Effective communication and teamwork have been identified in the literature as key enablers of patient safety. The SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) process has proven to be an effective communication tool in acute care settings to structure high-urgency communications, particularly between physicians and nurses; however, little is known of its effectiveness in other setting...

BACKGROUND Leadership is a key feature in implementation efforts, which is highlighted in most implementation frameworks. However, in studying leadership and implementation, only few studies rely on established leadership theory, which makes it difficult to draw conclusions regarding what kinds of leadership managers should perform and under what circumstances. In industrial and organizational ...

BACKGROUND This study examined the hospital-wide effect of a mandatory 8-hour preceptor workshop on preceptors and orientees. METHODS A mixed-methods approach (QUAN + qual) with a quasi-experimental design was used to test nurse preceptors' self-reported confidence and comfort (pre- to postworkshop) in five specific roles in addition to the frequency of coaching critical thinking and providin...

In this article I will attempt to reflect on my recent experience at the Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) conference in Taipei, Taiwan. Unfortunately it is impossible for any single participant to provide a complete picture of what exactly happened during the conference due to the vast number of workshops and paper presentations conducted within such a short period of time. Ther...

A study day for general practitioners was arranged on the subject of managing the difficult patient. Participants were asked to supply written details of their most difficult patient and the problems they associated with him or her. The issues raised were addressed in a number of formal presentations and formed the basis for discussion in workshops. This paper focuses on the underlying similari...

The purpose of this study was to explore the process of implementing a new care coordinator role on a medical-surgical unit. Qualitative data were collected from employees and patients during a 3-month period; data analysis occurred concurrently. Using the constant comparative method, a grounded theory was developed to explain the initial process of implementation of the clinical nurse III (CNI...

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The samples below are donated by UCSF students, residents and alumni to offer you ideas to format and present your skills and experience. Note: Please do not copy the text verbatim. It is unethical and unwise, as several residency directors recognize our samples. Instead, for extra help, attend on one our monthly Application Materials Clinics or watch our Application Materials Online Workshops ...

The samples below are donated by UCSF students, residents and alumni to offer you ideas to format and present your skills and experience. Note: Please do not copy the text verbatim. It is unethical and unwise, as several residency directors recognize our samples. Instead, for extra help, attend on one our monthly Application Materials Clinics or watch our Application Materials Online Workshops ...

BACKGROUND Learning from experienced doctors in real clinical settings is very important for medical students. However, the busy and at times unpredictable nature of clinical work means that clinical work must take priority over teaching. What clinicians want is to be able to offer quality learning experiences for students without significant disruption to their clinical work. CONTEXT In the ...