scholarly journals Assessment of the learning environment in prosthodontic department based on Dental College Learning Environment Survey by the graduates of a dental institute in India

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Shigli Kamal ◽  
Hebbal Mamata
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Student Interaction ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Statistical Software ◽  
The Mean ◽  
College Learning ◽  
Meaningful Interaction

The purpose of this study was to determine dental graduates’ perceptions of learning environment in a prosthodontic department in a dental institute in India. The 60-item closed-ended, cross-sectional questionnaire with five options was completed by the dental graduates and the dentists. The data obtained was analyzed using statistical software. The mean, SD, frequency and percentages were calculated wherever appropriate. The questionnaire was answered by 242 dentists and dental graduates. Of the seven Dental College Learning Environment Survey scales, the highest mean scores were for student to student interaction (2.76 ± 0.53) followed by meaningful learning experience (2.67 ± 0.39). The lowest scores were for flexibility (2.26 ± 0.51) followed by supportiveness (2.40 ± 0.59). The lowest mean scores obtained for the ‘flexibility scale’ conveys that the opportunity for the faculty and students to modify the learning environment are less than for the other categories, and there is thus a need to modify the learning environment. Faculty should also increase their support to the students by contributing to an effective and meaningful interaction by creating a congenial environment.

scholarly journals Pulmonary function changes in asymptomatic smokers - a community survey in Udupi, Karnataka, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 653
Author(s):  
Senthil Kumar Elumalai ◽  
Arun G. Maiya ◽  
Kalyan B. Chakravarthy
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Community Survey ◽  
The Other ◽  
Dose Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Background: Smoking has been labeled the most important preventable cause of a respiratory disease and its effects in a smoker are well established. A better understanding on the pulmonary function impairments in an asymptomatic smoker is the need of the hour. Objective: To study the pulmonary function changes in asymptomatic smokers and non- smokers and to establish the dose -effect relationship amongst asymptomatic smokers.Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted in Udupi district of Karnataka, India. 140 men aged between 20 to 45 years with a BMI ranging from 18.5 to 29.9 Kg2 /m was enrolled in to the study. 70 subjects were asymptomatic smokers and the other 70 were non-smokers. Outcomes measured were standard spirometric measures for pulmonary function and symptoms like breathlessness, cough and sputum using a Breathlessness Cough Sputum scale.Results: The mean age (mean ± SD) of non-smokers and asymptomatic smokers enrolled was 34.7±5 and 33.8±5 years respectively. The mean smoking dose amongst the asymptomatic smokers was 15.74±5.5 pack years. FEV1 amongst the asymptomatic smokers showed a negative correlation with smoking dose (p<0.05) and there was a significant difference in FEV1, FVC, PEFR, MVV and FEF 25- 75 % (p<0.001) amongst the asymptomatic smokers and non-smokers.Conclusions: Asymptomatic smokers showed low values of pulmonary function parameters compared to those in non-smokers.

Psychosocial Effects of Infertility among the Childless couples at a Specialized Fertility Centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Shaikh Mahmud Kamal Vashkar ◽  
Nazia Ehsan ◽  
Fariha Haseen
Keyword(s):  
Work Productivity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Patient Counseling ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Awareness Campaign ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Mean

Objective(s): To identify the common psychosocial effects of infertility among the childless couples of Bangladesh.Materials and Methods: This cross sectional quantitative survey was conducted at a tertiary level fertility center in Dhaka, Bangladesh from November 14, 2012 to November 30, 2012. Respondents were chosen by judgment sampling. Only the couples without any child were chosen for interview. Sixty-six couples were interviewed and three couples refused who came for treatment at the center. Primary data was collected from the respondents with preformed questionnaire. Informed written consent was taken before the interview, from both partners or only one partner where the other was absentResults: The mean ages of the men were 36 years and women were 28 years. The mean age for age at marriage of men and women were 29 and 22 respectively. Among the psychological effects, stress and anxiety were common in both men and women. Family problems were found less among the respondents. Only significant one that was found in both men and women was the pressure from family members, which was found in about one third of the respondents. Social effects were not found among half of the respondents. The other half avoided family gatherings (16%), meeting friends (13%), social gatherings (10%) and 15% respondents said that they do not like to go out at all.Conclusion: The psychosocial effects of infertile couples can lead to depression, frustration and sometimes aggression making them dysfunctional social beings. It also decreases work productivity and quality of life. Necessary preventive measures should be taken through appropriate public health interventions like patient counseling, awareness campaign etc. to avoid the psychosocial consequences.Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2016; Vol. 31(1) : 28-33

