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Medical Education Online Dec 2022Medical scribing is an increasingly common way for pre-medical students to gain clinical experience. Scribes are a valuable part of the healthcare team and have high...
PURPOSE
Medical scribing is an increasingly common way for pre-medical students to gain clinical experience. Scribes are a valuable part of the healthcare team and have high rates of matriculation into health professional programs. Little is known about the effects of scribing on the success of the student. This manuscript aims to determine the effect of scribing experience on clinical self-efficacy during medical school.
PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS
Perceived clinical self-efficacy was evaluated with validated survey questions using a 5-point Likert-type scale as well as free text responses. The survey was completed by 175 medical students at the Frank H. Netter, MD School of Medicine. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS. As part of the mixed methods study, free text responses were analyzed using thematic analysis.
RESULTS
Quantitative results showed no statistical difference in perceived clinical self-efficacy between medical students with scribing experience and those without. Analysis of free text responses showed that medical students believed their scribing experience improved comfort in the clinical setting and increased familiarity with medical terminology.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS
Medical students with scribing experience did not demonstrate greater clinical self-efficacy than their peers without scribing experience. However, medical students with scribing experience have a perceived value of their pre-medical scribing experience on their success in medical school.
Topics: Humans; Schools, Medical; Self Efficacy; Students, Medical; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 35174763
DOI: 10.1080/10872981.2022.2033421 -
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem 2023To assess the evidence regarding the effectiveness of interventions aimed at strengthening self-efficacy beliefs in college students. (Review)
Review
OBJECTIVE
To assess the evidence regarding the effectiveness of interventions aimed at strengthening self-efficacy beliefs in college students.
METHODS
Integrative Review conducted on the Lilacs, PubMed, CinahL, Cochrane Collaboration Databases, Scopus, and PsycInfo databases. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using tools proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute, and the results were analyzed descriptively.
RESULTS
Out of the 10 selected studies, six demonstrated that interventions aimed at strengthening self-efficacy were effective (Levels of Evidence II and III), and four revealed contrary results (Levels of Evidence I and II). Programs aimed at enhancing self-efficacy should include content on positive mental health, psychoeducation strategies, cover a period of eight to twelve weeks, and consider the completion of homework assignments.
CONCLUSION
The synthesis of evidence pointed to pathways for building an effective self-efficacy strengthening program to be implemented in universities.
Topics: Humans; Self Efficacy; Students; Universities
PubMed: 38088690
DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0192 -
BMC Psychiatry Feb 2022Although some psychological processes, such as stigma and self-efficacy, affect the complicated relationship between social support and depressive symptoms, few studies...
BACKGROUND
Although some psychological processes, such as stigma and self-efficacy, affect the complicated relationship between social support and depressive symptoms, few studies explored a similar psychological mechanism among individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). Hence, this research investigates the mediating effects of stigma and the moderating effects of self-efficacy among the psychological mechanism that social support affects depressive symptoms.
METHODS
The study included 1040 Chinese participants with SUDs and completed a series of self-report questionnaires. R software was used to organize and clean up data sets and analyze mediation and moderation effects.
RESULTS
The result showed that stigma partially mediated depressive symptoms, while self-efficacy moderated this relationship. More specifically, less social support increased depression symptoms by bringing about higher stigma. Besides, subjects with higher self-efficacy are less susceptible to stigma and therefore have mild depressive symptoms. Furthermore, clinical and theoretical implications are discussed in our study.
CONCLUSIONS
Chinese SUDs patients' depressive symptoms were indirectly affected by perceived social support via stigma and less affected by stigma with improved self-efficacy. The theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed.
Topics: Depression; Humans; Self Efficacy; Social Stigma; Social Support; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 35168584
DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-03740-6 -
BMC Geriatrics Dec 2021The present study aimed to explore the relationship between job-search self-efficacy and reemployment willingness among older adults, as well as roles of achievement...
BACKGROUND
The present study aimed to explore the relationship between job-search self-efficacy and reemployment willingness among older adults, as well as roles of achievement motivation and age in this relationship.
METHODS
Three hundred and sixty-five Chinese retired older adults were recruited from five neighborhoods in a city via convenience sampling, and they were measured by the Job Search Self-Efficacy Scale and the Achievement Motivation Scale (AMS).
RESULTS
Results revealed that job-search self-efficacy significantly positively predicted reemployment willingness. Achievement motivation played a partial mediating role in the relationship between the job-search self-efficacy and reemployment willingness. Age moderated the relationship between job-search self-efficacy and reemployment willingness.
