scholarly journals A mixed-method study of chiropractic student clinical immersion placements in nonmetropolitan Western Australia: Influence on student experience, professional attributes, and practice destination

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-39
Author(s):  
Lyndon G. Amorin-Woods ◽  
Barrett E. Losco ◽  
Matthew J. Leach
Keyword(s):  
Student Experience ◽  
Location Decisions ◽  
Feedback Form ◽  
Practice Location ◽  
Professional Attributes ◽  
Online Searches ◽  
Chiropractic Students ◽  
Future Practice ◽  
Experience Questionnaire ◽  
Chiropractic Student

Objective: To explore the influence of nonmetropolitan clinical immersion placements (CIPs) on undergraduate chiropractic student experience, professional attributes, and practice destination. Methods: Students enrolled in an Australian undergraduate chiropractic program were invited to complete a service experience questionnaire and an open-ended reflective feedback form following a nonmetropolitan CIP (Part A). Online searches were performed to gather data on graduate practice location (Part B). Results: Sixty-four students participated in Part A. All agreed that the placement was educational and should be retained in the program. Students agreed that the placement enhanced respect for individuals and awareness of others in need, highlighted the importance of respect for all people, improved empathy for the disadvantaged, and provided an opportunity to improve communication skills. Most indicated that they were more likely to practice in a country setting as a result of their placement, with those participating in a country placement more likely to practice in nonmetropolitan regions after graduation. Conclusion: Many chiropractic programs around the world are adopting CIPs. This study is the 1st to investigate the possible influence of nonmetropolitan CIPs on the development of desirable attributes in Australian chiropractic students. It also discusses the potential influence of nonmetropolitan CIPs on future practice location decisions. These results support the utility of CIPs to help meet the educational objectives of chiropractic programs and possibly address the maldistribution of the chiropractic workforce in Australia.

scholarly journals Does the Degree of Campus "Wiredness" Matter?

2001 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shouping Hu ◽  
George D. Kuh
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
College Student ◽  
Student Experience ◽  
Traditional Students ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Educational Practices ◽  
Men Students ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Non Traditional Students ◽  
Experience Questionnaire

Responses to the College Student Experience Questionnaire 4th Edition from 18,844 students at 71 colleges and universities were analyzed to determine if the presence of computing and information technology influenced the frequency of use of various forms of technology and other educational resources and the exposure to good educational practices. Undergraduates attending "more wired" campuses as determined by the 1998 and 1999 Yahoo! Most Wired Campus survey more frequently used computing and information technology and reported higher levels of engagement in good educational practices than their counterparts at less wired institutions. Non-traditional students benefited less than traditional students, but both women and men students benefited comparably from campus "wiredness."

scholarly journals Misbehaving Toddler or Moody Teenager: Examining the Maturity of the Field of K-12 Online Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (64) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Barbour
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Student Experience ◽  
Instructional Model ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Learning Research ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Future Practice

Depending on the reference, the practice of K-12 online learning began sometime between 1991 and 1996. Yet two and a half to three decades later, there is still little research to describe the K-12 online or blended learning student experience, which has resulted in a lack of understanding of the actual instructional model, nature of the curriculum, and type and amount of support employed by K-12 distance, online, and blended learning programs. Further, much of the available research is atheoretical, methodologically questionable, contextually limited, and overgeneralized. All these factors make the K-12 distance, online, and blended learning research that does exist of little value in guiding practice. This manuscript examines the maturity of research in the field of K-12 distance, online, and blended learning, with the goal of providing researchers with meaningful impact on future practice.

scholarly journals Feasibility of using a standardized patient encounter for training chiropractic students in tobacco cessation counseling

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl Hawk ◽  
Martha A. Kaeser ◽  
David V. Beavers
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Standardized Patients ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Patient Encounter ◽  
Chiropractic Education ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Chiropractic Students ◽  
Future Practice

