Volume-3 Issue-5, August 2023 – International Journal of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technology (IJAMST)

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IJAMST Journal — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:08:26 +0000

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Strategies For Safety: A Mixed Method Study of Communication, Teamwork and Health Professional Attitudes When Implementing Multidisciplinary Simulation in The Emergency Department
Katie Janz¹, Kylie Russell²

¹Katie Janz, Course Coordinator, School of Nursing and Midwifery. The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia.

²Kylie Russell, A. School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame, Australia. Fremantle Campus, 21 Henry Street, Fremantle, Western Australia.

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Abstract: The Emergency Department (ED) team delivers care to critically unwell patients. Within this, there are a range of complexities and responsibilities identified. Technical skills can be taught in lectures and books; however, the newly evolving phenomenon of focusing on non-technical medical skills has advanced over time. Using non-technical skills, such as communication and human factors, can influence the team’s functioning, which could potentially influence a positive outcome of a critical care event. This study explores whether multidisciplinary simulation training, focusing on non-technical skills, can improve participants’ communication and teamwork and if regular simulation practice can influence healthcare staff attitudes towards embedding a regular simulation program at a local site. A convergent mixed method approach was used to determine staff attitude towards a newly implemented simulation programin the hospital ED. Data was collected over six weeks. The quantitative component measured teamwork and communication with Guise’s validated and reliable tool, the Clinical Teamwork Scale (CTS). Further data using a developed evaluation survey provided participant feedback pre and post-simulation. Thirty-two participants, sixteen nurses and sixteen doctors, were surveyed. The results could suggest a trend of a positive outlook towards implementing a regular simulation practice. However, further analysis would be required. A common theme was participant confidence post-simulation practice and willingness to participate in future simulations. Baseline opinions from all participants were positive. The study has generated valuable insight towards staff attitudes toward MDT simulation in the ED setting. The evidence can further support the implementation of a regular simulation program.

Keywords: Communication and Teamwork, health professional attitudes, Multidisciplinary, Simulation Practice, Emergency Department.
Scope of the Article: Health Improvement Strategies

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IJAMST Journal — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:56:30 +0000

Exploring Substance Use Among Late Adolescents in Mangaluru, India
Loveena Lobo¹, Amlin Roche²

¹Dr. Loveena Lobo, Associate Professor, Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Social Work, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru (Karnataka), India.

²Ms. Amlin Roche, Research Consultant, Sapience Research and Consultancy Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad (Telangana), India.

Abstract: Adolescence is a significant transitioning phase of life where the young are prone to experiment and engage in risk-taking behaviours such as Substances use. The study objectives were to ascertain the reasons for first-time use of substances, occasions of use, and the sources of availing of banned substances among late adolescents. A quantitative and qualitative study approach was adopted with an exploratory and descriptive research design. Around 532 late adolescent students participated in the study, from colleges in urban & rural areas. The study outcomes highlight the primary reasons for adolescent substances-use was party/fun (45%) followed by curiosity&experimentation (35%) and suggestion from friends & family (11%). The top three occasions for substance use are parties (53%), weekends (18%) and when studying (10%). The top three sources of availing of banned substances are friends/ college mates (18%), agents (12%), and petty shops (8%). Qualitative findings showed that the first-time use of addictive substances among adolescents is primarily due to curiosity, experimentation and the influence of friends. Interviews revealed that faulty parenting techniques such as poor communication, providing ample finances and lack of supervision of hostellers are the common markers of adolescent substance use. Hostels and parties are often popular places among students to initiate substance use. The channels for obtaining Banned substances are through students (for financial gains) who have dealt with middlemen/traffickers in the past. Often vehicles such as cars/trains and modern technology are adopted by drug traffickers. Instances of Weed (marijuana) being grown at home in the backyards is seen. Various recommendations at Educational Institutes, law enforcement and Government Policy levels are made. Further research, to probe deeper into understanding the effects of substance use and health concerns due to substance use is suggested.

Keywords: Exploring, Substance Use, Late Adolescents, Reasons for first-time use, Available Sources.
Scope of the Article: Medicine

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