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Bourgault AM, Davis JW, LaManna J, Conner NE, Turnage D. Trends in publication impact of evidence-based healthcare terminology (2013-2022). J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:3600-3615. [PMID: 38504441 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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AIMS This article explored the publication impact of evidence-based healthcare terminology to determine usage and discuss options for low usage terms. BACKGROUND A plethora of terms describe the scholarship of evidence-based healthcare. Several terms are synonyms, creating redundancy and confusion. The abundance and overlap of terms may impede the discovery of evidence. DESIGN This discursive article explored and discussed publication impact of evidence-based healthcare terms. METHODS Evidence-based healthcare terms were identified, and their 10-year (2013-2022) publication impact was assessed in the CINAHL and Medline databases. A card sort method was also used to identify terms with low usage. RESULTS A total of 18/32 terms were included in the review. The terms evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research and translational research were the most highly published terms. Publication data were presented yearly over a 10-year period. Most terms increased in publication use over time, except for three terms whose use decreased. Several terms related to translational research have multiple synonyms. It remains unknown whether these terms are interchangeable and possibly redundant, or if there are nuanced differences between terms. CONCLUSION We suggest a follow-up review in 3-5 years to identify publication trends to assess context and terms with continued low publication usage. Terms with persistent low usage should be considered for retirement in the reporting of scholarly activities. Additionally, terms with increasing publication trends should be treated as emerging terms that contribute to evidence-based healthcare terminology. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Confusion about the use of appropriate terminology may hinder progress in the scholarship of evidence-based healthcare. We encourage scholars to be aware of publication impact as it relates to the use of specific terminology and be purposeful in the selection of terms used in scholarly projects and publications.
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- College of Nursing, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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Crapanzano C, Redaelli N, Politano A, Casolaro I, Amendola C. Prescription Patterns of Intramuscular Medication for Psychomotor Agitation: A Survey of Italian Psychiatrists. CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE : THE OFFICIAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN COLLEGE OF NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 22:376-382. [PMID: 38627085 PMCID: PMC11024696 DOI: 10.9758/cpn.23.1141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Objective : Intramuscular medications are widely used to treat psychomotor agitation (PMA) in uncooperative patients. We evaluated knowledge and attitude towards guidelines and the prescribing patterns in a sample of Italian psychiatrists. Methods : A structured 28-item questionnaire was submitted to psychiatrists of Italian Departments of Mental Health. We considered 8 clinical scenarios of PMA. For comparing two qualitative variables Chi-square tests were performed. Results : One hundred thirty-four psychiatrists completed the survey. The use of a monotherapy is significatively higher (p < 0.05) over a dual therapy in all clinical scenarios except PMA due to Mood Disorder and Psychotic Disorders, whereas the use of a polytherapy is significatively higher (p < 0.05) in PMA due to Mood Disorders and Psychotic Disorders. The use of second-generation antipsychotic (SGAs) as monotherapy over first-generation antipsychotics (FGAs) is significantly higher (p < 0.05) in PMA due to Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulants. The use of SGAs over FGAs in polytherapy is significantly higher (p < 0.05) in PMA due to CNS stimulants. Knowledge of guidelines results 67.1% and significatively higher (p < 0.05) among those who prefer SGAs as monotherapy rather than FGAs in PMA due to Intellectual Disability, CNS depressants and Delirium. Knowledge of guidelines results significatively higher (p < 0.05) among those who prefer SGAs rather than FGAs in polytherapy in PMA due to Mood disorders. Conclusion : This survey reports variation in prescribing patterns for medication used to treat PMA. While SGAs are often prescribed as first choice following the more recent guidelines, FGAs and multi-drug solutions seem to be still a popular solution.
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- University of Pavia, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Pavia, Italy
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Todd AL, Petrunoff N, Frommer M, Nutbeam D. The value of health service-based research to health service organisations: a qualitative study with senior health service executives. Health Res Policy Syst 2024; 22:65. [PMID: 38822374 PMCID: PMC11141057 DOI: 10.1186/s12961-024-01149-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Research evidence has demonstrably improved health care practices and patient outcomes. However, systemic translation of evidence into practice is far from optimal. The reasons are complex, but often because research is not well aligned with health service priorities. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences and perspectives of senior health service executives on two issues: (1) the alignment between local research activity and the needs and priorities of their health services, and (2) the extent to which research is or can be integrated as part of usual health care practice. METHODS In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior health leaders from four large health service organisations that are members of Sydney Health Partners (SHP), one of Australia's nationally accredited research translation centres committed to accelerating the translation of research findings into evidence-based health care. The interviews were conducted between November 2022 and January 2023, and were either audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim or recorded in the interviewer field notes. A thematic analysis of the interview data was conducted by two researchers, using the framework method to identify common themes. RESULTS Seventeen health executives were interviewed, including chief executives, directors of medical services, nursing, allied health, research, and others in executive leadership roles. Responses to issue (1) included themes on re-balancing curiosity- and priority-driven research; providing more support for research activity within health organisations; and helping health professionals and researchers discuss researchable priorities. Responses to issue (2) included identification of elements considered essential for embedding research in health care; and the need to break down silos between research and health care, as well as within health organisations. CONCLUSIONS Health service leaders value research but want more research that aligns with their needs and priorities. Discussions with researchers about those priorities may need some facilitation. Making research a more integrated part of health care will require strong and broad executive leadership, resources and infrastructure, and investing in capacity- and capability-building across health clinicians, managers and executive staff.
