scholarly journals Self-Reported Nutrition Education Received by Australian Midwives before and after Registration

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamila Arrish ◽  
Heather Yeatman ◽  
Moira Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Midwifery Education ◽  
Content Analyses ◽  
Before And After

Educating midwives to provide nutrition advice is essential. Limited research focuses on midwives’ nutrition education. This paper explores self-reported nutrition education received by Australian midwives before and after registration. It draws on quantitative and qualitative data from a larger online survey conducted with the members of the Australian College of Midwives (response rate = 6.9%, n=329). Descriptive and content analyses were used. Of the midwives, 79.3% (n=261) reported receiving some nutrition education during, before, and/or after registration. However, some described this coverage as limited. It lacked sufficient focus on topics such as weight management, nutrition assessment, and nutrition for vulnerable groups. Continuing education often occurred through personal initiatives, such as the midwife enrolling in external courses or exploring issues on the Internet and with colleagues. The majority of participants indicated a need for increased nutrition education (94.2%, n=310) and guidelines tailored for them to provide nutrition advice (87.8%, n=289). Australian midwives may not be receiving adequate nutrition education to provide nutrition advice. Inclusion of evidence-based nutrition components in midwifery education and regular updates for practising midwives focusing on challenging nutrition issues is required to ensure that they are supported in this important role.

Toward Evidence-based, Client-centred Nutrition Education Guidelines: Dietitian and Consumer Survey Results

2011 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah MacLellan ◽  
Catherine Morley ◽  
Karol Traviss ◽  
Theresa Cividin
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Consumer Survey ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
Delivery Methods ◽  
Consumer Perspectives ◽  
Education Needs

Purpose: Dietitian and consumer perspectives on nutrition education needs and preferences were explored, as these relate to health status. Methods: Phases 1 and 2 of a three-phase, mixed-methods study are reported. Phase 1 was a national online survey of dietitians, which was designed to inform the development of a consumer survey (Phase 2). Consumers responded to an online survey about their demographics, medical conditions, and nutrition education needs (what they wanted to learn) and preferences (how they wanted to learn). Phase 3 involved teleconferenced discussion groups with dietitians across Canada to develop guidelines for nutrition education. Results: Dietitian respondents (n=441) perceived that consumer health status was important in predicting needs and preferences for nutrition education; emotional support was considered most important for consumers with life-altering medical conditions. Consumers (n=680) expressed interest in an array of nutrition education approaches; cooking tips, recipes, and supplement advice were the most popular. Respondents with and without medical conditions had similar nutrition education needs and preferences. Conclusions: Because of the complexity of nutrition education and consumers’ preference for a spectrum of approaches and delivery methods, evidence-based nutrition education guidelines are important to inform dietetics training for the provision of client-centred nutrition education.

Catalog Maintenance and Authority Control in Discovery Systems

2012 ◽  
pp. 469-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Harpel-Burke
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Time Effects ◽  
The Public ◽  
Authority Control ◽  
Discovery System ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Over Time ◽  
New Discovery

With the implementation of discovery systems, cataloging maintenance and authority control activities need to be re-evaluated. The online survey product Qualtrics™1 was used to solicit completion of only one survey per library (275) who has adopted a discovery system. Questions about changes in tasks and staffing before and after implementation of commercial discovery systems (AquaBrowser®2, EBSCO Discovery Services™3, Encore™4, Primo®5, Summon™6, and WorldCat®7 Local) were central to the survey. Ninety-eight libraries responded with usable surveys (36% response rate). Results indicated that there were no significant differences between maintenance and authority control tasks before and after discovery implementation. Although the length of time since implementation compared to workflow changes indicates that change decreases over time, effects of the discovery system may not yet have reached maintenance and authority control staff. Cataloging staff were also surveyed to measure their awareness on how local holdings in the new discovery environment are presented to the public. Results also indicate that significantly more survey respondents anticipate that their legacy OPAC will persist alongside their discovery system.

scholarly journals Life before and after residents: subjective reports on quality of life from urologists since inception of a new residency program

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Gregory Roberts ◽  
Paul Whelan ◽  
Anil Kapoor
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Subjective Reports

Background: It is difficult to determine the effect of a residencyprogram on the life of staff urologists. The objective of this studywas to obtain subjective reports from urologists who have practicedbefore and after the implementation of a training program on howit affects their careers in 5 spheres: education, job-stress, free time,financial life and subjective quality of life.Methods: We asked urologists from McMaster University to completea questionnaire to quantify how their current experienceshave changed compared to the pre-residency program era on abalanced 7-point scale (4 = neutral).Results: The response rate was 100% (9/9). Eight of the 9 urologists(89%) reported they would implement the program againif they could rewind the clock. Eight of 9 reported their overallcareer-related quality of life improved, with an average rating of5.1 on the 7-point scale. The quality of continuing education wasthe most positive ranking at 5.4 followed by job stress at 5.2. Theoutcomes measured below 4 (neutral) were earning potential at3.8 and ability to engage in pastimes at 3.4. Earning potential wasclustered tightly around neutral, with 7 of the 9 respondents reportingno change. The largest standard deviation, corresponding tothe most disagreement, was in their ability to engage in pastimes.Conclusion: Even with a mild decrease in earning potential andincreased job stress, McMaster urologists feel their quality of lifeand continuing education have improved since the program’simplementation; these urologists are almost uniformly happy theystarted a residency teaching program at their centre.

