scholarly journals Developing a virtual mock casc for trainees

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S158-S158
Author(s):  
Laura Somerville ◽  
Peter McMurray ◽  
Vivian Sing ◽  
Stephanie Campbell ◽  
Meta McGee
Keyword(s):  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Clinical Teaching ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Simulated Patients ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Qualitative Feedback ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
The Face

AimsThe restrictions experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic had impacts on how clinical teaching and assessment is conducted. The Royal College of Psychiatrists decided to run the final part of the membership exam, the Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies (CASC) online for the first time in September 2020. We aimed to prepare candidates in the Northern Ireland deanery for this by developing a virtual mock examination using the Zoom platform.MethodIn previous years, higher psychiatry trainees in the Northern Ireland deanery have run successful face to face mock examinations to help pre-membership trainees prepare for the CASC. We adapted some of this material to our virtual examination. 16 stations were run in total, in two circuits of eight. These stations were mapped to the Royal College CASC blueprint. Higher trainees were recruited to act as examiners, with core trainees acting as simulated patients. The mock examination was advertised through the local deanery and all candidates sitting in September availed of the opportunity (a total of 8 trainees).Zoom was used as the platform due to ease of use, familiarity and breakout room function. Each station formed one breakout room, and a facilitator moved candidates between rooms and provided timing prompts. Instructions were emailed to candidates in advance.A comfort break was provided between circuits. At the end of the mock examination, everyone was returned to the main room and examiners gave general feedback and tips. Individual feedback was provided by collating mark schemes for each candidate, which included free text feedback, and sending these via email.ResultDespite the evident challenges involved, the mock CASC ran smoothly. There was one minor delay of approximately 3 minutes due to technical difficulties, which was easily recouped. We obtained qualitative feedback from candidates which was positive, with trainees commenting that they felt “more at ease … less worried” about a digital exam, and that it was “efficient and effective”.All candidates who sat the mock examination were successful in the face to face CASC sitting which followed in September.ConclusionWe were able to successfully adapt what was previously an in-person mock CASC exam to the new digital format in a way that reflected how the actual CASC exam will run, and it was considered beneficial preparation by the candidates who sat this mock. This has improved trainee experience at a time when many teaching opportunities have been suspended.

scholarly journals An innovative CASC training redesign – ‘experience of virtual mock CASC exam’

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S153-S153
Author(s):  
Jennifer Rankin ◽  
Jessica Foster ◽  
Omer Minhas
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Pass Rate ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Written Feedback ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Face

AimsCardiff CASC Training (CCT) has provided structured and formal training for the CASC exam for Wales trainees since 2012, in conjunction with Wales Deanery. For the past 8 years CCT has delivered face-to-face mock CASC exams and received excellent feedback from candidates and examiners, in addition to an extremely positive outcome of improvement in CASC pass rate for candidates.Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic restrictions delivery of the mock CASC examination had to be adapted with the aim of running it remotely via an online platform.MethodThe examinations were run online via Zoom due to its ease of use, including the ability to screen share candidate instructions and assign participants in to breakout rooms. One lead exam coordinator manually rotated candidates around the circuit of 16 stations.ResultA total of 16 candidates sat the mock exam over two separate sittings. Written feedback was obtained from candidates and examiners. Limitations identified during the initial sitting included high logistical workload for the lead exam co-ordinator and Zoom not being supported by all hospital computer internet browsers, these issues were addressed prior to the second sitting. Feedback from candidates regarding the overall experience of the online exams ranged from 'extremely effective’ to ‘very effective’, this is in line with feedback obtained following previous face-to-face mock exam events CCT has run.ConclusionAlthough online learning may feel very different to the face-to-face interactions we are all used to we are in an era where adaption is necessary. These online mock CASC examinations have been a success and are also in keeping with how the real CASC examination is currently being run by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. CCT are running a further online mock examination to support the next cohort of candidates through their CASC exam in this particularly challenging time.

scholarly journals 1691 Survey of Patient Attitudes Towards Face-To-Face and Telemedicine Teaching in the COVID-19 Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Coady ◽  
A Charturvedi ◽  
N Fearon ◽  
H Heneghan ◽  
E Carrington
Keyword(s):  
University Hospital ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
The Face ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Teaching Attitudes ◽  
Areas Of Interest