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- Angela L Todd
- Sydney Health Partners, Level 2, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- The Sax Institute, Level 3/30C Wentworth St, Glebe, NSW, 2037, Australia
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- The Sax Institute, Level 3/30C Wentworth St, Glebe, NSW, 2037, Australia
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- Sydney Health Partners, Level 2, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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Meikle B, Simons M, Mahoney T, Reddan T, Dai B, Kimble RM, Tyack Z. Ultrasound measurement of traumatic scar and skin thickness: a scoping review of evidence across the translational pipeline of research-to-practice. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e078361. [PMID: 38594186 PMCID: PMC11015304 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To identify the ultrasound methods used in the literature to measure traumatic scar thickness, and map gaps in the translation of these methods using evidence across the research-to-practice pipeline. DESIGN Scoping review. DATA SOURCES Electronic database searches of Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Web of Science. Grey literature searches were conducted in Google. Searches were conducted from inception (date last searched 27 May 2022). DATA EXTRACTION Records using brightness mode (B-mode) ultrasound to measure scar and skin thickness across the research-to-practice pipeline of evidence were included. Data were extracted from included records pertaining to: methods used; reliability and measurement error; clinical, health service, implementation and feasibility outcomes; factors influencing measurement methods; strengths and limitations; and use of measurement guidelines and/or frameworks. RESULTS Of the 9309 records identified, 118 were analysed (n=82 articles, n=36 abstracts) encompassing 5213 participants. Reporting of methods used was poor. B-mode, including high-frequency (ie, >20 MHz) ultrasound was the most common type of ultrasound used (n=72 records; 61% of records), and measurement of the combined epidermal and dermal thickness (n=28; 24%) was more commonly measured than the epidermis or dermis alone (n=7, 6%). Reliability of ultrasound measurement was poorly reported (n=14; 12%). The scar characteristics most commonly reported to be measured were epidermal oedema, dermal fibrosis and hair follicle density. Most records analysed (n=115; 97%) pertained to the early stages of the research-to-practice pipeline, as part of research initiatives. CONCLUSIONS The lack of evaluation of measurement initiatives in routine clinical practice was identified as an evidence gap. Diverse methods used in the literature identified the need for greater standardisation of ultrasound thickness measurements. Findings have been used to develop nine methodological considerations for practitioners to guide methods and reporting.
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- Brandon Meikle
- Centre for Children's Burns and Trauma Research, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Children's Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Occupational Therapy, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Pegg Leditschke Children's Burns Centre, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Services (STARS), Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Children's Burns and Trauma Research, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Pegg Leditschke Children's Burns Centre, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- Children's Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Australian Centre for Health Service Innovation (AusHI), Centre for Healthcare Transformation, and School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Ude-Okeleke RC, Aslanpour Z, Dhillon S, Berry R, Bines E, Umaru N. Types, predictors, and consequences of medicines related problems (MRPs) in frail older adults admitted to hospital from primary care - A retrospective cohort study. EXPLORATORY RESEARCH IN CLINICAL AND SOCIAL PHARMACY 2024; 13:100402. [PMID: 38235170 PMCID: PMC10792259 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Introduction Medicines related problems (MRPs) can be common in frail older people due to age-compromised body systems and a propensity to be on multiple drugs concurrently. This group of people can also succumb to a rapid deterioration in health. Thus, it is important to investigate MRPs in frail older people. The objectives of the study were to evaluate prevalence of MRPs, types of MRPs, risk factors and deterioration that can be associated with MRPs in frail older people admitted to an English teaching hospital from primary care. Methods Included in the sample were frail older adults, aged 65 years and over, admitted from primary care. Data was retrieved from the hospital's electronic patient record system, anonymised, and reviewed for MRPs. MRPs which were retrospectively identified at admission were coded with the WHO-ICD10,2016 (World Health Organisation-International Classification of Diseases version 10, 2016). Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed on the data using SPSS Version 25. Primary outcome was the prevalence of MRPs in frail older patients. Secondary outcome was the association of deterioration indicated as fall, delirium, or NEWs ≥3 with presence of MRPs. Results Among the 507 frail older people (≥4 on Rockwood scale) that met criteria for inclusion, 262 (51.8%) were patients with MRPs and 244 (48.2%) without. The Median age of sample as a whole was 85 years (IQR = 80-89). Prevalence of MRPs was 33.28%. Types of MRPs were adverse drug reaction (ADR-20%), non-compliance (9.1%), unintentional poisoning (3.3%) and inappropriate polypharmacy (0.8%). In logistic regression, potentially inappropriate medicines (PIM), social support, number of comorbidities and winter were significant predictors of MRPs. Risk of deteriorating with delirium was two times higher in patients with MRPs than in patients without MRPs, RR 2.613 (95% CI, 1.049 to 6.510). Conclusion MRPs and risks of deterioration associated with MRPs in frail older people can be reduced. This is because factors associated with MRPs can be modified.
