- Innovations in Medical Education
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Nursing care and research
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Online and Blended Learning
- Higher Education and Employability
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Higher Education Learning Practices
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Health and Well-being Studies
University of Kentucky
2020-2022
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
2018-2021
Albert B. Chandler Hospital
2014-2016
Northumbria University
2012
NHS Education for Scotland
2011
West Middlesex University Hospital
1986
Caregivers support heart failure (HF) self-care with little HF education. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness a caregiver-only educational intervention aimed at improving caregiver self-efficacy, perceived control, and knowledge, as well patient 30-day cardiac readmission. In total, 37 patients their caregivers were randomly assigned control condition or telephone follow-up. Outcomes included readmission, self-care, knowledge. Linear mixed model, Kaplan–Meier, Cox...
A survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire to assess elderly patients' perception cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as it might be applied themselves. Nearly half (47%) patients were unaware the existence and practice this procedure. The majority felt that selective application CPR in appropriate. Factors may influence selection are discussed. considerable proportion wished resuscitated if need arose—a fact not keeping with scant information available on subject. Significantly more...
The aim of this preliminary study was to investigate postgraduate Oral Medicine training worldwide and begin identify minimum requirements and/or core content for an International curriculum.Countries where there believed be in were identified by the working group. Standardized emails sent inviting participants complete online survey regarding scope their respective countries.We received 69 total responses from 37 countries. Of these, 22 countries self-identified as having a distinct field...
Oral medicine is a specialized area of study within the scope dental medicine. This discipline often viewed as crossroads between and dentistry has become integral in both pre‐and postdoctoral education. recognized specialty throughout most world currently represents an emerging United States. Historically, oral been loosely defined States without clear consensus definition. Recent published studies regarding international programs clinical practice have helped to provide more specific...
Background An underperforming doctor puts patient safety at risk. Remediation is an intervention intended to address underperformance and return a safe practice. Used in health-care systems all over the world, it has clear implications for both retention workforce. However, there limited evidence underpinning remediation programmes, particularly lack of knowledge as why how remedial may work change doctor’s Objectives To (1) conduct realist review literature ascertain why, how, what...
The cultural competence of health professionals affects the satisfaction with, and outcomes of, patient care. Patient-centered training was implemented with 76 trainees. Four months later, they were assessed using standardized scenarios their performance compared to a control group. A questionnaire used evaluate training. Assessment scores analyzed t tests compare groups. Interrater reliability calculated for individual scenarios. received positive evaluations many trainees indicating...
The American Heart Association recommends therapeutic hypothermia for comatose patients with return of spontaneous circulation after out-of-hospital ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest. While there is a growing body evidence the general efficacy hypothermia, individualized benefit therapy not currently predictable. Ninety-one consecutive patients, from April 2011 to July 2014, were treated at University Kentucky Medical Center protocol. records reviewed retrospectively. Data, such as...
Abstract This article describes the potential of new and emerging learning technologies to promote excellence in teaching further seeks respond positively key trends for higher education community. Through this article, we hope enrich student experience with technology-enhanced opportunities that will best suit their individual needs. It is hoped document can act as a point reference order those responsible development are aware make use technology support learning, assessment.
To help in your transition from veterinary student to practitioner, Linda Prescott-Clements, RCVS Director of Education, explains the support you can expect through Professional Development Phase.