Abstract Background COVID-19 has profoundly impacted the healthcare education environment and telemedicine has been used to augment face-to-face learning and support social-distancing. There is little evidence which examines how patients feel about participating in teaching with this technology. Method A prospective survey of 229 surgical inpatients/outpatients was conducted at a university hospital between August–September 2020. The survey consisted of 31 questions (7-point Likert scales, quantitative items, and free-text answers) to explore: general attitudes towards teaching, attitudes towards COVID-19, perceptions of face-to-face teaching and perceptions of telemedicine teaching. Relationships between demographics and areas of interest were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively. Results Patients reported a positive attitude towards both face-to-face (mean 5.5 [1.1SD]) and telemedicine teaching (5.4 [1.2]) however there was a preference for the face-to-face approach (mean difference [MD]=.16, p = 0.14). Face-to-face teaching was found to be less bothersome (MD=.32, p=.002) and more rewarding (MD.33, p<.001). Older patients were more likely to report both teaching techniques as embarrassing (face-to-face r=.16, p=.048; telemedicine r=.15, p=.036) or as an infringement on their privacy (face-to-face r=.13, p=.048; telemedicine r=.17, p=.017). Qualitative analyses revealed four themes of the patient experience: apprentice role of students, communication skills, transient need for telemedicine during COVID-19 and privacy concerns. Conclusions Despite reporting a favourable impression of telemedicine teaching, patients prefer traditional face-to-face styles as they find telemedicine more bothersome and less rewarding. Educators should take this into consideration during planning of teaching during the pandemic.

scholarly journals Fostering Learner Autonomy by using Moodle as Pedagogical Tool: Reflections on Students’ Perceptions

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-172
Author(s):  
Arjun Neupane
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Online Teachers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
Collaborative Learning Communities ◽  
The Face

Moodle is an open source for e-learning system. It is as a tool for delivering contents to students and it is useful to build rich collaborative learning communities. It allows users to be active learners, who actively participate in the online learning process. Based on this background, this study aimed to investigate the students’ views on the use of Moodle in mathematics education. This study gave attention to the variables of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude and students’ self- efficacy in learning mathematics.  Participants of this study consisted of 24 students, who took first and second semester courses at the master's level in Mathematics Education in 2018 batch from Open and Distance Education Center (ODEC), TU. There are 21 male and three female students. Four students were chosen for the interview including one female representative. Data triangulation between the data of interviews, online observation, and interviews with online teachers was used to analyze and analysis of the data. Three online teachers were chosen for interview purposively. The finding revealed that students had a positive perception towards the use of Moodle and were happy to learn mathematics from the online mode rather than the face-to-face mode. It is suggested that the Moodle if used appropriately and systematically, benefits tutors and students equally.

scholarly journals Improving quality of psychiatry training in Northern Ireland through the introduction of postgraduate education fellows

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S127-S127
Author(s):  
Catherine Boucher ◽  
Roisin Connolly ◽  
Michael Doris ◽  
Colin Gorman ◽  
Michael McMorran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Pass Rate ◽  
Simulated Patients ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Psychiatry Education ◽  
Starting Point

AimsTo improve postgraduate psychiatry education and training in Northern Ireland.BackgroundHistorically within Northern Ireland there has been a postgraduate Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) teaching programme delivered to core trainees in preparation for MRCPsych examinations. There has been no official teaching programme for higher trainees. Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA), in collaboration with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland and all five Trusts developed the novel idea of introducing Postgraduate Education Fellows, to oversee and improve core training, and to develop a bespoke higher training programme.The Postgraduate Education Fellows met to collate information from various sources in relation to issues within the current teaching programme and address these along with the development of new initiatives. The fellows further act as a point of contact for all trainees within their Trust to provide advice and support with education if needed.MethodOne higher trainee was appointed to the role of Postgraduate Education Fellow in each Trust within the NIMDTA deanery for a term of 1 year.The starting point was delivering the pre-established teaching timetable and gaining feedback from core trainees to identify areas for improvement. The next phase involved piloting traditional and contemporary methods of feedback. A further development was designing a mock paper A delivered under exam conditions. Two mock Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies (CASC) exams were organised under exam conditions, offering other trainees the opportunity to act as simulated patients and examiners.The third aspect of this role involved creating a programme of higher trainee seminars. Baseline data were collated and identified key areas that higher trainees felt they needed further training and guidance in.ResultUsing baseline data on the current teaching programme and from higher trainees as well as incorporating quality improvement methodology, we have been making small changes to each aspect of the teaching programme and evaluating the changes made. The feedback from trainees has been positive as evidenced by quantitative and qualitative feedback. 8 candidates sat our first mock CASC with a 100% pass rate in their MRCPsych CASC examination. There has been a positive response to the higher trainee seminar programme.ConclusionThis programme has produced good outcomes to date and sets foundations for the future development of post graduate psychiatry education in Northern Ireland.

scholarly journals Junior doctors rate online simulation as ‘good enough’ but not as good as face to face sessions

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S5-S5
Author(s):  
Josh Bachra ◽  
Anna Ludvigsen ◽  
Kehinde Junaid
Keyword(s):  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Virtual Group ◽  
Qualitative Feedback ◽  
East Midlands ◽  
The Face ◽  
Course Length ◽  
Online Format ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Simulation Centre