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- School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, UK
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- School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, UK
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- Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Pharmacy Department, UK
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- Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Pharmacy Department, UK
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- School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, UK
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Wang C, Yu W, Yang F, Peng F, Zhang L, Li M. Cognition of nursing translational medical research among nursing practitioners in China. J Pediatr Nurs 2024; 75:180-186. [PMID: 38163421 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nursing translational research (TR) begins with clinical discovery and medical research and leads to clinical application in patients. TR is key to improving nursing quality and developing the nursing profession. However, its development in China remains limited, and the reasons for this are unclear. We aim to enhance the recognition of nursing TR among nursing practitioners in China by exploring their cognition about nursing TR and associated influences. METHODS We distributed an internet-based questionnaire to 683 nursing practitioners between February 13 and March 15, 2023. We analyzed the characteristics and cognition of nursing TR using descriptive statistics, the chi-squared test, Fisher's exact test, the Wilcoxon rank-sum test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, and stepwise logistic regression analysis. The majority (79.65%) of nursing practitioners who responded to the questionnaire were willing to participate in nursing TR. FINDINGS Nursing practitioners with a higher educational level, stronger recognition of the importance of nursing TR, and stronger recognition of transdisciplinary nursing TR were more willing to participate in nursing TR. DISCUSSION The results of this study can accelerate nursing practitioners' willingness to participate in nursing TR. APPLICATION TO PRACTICE We identified strategies to promote TR: provide further education, optimize courses in higher education, disseminate information, provide guidance on the importance of nursing TR, and establish a nursing TR platform with appropriate potential collaborators.
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- Chunya Wang
- Coronary Heart Disease Center, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China.
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- Department of Military Medical Service, Faculty of Military Health Service, Naval Medical University, PLA Navy, 800 Xiangyin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, China.
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- Department of Military Medical Service, Faculty of Military Health Service, Naval Medical University, PLA Navy, 800 Xiangyin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, China.
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Siersbaek R, Kavanagh P, Ford J, Burke S, Parker S. How and why do financial incentives contribute to helping people stop smoking? A realist review. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:500. [PMID: 38365629 PMCID: PMC10873947 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17967-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Tobacco smoking remains a key cause of preventable illness and death globally. In response, many countries provide extensive services to help people to stop smoking by offering a variety of effective behavioural and pharmacological therapies. However, many people who wish to stop smoking do not have access to or use stop smoking supports, and new modes of support, including the use of financial incentives, are needed to address this issue. A realist review of published international literature was undertaken to understand how, why, for whom, and in which circumstances financial incentives contribute to success in stopping smoking for general population groups and among pregnant women. METHODS Systematic searches were undertaken from inception to February 2022 of five academic databases: MEDLINE (ovid), Embase.com, CIHAHL, Scopus and PsycINFO. Study selection was inclusive of all study designs. Twenty-two studies were included. Using Pawson and Tilley's iterative realist review approach, data collected were screened, selected, coded, analysed, and synthesised into a set of explanatory theoretical findings. RESULTS Data were synthesised into six Context-Mechanism-Outcome Configurations and one overarching programme theory after iterative rounds of analysis, team discussion, and expert panel feedback. Our programme theory shows that financial incentives are particularly useful to help people stop smoking if they have a financial need, are pregnant or recently post-partum, have a high threshold for behaviour change, and/or respond well to external rewards. The incentives work through a number of mechanisms including the role their direct monetary value can play in a person's life and through a process of reinforcement where they can help build confidence and self-esteem. CONCLUSION This is the first realist review to synthesise how, why, and for whom financial incentives work among those attempting to stop smoking, adding to the existing evidence demonstrating their efficacy. The findings will support the implementation of current knowledge into effective programmes which can enhance the impact of stop smoking care. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022298941.
