A CASE STUDY OF A REGIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

The release of The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8, The Arts by the Ministry of Education in 2009 raises questions about how schools and principals can endeavour to deliver that curriculum to students in this era of significant funding cuts. In this context, the thesis explores a case study of a Regional Youth Festival of the Arts (RYFA), with a focus on two research questions: 1) In what ways are the arts education experiences of the RYFA similar to, and different from, school-based arts education? and 2) In what ways might the RYFA experience serve as a model for school-based arts education? The findings of the case study reveal a number of themes that participants report make the RYFA a meaningful arts experience. Participants reported the RYFA as special for the arts are not often celebrated. Participants were also aware of a sense of community, arts showcasing, and inclusivity during the RYFA

Risk, Overdiagnosis and Ethical Justifications

Wendy Rogers was supported by Future Fellowship (FT130100346) from the Australian Research Council and a 2018 Residency from the Brocher Foundation. Stacy Carter was supported by National Health and Medical Research Council Centre for Research Excellence 1104136 and a 2018 Residence from the Brocher Foundation. This study was funded by FT130100346 from the Australian Research Council (Rogers) and CRE 1104136 from the National Health and Medical Research Council (Carter), and Rogers and Carter both received support in the form of a 2018 month-long residency at the Brocher Foundation, Switzerland.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Dyslexic students in higher education : a psychological study.

The experience of dyslexic students in higher education is examined in this thesis in four studies: two major and two minor. The first study focuses on autobiographical information and describes how the hypothesis and the general theme of the study emerged from personal experience. Study two presents a set of qualitative case studies, which employ Jonathan Smith's Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) technique in order to generate a set of key themes (looking for a reason, social comparison, low self-esteem and need for appropriate support) which are then developed into the questionnaire which constitutes study three. The questionnaire comprised 54 items and was retumed by 86 respondents, 38 male and 48 female. The high agree response rate; confirmed that the statements generated accurately reflected the views of respondents. Furthermore, a rich source of data was gathered from the free comment section. The information gathered from the three stUdies is then used to develop a preliminary model of dyslexia support, suggesting provision of support across the whole institution, rather than allocation of support on an individual basis. The model is evaluated in study four, via peer group review in the form of a questionnaire. The first chapter introduces the theoretical background to the thesis, reviewing the relevant psychological literature and highlighting the situation in practice and policy in the present system. Chapter two presents the writer's own personal experience in the form of an autobiographical case study (study one), thus presenting the reasoning behind the generation of the hypothesis explored within the thesis. Chapter three offers the rationale behind the employment of mixed methods within the thesis, a variety of qualitative methodological tools are discussed, including Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA); grounded theory and symbolic interaction ism. Chapter four discusses the underlying theoretical/philosophical assumptions behind the utilisation of the particular qualitative method (IPA) employed in the analysis of the case studies presented in study two. 4 Chapters five to eight evaluate and discuss the findings from studies two and three and consider the implications that these have in relation to the restrictions of the present system; offering a preliminary model of support for dyslexic students in higher education. Chapter nine presents the findings from study four (peer review questionnaire), evaluating the preliminary model of dyslexia support put forward in the previous chapter. The thesis concludes with a review of its findings (Chapter 10) and a discussion of its contribution to a wider understanding of the issues involved in supporting dyslexic students in higher education, together with implications for policy, practice and pedagogy

HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis uptake by advanced practice nurses: Interplay of agency, community and attitudinal factors

Aims To identify associations among agency, community, personal and attitudinal factors that affect advanced practice nurses’ uptake of HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis, an intervention consists of emtricitabine/tenofovir once‐daily pill, along with sexual risk reduction education. Design Cross‐sectional. Methods During March‐May 2017, randomly selected Indiana advanced practice nurses were invited to complete an online survey, consisted of several validated self‐rating measures (N = 1,358; response = 32.3%). Final sample (N = 369) was predominantly White, non‐Hispanic, female advanced practice nurses in urban practices (mean age = 46). Conceptual model for structural equation model included 29 original/composite variables and five latent factors. Results Final model consisted of 11 variables and four factors: agency, community, HIV prevention practices (including screening) and motivation to adopt evidence‐based practices overall. Community had direct effects on HIV prevention practices (estimate = 0.28) and agency (estimate = 0.29). Agency had direct effects on HIV prevention practices (estimate = 0.74) and motivation to adopt evidence‐based practices (estimate = 0.24). Community had indirect effects, through agency, on the two remaining factors. Conclusion Barriers exist against pre‐exposure prophylaxis implementation, although practice guidelines are available. HIV prevention practices must be integrated across organizational structures, especially in high‐risk communities, whereas practice change is more effective when focused on changing providers’ attitudes towards intervention. When planning a pre‐exposure prophylaxis intervention, advancing inputs from healthcare professionals, organizational leadership and community members, is crucial to success. Impact In settings where advanced practice nurses are primary contact points for health care, they may be best positioned to have an impact on implementation of HIV risk reduction strategies. Further research is needed to optimize their contributions to pre‐exposure prophylaxis implementation

An ecological analysis of factors associated with food insecurity in South Australia, 2002-7

In order to estimate the extent of food insecurity in South Australia and its relationship with a variety of socio-economic variables, Design Data collected routinely from 2002 to 2007 by SA Health were analysed. An ecological analysis of data collected by the South Australian Monitoring and Surveillance System (SAMSS) that collects data on key health indicators. Questions on food security are asked periodically from July 2002 to December 2007. Seven per cent (1342/19 037) of subjects reported running out of food during the previous year and not having enough money to buy food (food insecurity). Logistic regression analysis found food insecurity to be highest in households with low levels of education, limited capacity to save money, Aboriginal households, and households with three or more children. Conclusions The study confirms that food insecurity is strongly linked to economic disadvantage. Increasing cost of food is likely to exacerbate food insecurity. This is of concern given that food insecurity is associated with poor health, especially obesity and chronic disease. Comprehensive action at all levels is required to address root causes of food insecurity. Regular surveillance is required to continue to monitor levels of food security, but more in-depth understandings, via qualitative research, would be useful

The ethical, legal and social implications of using artificial intelligence systems in breast cancer care

Breast cancer care is a leading area for development of artificial intelligence (AI), with applications including screening and diagnosis, risk calculation, prognostication and clinical decision-support, management planning, and precision medicine. We review the ethical, legal and social implications of these developments. We consider the values encoded in algorithms, the need to evaluate outcomes, and issues of bias and transferability, data ownership, confidentiality and consent, and legal, moral and professional responsibility. We consider potential effects for patients, including on trust in healthcare, and provide some social science explanations for the apparent rush to implement AI solutions. We conclude by anticipating future directions for AI in breast cancer care. Stakeholders in healthcare AI should acknowledge that their enterprise is an ethical, legal and social challenge, not just a technical challenge. Taking these challenges seriously will require broad engagement, imposition of conditions on implementation, and pre-emptive systems of oversight to ensure that development does not run ahead of evaluation and deliberation. Once artificial intelligence becomes institutionalised, it may be difficult to reverse: a proactive role for government, regulators and professional groups will help ensure introduction in robust research contexts, and the development of a sound evidence base regarding real-world effectiveness. Detailed public discussion is required to consider what kind of AI is acceptable rather than simply accepting what is offered, thus optimising outcomes for health systems, professionals, society and those receiving care