AimsTo compare the feasibility and acceptability of delivering a simulation-based learning (SBL) programme for Junior Doctors virtually versus face to face.MethodThe Nottinghamshire Healthcare Simulation Centre has been delivering a SBL programme for Foundation Year 2 doctors on behalf of Health Education East Midlands for the past three years. Since face to face teaching was not possible during the COVID-19 pandemic the programme was delivered online using the same content and format as for prior cohorts. Feedback questionnaires from 128 face to face participants (F2F) and 133 virtual participants (V) were compared.ResultThere was a decrease in Likert scale ratings across all domains in the virtual group. This was most apparent when examining the ‘strongly agreed’ responses: the venue/remote format was suitable for the session 34% decrease, the course length was appropriate 24% decrease, the pace of the course was appropriate 20% decrease, the simulation was helpful and relevant 15% decrease, the content of the course was organised and easy to follow 13% decrease, the learning objectives were met 10% decrease, the presenters were engaging 6% decrease, the trainers were well prepared 3% decrease. The virtual group included responses in the ‘strongly disagree’ and ‘disagree’ categories relating to the virtual format, length and pace, which did not occur in any domain for the F2F group.Combining the ‘strongly agree’ and ‘agree’ statements also showed a decrease in satisfaction with 72.5% of responses falling into this category for the V group and 88.3% for the F2F group. Fewer participants in the V group would recommend the course to a colleague (98% V vs 99% F2F).ConclusionProviding the SBL programme using an online format was feasible while also being acceptable to most participants. However, participants did not rate this experience as highly as face to face teaching. The largest decreases in satisfaction were in areas related to the virtual format. An interesting finding is that participants rated the pace and length of the online course as less agreeable, despite the content and scheduling being the same as for the face to face group.Based on these findings face to face teaching should resume when practicable. In the meantime, the virtual delivery may be improved if the course length was reduced. Analysis of qualitative feedback may provide insights into why participants did not rate the virtual simulation as highly as the face to face equivalent.

scholarly journals Patient use of an online triage platform: a mixed-methods retrospective exploration in UK primary care

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (682) ◽  
pp. e336-e344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abi Eccles ◽  
Michael Hopper ◽  
Amadea Turk ◽  
Helen Atherton
Keyword(s):  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Specific Symptom ◽  
Telephone Consultation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Patterns Of Use ◽  
Levels Of Use ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Patient Use

BackgroundRecent years have seen the introduction of online triage allowing patients to describe their problem via an online form. Subsequently, a GP telephones the patient, conducting a telephone consultation or arranging a face-to-face consultation.AimThis study aimed to explore patterns-of-use and patients’ experiences of using an online triage system.Design and settingThis retrospective study analysed routinely collected data (from all practices using the ‘askmyGP’ platform for the duration of the study period, 19 May 2017 to 31 July 2017), using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data originated from an online triaging platform used by patients in nine general practices across the UK.MethodData from 5447 patients were quantitatively analysed to describe characteristics of users, patterns-of-use, and reasons given by patients for using the platform. Free-text comments left by patients (n = 569) on their experience of use were qualitatively analysed.ResultsHighest levels of use were observed in females (65.5%, n = 3570) and those aged 25–34 years. Patterns of use were high between 0800 and 0959, and on Mondays and Tuesdays. Use outside of GP practice opening hours was low. Common reasons for using the platform were for medication-related enquiries, for administrative requests, and to report a specific symptom. Comments left by patients suggested advantages to using the platform, for example, convenience and the written format, but these did not extend to all users.ConclusionPatterns-of-use and patient types were in line with typical contacts to GP practices. Though the age of users was broad, highest levels of use were from younger patients. The perceived advantages to using online triage, such as convenience and ease of use, are often context dependent.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kemudahan, Kebutuhan, Kemampuan, Minat terhadap Persepsi Guru dalam Menggunakan Aplikasi Google

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syahtriatna Djusar ◽  
Taslim Taslim ◽  
Dafwen Toresa
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Public High School ◽  
Cloud Platform ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Face ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
A Site

