Involvement with professional organisations: Is there a need?

Wong, Ping Foo

doi:10.51866/mol.002

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“…Qualitatively, data analysis relies on the methodical development of systematically positioning transcripts, notes, and associated materials that the researcher collects. 10 Systematic qualitative analysis was applied to the varied data collected. First, coding and categorization of data, which is a common qualitative analytic technique, were used to assemble the data.…”

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Exploring Leadership Communication Competencies, Within Health Care, That May Have Been Exacerbated by the Pandemic

Kallstrom

2023

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Objective: The aim was to explore the existence of health care leadership gaps in communication, which occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, by utilizing a qualitative research approach. Materials and Methods: Participants were recruited from a single professional organization. The volunteer leadership group was the frame for recruiting study participation. This work was conducted with a flexible research design method. A demographic survey, interview guide, and data triangulation survey were used to collect data from 21 participants over a four-week period. The participant responses were then analyzed through a process of coding and thematic analysis. Results: Five themes were generated from this cohort’s data, which alluded to gaps in leadership communication. These gaps occurred in the leader/employee relationship, at their respective institutions. Triangulation of the data from surveys underscored the presence of these communication gaps. Conclusion: The findings of this study may suggest the importance of a set of communication competencies for those in health care leadership, regardless of the complexities of a pandemic.

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“…First, coding and categorization of data, which is a common qualitative analytic technique, were used to assemble the data. 10 There were three rounds of coding that occurred during the analysis phase of this project. This involved synthesizing large amounts of data to form a logical chain of evidence.…”

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Exploring Leadership Communication Competencies, Within Health Care, That May Have Been Exacerbated by the Pandemic

Kallstrom

2023

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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“…A PRISMA flowchart will be developed to indicate the number of articles identified and how many were excluded (including reasons for exclusion) at each stage of evaluation. For studies that consider the same research questions, interventions, or outcomes, meta-analyses will be conducted to quantitatively synthesize the pooled effect size of OAT on each outcome (ie, preterm birth, stillbirth, low birth weight, and small for gestational age) [ 17 ]. Subgroup analyses will be conducted by outcome and type of OAT regimen.…”

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“…However, given the likelihood of heterogeneity between studies, a meta-analysis may not be appropriate in all cases. In the event of studies with research designs, interventions, and outcomes that cannot be compared directly, the results of the data extraction will be synthesized in a narrative account [ 17 , 18 ]. Between-study heterogeneity will be measured by using the τ 2 statistic, which captures the variance between studies and is better suited than other measures of heterogeneity to evaluate observational studies with large sample sizes [ 19 ].…”

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Opioid Agonist Therapies and Pregnancy Outcomes for Pregnant People With Opioid Use Disorder: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Wilson¹,

Gandhi²

2023

JMIR Res Protoc

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Background Opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy presents a significant risk to maternal, fetal, and neonatal health, increasing the likelihood of adverse events, such as maternal overdose, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, preterm birth, low birth weight, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. In order to reduce the risk of these outcomes, the standard of care for OUD during pregnancy in many jurisdictions within the United States and Canada is opioid agonist therapy (OAT). OAT refers to prescription medications that alleviate or eliminate opioid withdrawal symptoms, so that opioid use can be managed more safely. Although OAT has been recognized as a safe option for pregnant people with OUD, many jurisdictions do not have treatment guidelines regarding pharmacological options, dosing recommendations, side effect management, and individual preferences. There is currently a lack of systematic evidence on the impacts of different OAT regimens on pregnancy outcomes. Objective We aim to evaluate the impacts of specific OAT agents on pregnancy outcomes and inform recommendations for practitioners treating pregnant people with OUD. Methods The MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases will be searched for published quantitative studies assessing pregnancy outcomes for individuals on OAT. Given the substantially increased risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, small for gestational age, and stillbirth among pregnant people with OUD, these four end points will comprise our primary outcomes. Database searches will not be restricted by date, and conference abstracts will be restricted to the past 2 years. Titles, abstracts, and full-text articles will be independently screened by 2 reviewers. Data will be extracted independently and in duplicate, using a data extraction form to reduce the risk of reviewer bias. The risk of bias within individual studies will be assessed by using the appropriate CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) checklists. For studies that consider the same research questions, interventions, or outcomes, meta-analyses will be conducted to synthesize the pooled effect size. In the event that studies cannot be compared directly, results will be synthesized in a narrative account. Between-study heterogeneity will be measured by using the τ2 statistic. If more than 10 studies are available for pooling, publication bias will be evaluated by using the Egger regression test. Results As of January 2023, a total of 3266 abstracts have been identified for screening. Data extraction is expected to commence in February 2023. Conclusions The topic of OAT and its effect on pregnancy is an understudied area that has the potential to improve health outcomes, clinical practice, education, and community advocacy. The results of our review will be used to inform clinical practice guidelines and improve health outcomes for pregnant people. Findings will be disseminated to diverse groups of stakeholders, including policy makers, clinicians, community partners, and individuals with lived experience of drug use. Trial Registration PROSPERO CRD42022332082; https://tinyurl.com/2p94pkx5 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/42417