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- Rikke Siersbaek
- Centre for Health Policy and Management, Trinity College Dublin, 3-4 Foster Place, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Health Intelligence, Strategic Planning and Transformation, 4th Floor, Jervis House, Jervis Street, Dublin, Ireland
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- Wolfson Institute for Population Health, Queen Mary University, Charterhouse Square, EC1M 6BQ, London, UK
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- Centre for Health Policy and Management, Trinity College Dublin, 3-4 Foster Place, Dublin, Ireland
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- Centre for Health Policy and Management, Trinity College Dublin, 3-4 Foster Place, Dublin, Ireland
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James R, Hodson K, Mantzourani E, Davies D. Exploring the implementation of Discharge Medicines Review referrals by hospital pharmacy professionals: A qualitative study using the consolidated framework for implementation research. Res Social Adm Pharm 2023; 19:1558-1569. [PMID: 37634995 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2023.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Discharge Medicines Review (DMR) is a community pharmacy service in Wales that aims to reduce medicines-related harm after care transitions, including hospital discharge. To undertake a DMR, the Community Pharmacist must receive a patient's discharge medicines information, either electronically, by fax or presented by the patient. Although the DMR has evidenced benefits for improving patient safety, its evaluation showed inconsistent uptake, which Community Pharmacists partially attributed to hospitals not providing the necessary information. OBJECTIVE Aiming to develop recommendations to improve hospital engagement to DMR referrals, this study explores hospital pharmacy professionals' views of the service. METHODS Qualitative focus groups, using hermeneutic phenomenology, were conducted in 16 hospitals across Wales, using a quota sampling method to include 61 Pharmacists and 31 Pharmacy Technicians. To understand the suboptimal engagement to DMR referrals, framework analysis was undertaken using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). RESULTS The data were mapped onto all five CFIR domains, each containing barriers and facilitators to engagement with DMR referrals and suggestions for improvement. Only one hospital had successfully implemented DMR referrals, with many participants lacking any knowledge of the service or how to refer to it. Specific barriers included a clear absence of processes to implement referrals and engage hospital pharmacy professionals. A considerable barrier was many participants' perceptions that Community Pharmacist roles were less clinically orientated and patient-centred than their own, viewing them almost as a different profession. Participants believed that local champions for DMR referrals could promote engagement and integrate them into the workflow of hospital pharmacy professionals. Further recommendations to improve engagement was staff training for DMRs and regular feedback of its value. CONCLUSION Policymakers may use the findings and recommendations from this study to promote hospital pharmacy staff engagement to similar community pharmacy services like the Discharge Medicines Service in England.
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- Robert James
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK; Digital Health and Care Wales, NHS Wales, Cardiff, Wales, UK
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- Pharmacy Department, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Swansea, Wales, UK
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Kim S, Rochette A, Ahmed S, Archambault PS, Auger C, Battaglini A, Freeman AR, Kehayia E, Kinsella EA, Larney E, Letts L, Nugus P, Raymond MH, Salbach NM, Sinnige D, Snider L, Swaine B, Tousignant-Laflamme Y, Thomas A. Creating synergies among education/research, practice, and policy environments to build capacity for the scholar role in occupational therapy and physiotherapy in the Canadian context. ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION : THEORY AND PRACTICE 2023:10.1007/s10459-023-10298-9. [PMID: 38015277 DOI: 10.1007/s10459-023-10298-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Scholarly practice (SP) is considered a key competency of occupational therapy and physiotherapy. To date, the three sectors-education/research, practice, and policy/regulation-that support SP have been working relatively independently. The goals of this project were to (a) understand how representatives of the three sectors conceptualize SP; (b) define each sector's individual and collective roles in supporting SP; (c) identify factors influencing the enactment of SP and the specific needs of how best to support SP; and (d) co-develop goals and strategies to support SP across all sectors. We used interpretive description methodology. Consistent with an integrated knowledge translation approach, partners representing the three sectors across Canada recruited individuals from each sector, developed the content and questions for three focus groups, and collected and analyzed the data. Inspired by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, we developed the questions for the second focus group. We analyzed the data using an inductive thematic analysis method. Thirty-nine participants from the three sectors participated. Themes related to participants' conceptualization of SP included (a) ongoing process, (b) reflective process, (c) broad concept, and (d) collective effort. Themes describing factors influencing and supporting SP were (a) recognition, (b) appropriate conceptualization, (c) social network, (d) accessibility to resources, and (e) forces outside of practitioners' effort. Goals to support SP included (a) further recognizing SP, (b) sustaining SP competency, and (c) ensuring access to information. SP requires collaborative and integrated intersectoral support and further recognition of its importance through the collaboration of multiple stakeholders.
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- Sungha Kim
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
- Clinical Epidemiology, Center for Outcome Research and Evaluation (CORE), McGill University Health Center Research Institute, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
- Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Directorate of University Teaching and Research, CISSS de Laval, Laval, QC, Canada
- l'École de Santé Publique de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- VITAM: Centre de Recherche en Santé Durable, Québec, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations and College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Institut National d'Excellence en Santé et en Services Sociaux, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- The KITE Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada
- Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal (CRIR), Montréal, QC, Canada.
- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
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Cooper K, Alexander L, Brandie D, Brown VT, Greig L, Harrison I, MacLean C, Mitchell L, Morrissey D, Moss RA, Parkinson E, Pavlova AV, Shim J, Swinton PA. Exercise therapy for tendinopathy: a mixed-methods evidence synthesis exploring feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness. Health Technol Assess 2023; 27:1-389. [PMID: 37929629 PMCID: PMC10641714 DOI: 10.3310/tfws2748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Background Tendinopathy is a common, painful and functionally limiting condition, primarily managed conservatively using exercise therapy. Review questions (i) What exercise interventions have been reported in the literature for which tendinopathies? (ii) What outcomes have been reported in studies investigating exercise interventions for tendinopathy? (iii) Which exercise interventions are most effective across all tendinopathies? (iv) Does type/location of tendinopathy or other specific covariates affect which are the most effective exercise therapies? (v) How feasible and acceptable are exercise interventions for tendinopathies? Methods A scoping review mapped exercise interventions for tendinopathies and outcomes reported to date (questions i and ii). Thereafter, two contingent systematic review workstreams were conducted. The first investigated a large number of studies and was split into three efficacy reviews that quantified and compared efficacy across different interventions (question iii), and investigated the influence of a range of potential moderators (question iv). The second was a convergent segregated mixed-method review (question v). Searches for studies published from 1998 were conducted in library databases (n = 9), trial registries (n = 6), grey literature databases (n = 5) and Google Scholar. Scoping review searches were completed on 28 April 2020 with efficacy and mixed-method search updates conducted on 19 January 2021 and 29 March 2021. Results Scoping review - 555 included studies identified a range of exercise interventions and outcomes across a range of tendinopathies, most commonly Achilles, patellar, lateral elbow and rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. Strengthening exercise was most common, with flexibility exercise used primarily in the upper limb. Disability was the most common outcome measured in Achilles, patellar and rotator cuff-related shoulder pain; physical function capacity was most common in lateral elbow tendinopathy. Efficacy reviews - 204 studies provided evidence that exercise therapy is safe and beneficial, and that patients are generally satisfied with treatment outcome and perceive the improvement to be substantial. In the context of generally low and very low-quality evidence, results identified that: (1) the shoulder may benefit more from flexibility (effect sizeResistance:Flexibility = 0.18 [95% CrI 0.07 to 0.29]) and proprioception (effect sizeResistance:Proprioception = 0.16 [95% CrI -1.8 to 0.32]); (2) when performing strengthening exercise it may be most beneficial to combine concentric and eccentric modes (effect sizeEccentricOnly:Concentric+Eccentric = 0.48 [95% CrI -0.13 to 1.1]; and (3) exercise may be most beneficial when combined with another conservative modality (e.g. injection or electro-therapy increasing effect size by ≈0.1 to 0.3). Mixed-method review - 94 studies (11 qualitative) provided evidence that exercise interventions for tendinopathy can largely be considered feasible and acceptable, and that several important factors should be considered when prescribing exercise for tendinopathy, including an awareness of potential barriers to and facilitators of engaging with exercise, patients' and providers' prior experience and beliefs, and the importance of patient education, self-management and the patient-healthcare professional relationship. Limitations Despite a large body of literature on exercise for tendinopathy, there are methodological and reporting limitations that influenced the recommendations that could be made. Conclusion The findings provide some support for the use of exercise combined with another conservative modality; flexibility and proprioception exercise for the shoulder; and a combination of eccentric and concentric strengthening exercise across tendinopathies. However, the findings must be interpreted within the context of the quality of the available evidence. Future work There is an urgent need for high-quality efficacy, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and qualitative research that is adequately reported, using common terminology, definitions and outcomes. Study registration This project is registered as DOI: 10.11124/JBIES-20-00175 (scoping review); PROSPERO CRD 42020168187 (efficacy reviews); https://osf.io/preprints/sportrxiv/y7sk6/ (efficacy review 1); https://osf.io/preprints/sportrxiv/eyxgk/ (efficacy review 2); https://osf.io/preprints/sportrxiv/mx5pv/ (efficacy review 3); PROSPERO CRD42020164641 (mixed-method review). Funding This project was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) HTA programme and will be published in full in HTA Journal; Vol. 27, No. 24. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Kay Cooper
- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, UK
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- Sportscotland Institute of Sport, Airthrey Road, Stirling, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, UK
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- Library Services, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, UK
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- NHS Grampian, Physiotherapy Department, Ellon Health Centre, Schoolhill, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, UK
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- William Harvey Research Institute, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, London, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, UK
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Shaikh F, Wynne R, Castelino RL, Inglis SC, Davidson PM, Ferguson C. Practices, beliefs, and attitudes of clinicians in prescribing direct oral anticoagulants for obese adults with atrial fibrillation: a qualitative study. Int J Clin Pharm 2023; 45:962-969. [PMID: 37253952 PMCID: PMC10228882 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-023-01583-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF) and obesity affect over 60 and 650 million people, respectively. AIM This study aimed to explore clinician practices, beliefs, and attitudes towards the use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in obese adults (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) with AF. METHOD Semi-structured interviews via video conference were conducted with multidisciplinary clinicians from across Australia, with expertise in DOAC use in adults with AF. Clinicians were invited to participate using purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Data were analysed in NVIVO using thematic analysis. RESULTS Fifteen clinicians including cardiologists (n = 5), hospital and academic pharmacists (n = 5), general practitioners (n = 2), a haematologist, a neurologist and a clinical pharmacologist participated. Interviews were on average 31 ± 9 min. Key themes identified were: Health system factors in decision-making Disparities between rural and metropolitan geographic areas, availability of health services, and time limitations for in-patient decision-making, were described; Condition-related factors in decision-making Clinicians questioned the significance of obesity as part of decision-making due to the practical limitations of dose modification, and the rarity of the extremely obese cohort; Decision-making in the context of uncertainty Clinicians reported limited availability, reliability and awareness of primary evidence including limited guidance from clinical guidelines for DOAC use in obesity. CONCLUSION This study highlights the complexity of decision-making for clinicians, due to the limited availability, reliability and awareness of evidence, the intrinsic complexity of the obese cohort and limited guidance from clinical guidelines. This highlights the urgent need for contemporary research to improve the quality of evidence to guide informed shared decision-making.
