early on morning the morning she presented. Deep breaths are painful and symptoms come and go. She had one BP that was measured at 160/120, uncertain when and what the BP was at other moments. Home meds were labetalol and nifedipine. There are T-wave inversions in precordial leads. The patient is pain free, so it is qu...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - May 10, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs
Deep Elaboration & Other Stories of Teaching Anatomy & Physiology | TAPP 136
In Episode 136, host Kevin Patton looks at theeffects of tattoos on sweat glands, we discussaural diversity and how we can accommodate it, and we explore how to use the process ofdeep elaboration in our course to help challenged learners develop stronger and more useful memories.00:00 | Introduction00:47 | Tattoos May Impair Sweating05:37 | Sponsored by AAA06:41 | Aural Diversity. It ' s a Thing.22:36 | Sponsored by HAPI24:03 | Deep Elaboration34:22 | Sponsored by HAPS35:29 | Deeper Elaboration47:53 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to:theAPprofessor.org/podcast-...
Source: The A and P Professor - May 9, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Kevin Patton Source Type: blogs
A man in his 70s with acute chest pain and paced rhythm.
Sent by Pete McKenna M.D. Edits by Meyers and SmithA man in his 70s with PMH of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes, CVA, dual-chamber Medtronic pacemaker, presented to the ED for evaluation of acute chest pain.Triage ECG:What do you think?This is diagnostic of proximal LAD occlusion. This is a huge anterolateral OMI. Deadly. I cannot be anything else.Code STEMI was activated by the ED physician based on the diagnostic ECG for LAD OMI in ventricular paced rhythm. There is concordant ST elevation in I, aVL with reciprocal concordant STD in inferior leads, as well as excessiv...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - May 8, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pendell Source Type: blogs
Evidence-based medicine and bias: the truth about common therapies and clinical trials
Evidence-based medicine is a term that attendings like to pepper into their teaching rounds, and medical students like to conspicuously incorporate into their assessment and plan. There is so much clinical trial data out there that it is impossible to stay up to date on the most recent guidelines or the newest landmark trial that
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Evidence-based medicine and bias: the truth about common therapies and clinical trials originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Benjamin Borokhovsky Tags: Conditions Cardiology Source Type: blogs
Another day to think, to pause, to ponder.
Panorama of Sycamore Park and the memorial to Karim A bit over 10 years ago I wrote a blog post that I repost all the time. Entitled "A day to think, to pause, to ponder" it was posted on my dad ' s birthday and was about the pain of him dying, by suicide, when I was in college. It was meant as a sad, melancholy post but also one about the importance of compassion and how " we can all do a little bit to improve how we treat other. " When I reposted this one time a few years ago, someone asked me if I had ever met the " Compassion Guy " who frequented downtown Davis and who had a life ' s mission of getting people to t...
Source: The Tree of Life - May 5, 2023 Category: Microbiology Tags: DavisCA UCDavis Karim Majdi Abou Najm David Breaux Kimberlee Guillory compassion Source Type: blogs
201 Monday Motivation Quotes (+ My 5 Favorite Tips for a Great Week)
Are you in need of some Monday motivation?
If you’re perhaps tired, unmotivated and just reluctant to do anything and want a few more days of weekend right now then I have something that can help you.
I’ve put together 201 of the best Monday motivation quotes I’ve ever come across to give you a boost of inspiration as you start your Monday and week and to maybe help you to find a change in perspective.
That’s the first part of this post.