scholarly journals Influence of Motivation on Academic Progression of Students: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad K Alnemare
Keyword(s):  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Motivation plays a vital role in learning and is a great enabler as it functions on multiple dimensions and paves way to conquer impediments in the path of success. An attempt has been made through this study to scrutinize the convictions related to motivation and the deployment of strategies in the learning process of students. Aim: To find the relation if any, between academic achievement and the motivation level with the students of College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study was carried out among pre-medical and medical students of Majmaah University. Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) questionnaire was distributed to 250 students who were selected based on simple random sampling. There were 233 students who participated in the study out of which there were 147 males and 86 females who completed the questionnaire. Motivation of student towards education was assessed in three domains, namely Intrinsic, Extrinsic and Amotivation. After ethical approval from institutional review board, questionnaire was distributed and results recorded in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Qualitative variables were represented with frequencies and percentages and quantitative variables with mean and standard deviation. Student’s t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were applied to compare the means. Results: Comparison of motivational scores between students in different years showed no significant difference in the mean scores across all dimensions of motivation except Extrinsic Motivation-Regulation. The mean score of 2nd year students was 16.63 and it increased over the years. The mean score at 6th year was 22.03 and it decreased during internship with mean score of 20.58. Conclusion: The study of various stimulators which affect the learning experience of the student provides good insight on motivation and its influence on academic performances.

scholarly journals Edusemiotics of meaningful learning experience: Revisiting Kant’s pedagogical paradox and Greimas’ semiotic square

Semiotica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (212) ◽  
pp. 199-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jani Kukkola ◽  
Eetu Pikkarainen
Keyword(s):  
Educational Philosophy ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Other ◽  
The One ◽  
Basic Philosophy ◽  
Educational Thinking

AbstractIn this article we examine the educational process and learning from the edusemiotic point of view in terms of meaningful experience and meaningful action. A conception of meaningful experience is central in many branches of educational thinking, from pragmatism to existentialism. We analyze this conception from two traditional and somewhat remote perspectives, utilizing some themes of Kant’s educational philosophy on the one hand and Greimas’ semiotics on the other. Kant’s views of human formative powers – Bildung – will be described as a basic philosophy of learning experience. Kant’s theory is then critiqued from the perspective of existentialist educational philosophy. Concepts of meaningful learning and experience are further clarified utilizing Greimas’ semiotic tools and, specifically, his semiotic square. Finally, the question of meaningful learning experience is related to Kant’s pedagogical paradox and the educator’s role in the pedagogical process.

scholarly journals Influence of adhesive system on quartz fiber post dislocation resistance in endodontically treated teeth

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Luis Francisco Maglione García ◽  
Vicente Castelo Branco Leitune ◽  
Stéfani Becker Rodrigues ◽  
Susana Maria Werner Samuel ◽  
Fabrício Mezzomo Collares
Keyword(s):  
Adhesive System ◽  
The Other ◽  
Quartz Fiber ◽  
Fiber Post ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Superior Dislocation ◽  
One Step ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Push Out