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- Fahad Shaikh
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Pharmacy Department, Blacktown Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District, Blacktown, NSW, Australia
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- Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care Through Clinical Research and Translation (IMPACCT), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Geraghty TJ, Foster MM, Burridge LH. Moving from Interest to Engagement-Understanding the Research Capacity Building Needs of Rehabilitation Doctors. THE JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2023; 44:112-119. [PMID: 37493439 DOI: 10.1097/ceh.0000000000000521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Doctors working in rehabilitation settings have specialized clinical skills and experience, but research activity may be constrained by time pressures and inadequate current skills. This means missed opportunities to contribute to the evidence-base for better clinical practice and outcomes for people living with disabling, chronic complex conditions. This research aimed to understand rehabilitation doctors' research needs, experience, and aspirations to enable future training initiatives that are tailored to their practice context. METHODS This exploratory sequential mixed-method study comprised a survey followed by focus groups. Rehabilitation doctors from three health services in south-east Queensland, Australia completed an online survey incorporating the Research Spider to explore their research experience, confidence, interest, opportunity, and intent. Focus groups explored the survey results and participants' views regarding strategies to build research capacity. RESULTS The major findings were the gap between high research interest and low experience, confidence and opportunity; and fundamental research skills were identified as priority training topics. These findings support previous research. However, rehabilitation doctors may also have a self-expectation that, as competent clinicians, they should necessarily also be research-competent, and hold misperceptions regarding the shared nature of health services research. DISCUSSION Protected time and funding may enhance engagement with research to generate specialty-relevant evidence for practice. To this end, a research capacity building initiative in the form of a series of self-directed learning packages has been developed and implemented. A tailored workshop to strengthen rehabilitation doctors' research skills and engagement has also been developed for implementation.
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- Timothy J Geraghty
- Prof. Geraghty: Co-Director, The Hopkins Centre: Research for Rehabilitation and Resilience, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Australia, and Medical Chair, Division of Rehabilitation, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia. Prof. Foster: Adjunct Professor, Policy Innovation Hub, Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia, The Hopkins Centre: Research for Rehabilitation and Resilience, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Australia, and School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. Dr. Burridge: Research Fellow, The Hopkins Centre: Research for Rehabilitation and Resilience, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Australia, and School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Yao X, Zhou Y, Wang Y, Li Z. Cross-disciplinary training of nursing informatics and nursing engineering at the postgraduate level: A feasibility analysis based on the qualitative method. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 121:105708. [PMID: 36634504 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The trend of interdisciplinary education is becoming increasingly prominent. Nursing informatics and nursing engineering have received much attention and development at different levels of nursing education in many Western countries. Meanwhile, in China, the cultivation of interdisciplinary nursing talents has either not been initiated or has only entered an initial stage. OBJECTIVES This study aims to explore experts' opinions from nursing, informatics and engineering on the feasibility of interdisciplinary education at graduate master's level in nursing through interview. DESIGN This was a descriptive qualitative study. SETTING Interviews were conducted online or face to face. PARTICIPANTS Experts in the fields of nursing, informatics, and engineering who met the study qualifications were enrolled. METHODS This study used a purposive sampling method and collected data via semi-structured interviews. A total of 14 experts were involved based on data saturation, which eight were interviewed face-to-face and six were interviewed online. A content analysis method was used to summarize and analyze the attitudes, opinions, and suggestions of experts. RESULTS A total of 579 min of interviews with 66,387 words were transcribed and analyzed after 30-50 min time range of each interview, and 4 themes were established. A consensus was obtained on the necessity and importance of interdisciplinary education. Policy guidance, financial support, and mutual recognition were the prerequisites for the cultivation. Moreover, feasibility of interdisciplinary education depends on multi-cooperation, including society, university, and hospital. Finally, a linkage mechanism among relevant stakeholders was required. CONCLUSION The necessity and feasibility of such integrated training was concluded. Learning from the experience of relevant countries, China should launch an interdisciplinary training model suitable for its national condition.
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- Xiuyu Yao
- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China.
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China
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- School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China.
