Louise de Marillac: Social Aspects of Her Work

A carefully documented study of the work of Louise de Marillac.https://via.library.depaul.edu/vincentian_ebooks/1042/thumbnail.jp

A study of factors related to over-achievers and under-achievers of average ability at the elementary level.

Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston Universit

An Expression of Gratitude to Saint Louise de Marillac

On the 350th anniversary of the founding of the Company of the Daughters of Charity, the American Daughters held Vincentian heritage workshops, reflecting on Louise de Marillac’s contributions to the Company’s establishment and endurance. Margaret Flinton explains the most important ones in detail. These are Louise’s efforts to have the Daughters permanently put under the direction of the superior general of the Congregation; her placement of the Daughters under Mary’s protection; the way Louise educated and led them, preparing them spiritually and professionally; how she collaborated with Vincent de Paul; her concept of a community life that would support the Daughters in their service; and her care and compassion for the Daughters

Readability of internet based patient information for Radiotherapy Patients

Information is key to patient informed choice and the internet is currently a major source of health information for adults in the UK. In order for the users to make use of the information it must be presented in a way that the user can understand. This depends on a number of factors one being that the document is written at the right level to be understood by the reader, readability. The aim of this study was to assess the readability of radiotherapy-related documents on the internet and compare their levels to published norms. An internet search was undertaken using Google, to identify UK-based literature. Once identified documents were downloaded into Word and cleaned of punctuation other than that at the end of the sentence, documents were then analysed by the software package Readability Studio. Documents tended to be written at too high a reading level, but the reading level had improved from a similar study conducted in 2006. The level of readability appears to show a relationship to the use of passive voice, which was very variable in the sample collected and reduction in the use of passive voice could help with the readability of the information

Competency Based Assessment Using Virtual Reality (VERT): Is It a Realistic Possibility ?

The education of the radiography profession is based within higher education establishments, yet a critical part of all radiography programmes is the clinical component where students learn the practical skills of the profession. Assessments therefore not only have to assess a student’s knowledge, but also their clinical competence and core skills in line with both Health and Care Professions Council and the Society and College of Radiographers requirements. This timely thesis examines the possibility of using the Virtual Environment for RadioTherapy (VERT) as an assessment tool to evaluate a student’s competence so giving the advantage of a standard assessment and relieving time pressures in the clinical department. A mixed methods approach was taken which can be described as a Quantitative Qualitative design with the emphasis being on the Quantitative element; a so called QUAN qual design. The quantitative evaluation compared two simulations, one in the virtual reality environment and another in the department using a real treatment machine. Students were asked to perform two electron setups in each simulation; the order being randomly decided and so the study would be described as a randomised cross-over design. Following this, qualitative data was collected in student focus groups to explore student perspectives in more depth. Findings indicated that the performance between the two simulators was significantly different, p < 0∙001; the virtual simulation scoring significantly lower than the hospital based simulation overall and in virtually all parameters being assessed. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data supported this finding and identified 4 main themes; equipment use, a lack of reality, learning opportunities and assessment of competence. One other sub-theme identified for reality was that of the environment and senses

Effect of Margin Design and Processing Steps on Marginal Adaptation of Captek Restorations

This study examined the effect of four margin designs on marginal adaptation of Captek crowns during selected processing steps. Twenty-four Captek crowns were fabricated, six each of four margin designs: shoulder (Group A), chamfer (Group B), chamfer with bevel (Group C), and shoulder with bevel (Group D). Marginal discrepancies between crowns and matching dies were measured at selected points for each sample at the coping stage (Stage 1), following porcelain application (Stage 2) and cementation (Stage 3). Digital imaging methods were used to measure marginal gap. The results indicate decreasing trend of margin gap as a function of margin design in the order A>B>C>D. Between processing steps, the trend was in the order Stage 3 < Stage 1 < Stage 2. Porcelain firing had no significant effect on marginal adaptation, but cementation decreased the marginal gap. Generally, the margin gap in Captek restorations were in all cases less than the reported acceptable range of margin gaps for ceramometal restorations. These results are clinically favorable outcomes and may be associated with the ductility and burnishability of matrix phase in Captek metal coping margins

Role of principal and teacher leadership within professional learning communities: A cultural theory perspective

