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Nursing Open Jan 2020A benchmark of 4 has been determined for the reduction of self-reported stress by nursing students' status post 5 weeks of holistic educational activities and...
AIM
A benchmark of 4 has been determined for the reduction of self-reported stress by nursing students' status post 5 weeks of holistic educational activities and interventions provided by a nurse educator.
DESIGN
Provision 5 in the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements emphasizes the duty of the nurse to not only promote the health and safety of others, but to self as well (ANA, 2015, Code of ethics with interpretive statements, http://Nursebooks.org). A self-care for nurses' pilot project was trialled with 25 accelerated nursing students over the course of 5 weeks. Holistic education programmes were facilitated by a nurse educator uninvolved in providing clinical or classroom education to the students.
METHODS
The Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence (SQUIRE) guidelines are used in this pilot project as a framework to explore standardization of education of nursing students about self-care in nursing programmes and to promote positive health behaviours and student nurses' insight into how nurses' self-care can have an impact on patient outcomes. The self-care pilot project introduced the importance of self-care for the pre-licensure nursing student by teaching healthy eating, physical exercise, the value of sleep, use of positive affirmations and aromatherapy to a cohort of accelerated nursing students over the course of 5 weeks. The Star Model of Knowledge Transformation was the theoretical framework for the pilot study. Two questionnaires were used by the principal investigator to obtain participant data, the Project Participant Questionnaire and the Final-Year Group Questionnaire.
RESULTS
On completion of the self-care for nurses' pilot, the nursing students reported a reduction in stress and an increased ability to cope with stress after exposure to different holistic stress reduction strategies. An average benchmark of 4.36 was achieved indicating that the nursing students' self-care had improved status post the interactive teaching intervention.Self-care taught to pre-licensure nursing students by nurse educators can enhance their self-awareness of the importance of stress reduction and care of themselves while enduring the academic rigour and simultaneous clinical practicum experiences in nursing programmes.Applying self-care behaviours to reduction of stress for nursing students may be of benefit to of students as they transition from the pre-licensure to graduate nurse roles. Hence, teaching health behaviours that are self-protective and contribute to maintaining safe clinical environments for nurses and the patients in their care.
Topics: Faculty, Nursing; Humans; Pilot Projects; Self Care; Students, Nursing
PubMed: 31871706
DOI: 10.1002/nop2.384 -
Annals of Dyslexia Oct 2023We conducted a realist review of state-authorized dyslexia pilot projects to understand how they have been implemented and evaluated, and the extent to which they adhere... (Review)
Review
We conducted a realist review of state-authorized dyslexia pilot projects to understand how they have been implemented and evaluated, and the extent to which they adhere to best practice recommendations. We found that states have piloted broadly similar policy programs minimally consisting of professional development, universal screening, and instructional intervention. However, none of the pilot report documents we reviewed included explicit logic models or theories of action, which makes it difficult to understand the pilot projects and their results. Officially, most of the pilot project evaluations sought to establish the effectiveness of their programs. However, only two states used evaluation designs that are well-suited to making causal inferences about program effects, which complicates the interpretation of pilot project results. To make future pilot projects more useful to evidence-based policymaking, we make recommendations to improve their design, implementation, and evaluation.
Topics: Humans; Dyslexia; Pilot Projects; Reading
PubMed: 37300716
DOI: 10.1007/s11881-023-00284-6 -
Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski : Organ... 2023Aim: To present the essentials of the pilot project for testing a telemedicine model in the field of geriatrics, along with a snapshot of the health challenges. (Review)
Review
OBJECTIVE
Aim: To present the essentials of the pilot project for testing a telemedicine model in the field of geriatrics, along with a snapshot of the health challenges.
PATIENTS AND METHODS
Materials and Methods: This review paper use the synthetic method summarizing the main objectives of the telemedicine project in the field of geriatrics. The described project involving telemedical care of patients with geriatric complexes in the area of frailty syndrome, sarcopenia and malnutrition, according to the proposed model addresses the aforementioned problems. The project provides a holistic model of home and outpatient care, which will allow concerting on 3 groups of the above-mentioned geriatric syndromes. The project will have a pilot character and is aimed at clinical verification through the introduction (implementation) of the new method and accompanying organizational and technological solutions (platform, equipment) in an area where current models and schemes of therapeutic and diagnostic support were insufficient.