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Pearce T, Maple M, McKay K, Shakeshaft A, Wayland S. Co-creation of new knowledge: Good fortune or good management? RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT 2022; 8:65. [PMID: 36447281 PMCID: PMC9706848 DOI: 10.1186/s40900-022-00394-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Potential solutions to bridging the research practice gap include collaborative frameworks and models. Yet there is little evidence demonstrating their application in practice. In addressing this knowledge gap, this in-depth case study explored how the co-creation of new knowledge framework and its four collaborative processes (co-ideation, co-design, co-implementation, and co-evaluation) are utilised to support people who had attempted suicide through an Australian psychoeducational program known as Eclipse. METHODS Using a case study design and a thematic analysis methodology, multiple sources of qualitative data (collaborative group discussion, personal communications) were analysed inductively and deductively to examine the implementation of co-creation and explore the perspectives of researchers and stakeholders about co-creation and collaborative relationships. RESULTS Three broad themes were identified: (1) understanding the language and practice of co-creation, (2) perception of trust formation, and (3) the value of co-creation opportunities. Ultimately, implementing co-creation with or between researchers, industry and people with lived experience requires trust, reciprocity, good fortune, and good management. While implementing co-creation, the co-creation framework was revised to include additional elements identified as missing from the initially proposed framework. CONCLUSION Co-creation of new knowledge poses many challenges to researchers and stakeholders, particularly regarding its "messiness" and non-linear approach to implementation and evaluation. However, as this case study demonstrates, it has the potential to become an alternative framework of best practice for public health interventions in third sector organisations, most notably as it eliminates the often-lengthy gap reported between research evidence and translation into practice. The research highlights the need for co-creation to further study its effectiveness in integrating research and service delivery to generate new knowledge. This may lead to a cultural and behavioural change in the service provider's approach to research, offering better outcomes for providers, clients, policymakers, universities, and funders.
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- Tania Pearce
- School of Health, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351 Australia
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- School of Health, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351 Australia
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- Public Health, Policy and Systems, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Randwick Campus, 22-32 King Street, Randwick, NSW 2031 Australia
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- School of Health, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351 Australia
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Sandham V, Hill AE, Hinchliffe F. The perspectives of Australian speech pathologists in providing evidence-based practices to children with autism. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2022; 57:1229-1243. [PMID: 35674484 PMCID: PMC9796017 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bridging the research-practice gap in autism communication services is an identified priority for improving services. Limited research has investigated the views of practitioners regarding this research-practice gap. Investigation of the barriers experienced and facilitators used in clinical practice may assist to identify scalable and sustainable strategies to increase use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in the delivery of communication services to children with autism. AIMS To elucidate how Australian speech pathologists engage with external evidence and how communication outcomes are measured to demonstrate the effectiveness of service provision to children with autism. METHODS & PROCEDURES A total of 15 Australian speech pathologists, with experience ranging from less than 1 to more than 16 years, participated in three focus groups. Data from focus groups were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis within an interpretive phenomenological paradigm. OUTCOMES & RESULTS Seven themes were identified. Participants reported on the diversity of individuals with autism, their experiences of resource constraints, seeking collegial advice and accessing a diverse range of evidence sources, the role of clinical expertise in translating evidence to practice, the barriers experienced in outcome measurement and use of stakeholders to facilitate data collection to demonstrate outcomes. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS Individual practitioner skill and beliefs are facilitators to translating research to practice. Interventions to improve clinician use of EBP should address the skill and belief barriers, aiming to increase a clinician's EBP self-efficacy and increasing their expectation that investing in EBP activities will result in improved services for children with autism. Modelling and reflective practice are two strategies that may have an application as interventions to improve EBP use in clinical practice. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS What is already known on the subject Constrained resources, especially lack of time, is a barrier to routine uptake of best available evidence in clinical services for children with autism. What this paper adds to existing knowledge In this study, the perception that speech pathologists lacked time to engage in EBP activities was linked with the speech pathologist's research skill and their beliefs about the benefits of engaging in EBP. Speech Pathologists reported using a range of information sources, as "evidence" but also reported feeling uneasy when using evidence of disputable, or unknown quality. Accessibility and relevance to their individual client were highly prioritised in selecting evidence. Clinical expertise was an essential skill for research translation. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? Interventions which target professional beliefs and research translation capability are requisite for motivating speech pathologists to improve their use of EBP. Modelling of EBP use, individual reflective practice and collegial active listening to facilitate reflective practice, might be useful strategies which target beliefs and capability of individual speech pathologists; thereby changing their EBP use.
