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A substantial body of literature has examined teacher induction programs. Previous research has highlighted program characteristics, associated activities, and the impact on issues such as retention and student achievement. However, little research has examined the potential for induction activities to go beyond meeting the most basic short-term needs of novices and instead create the meaningful learning opportunities that lead to sustained growth. Drawing on semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis, this multi-case study describes the induction experiences of five second-year middle-grades STEM teachers prepared in an urban teacher residency program. Participants completed a two-year induction program, during which they received induction support from their school, district, and residency program. This research describes the induction supports (e.g., mentoring, professional development, formal induction course, and action research group) available to the participants and the utility ascribed to each of these supports by the teachers. Using Cochran-Smith and Lytle’s theories of teacher learning (1999; 2001) as the theoretical framework, the research examines how induction supports facilitate pathways to teacher learning. Additionally, this framework serves to identity how different induction supports position teachers along the continuum from users to generators of knowledge. The individual cases underscore that participants had access to induction supports that created opportunities for them to be users, co-creators, and generators of knowledge. The participants did report some appreciation for these latter approaches and a positive impact on their practice and growth; however, the participants ultimately favored supports that were more prescriptive. While these supports did not necessarily contribute to their growth, they met their needs at the time and, ultimately, that is what mattered most. / Urban Education

Yes / Over half a million people aged 65+ live in care homes (ONS 2011). Yet, sex, sexuality and intimacy and old people remain overlooked in social policy and professional practice (Hafford-Letchfield 2008). We explore narratives from a feasibility study based in Northwest England that consulted on the significance of researching sexuality and intimacy. We draw on narratives generated with two focus groups of professional carers (n = 16) and interviews with three residents, (two male and one female) and four female spouses (n = 7). All three types of stakeholders expressed concern about privacy and environmental impediments to intimacy (e.g. shortage of double rooms). However, distinct concerns were expressed by each group. Residents’ expressed scepticism that the topic was ‘too personal’, that old people were post-sexual or that sex/intimacy were part of range of needs and could be eclipsed by those relating to grand-parenting, avoiding isolation and personalization of care. Spouses emphasized the importance of intimacy over sex/sexuality as an indicator of the depth and longevity of a relationship but were concerned about unmet needs and loss of influence over their partners’ care. Obliged to meet a complex of legal, professional, ethical and interpersonal obligations, care staff articulated a need for guidance to help them support residents and their significant others. We conclude with practical recommendations that address barriers to enabling intimacy.

This project was undertaken to provide the Family Practice residency evaluation committee with a better means of studying resident progress.An attempt is made herewith to describe the project so that future personnel with use of this paper and minimal use of the system manuals can continue operation of this system and accomplish the ultimate goal of the project.A talley of resident experience with pricare problems, drug categories, procedures, and use of laboratory examinations is maintained. The same computer file also stores his patient profile. The programs are written in Fortran l.0 for the DEC system at Ball State University.Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN 47306

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Yes / Objectives To pilot a complex intervention to support healthcare and improve early detection and treatment for common health conditions experienced by nursing home (NH) residents. Design Pilot cluster randomised controlled trial. Setting 14 NHs (7 intervention, 7 control) in London and West Yorkshire. Participants NH residents, their family carers and staff. Intervention Complex intervention to support healthcare and improve early detection and treatment of urinary tract and respiratory infections, chronic heart failure and dehydration, comprising: (1) ‘Stop and Watch (S&W)’ early warning tool for changes in physical health, (2) condition-specific care pathway and (3) Situation, , Assessment and Recommendation tool to enhance communication with primary care. Implementation was supported by Practice Development Champions, a Practice Development Support Group and regular telephone coaching with external facilitators. Outcome measures Data on NH (quality ratings, size, ownership), residents, family carers and staff demographics during the month prior to intervention and subsequently, numbers of admissions, accident and emergency visits, and unscheduled general practitioner visits monthly for 6 months during intervention. We collected data on how the intervention was used, healthcare resource use and quality of life data for economic evaluation. We assessed recruitment and retention, and whether a full trial was warranted. Results We recruited 14 NHs, 148 staff, 95 family carers and 245 residents. We retained the majority of participants recruited (95%). 15% of residents had an unplanned hospital admission for one of the four study conditions. We were able to collect sufficient questionnaire data (all over 96% complete). No NH implemented intervention tools as planned. Only 16 S&W forms and 8 care pathways were completed. There was no evidence of harm. Conclusions Recruitment, retention and data collection processes were effective but the intervention not implemented. A full trial is not warranted.

Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Hong Kong, 1990.