CONCLUSION
Conclusions: The implementation of telemedicine solutions creates an opportunity for geriatric patients and their families by improving access to specialized medical care. This project will support patients, but also caregivers, who (through training and telemedicine) will be better able to provide care services with the ability to reconcile them with their own work.
Topics: Humans; Aged; Pilot Projects; Frail Elderly; Telemedicine; Geriatrics; Ambulatory Care
PubMed: 38207070
DOI: 10.36740/Merkur202306114 -
Western Journal of Nursing Research Mar 2021Using a participatory action research approach, this pilot project examined how mindfulness techniques could be integrated into classroom routines in Head Start...
Using a participatory action research approach, this pilot project examined how mindfulness techniques could be integrated into classroom routines in Head Start programs, which serve children who live below the federal poverty line. In Study 1, we conducted limited-efficacy testing and examined the implementation of our intervention, which we refer to as Project CaLM (Children Learning Mindfulness). Although the study lacked adequate statistical power, when comparing the well-being of children who did and did not receive the intervention, most results were in the expected direction, but were non-significant. Still, findings show that teachers generally implemented Project CaLM at greater frequencies and duration than expected. Study 2 investigated the acceptability of and demand for mindfulness strategies among teachers and parents using both survey and open-ended questions. Results revealed favorable views of and interest in mindfulness practices. Future research should consider extending Project CaLM in terms of sample size and context.
Topics: Child; Early Intervention, Educational; Emotions; Humans; Mindfulness; Parents; Pilot Projects
PubMed: 32723221
DOI: 10.1177/0193945920946484 -
Medical Education Nov 2022
Topics: Humans; Interdisciplinary Studies; Pilot Projects; Refugees
PubMed: 35984363
DOI: 10.1111/medu.14898 -
Der Radiologe Feb 2020Waiting times are still assumed to be unavoidable in medicine. However, waiting time is an essential factor of patient satisfaction. Because patient expectations are... (Review)
Review
Waiting times are still assumed to be unavoidable in medicine. However, waiting time is an essential factor of patient satisfaction. Because patient expectations are increasing, medical institutions should address the issue. Above all, this requires transparency about the current processes in the facilities. Conventional information systems often do not offer sufficient solutions to ensure this in real time combined with helpful visualization. In a pilot project in a radiological practice, the use of a patient tracking system based on beacon technology was tested. The aim was to track the actual location of the patients in the practice, to determine the patient status (e.g. patient waiting) and to display the entire processes on a smart dashboard. The successful pilot project has shown that the technology meets all requirements, that patients accept the system and that staff are familiar with the new processes after some time. For the first time, patient flows, including waiting times, were displayed clearly and in real time on a dashboard. This made it possible to control processes and waiting times that had previously never been recorded in a structured manner and were usually only recognized in the event of complaints. From a technical point of view, the system is arbitrarily scalable, whereby the connection to different information systems will be a challenge. If this succeeds, however, the possibilities are manifold. The created transparency makes it possible to reduce waiting times and to actively inform patients about waiting times and thus contribute to increasing patient satisfaction.
Topics: Humans; Patient Identification Systems; Patient Satisfaction; Pilot Projects; Radiography; Waiting Lists
PubMed: 31784765
DOI: 10.1007/s00117-019-00614-z -
Family Process Mar 2022There are a variety of educational interventions for families who have a relative with a mental health disorder. However, for those with one or more emotion...
Pilot project for a recovery-oriented, DBT-informed skill-building education course for families of adults with borderline personality, bipolar or major depressive disorders.
