Designing Clinical Data Presentation Using Cognitive Task Analysis Methods

Despite the many decades of research on effective use of clinical systems in medicine, the adoption of health information technology to improve patient care continues to be slow especially in ambulatory settings. This applies to dentistry as well, a primary care discipline with approximately 137,000 practicing dentists in the United States. One critical reason is the poor usability of clinical systems, which makes it difficult for providers to navigate through the system and obtain an integrated view of patient data during patient care. Cognitive science methods have shown significant promise to meaningfully inform and formulate the design, development and assessment of clinical information systems. Most of these methods were applied to evaluate the design of systems after they have been developed. Very few studies, on the other hand, have used cognitive engineering methods to inform the design process for a system itself. It is this gap in knowledge – how cognitive engineering methods can be optimally applied to inform the system design process – that this research seeks to address through this project proposal. This project examined the cognitive processes and information management strategies used by dentists during a typical patient exam and used the results to inform the design of an electronic dental record interface. The resulting 'proof of concept' was evaluated to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of such a cognitively engineered and application flow design. The results of this study contribute to designing clinical systems that provide clinicians with better cognitive support during patient care. Such a system will contribute to enhancing the quality and safety of patient care, and potentially to reducing healthcare costs

Hands-on Science. Advancing Science. Improving Education

The book herein aims to contribute to the advancement of Science to the improvement of Science Education and to an effective implementation of a sound widespread scientific literacy at all levels of society. Its chapters reunite a variety of diverse and valuable works presented in this line of thought at the 15th International Conference on Hands-on Science “Advancing Science. Improving Education

Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses

Compiles peer-reviewed research and literature reviews on issues regarding patient safety and quality of care, ranging from evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and nurses' working conditions to critical opportunities and tools for improvement

Dyslexia in pre-registration nursing students : strategies for developing clinical competencies.

This study explored the difficulties dyslexic nursing students have in achieving clinical competence, what coping strategies they employ and how they may be supported in practice, thus enabling them to meet the standards to register as a nurse. A qualitative research study utilising case study methodology was chosen so that in addition to the personal experiences of individual dyslexic students, the wider social and cultural context that influences nurse education could be considered. All eleven students who participated had difficulty in clinical practice attributable to the nature and severity of their dyslexia. These difficulties involved dealing with verbal and written information, comprehension, constructing reports, remembering things, and being able to prioritise and organise their work within specific timeframes. There was evidence of tension felt by staff about upholding the rights of the dyslexic student seeking to become a registered nurse against the potential risk they thought the student posed to patients/clients. This tension influenced the relationships between staff and students. The diagnosis of dyslexia impacted negatively on the students' self-image, particularly affecting those diagnosed as adults. Timing and nature of the work in clinical placements either assisted or further challenged the dyslexic students in the achievement of clinical competence. The students identified a range of coping strategies, including the use of informal support networks. The students desired the formation of peer support groups. The relationship the students had with their mentors was key to the development of clinical competencies. It is recommended that all mentors receive preparation in supporting students with specific learning needs. Bronfenbrenner's (1979) Ecological Systems Theory was used as a framework to explain the implications of this study. The recommendations have relevance for policy makers, regulators and providers of nurse education, as well as for individual dyslexic nurses

PROSIDING SEMINAR TAHUNAN LINGUISTIK UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA (SETALI 2018) TINGKAT INTERNASIONAL : Language in the Digital Era: Opportunities or Threats?

Seminar Tahunan Linguistik yang lazim disebut SETALI merupakan ajang seminar tahunan yang diselenggarakan oleh Program Studi Linguistik Sekolah Pascasarjana Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (SPs UPI) bekerja sama dengan organisasi profesi Masyarakat Linguistik Indonesia (MLI) komisariat UPI. Pada 2018 ini, seminar kembali digelar pada 5-6 Mei bertemakan “Bahasa di Era Digital: Peluang atau Ancaman?”. Pengusungan tema kali ini beranjak dari fenomena khas terkait bahasa di era digital yang turut mengambil peran penting di dalam pengaplikasiannya. Ada sekitar 200 makalah terpilih yang dimuat untuk dibentangkan dalam Setali 2018. Makalah-makalah yang terhimpun dalam prosiding ini telah diseleksi melalui proses panjang dan pertimbangan yang cukup cermat. Bahasa dan digitalisasi adalah dua hal yang saling berkait dan tidak terpisahkan. Pemakaian bahasa di ruang digital, pada berbagai media, menimbulkan berbagai varian. Penggunaan bahasa dalam komunikasi di era digital, terkadang sesuai dengan bentuk yang baik (well-form), namun tak jarang juga tampil menyimpang (unwell-form). Banyaknya penyimpangan yang terjadi dalam konteks penggunaaan bahasa di ruang digital berpotensi menimbulkan efek negatif yang dapat mempengaruhi sikap bahasa pengguna bahasa Indonesia secara umum. Terkait dengan hal tersebut, masyarakat diharapkan cermat dalam menyikapi berbagai fenomena penggunaan bahasa yang sulit terbendung. Sekalipun ada banyak ancaman terhadap eksistensi bahasa di era ini, tidak dipungkiri juga ada banyak peluang yang dapat dipilih oleh masyarakat pengguna bahasa sebagai hal yang positif dan menguntungkan. Setakat ini, muncul berbagai polemik dalam dunia linguistik terkait masalah kebahasaan yang merebak di dunia digital. Para penggiat bahasa diharapkan banyak melakukan penelaahan terhadap praktik dan peran bahasa di era digital ini. Tema “Bahasa di Era Digital: Peluang atau Ancaman?” ini diharapkan mampu mewadahi semua elemen masyarakat untuk berpatisipasi dan ikut andil dalam menilai dan menelisik kedudukan bahasa dari sudut pandang yang beraneka ragam sehingga dapat melahirkan beraragamnya perspektif di jagat linguistik Indonesia. Akhir kata, dengan memohon petunjuk dan keridhaan Allah Swt., saya berharap agar penyelenggaraan Setali 2018 ini dapat berjalan dengan tertib dan lancar. Selain itu, saya juga berharap semoga dokumentasi akademik seperti ini dapat memberikan kontribusi nyata bagi perkembangan linguistik di Indonesia. Dalam kesempatan ini, saya merasa perlu untuk mengucapkan terima kasih kepada para pihak yang telah turut serta membantu terlaksananya Setali 2018 ini berjalan dengan baik. Selamat berseminar