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Technology for enhancing clinical skills. Evaluation of a prototype application for training in donning and doffing

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Schembri N., Lukacs A.

Health Promotion & Physical Activity

2024

vol. 27

issue 2

30-34

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant challenges in preparing nursing students with specific skills required in clinical settings. Amongst the major challenges faced was ensuring students are well prepared in the technique of donning and doffing to ensure infection control, avoid contamination and reduce unnecessary anxiety. A descriptive qualitative approach was used to study the experience of 14 student nurses who participated in a donning and doffing practical session prior to start of their clinical practice placement, including the use of a prototype application using AI. Purposive sampling was adopted and the data from individual interviews was analysed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged, namely: an Engaging Tool for Learning; Reducing the Chance of Error; Building Self-Confidence; and Eliminating the 'Buddy System'. The early prototype generated positive themes, and its use in the educational setting to prepare students prior to clinical placement is encouraging and emphasises the importance of integrating technology in training with healthcare students.

The effects of exercise on mental health among college students

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Takacs M. P., Davis S. E., Drago A., Beyer K. S., Lukacs A., Szczepanik K.

Health Promotion & Physical Activity

2024

vol. 28

issue 3

17-28

Background: The prevalence of mental health (MH) disorders among college-aged young adults is alarmingly high, with many also experiencing poor physical health and comorbidities. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of exercise on MH among college students. Materials and methods: Fifteen participants (60% males, 20.0 ± 2.0 years) participated in this 8-week study. Nine participants completed the exercise (EX) intervention, while 6 formed the non-exercise control (CON) group. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scores (DASS-21) instrument was used to collect data for the dependent variable and analyzed using linear mixed models (LMM). Results: No statistically significant differences were found in depression (F = 0.015, p = 0.904), anxiety (F = 1.038, p = 0.327), and overall MH (F = 0.266, p = 0.615) scores between groups or over time. The EX group’s pre/post scores (mean ± standard deviation) for depression (pre: 1.11 ± 2.62, post: 2.44 ± 5.34), anxiety (pre: 1.00 ± 0.87, post: 3.11 ± 2.52), and overall MH (pre: 3.33 ± 5.34, post: 8.55 ± 13.06). The CON group’s pre/post scores for depression (pre: 0.66 ± 1.21, post: 2.32 ± 3.83), anxiety (pre: 1.67 ± 2.40, post: 5.16 ± 6.49), and overall MH (pre: 4.33 ± 4.23, post: 13.33 ± 16.91). Conclusion: Although there were no statistically significant differences in depression, anxiety, and overall MH scores between the EX and CON groups, the findings may have practical implications. Notably, the anxiety and overall MH scores in the CON group exceeded the normal classification, and the EX group maintained normal scores throughout the 8-week intervention. These findings suggest that regular exercise likely plays a crucial role in sustaining MH status, highlighting its importance as a preventive measure rather than solely a therapeutic intervention.

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Technology for enhancing clinical skills. Evaluation of a prototype application for training in donning and doffing

The effects of exercise on mental health among college students