scholarly journals Exploring How Practicing Social Workers Define Evidence-Based Practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1237-1249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill M. Chonody ◽  
Barbra Teater
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Social Work Practitioners ◽  
Work Education

This research note presents findings from a study that sought to garner a better understanding of the way in which practicing social workers defined Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). As part of a larger quantitative study, 137 social work practitioners provided a definition for EBP through an online survey and indicated the extent to which they: consider themselves an evidence-based practitioner; believe practitioners should apply EBP in social work; and were prepared through their social work education to use EBP. Content analysis of the practitioners’ definitions of EBP revealed that the majority of respondents described EBP as an intervention or a product versus a process. Regardless of the definition that was provided, descriptive statistics revealed practitioners reported on average that they identified somewhat as an evidence-based practitioner, believed that practitioners should apply EBP in practice moderately to always, and felt only moderately prepared by their social work education for EBP. The findings suggest an opportunity in social work education may exist to further reinforce the process of EBP to delineate it from the evidence-based interventions that may also be taught, especially in clinical programs. Dissemination may also need to occur through mandated continuing education hours, much like ethics has been added as a requirement in some states.

scholarly journals The impacts of COVID-19 pandemic to informal economic sector in Indonesia: Theoretical and empirical comparison

2020 ◽  
Vol 200 ◽  
pp. 03014
Author(s):  
Agus Joko Pitoyo ◽  
Bagas Aditya ◽  
Ikhwan Amri
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Informal Sector ◽  
Informal Economy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Economic Sector ◽  
Empirical Comparison ◽  
Informal Workers ◽  
Points Of View

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global multidimensional crisis, one of its impacts being the crisis on the informal economy. This paper presents a review of the effects of this pandemic on the informal economy, coupled with empirical evidence based on surveys conducted in Indonesia. Data used in this study was collected by an online survey during the pandemic. Theoretically, there are two points of view about the informal economy roles during a crisis: optimistic views that see informal economy survive in a crisis and pessimistic views that see the ongoing informal economy continue to suffer losses and also informal workers as vulnerable groups during a crisis. The research also discussed the impacts of the crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic on informal employments and incomes, readiness in dealing with the pandemic, and the livelihood conditions of informal workers. The crisis as a result of this pandemic provides a new experience for the informal sector in dealing with the crisis. The informal sector is not always a hero during the crisis but rather an alternative sector that offers business flexibility.

scholarly journals Social and healthcare personnel’s self-reported competence in small and medium-sized companies in preparation for simulation coaching

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Mari Helena Salminen-Tuomaala ◽  
Susanna Haapasalmi ◽  
Pasi Jaskari ◽  
Tomi Tupiini
Keyword(s):  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Technology Competence ◽  
Development Center

Purpose: The paper describes staff’s self-rated theoretical, practical and interaction competence in 20 social and healthcare companies. The study draws from a research and development project run jointly by two educational institutions and a health technology development center. The results can be used to develop the content of a multiprofessional simulation coaching intervention.Data and methods: Data were collected in the autumn of 2017 using an online survey software. The quantitative data were analyzed using the SPSS for Windows version 23 and the qualitative data using inductive content analysis. The response rate was 96% (n = 125). This article presents the quantitative results.Results: Respondents found that they were competent in interaction, in identifying their clients’ needs, in attending to client safety and in supporting clients’ psychosocial and physical function. Their ratings were lower for issues pertaining to severe disability, for encountering aggressive behavior and for some aspects of digitalization.Conclusions: The most important development needs involved making better use of digital tools and remote counseling, enhancing information technology competence and learning to encounter aggressive behavior.

scholarly journals Nutrition Education in Australian Midwifery Programmes: A Mixed-Methods Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamila Arrish ◽  
Heather Yeatman ◽  
Moira Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Midwifery Education ◽  
Assessment Skills ◽  
Minimum Requirements

Little research has explored how nutrition content in midwifery education prepares midwives to provide prenatal nutrition advice. This study examined the nature and extent of nutrition education provided in Australian midwifery programmes. A mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating an online survey and telephone interviews. The survey analysis included 23 course coordinators representing 24 of 50 accredited midwifery programmes in 2012. Overall, the coordinators considered nutrition in midwifery curricula and the midwife’s role as important. All programmes included nutrition content; however, eleven had only 5 to <10 hours allocated to nutrition, while two had a designated unit. Various topics were covered. Dietitians/other nutrition experts were rarely involved in teaching or reviewing the nutrition content. Interviews with seven coordinators revealed that nutrition education tended to be problem-oriented and at times based on various assumptions. Nutrition content was not informed by professional or theoretical models. The development of nutrition assessment skills or practical training for midwifery students in providing nutrition advice was lacking. As nutrition is essential for maternal and foetal health, nutrition education in midwifery programmes needs to be reviewed and minimum requirements should be included to improve midwives’ effectiveness in this area. This may require collaboration between nutrition experts and midwifery bodies.