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- Victoria Sandham
- School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQLDAustralia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQLDAustralia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQLDAustralia
- Mater Misericordiae LtdFortitude ValleyQLDAustralia
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Hoekstra F, Schaefer L, Athanasopoulos P, Gainforth HL. Researchers' and Research Users' Experiences With and Reasons for Working Together in Spinal Cord Injury Research Partnerships: A Qualitative Study. Int J Health Policy Manag 2022; 11:1401-1412. [PMID: 34060273 PMCID: PMC9808362 DOI: 10.34172/ijhpm.2021.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Research partnership approaches are becoming popular within spinal cord injury (SCI) health research system, providing opportunities to explore experiences of and learn from SCI research partnership champions. This study aimed to explore and describe SCI researchers' and research users' (RU') experiences with and reasons for conducting and/or disseminating (health) research in partnership in order to gain more insight into potentially ways to build capacity for and foster change to support research partnerships within a health research system. METHODS Underpinned by a pragmatic perspective, ten semi-structured timeline interviews were conducted with researchers and RU who have experiences with SCI research partnerships. Interviews focused on experiences in participants' lives that have led them to become a person who conducts and/or disseminates research in partnership. Data were analysed using narrative thematic analysis. RESULTS We identified three threads from participants' stories: (1) seeing and valuing different perspectives, (2) inspirational role models, and (3) relational and personal aspect of research partnerships. We identified sub-threads related to experiences that participants draw on how they came to be a person who engage in (health) research partnerships, and sub-threads related to participants' reasons for engaging in research partnerships. While most sub-threads were identified from both researchers' and RU' perspectives (eg, partnership successes and failures), some were unique for researchers (morally the right thing to do) or RU (advocating). CONCLUSION Using a narrative and pragmatic approach, this study provided a new understanding of SCI researchers' and RU' partnership experiences over time. We found that participants' research partnership experiences and motivations align with components of leadership theories. The findings from this study may be used to inform strategies and policy programs to build capacity for conducting and disseminating (health) research in partnership, within and beyond SCI research.
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- Femke Hoekstra
- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada
- International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada
- International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Scholz B. We have to set the bar higher: towards consumer leadership, beyond engagement or involvement. AUST HEALTH REV 2022; 46:509-512. [PMID: 35508415 DOI: 10.1071/ah22022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Understanding of the benefits of consumer-led health policy, practice, research and education has been developing for decades. However, barriers to genuine, non-tokenistic consumer leadership remain across the health sector. While recent calls to align Australian consumer engagement practices with those in the UK and elsewhere may sound progressive, doing so would be problematic for three reasons. First, Australia has been at the forefront of consumer leadership scholarship and advocacy for decades, and we should not ignore the work consumers and allies have done in improving our health systems. Second, although there have been positive outcomes from consumer engagement and inclusion practices (as often required in other jurisdictions), they are open to tokenism and continue to position consumers' experiential expertise as 'lesser' compared to other health sector stakeholders' knowledge. Last, compared to consumer leadership, engagement or inclusion are 'lower bars' for health professionals to aim for. If we settle for engagement or inclusion in cases where consumer leadership would have been possible, then we lose not only our position at the forefront of consumer leadership, but also the expertise of consumers. Three propositions are provided: (1) we should support consumer-led development policy for consumer leadership in health, (2) we should ensure consumer leadership in oversight over as well as conduct of health and medical research, (3) we should encourage honest claims about the extent to which projects or initiatives are led by or with consumers.
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- Brett Scholz
- ANU Medical School, The Australian National University, Ngunnawal Country, 54 Mills Road, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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Mondejar-Pont M, Gómez-Batiste X, Ramon-Aribau A. Translating research into health practice: a case study of integrated palliative care system in Catalonia, Spain. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/jica-06-2021-0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposeResearch findings provide the professional community with knowledge that enables to better understand healthcare interventions. Many authors point out that whilst these findings are valued, the findings are not always translated into healthcare practise. The purpose of the paper is to assess the applicability of the essential elements of an integrated palliative care system (IPCS) found in research into the practise of Osona Palliative Care System (OPCS).Design/methodology/approachThe study used a qualitative methodology with a case study design. In total, 24 health professionals were interviewed in Osona for the research, and the results were analysed using deductive content analysis.FindingsThe study concludes that research findings can better be translated into specific contexts by incorporating the needs and characteristics of the system. The process could be a strategy for bridging the research–practise gap.Originality/valueCombining the findings from the study and the findings found in the literature reviewed led to the creation of the IPCS-elements-blended model of research and practise. Such a kind of mixed model could be used in other studies seeking to overcome the research and practice gap.
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Team V, Jones A, Teede H, Weller CD. Pressure Injury Surveillance and Prevention in Australia: Monash Partners Capacity Building Framework. Front Public Health 2021; 9:634669. [PMID: 34778157 PMCID: PMC8581233 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.634669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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A hospital-acquired pressure injury (HAPI) is a common complication across the globe. The severity of HAPI ranges from skin redness and no skin breakdown to full skin and tissue loss, exposing the tendons and bones. HAPI can significantly impact the quality of life. In addition to the human cost, this injury carries a high economic burden with the cost of treatment far outweighing the preventative measures. The HAPI rates are a key indicator of health services performance. Globally, healthcare services aim to reduce its incidence. In Australia, the federal health minister has prioritised the need for improvement in HAPI surveillance and prevention. Capacity building is vital to optimise pressure injury (PI) surveillance and prevention in acute care services. In this perspective article, we provide a framework for capacity building to optimise HAPI prevention and surveillance in a large cross-sector collaborative partnership in Australia. This framework comprises six key action areas in capacity building to optimise the HAPI outcomes, such as research, organisational development, workforce development, leadership, collaboration, and consumer involvement.
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- Victoria Team
- Monash Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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