In the second part I’ll share my own 5 favorite tips that I’ve used the most to overcome my own Monday blues and reluctance and to get my week off to a good and motivated star...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - May 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Inspirational Quotes Personal Development Source Type: blogs
It ’s Private: Innovative Techniques Begin to Address Clinicians’ Mental Health
The following is a guest article by William J. Hayes, M.D., M.B.A., and Chief Medical Officer at CPSI
New collaboration between mobile app developer, EHR vendor and health systems decreases clinician stress
The perennial challenge of clinical burnout has reached an inflection point. Fueled by PTSD from COVID-19, burnout is largely based on the modern human experience of constantly consuming stimuli (much of which is negative) while also being pushed to achieve higher levels of productivity and efficiency. Those that have been impacted the greatest of any group have been our physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthc...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 2, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Clinical EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System LTPAC Brain Drain COVID-19 CPSI Dr. Gloria Mark Dr. Izzy Justice EQ Health Healthcare Burnout mental health Mental Heal Source Type: blogs
Teaching Wound Care at the American College of Physicians Annual Meeting
I recently had the honor of teaching a section entitled “Wound Care for the Internist.” at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (ACP) in San Diego. ACP is the largest medical specialty organization in the United States with members that include internal medicine physicians, subspecialists, and medical students. My session was well attended by caregivers from across the healthcare continuum including hospitalists, doctors in outpatient practices, and long-term care providers.
In my introductory remarks I asked the question, “How many of you have had a lecture on wound care in medical school....
Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers - April 29, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jeffrey M Levine Tags: Featured Medical Articles Geriatric Medicine Pressure Injuries & Wound Care arterial ulcer bedsores burns chronic wounds decubitus ulcer end-of-life care Jeff Levine MD medical education pressure sores pressure ulcers venous ulce Source Type: blogs
Friday Feature: Nevada School of Inquiry
Colleen HroncichChristina and Eric Threeton have a lot of experience in education. They both taught in the Clark County School District in Nevada before moving to the charter school sector. When they moved into charter administration, they expected to really be able to shake things up and make an impact.“We were always trying to do new things in the classroom, always kind of innovative,” says Eric. “The higher we got, we realized the less you can actually do. Your hands are tied more. It got to the point where, in order to do what we know is best for children, we needed to do something differ ent. So we saved up so...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - April 28, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Colleen Hroncich Source Type: blogs
Call for Letters to the Editor From Trainees: Mentorship Matters
Academic Medicine is seeking original submissions for our Letters to the Editor feature from medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as trainees in other health professions on the topic of why mentorship has mattered in your professional journey.
The editors are seeking letters that describe an experience with a mentor, sponsor, or coach, and how this experience has promoted, or perhaps challenged, your professional development. A successful letter will not simply highlight a positive or negative experience—or be a tribute to an individual mentor—but will illuminate how your mentorship experience influence...
Source: Academic Medicine Blog - April 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amrounds Tags: Annual Call for Trainee-Authored Letters to the Editor medical education medical students residents scholarly publishing Source Type: blogs
Call for Letters to the Editor From Trainees: Mentorship Matters (Open June 12 to June 16)
*Submission site: Submitter Login Page – Call for Papers – 2023 Academic Medicine’s Letters to the Editor Written by Trainees (abstractscorecard.com)*
Editor’s note: We are using the Cadmium submission platform for the call for Trainee-Authored Letters to the Editor; please do NOT submit your letters through Editorial Manager.
Academic Medicine is seeking original submissions for our Letters to the Editor feature from medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as trainees in other health professions on the topic of why mentorship has mattered in your professional journey.
The editors ar...
Source: Academic Medicine Blog - April 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amrounds Tags: Annual Call for Trainee-Authored Letters to the Editor medical education medical students residents scholarly publishing Source Type: blogs
Call for Letters to the Editor From Trainees: Mentorship Matters (Now Open to June 16)
*Submission site: Submitter Login Page – Call for Papers – 2023 Academic Medicine’s Letters to the Editor Written by Trainees (abstractscorecard.com)*
Editor’s note: We are using the Cadmium submission platform for the call for Trainee-Authored Letters to the Editor; please do NOT submit your letters through Editorial Manager.
Academic Medicine is seeking original submissions for our Letters to the Editor feature from medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as trainees in other health professions on the topic of why mentorship has mattered in your professional journey.
The editors ar...
Source: Academic Medicine Blog - April 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amrounds Tags: Annual Call for Trainee-Authored Letters to the Editor medical education medical students residents scholarly publishing Source Type: blogs