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“…44 Emergent themes were added inductively, which were then crystalized into final themes and exemplary quotes that were reviewed for consensus with the investigative team. NVivo 12 software 45 was used to guide iterative refinement of codes until reaching acceptable inter-rater reliability (Kappa index ≥.80). Thematic saturation was determined by consensus among coders (DH, HM, EP) after conducting the initial 6 focus groups, and no additional focus groups were scheduled.…”

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A Multi-step Approach to Adapting a Mind-Body Resiliency Intervention for Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Uncertainty in Survivorship (IN FOCUS)

Hall

Yeh

O’Cleirigh

et al. 2022

Glob Adv Health Med

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Background: For cancer survivors, there is a paucity of fear of recurrence (FOR) interventions that integrate empirically supported mind-body and psychological skills for managing FOR and are delivered in scalable formats. Objective: To adapt an evidence-based resiliency intervention to address FOR among cancer survivors. Methods: A multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and patient stakeholders followed an iterative intervention adaptation process (ORBIT). In Step 1, we sought to define key FOR management skills through a literature review and feedback from stakeholders. In Step 2, we integrated findings into a treatment manual and refined procedures for in-person delivery to groups of cancer survivors. In Step 3, we conducted a single arm trial to assess initial acceptability and change in FOR severity with 23 cancer survivors (N=4 intervention groups). In Step 4, we conducted additional qualitative interviews with 28 cancer survivors (N=6 focus groups stratified by FOR severity, N=15 individual interviews) to define adaptive and maladaptive strategies for coping with FOR and to identify preferences for delivery. In Step 5, we refined the treatment manual and procedures for testing in a future pilot randomized feasibility trial. Results: We identified critical feedback using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The single arm trial suggested preliminary feasibility and sustained reductions in FOR severity, yet need for refinement (i.e., eligibility, delivery modality), prompting additional qualitative interviews for further targeting. The resulting intervention (IN FOCUS) is comprised of virtual, synchronous, group-delivered sessions that offer an integrated approach to FOR management by teaching cognitive-behavioral techniques, meditation, relaxation training, adaptive health behaviors, and positive psychology skills. Sessions are targeted by applying skills to FOR and associated healthcare engagement. Conclusions: IN FOCUS is a targeted intervention for teaching mind-body resiliency skills to groups of cancer survivors with elevated FOR. Next steps are testing feasibility in a pilot randomized trial.

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Involvement with professional organisations: Is there a need?

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Exploring Leadership Communication Competencies, Within Health Care, That May Have Been Exacerbated by the Pandemic

Exploring Leadership Communication Competencies, Within Health Care, That May Have Been Exacerbated by the Pandemic

Opioid Agonist Therapies and Pregnancy Outcomes for Pregnant People With Opioid Use Disorder: Protocol for a Systematic Review

A Multi-step Approach to Adapting a Mind-Body Resiliency Intervention for Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Uncertainty in Survivorship (IN FOCUS)

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