Aim: To evaluate the dislocation resistance of the quartz fiber post/cement/dentin interface after different adhesion strategies. Methods: Forty bovine lower central incisors were selected and prepared with K-files using the step-back technique, and irrigated with 3 mL of distilled water preceding the use of each instrument. Prepared teeth were stored at 37ºC and 100% humidity for 7 days. The roots were prepared and randomized into 4 groups. The quartz fiber post was cemented with an adhesion strategy according to the following groups: GBisCem- BISCEM; GOneStep±C&B- One Step ± C&B; GAllBond±C&B- AllBond3 ± C&B; GAllBondSE±C&B- AllBondSE ±C&B with a quartz fiber post. Cross-sectional root slices of 0.7 mm were produced and stored for 24 h at 37° C before being submitted to push-out bond strength. Results: The mean and standard deviation values of dislocation resistance were GBisCem: 1.12 (± 0.23) MPa, GOneStep±C&B: 0.81 (± 0.31) MPa, GAllBond±C&B: 0.98 (± 0.14) MPa, and GAllBondSE±C&B: 1.57 (± 0.04) MPa. GAllBondSE±C&B showed significantly higher values of dislocation resistance than the other groups. Conclusions: Based on this study design, it may be concluded that adhesion strategies showed different results of quartz post dislocation resistance. Simplified adhesive system with sodium benzene sulphinate incorporation provided superior dislocation resistance.

Evaluation of the Clinical Learning Experience of Nursing Students: a Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Gurková ◽  
Katarína Žiaková
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Clinical Learning ◽  
Clinical Environment ◽  
Clinical Learning Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Eastern European Countries

AbstractThe purpose of the cross-sectional descriptive study was to explore and compare the students’ experiences of the clinical environment and supervision in Slovakia. Students’ clinical learning experience were measured by the valid and reliable clinical learning instrument. A higher frequency of successful supervisory experience was found in the universities which provided accredited mentor preparation programmes or courses and individualised supervisory approaches. Frequency of supervision meetings, the occupational title of a supervisor and mainly the supervision model have an association with students ‘perceptions of different domains of clinical learning environment. The duration of the placement was not related to students’ experience and perceptions of the learning environment. Slovak students reported higher score regarding the quality of nursing care or ward culture than in the supervisory relationships between students, clinical and school staff. Further studies in this field, extended to different Eastern European countries and clinical settings, may help us to understand factors affecting workplace training.

scholarly journals Clinical learning environment of nursing and midwifery students in Ghana

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Assibi Ziba ◽  
Vida Nyagre Yakong ◽  
Zakari Ali
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Clinical Placement ◽  
Clinical Learning ◽  
Clinical Learning Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Team Supervision

Abstract Background Data on student experience of the clinical learning environment in Ghana are scarce. We therefore aimed to assess students’ evaluation of the clinical learning environment and the factors that influence their learning experience. Methods This was a cross-sectional survey of 225 undergraduate nursing and midwifery students. We used the Clinical Learning Environment and Supervision + Nurse Teacher (CLES +T) evaluation scale to assess students’ experience of their clinical placement. The association between student demographic characteristics and clinical placement experience was determined using t-test or ANOVA. Results Most of the sampled students were Nurses (67%) and in the third year of training (81%). More students received supervision from a nurse (57%) during clinical placement and team supervision (67%) was the most common during clinical placement. Nursing students were more likely to rate their clinical experience better than midwifery students (p=0.002). Students who had increased contact with private supervisors were also more likely to rate their experience higher (p=0.002). Clinical experience was also rated higher by students who received successful supervision compared to those who had unsuccessful or team supervision (p=0.001). Conclusion Team supervision is high in health facilities where students undertake clinical placement in Ghana. Frequent contact with private supervisor and successful supervision are associated with better rating of clinical experience among Ghanaian undergraduate nursing and midwifery students.

scholarly journals Clinical learning environment of nursing and midwifery students in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Assibi Ziba ◽  
Vida Nyagre Yakong ◽  
Zakari Ali
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Clinical Placement ◽  
Clinical Learning ◽  
Clinical Learning Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Team Supervision