Abstract. Google site is a site that provides various services for various groups of users. Google Site Services are developing along with the development of user needs and the development of Information Technology. One of the services provided by Google Sites is a service in the field of education. Various services related to the world of education on the Google Site are G Suite For Education, Classroom, Tasks, Chromebook, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual & Augmented Reality, and Jamboard. By utilizing applications on the Google Site, learning can be done online, so that if there are obstacles or obstacles in the face-to-face learning process caused by natural disasters, the learning process can still be carried out, where teachers and students do not have to be in one particular learning room. In general, the teachers at Pekanbaru 16 Public High School, have not used the google application in learning. The author will measure the variables that are suspected of influencing teachers not to use applications in learning. The method of this research is to determine the population, determine the variables, and measure the relationship between variables with statistical equations and to use smart pls 3 applications for data processing. Based on the measurement results, it turns out the ease of use of the application variables, needs, abilities, and interests, does not affect the perception of teachers to use the google application.Keywords. Teacher, Google application, Learning, Perception, SmartplsAbstrak.  Situs Google adalah sebuah situs yang menyediakan berbagai layanan untuk berbagai kelompok pemakai. Layanan Situs Google berkembang seiring dengan perkembangan kebutuhan user dan perkembangan Teknologi Informasi. Salah satu layanan yang diberikan oleh Situs Google adalah layanan di bidang pendidikan. Berbagai layanan yang terkait dengan dunia pendidikan yang ada di Situs Google adalah: G Suite For Education, Classroom, Tugas, Chroombook, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual & Augmented Reality dan Jamboard. Dengan memanfaatkan aplikasi pada Situs Google, pembelajaran dapat dilakukan secara daring, sehingga apabila ada kendala atau hambatan pada proses pembelajaran tatap muka yang ditimbulkan oleh bencana alam, maka proses pembelajaran tetap dapat dilakukan, dimana guru dan siswa tidak harus berada di satu ruang belajar tertentu. Secara umum, para guru di SMAN 16 Kota Pekanbaru, belum memanfaatkan aplikasi google dalam pembelajaran. Penulis akan mengukur variabel-variabel yang diduga mempengaruhi guru untuk tidak menggunakan aplikasi dalam pembelajaran. Metode penelitian ini adalah dengan menetapkan populasi, menentukan variabel dan mengukur hubungan antara variabel dengan persamaan statistic dan memanfaatkan aplikasi smartpls 3 untuk pengolahan datanya. Berdasarkan hasil pengukuran, ternyata variabel kemudahan penggunaan aplikasi, kebutuhan, kamampuan dan minat, tidak mempengaruhi persepsi guru untuk menggunakan aplikasi google.Kata Kunci: Teacher, Google Application, Learning, Perception, Smartpls

Supporting the Use of Rudimentary Vocalizations

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Zubow ◽  
Richard Hurtig
Keyword(s):  
Rett Syndrome ◽  
Visual Cues ◽  
Acoustic Analysis ◽  
Eye Gaze ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Primary Research ◽  
Multiple Modalities ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Perceptual Judgments ◽  
The Face

Children with Rett Syndrome (RS) are reported to use multiple modalities to communicate although their intentionality is often questioned (Bartolotta, Zipp, Simpkins, & Glazewski, 2011; Hetzroni & Rubin, 2006; Sigafoos et al., 2000; Sigafoos, Woodyatt, Tuckeer, Roberts-Pennell, & Pittendreigh, 2000). This paper will present results of a study analyzing the unconventional vocalizations of a child with RS. The primary research question addresses the ability of familiar and unfamiliar listeners to interpret unconventional vocalizations as “yes” or “no” responses. This paper will also address the acoustic analysis and perceptual judgments of these vocalizations. Pre-recorded isolated vocalizations of “yes” and “no” were presented to 5 listeners (mother, father, 1 unfamiliar, and 2 familiar clinicians) and the listeners were asked to rate the vocalizations as either “yes” or “no.” The ratings were compared to the original identification made by the child's mother during the face-to-face interaction from which the samples were drawn. Findings of this study suggest, in this case, the child's vocalizations were intentional and could be interpreted by familiar and unfamiliar listeners as either “yes” or “no” without contextual or visual cues. The results suggest that communication partners should be trained to attend to eye-gaze and vocalizations to ensure the child's intended choice is accurately understood.

Antecedent Factors to Recommendation Intention on the Face-to-Face Job Consulting

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-133
Author(s):  
조현 ◽  
Jaeshin Park ◽  
ki-jin jang
Keyword(s):  
Face To Face ◽  
The Face ◽  
Recommendation Intention

Student Perceptions of Face-to-Face and Online Discussions: The Advantage Goes To . . .

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrina A. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Affirmative Action ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Online Discussions ◽  
Political Tolerance ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Face ◽  
Online Setting ◽  
And Gender

Thirteen students in a graduate-level course on Historical and Policy Perspectives in Higher Education held face-to-face and online discussions on five controversial topics: Diversity, Academic Freedom, Political Tolerance, Affirmative Action, and Gender. Students read materials on each topic and generated questions for discussion that were categorized by Bloom’s taxonomy so that the level of questions in the two discussion settings would be closely parallel. Upon completion of each discussion, they answered questions that addressed depth and length of the discussion, ability to remember, and a self-assessment of how the student learned. Students’ assessments show a consistent preference for the face-to-face discussion but a small number of students preferred the online setting. However, what is perhaps more interesting is a minority of approximately one-third of the students who perceived no difference between the settings, or that the two settings were perhaps complementary.

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