There are a variety of educational interventions for families who have a relative with a mental health disorder. However, for those with one or more emotion dysregulation disorders, there are limited options. This article reports on the results of a pilot project using a quasi-experimental design with a sample of 270 (intervention = 217, control = 53) to assess an intervention, Getting Off the Emotional Roller Coaster Skill-Building Family Education Course (GOER Family Course), for families coping with and managing emotion regulation disorders in a loved one which are often misdiagnosed or co-occurring. This intervention was effective in reducing caregiver burden [F(1, 120) = 12.25, p = 0.001], while improving attitudes, knowledge, and skills [F(1, 170) = 6.16, p = 0.014]. It fills an important gap in available resources for families faced with challenges and responsibilities that these disorders can present, especially when inaccurately diagnosed or receiving ineffective treatment. While there is a need for further research and adaptation to virtual learning, the preliminary results show positive effects.
Topics: Adaptation, Psychological; Adult; Bipolar Disorder; Depressive Disorder, Major; Humans; Personality; Pilot Projects
PubMed: 34643278
DOI: 10.1111/famp.12711 -
International Journal of Evidence-based... Jun 2019The field of study Teaching of Vocational Subjects for Nursing Schools, the completion of which contributes to obtaining a teaching qualification at the master's level,...
BACKGROUND
The field of study Teaching of Vocational Subjects for Nursing Schools, the completion of which contributes to obtaining a teaching qualification at the master's level, is amongst the most prestigious fields at the Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc. In the academic year of 2018/2019, the students of this field are involved in the pilot project introducing and teaching Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) methods. The concept is based on the experience of The Czech Republic (Central European) Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare: A Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence team.
OBJECTIVES
The aims of this short communication are, first, to provide information about the pilot project and the implementation of EBP methodology into selected subjects at the Faculty of Education, and second, to provide information regarding the establishment of a working group for the foundation of the Centre for Evidence-Based Education.
METHODS
To implement the EBP method into the training of healthcare professionals, four syllabi of the currently taught subjects were updated and improved to include this methodology, and a brand new subject was created with the title 'Evidence-Based Education and Healthcare'. The faculty received approval from the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education and in September 2018, teaching of EBP topics was launched for a group of 95 full-time and part-time students. The academic year of 2019/2020 will see the introduction of the new subject 'Evidence-Based Education and Healthcare'.
RESULTS
The outcomes of the project include an adjusted content of the subjects 'Scientific Components in the Health Education Curriculum' and the 'Diploma Thesis Seminar', the new subject titled 'Evidence-Based Education and Healthcare', and the strategic plan for the Conception and establishment of the Joanna Briggs Institute affiliate Evidence-Based Education Centre.
CONCLUSION
It is appropriate to implement comprehensive EBP modules, with several subjects within the study curriculum. Current activities are the preparatory, motivational phase of potential development.
Topics: Curriculum; Czech Republic; Evidence-Based Practice; Faculty, Nursing; Humans; Pilot Projects; Systematic Reviews as Topic
PubMed: 31283585
DOI: 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000177 -
Journal of Hospice and Palliative... Jun 2021Professional and personal development has always been important in the field of palliative care nursing. Now as patients are increasingly culturally diverse, the ability...
Professional and personal development has always been important in the field of palliative care nursing. Now as patients are increasingly culturally diverse, the ability to understand and connect across cultures is also vital. In light of this, a homecare hospice in Singapore collaborated with a nurse consultant based in the United States to pilot a 10-month cross-cultural bidirectional, distance mentoring project. The overarching goal was to explore the profession and personal benefits for nurses and to provide further information for similar international efforts. Before starting the 10-month project, the consultant met and accompanied the Singapore nurses on home visits to better understand the setting and needs. Each of the 6 Singapore home hospice teams (5 adult and 1 pediatric) was matched with a US volunteer mentor, who was an experienced home hospice nurse. The goal for each team and their mentor was to connect by video monthly to share helpful resources, discuss cases for mutual benefit, or develop a quality improvement project. Lessons learned will contribute to the field of international mentoring and collaboration.
Topics: Hospice Care; Hospices; Humans; Mentoring; Mentors; Pilot Projects; United States
PubMed: 33675298
DOI: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000749 -
Eye (London, England) Sep 2023
Topics: Humans; Pilot Projects; Eye; Microscopy; Face
PubMed: 36732544
DOI: 10.1038/s41433-023-02414-1