Abstract Background: Data on student experience of the clinical learning environment in Ghana are scarce. We therefore aimed to assess students’ evaluation of the clinical learning environment and the factors that influence their learning experience.Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey of 225 undergraduate nursing and midwifery students. We used the Clinical Learning Environment and Supervision + Nurse Teacher (CLES +T) evaluation scale to assess students’ experience of their clinical placement. The association between student demographic characteristics and clinical placement experience was determined using t-test or ANOVA.Results: Most of the sampled students were Nurses (67 %) and in the third year of training (81%). More students received supervision from a nurse (57%) during clinical placement and team supervision (67%) was the most common during clinical placement. Nursing students were more likely to rate their clinical experience better than midwifery students (p=0.002). Students who had increased contact with private supervisors were also more likely to rate their experience higher (p=0.002). Clinical experience was also rated higher by students who received successful supervision compared to those who had unsuccessful or team supervision (p=0.001).Conclusion: Team supervision is high in health facilities where students undertake clinical placement in Ghana. Frequent contact with private supervisor and successful supervision are associated with better rating of clinical experience among Ghanaian undergraduate nursing and midwifery students.

scholarly journals Association between serum cholesterol levels and nutritional status in school children aged 10-12 years

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Fransiscus H Wulur ◽  
Recky Dj B Pieter
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Total Cholesterol Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
The Mean

Background Hypercholesterolemia in children is an important riskfactor that causes coronary heart disease in the future. Nutritionalstatus, especially overweight/obesity, is associated with hyperc-holesterolemia.Objective To determine the prevalence of hypercholesterolemiaand its association with nutritional status.Methods This was a cross sectional study conducted during April-June 2001. Subjects consisted of children aged 10-12 year-oldregistered at primary schools in Manado, Tondano, and TandenganMinahasa. Data were analyzed using t test, z score, and chi-square.Results Of the 229 samples, 153 (66.8%) were boys and 76 (33.2%) were girls. The mean of total cholesterol level in boys was 179.46mg/dL (SD 33.44) and in girls was 180.95 mg/dL (SD 33.77) whichwas not significantly different (p>0.05). There were no differencesin either the number of children having “borderline” cholesterol level(170–199 mg/dL) or hypercholesterolemia (3200 mg/dL) betweenboth sexes. Of the 229 children, 65 (28.4%) had hypercholester-olemia. Of the 65 children, 37 (36%) came from the primary schoolin Manado, which was significant compared to the other schoollocations (p<0.05). Twenty-five (39%) children with hypercholes-terolemia had overweight nutritional status, which was significantcompared to the other nutritional status (p<0.05).Conclusion The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia was 28.4 %.There was an association between hypercholesterolemia and nutri-tional status, with a tendency of hypercholesterolemia to occur atoverweight nutritional status, especially in the urban area

scholarly journals Pharmacy Patrons 'Awareness of Pharmacists' Education and Routine Patient Care Responsibilities

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ifemayowa Oyelami-Adeleye ◽  
Marie A. Abate ◽  
Mathew L. Blommel
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
The Other ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Routine Patient Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
The Mean

Purpose: To assess the similarities between pharmacists’ and pharmacy patrons’ views of pharmacists’ roles and to explore the extent to which persons actually see pharmacists assuming certain roles. Method: Cross-sectional survey was administered to pharmacists and patients who were filling prescriptions or seeking nonprescription medications in 9 community pharmacies in Morgantown, West Virginia. The survey assessed 11 routine patient care services. Main outcome measures include opinions of pharmacists and patients about responsibility for providing 11 routine care services and the extent to which these services are provided. Results: Pharmacists and patients had similar opinions about services that pharmacists should provide for 7 of the 11 services evaluated. For the other 4 items for which opinions were divergent, the mean scores for the extent to which pharmacists provide these services indicated that pharmacists do not always provide these services. Conclusion: Pharmacy patrons might not attribute certain patient-related functions to pharmacists because pharmacists do not frequently perform these routine care-related services in actual practice. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.

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