CONCLUSIONS
These findings showed that increasing the job-search self-efficacy and achievement motivation could effectively promote older adults' reemployment willingness. The present study provided a theoretical basis for caring for older adults' reemployment willingness.
Topics: Aged; Humans; Job Application; Motivation; Self Efficacy; Unemployment
PubMed: 34876038
DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02645-5 -
Nursing Open May 2022To identify subgroups of cancer patients with distinct self-care self-efficacy profiles and to explore factors that can be used to predict those at risk of low...
AIM
To identify subgroups of cancer patients with distinct self-care self-efficacy profiles and to explore factors that can be used to predict those at risk of low self-efficacy.
DESIGN
A secondary analysis of data pooled from two cross-sectional surveys was performed.
METHODS
In total, 1,367 Chinese cancer survivors were included in the analysis. Latent profile analysis (LPA) was performed to categorize participants into latent subgroups with distinct self-efficacy profiles. Multinomial logistic regression was conducted to identify predictors of self-care self-efficacy subgroup classification.
RESULTS
We identified three distinct subgroups: low, medium and high self-care self-efficacy. Patients with the "low" profile, which was characterized by a low education level, single marital status, complications, late cancer stage and a lower level of social support, had the poorest self-care behaviour.
Topics: Cancer Survivors; Cross-Sectional Studies; Humans; Neoplasms; Risk Factors; Self Care; Self Efficacy
PubMed: 34003608
DOI: 10.1002/nop2.926 -
Child Development Jan 2023Post-migration stress and parenting adolescents can reduce parental self-efficacy. This study tested the effects of strengthening parental self-efficacy in refugee...
Post-migration stress and parenting adolescents can reduce parental self-efficacy. This study tested the effects of strengthening parental self-efficacy in refugee parents of adolescents and whether this makes parental self-efficacy less impacted by post-migration stressors. Using a within-subject experimental design, experience sampling data were collected in 2019 from 53 refugee parents of adolescents (M = 39.7, SD = 5.59, 73% Syrian, 70% mothers) in the Netherlands. Data were analyzed by dynamic structural equation modeling using interrupted time-series analysis. The single-session personalized intervention strengthened parental self-efficacy (small effect: between case standardized mean difference = 0.09) and made refugee parents less vulnerable to post-migration stressors. Findings suggest that parental self-efficacy is malleable and strengthening it fosters refugee parents' resilience. Replications with longer-term follow-ups are needed.
Topics: Female; Humans; Adolescent; Adult; Child, Preschool; Refugees; Self Efficacy; Parents; Parenting; Mothers
PubMed: 36069393
DOI: 10.1111/cdev.13848 -
International Journal of Environmental... Dec 2021One of the most common metabolic complications of pregnancy are carbohydrate metabolism disorders resulting in hyperglycemia. The aim of the study was the assessment of...
BACKGROUND
One of the most common metabolic complications of pregnancy are carbohydrate metabolism disorders resulting in hyperglycemia. The aim of the study was the assessment of impact of socio-demographic variables on the levels of social support and self-efficacy and an investigation of whether there is and how the relationship between social support and self-efficacy is shaped in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. In this study 339 pregnant women with diabetes during pregnancy and 337 healthy pregnant women took part.
METHODS
The Berlin Social Support Scales (BSSS), the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) and a standardized interview questionnaire were used.
RESULTS
The respondents rated Perceived Instrumental Support higher (M = 3.52) than Perceived Emotional Support (M = 3.39). In contrast, Actually Received Support (M = 3.53) was rated higher compared to Support Seeking (M = 2.99) and Need for Support (M = 2.95). The mean generalized self-efficacy score was M = 31.58 in women with diabetes during pregnancy and M = 31.85 in healthy pregnant women.
CONCLUSIONS
The research results obtained prove the existence of a relationship between GSES and BSSS scores. In pregnant women with diabetes and healthy pregnant women, GSES increases with an increase in perceived support. Additionally, among pregnant women with diabetes, the level of GSES increases with an increase in actually received support. However, in the case of healthy pregnant women, a lower level of need for support is associated with higher level of generalized self-efficacy.
Topics: Diabetes, Gestational; Female; Humans; Pregnancy; Pregnant Women; Self Efficacy; Social Support; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 35010563
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010304 -
International Dental Journal Dec 2022Individual ability, motivation, age, and gender are all specific learner-related factors that can affect the academic performance of undergraduate dental students....