Tikslas – Įvertinti Kauno medicinos universiteto rezidentų, rezidentų vadovų ir gydytojų, baigusių Kauno medicinos universitetą 2003-2008 m. požiūrį į rezidentūros kokybę. Uždaviniai: 1. Įvertinti rezidentų, rezidentų vadovų ir gydytojų, baigusių Kauno medicinos universitetą 2003-2008 m. požiūrį į rezidentūros studijų proceso organizavimą. 2. Išsiaiškinti svarbiausias rezidentų darbo problemas. 3. Aptarti svarbiausius rezidentūros kokybės elementus rezidentų, rezidentų vadovų ir gydytojų, baigusių KMU rezidentūrą 2003 – 2008 m. požiūriu. 4. Ištirti rezidentų savarankiškumą bei aktyvumą rezidentūros metu ir išsiaiškinti jų ateities planus. Tyrimo metodika. KMU rezidentų, rezidentų vadovų ir 2003 -2008 m. baigusių studijas gydytojų anoniminė anketinė apklausa. Per apklausą buvo išdalinta 400 anketų rezidentams, iš jų gauta 266 atsakymų (66,5 proc.), apklausta 40 rezidentų vadovų ir 40 studijas jau baigusių gydytojų. Apklausoje naudota 10 balų Likerto skalė (1 balas žemiausias, o 10 aukščiausias), specifiniams klausimams buvo individualūs atsakymai. Anketų duomenys buvo apdoroti ir išanalizuoti naudojant statistinį duomenų analizės paketą SPSS 15,0. Rezultatai. Rezidentai susipažinimą su rezidentūros studijų programa, rezidentūros studijų vykdymą atsižvelgiant į programą, teorinių žinių ir praktinių įgūdžių kokybę įvertino palankiai (atitinkamai : 7,36; 6,36; 6,53; ir 7,07 balais). Rezidentų vadovai rezidentūros studijų vykdymą atsižvelgiant į programą įvertino 7,5 balais... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Aim – To evaluate the opinion of residents, supervisors of residents and doctors of Kaunas University of Medicine who graduated from Kaunas University of Medicine in 2003 – 2008 about the quality of the residency. Tasks: 1. To evaluate the opinion of residents, supervisors of residents and doctors, who graduate from Kaunas University of Medicine in 2003 – 2008, about the organization of process of residency studies. 2. To find out the most important problems of residents’ work. 3. To discuss the most important elements of the quality of residency according to the opinion of residents, supervisors of residents and doctors, who graduated from residency of Kaunas University of Medicine. 4. To explore the self-sufficiency and activeness of the residents during their residency and to find out their future plans. Methodology of the research. The anonymous questionnaire of residents, supervisors of residents and doctors, who graduated from Kaunas University of Medicine in 2003 – 2008. During the research 400 questionnaires were given to the residents, and 266 answers (66.5%) were got back, there were also questioned 40 supervisors of residents, and 40 doctors who had already finished their studies. The questionnaire included 10 points Likert scale (1 point is the lowest, 10 points is the highest), the specific questions had individual answers. The data of the questionnaires was processed and analysed using the package SPSS 15,0 of statistical data analysis. Results. The... [to full text]

The purpose of the present study was to assess: a) perceived stress, burnout, depression, and empathy at three time points in internal medicine residents, b) the role of gender and trait mindfulness in stress response during residency and c) to evaluate the impact these variables have on performance evaluations. Additionally, specific tasks of the residency that may contribute to the experience of stress and burnout were evaluated to test a model of job strain. Stress predicted subsequent burnout and depression. Burnout predicted subsequent depression, and stress mediated this relationship. Women reported higher mean levels of empathy and burnout than men. The exploratory measure of job strain was not significantly related to stress outcomes. The acting with awareness facet of mindfulness was negatively related to burnout and depression. Performance was both negatively and positively related to stress outcomes. The results are discussed within the context of the current literature.

[pt] O hospital de emergência constitui-se para o morador de rua o principal meio de acesso ao sistema de saúde. Este estudo, propõe-se a conhecer os contornos que envolvem o atendimento nestas unidades de saúde. A problematização da questão foi delineada a partir da análise das relações desenvolvidas no âmbito institucional e da fragilização dos ví­nculos sociais. Retrata-se este encontro em trás momentos significativos: admissão, permanência e alta hospitalar. A fundamentação teórica deste trabalho buscou situar os moradores de rua em uma perspectiva histórica e não circunstancial, objetivando compreender a representação social que incorporam. As principais categorias de análise utilizadas para o estudo são a exclusão social e o estigma, por serem conceitos definidores e pertinentes à condição de morador de rua que se configura naquele outro que não queremos ver, sentir o cheiro ou tocar. A partir de entrevistas realizadas junto a moradores de rua hospitalizados e a profissionais da área da saúde, observamos que muitos são os conflitos que permeiam seu percurso em busca de atendimento. / [en] The hospital emergency is for the residents of the street as the main means of access to the health system, therefore, this study proposes to know the contours involving this service. The problematization of this issue was outlined from the analysis of the relationship developed under institutional and weakening of social ties. This research describe this meeting in three significant moments: admission, hospital stay and medical release. The theoretical foundation of this study sought to locate the residents street in a historical perspective and not circumstantial, to understand the social representation incorporating. The main categories of analysis used for this study are social exclusion and stigma because they are defining concepts and relate to the condition of living on the streets. From interviews with residents of the street hospitalised and health care professionals, the conclusion is that many are the conflicts that permeate the journey made by residents of the street in search of care. The resident of the street set up in other that we do not want to see, smell or feel the touch.