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the well-being of clients of a specialist personality disorder service

2021 ◽  
pp. 103985622110570
Author(s):  
Heidari Parvaneh ◽  
Broadbear Jillian H ◽  
Cheney Lukas ◽  
Dharwadkar Nitin P ◽  
Rao Sathya
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
The Impact

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the well-being of people with severe borderline personality disorder (BPD) during the first wave of COVID-19 social restrictions. Method Clients of an outpatient specialist personality disorder clinic ( n = 77) were invited to the study. An online survey was conducted including a range of open-ended questions exploring well-being and the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) which assesses ‘coronaphobia’. Qualitative data were analysed using inductive content analysis with NVivo software. CAS data were analysed descriptively using SPSS version 25. Results Thirty-six surveys were completed (48% response rate). Many participants experienced significant challenges to their overall well-being during lockdown although some reported improvements in psychosocial functioning. Three participants (8.3%) experienced clinically significant ‘coronaphobia’. Conclusion The self-reported physical and mental health of participants with BPD demonstrated resilience, suggesting that the capacity to maintain treatment via telehealth helped to mitigate many of the adverse aspects of social restrictions. This study was conducted during the first wave of social restrictions; subsequent studies will reveal longer-term effects of extended community lockdowns.

scholarly journals Analysis of Nutrition Education in Osteopathic Medical Schools

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathaleen Briggs Early ◽  
Kelly M. Adams ◽  
Martin Kohlmeier
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Osteopathic Medicine ◽  
Nutrition Instruction ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Nutrition Practice ◽  
Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Osteopathic Physicians

Purpose. Describe nutrition education at US colleges of osteopathic medicine; determine if it meets recommended levels. Method. We surveyed 30 US colleges of osteopathic medicine (US COM) with a four-year curriculum about the amount and form of required nutrition education during the 2012/13 academic year. The online survey asked about hours of required nutrition across all 4 years and also in what types of courses this instruction occurred. We performed descriptive statistics to analyze the data. Results. Twenty-six institutions (87% response rate) completed the survey. Most responding US COM (22/26, 85%) do not meet the recommended minimum 25 hours of nutrition education; 8 (31%) provide less than half as much. Required nutrition instruction is largely confined to preclinical courses, with an average of 15.7 hours. Only 7 of the 26 responding schools report teaching clinical nutrition practice, providing on average 4.1 hours. Conclusions. Most US COM are inadequately preparing osteopathic physicians for the challenges they will face in practice addressing the nutritional concerns of their patients. Doctors of osteopathy cannot be expected to properly treat patients or guide the prevention of cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome if they are not trained to identify and modify the contributing lifestyle factors.

Extent of and Reasons for Vaccine Hesitancy in Adults at High-Risk for Pneumococcal Disease

2021 ◽  
pp. 089011712199814
Author(s):  
Justin Gatwood ◽  
Madison McKnight ◽  
Kelsey Frederick ◽  
Kenneth Hohmeier ◽  
Shiyar Kapan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Pneumococcal Disease ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Provider Education ◽  
Free Response ◽  
Cross Sectional

Purpose: To determine the extent of and reasons for hesitancy toward vaccination among adults at high-risk for pneumococcal disease. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Online survey in March-April 2019 via QuestionPro. Subjects: Tennessee adults (18-64 years) at high-risk of pneumococcal disease (n = 1,002). Measures: Modified version of the validated Vaccine Hesitancy Scale assessed vaccine-related beliefs, reasons for hesitancy, external influences on vaccination, and prior vaccination Analysis: Descriptive and inferential statistics provided an overview of the responses and comparisons among subgroups. Logistic regression determined the odds of being hesitant using the listed beliefs and influencers as predictors. Thematic analysis was performed on the qualitative data gathered from free response questions throughout the survey. Results: Analysis included 1,002 complete responses (12% response rate [total viewed = 8,331]) with 34.3% indicating hesitancy toward one or more recommended vaccinations, with 53% of which indicating hesitancy to the pneumococcal vaccine despite it being recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for all respondents. The odds of vaccine hesitancy or resistance were higher in minorities (OR: 1.6; 95% CI: 1.19-2.11), those not believing others like them get vaccinated (OR: 1.82; 95% CI: 1.262-2.613), and respondents recalling negative media about vaccines (OR: 2.56; 95% CI: 1.797-3.643). Conclusions: Patients at high-risk of pneumococcal disease lack awareness of the need for the recommended vaccine, and provider education may need improving to increase vaccination in this population.

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