The perceived strengths and weaknesses of the General Practice training e-portfolio: A case study exploration of General Practitioner (GP) trainers’ perspectives

Background: General Practitioner (GP) trainers spend considerable time completing their trainees’ e-portfolios, yet there is a paucity of research into their views. This study aimed to illuminate their perspectives and propose modifications. Additionally, a recent law-suit has highlighted tensions over written reflections in training e-portfolios being used in a court of law and this paper contributes to the conversation. Methods: Case study methodology was adopted. A survey permitted purposeful selection of six GP trainers for interview and informed the interview schedule. Semi-structured interviews provided the data and thematic analysis was employed for data analysis. Credibility indicators included member-checking and cross-checking. Results: Strengths and weaknesses of the e-portfolio were identified. Strengths lay in the ability to demonstrate accountability for a rigorous educational process, and intrinsic educational aspects of the e-portfolio. Weaknesses lay in the time spent by GP trainers in documentation, perceived by them as excessive, and the threats to credibility conferred both by burdensome documentation and the requirement for written reflection on clinical errors. Conclusions and Recommendations: GP trainers risk their work-life balance and clinical performance by the time spent on the e-portfolio. Participants proposed reducing documentation with fewer competencies and log-entries. They suggested that written reflection on clinical imperfections should not be expected, whilst learning from researching knowledge gaps should, and that they, as GP trainers, should be more involved in e-portfolio evolution

Professional Audibility - Presenting: From The Inception Of An Idea To Giving The Presentation; An Introduction To Delivering An Effective Oral Presentation

The slides from the invited talk at the Annual Conference of the British Society of Dental Hygienist and Therapists - See and Be Seen Glasgow 202

The history of dental nursing

An exploration of the origins of the dental nursing profession its histor

The role studying for Higher Education qualifications has in empowering Dental Hygienists and Therapists to maintain and enhance a high level of professional practice

Aim: The intention of the presentation is to provide delegates with a deeper understanding of the role studying for Higher Education qualifications has in empowering Dental Hygienist and Therapists to maintain and enhance a high level of professional practice.Objectives:Identify: the link between on-going Higher Educational study and the key features of the professionalisation of occupations. Discuss: the value of Higher Education study Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy occupations.Apply: The principle of Higher education study to the context of on-going journey of professionalising the Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy occupations

How positions of influence within the dental sector are achieved and are maintained. The story of education, commitment and power within the dental sector… and how it is achieved!

As a result of this presentation/session, the delegates will have a broader understanding:The characteristics critical to the professionalisation of occupations. Consider who influences the dental sector and how this influence is achieved and maintained.Reflect on how the characteristics of professionalisation and are relevant to autonomy and empowerment in respect to their own area of practice and the broader dental sector.The aim: The intention of the presentation is to provide delegates with a deeper understanding of the role education, in all it’s forms, has in the professional journeys of those who go on to achieve elite positions in the dental sector.Objectives:Identify: the link between on-going study and the key features of the professionalisation of occupations. Discuss: the value of Higher Education study to dental occupations.Apply: The principle of Higher education, research, to the context of on-going journey of professionalising the dental occupations

An insight to the history of dental nursing set within the context of the evolution of dentistry

Aim: To Set Dental Nursing into accurate historical context - tracing Dental Nursing back for at least the past 100 years.Summarise the sources of historical materials, written and oral, that regarding dental nurse profession.Establishing a clear view of the past, as a lens through which to view future Dental Nurse contributions within the dental team

Royal Navy Dental Service Centenary Anniversary Celebration - History Of The Dental Team

A walk through of the evolution of the dental team, from Sick Berth Attendants to the DSA branch and then to DH and DN… Timeline of key event

A qualitative study exploring effective timing and methods for physiotherapy-led pelvic health education during the childbearing year

Physiotherapy-led pelvic health education (PPHE) may help to address some of the potentially adverse health outcomes that are associated with pregnancy and child- birth. However, there is wide variation in the provision of this education during the childbearing year, and limited evidence for when and how it may be effective. Five studies with different methodologies have previously investigated the effectiveness of PPHE during the childbearing year. However, no consensus can be found be- cause of the variety of timings and methods that were investigated. Five women were purposively recruited to participate in semi-structured video interviews about their experience of PPHE during the childbearing year. These sessions were audio- recorded and then transcribed verbatim. The transcripts were analysed using the- matic analysis. This revealed three themes with three emergent factors that were identified as influencing the effectiveness of PPHE: assimilation, timing and deliv- ery of the message. It is hoped that these findings will: add to the evidence base in the field; help health professionals to understand the factors that may influence women’s engagement with education during the childbearing year; be considered in local service development plans; and direct further researc