The purpose of this study was through cultural theory, to explore principals' and teachers' roles in professional learning communities in selected school contexts. Professional learning communities (PLCs) are powerful models designed to promote system-wide school improvement. While PLCs are designed to promote system-wide school improvement, research indicated that these goals are accomplished in some instances (DuFour et al, 2005; Saphier, 2005; Schmoker, 2005), and not accomplished in others (Carroll, 2010; Chenowith, 2009; Fullan, 2007; Hattie, 2009; Sims & Penny, 2015; Supovitz & Christman, 2003; Talbert, 2011). One way to explain these discrepancies is through cultural theory, which posits that cultural members' roles and the rules associated with those roles are important variables in contextual practices and interactions (Douglas, 1995; Giles-Sims & Lockhart, 2005; Harris, 2005). For example, teachers' and principals' roles may inhibit or promote the success of PLCs in a given school environment. (Fullan, 2006; Hord, 2004; Leithwood, & Riehl, 2003). This study used naturalistic inquiry methods (Erlandson, Harris, Skipper & Allen, 1993), which allows the researcher to understand the everyday life of the people involved in the educational environment. The naturalistic inquiry method was chosen to provide a holistic picture of what the impact is on the lives of the teachers, school culture, and the principal, within the school context. This study was bound to two middle schools and explored the PLC structure, through Douglas's (1982, 1986) Cultural Theory

Effects of High-frequency Cyclicity on Reservoir Characteristics of the "mississippian Limestone", Anadarko Basin, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma

Mississippian-aged limestones along the northern edge of the Anadarko basin in north-central Oklahoma and southern Kansas store considerable amounts of hydrocarbons and have been exploited through vertical drilling for more than 50 years. A shift to horizontal exploitation in this unconventional resource play has not yielded consistent well performance due to a lack of understanding of the controlling factors responsible for production-scale reservoir distribution.The �Mississippian limestone� is characterized by a hierarchical stratigraphy of sequences (100s of meters thick), high-frequency sequences (10s of meters thick) and high-frequency cycles (few meters thick) caused by fluctuations in eustatic and relative sea level due in part to Milankovitch-band cyclicity. Detailed facies analysis using cored intervals of the �Mississippian limestone� suggests deposition occurred along a distally-steepened mixed carbonate-siliciclastic ramp. The vertical stacking patterns of depositional facies defines high-frequency sequences and cycles (probable 4th and 5th-Order) within a shoaling-upward succession. From base to top within an ideal sequence, the shoaling-upward succession of facies consists of argillaceous and calcareous and slightly burrowed mudstones and wackestones followed by progressively higher-energy environments of deposition indicated by traction-laminated and more heavily bioturbated wackestones, packstones and grainstones. Incomplete development of this ideal vertical succession marked by a landward shift in facies belts established stacking patterns of hierarchical sea level cyclicity. High-frequency, Milankovitch-band sea level cyclicity ultimately controls the fundamental flow units of production-scale hydrocarbon reservoirs. Reservoir development is a function of the primary depositional facies and the sequence stratigraphic hierarchy. The primary reservoir is controlled by exposure associated with 3rd-Order regression and is vertically compartmentalized by 4th & 5th-Order high-frequency flooding surfaces. The abundance of detrital sedimentation is thought to improve the quality of secondary reservoir development. Guard resistivity curves are most useful at extrapolating the cyclostratigraphy throughout the subsurface. The core-defined, high-frequency sequence stratigraphy improves production-scale predictability of hydrocarbon reservoirs of the �Mississippian limestone�.Geolog

What makes a good clinical practice experience in radiography and sonography? An exploration of qualified clinical staff and student perceptions

Introduction Clinical practice can be a challenging experience for some healthcare students. The quality of the clinical experience can have a profound effect on the overall student learning experience in clinical practice and attrition. The aim of the study was to explore the perceptions of an optimal clinical practice experience by radiography and sonography students and qualified clinical staff. Methods A qualitative research design was adopted utilising focus groups (n = 5). The study population comprised of qualified radiography/sonography staff (n = 10) from across a number of placement sites used by City, University of London and radiography and sonography students (n = 15) from the same institution. Full verbatim transcriptions were analysed thematically. Results Four key themes emerged: 1) favourable/unfavourable traits, 2) creating an optimal learning environment 3) challenges and 4) considerations for clinical education. Key factors for a positive learning experience included clinical supervisors being approachable, whilst encouraging and empowering students. Qualified radiography/sonography clinical staff highlighted student motivation as an important aspect for successful placement learning. Conclusion The study has provided an insight into a number of positive attributes that enhance student learning experiences whilst on clinical placement. Unhelpful attributes and challenges, such as student motivation and time limitations, were also revealed. It is important that supervisors within the clinical departments actively work towards the provision of a positive learning experience. Implications for practice This study can better inform clinical staff regarding the importance of enhancing the student learning experience and facilitating high quality learning within the clinical department. Moreover, to encourage clinical staff to ensure robust “support” is established for students on placement