INTRODUCTION
Individual ability, motivation, age, and gender are all specific learner-related factors that can affect the academic performance of undergraduate dental students. Clinical reasoning and self-efficacy may potentially play crucial roles in this. This research aims to study the effects of clinical reasoning and self-efficacy on academic performance and to determine the relationship between them.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This is a cross-sectional quantitative study that was conducted in 2021, and the study participants included 81 (86.19% response rate) final-year dental students who responded to an online questionnaire containing a specially designed clinical reasoning test and a self-efficacy scale.
RESULTS
Although the levels of clinical reasoning skills and self-efficacy were not directly related, they were positively associated with students' academic achievements. Furthermore, these 2 factors were considered to be predictors of a student's academic performance.
CONCLUSIONS
High levels of self-efficacy and clinical reasoning skills were associated with high academic achievement in students. However, having high levels of self-efficacy does not necessarily indicate mastery of clinical reasoning skills. This conclusion reflects the complexity of the clinical reasoning process during which an individual is faced with uncertainty. High levels of confidence might make students rush to a conclusion without considering all the conflicting possibilities or alternatives. In all instances, dental educators should follow recommended measures to improve clinical reasoning and self-efficacy abilities due to their importance in improving learning in students.
Topics: Humans; Self Efficacy; Students, Dental; Clinical Reasoning; Cross-Sectional Studies; Learning
PubMed: 35753843
DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2022.05.006 -
Global Public Health Jan 2023Growth mindset, persistence, and self-efficacy are important protective factors in understanding adolescent psychopathology, including depression, anxiety, and...
Growth mindset, persistence, and self-efficacy are important protective factors in understanding adolescent psychopathology, including depression, anxiety, and externalising behaviours. Previous studies have shown that dimensions of self-efficacy (academic, social, and emotional) have differential protective effects with mental health outcomes and these differences vary by sex. This study examines the dimensional mediation of self-efficacy from motivational mindsets on anxiety, depression, and externalising behaviours in a sample of early adolescents ages 10-11. Surveys were administered to participants to measure growth mindset and persistence on internalising and externalising symptoms. The Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (SEQ-C) was used to measure domains of self-efficacy for mediation analysis. Multi-group structural equation modelling by sex indicated that structural paths were not invariant by sex. Significant direct effects were identified from persistence to externalising behaviours in boys, and significant direct effects were identified from growth mindset to depression in girls. In a sample of Tanzanian early adolescents, self-efficacy mediates the protective association between motivational mindsets on psychopathology. Higher academic self-efficacy was associated with reduced externalising problems in both boys and girls. Implications for adolescent programmes and future research are discussed.
Topics: Child; Male; Female; Humans; Adolescent; Depression; Self Efficacy; Anxiety; Men
PubMed: 37196667
DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2023.2213300 -
BMC Medical Education Dec 2023Spiritual care occupies a special place in holistic care and improving the quality of services provided to patients. The component of clinical self-efficacy is...
BACKGROUND
Spiritual care occupies a special place in holistic care and improving the quality of services provided to patients. The component of clinical self-efficacy is recognized as a prerequisite for clinical capacity and competency. The current study determined the level of spiritual care competency and its relationship with clinical self-efficacy in nursing students.
METHODS
This cross-sectional study was conducted on 194 nursing students studying in medical sciences universities in Yazd, Iran, who were selected by convenient sampling. Data collection tools were a spiritual care competency scale and nursing students' clinical self-efficacy questionnaire. The gleaned data were analyzed by SPSS20 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
RESULTS
The mean scores of spiritual care competency and clinical self-efficacy of students were 70.29 ± 9.58 and 102.40 ± 21.57, respectively. The results of Pearson's correlation coefficient test showed that clinical self-efficacy had a positive significant correlation with spiritual care competency (p = 0.04, r = 0.14). The mean score of spiritual care competency was higher in female students (71.10 ± 9.81) than male students (67.50 ± 8.23) with a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). The regression test results suggested that clinical self-efficacy can be considered as a predictor of spiritual care competency.
CONCLUSION
The results revealed that spiritual care competency in nursing students was at an average level, and the higher the level of clinical self-efficacy is, the more developed the spiritual care competency will be. Thus, nursing educators and health system managers should pay special attention to improving the clinical self-efficacy of nursing students to develop their spiritual care competency.
Topics: Humans; Male; Female; Self Efficacy; Students, Nursing; Cross-Sectional Studies; Spirituality; Surveys and Questionnaires; Spiritual Therapies
PubMed: 38066560
DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04937-3