Objective Although tobacco cessation training is included in many health profession programs, it is not yet routinely incorporated into chiropractic education. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of incorporating a problem-based learning tobacco cessation activity into a lecture course for chiropractic students. Methods Seventy-two students were assigned to participate in two 1-hour lectures on health promotion counseling and tobacco cessation followed by an experiential student-driven lab session using standardized patients at various stages of dependency and willingness to quit. The intervention was based on the transtheoretic model and the “5 A's” of counseling (ask, advise, assess, assist, arrange). Outcomes were assessed via (1) questionnaires completed by the standardized patients regarding the students' use of the 5A's, and (2) questionnaires completed by the students using a 5-point Likert scale of “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree” on the acceptability of this method of learning. Descriptive statistics were computed. Results Sixty-eight students (94%) completed the activity, spending a median of 2.5 minutes with patients. Over 90% addressed 4 of the 5A's: 99% asked patients if they were smokers; 97% advised them to quit; 90% assessed if they were willing to quit; and 99% offered assistance in quitting. Only 79% arranged a follow-up visit. Overall, students expressed a positive response to the experience; 81% said it increased their confidence in being able to advise patients, and 77% felt it would be valuable for use in their future practice. Conclusion This active learning exercise appeared to be a feasible way to introduce tobacco counseling into the curriculum.

scholarly journals Chiropractic student diagnosis and management of headache disorders: A survey examining self-perceived preparedness and clinical proficiency

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Moore ◽  
Stephney Whillier ◽  
Martha Funabashi ◽  
Diana De Carvalho ◽  
Jon Adams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Student Preparedness ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Perceived Preparedness ◽  
Headache Diagnosis ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Chiropractic Students ◽  
Chiropractic Student

Objective To explore the self-perceived preparedness and clinical proficiency in headache diagnosis and management of Australian chiropractic students in senior years of study. Methods Australian chiropractic students in the 4th (n = 134) and 5th year (n = 122) of 2 chiropractic university programs were invited to participate in an online cross-sectional survey. Descriptive analyses were conducted for all variables. Post hoc analyses were performed using simple linear regression to evaluate the relationship between self-perceived preparedness and correctness of headache diagnosis and management scores. Results Australian chiropractic students in senior years demonstrated moderate overall levels of self-perceived preparedness and proficiency in their ability to diagnose and manage headache disorders. Final-year students had a slightly higher self-perceived preparedness and proficiency in headache diagnosis and management compared to those students in the 4th year of study. There was no relationship between self-perceived preparedness and correctness of headache diagnosis and management for either 4th- or 5th-year chiropractic students. Conclusion Our findings suggest that there may be gaps in graduate chiropractic student confidence and proficiency in headache diagnosis and management. These findings call for further research to explore graduate chiropractic student preparedness and proficiency in the diagnosis and management of headache disorders.

scholarly journals The influence of curricular and extracurricular learning activities on students' choice of chiropractic technique

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Sikorski ◽  
Anupama KizhakkeVeettil ◽  
Gene S. Tobias
Keyword(s):  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Chiropractic Manipulation ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
National Board ◽  
Chiropractic Students ◽  
Future Practice

Objective: Surveys for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners indicate that diversified chiropractic technique is the most commonly used chiropractic manipulation method. The study objective was to investigate the influences of our diversified core technique curriculum, a technique survey course, and extracurricular technique activities on students' future practice technique preferences. Methods: We conducted an anonymous, voluntary survey of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year chiropractic students at our institution. Surveys were pretested for face validity, and data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: We had 164 students (78% response rate) participate in the survey. Diversified was the most preferred technique for future practice by students, and more than half who completed the chiropractic technique survey course reported changing their future practice technique choice as a result. The students surveyed agreed that the chiropractic technique curriculum and their experiences with chiropractic practitioners were the two greatest bases for their current practice technique preference, and that their participation in extracurricular technique clubs and seminars was less influential. Conclusions: Students appear to have the same practice technique preferences as practicing chiropractors. The chiropractic technique curriculum and the students' experience with chiropractic practitioners seem to have the greatest influence on their choice of chiropractic technique for future practice. Extracurricular activities, including technique clubs and seminars, although well attended, showed a lesser influence on students' practice technique preferences.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document