Journal of dental hygiene: JDH / American Dental Hygienists' Association
The three main objectives of this study were to assess if the Alberta, Canada public perceives de... more The three main objectives of this study were to assess if the Alberta, Canada public perceives dental hygienists as competent to practice without the supervision of a dentist, whether or not they would choose to be treated by independent dental hygienists, and if they believed that these services should be covered by dental insurance. The University of Alberta population research lab conducted a random digit dialing telephone survey of Alberta residents, regarding access to dental hygiene services and willingness to visit an independent dental hygiene practitioner. There were 1,202 residents (49.6% males and 50.4% females, 18-64 years), evenly distributed among urban and rural areas, who were interviewed. The estimated sampling error, at the 95% confidence level, was accurate + 2.9%. Of the respondents, 65.8% stated that they would visit an independent dental hygienist and that dental hygienists should have the ability to provide services, within their scope of practice, without bei...
In exploring innovative approaches to enhanced patient care, an acute care interprofessional clin... more In exploring innovative approaches to enhanced patient care, an acute care interprofessional clinical learning unit (IPCLU) was established in a medical unit of a large metropolitan hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Part of a larger, community based, participatory mixed method research project, this acute-care model involved several post-secondary institution health science faculties, students, academics, and other post-secondary institutions partnering with the hospital to coordinate and enhance student clinical learning and improve patient care. Pre-implementation data collected from the existing acute-care unit patient-care team, students, and faculty identified areas of strength and enhancement opportunities in interprofessional education (IPE). Interested members of several professions from the patient-care units and students constituted the working group that developed the model. This paper discusses clinical IPE and its relevance in nursing education, explains the processes and mechanisms in creating the IPCLU, details the initiatives that were developed to facilitate enhanced interprofessional care, and offers considerations in advancing IPE in an acute-care setting. The work plan included initiatives that enhance interprofessional teaching and learning culture, increase awareness surrounding interprofessional teamwork and professional roles, promote interprofessional communication and decision-making strategies, and further develop clinical reflection. Insights regarding sustainability are offered.
Journal of dental hygiene: JDH / American Dental Hygienists' Association
The three main objectives of this study were to assess if the Alberta, Canada public perceives de... more The three main objectives of this study were to assess if the Alberta, Canada public perceives dental hygienists as competent to practice without the supervision of a dentist, whether or not they would choose to be treated by independent dental hygienists, and if they believed that these services should be covered by dental insurance. The University of Alberta population research lab conducted a random digit dialing telephone survey of Alberta residents, regarding access to dental hygiene services and willingness to visit an independent dental hygiene practitioner. There were 1,202 residents (49.6% males and 50.4% females, 18-64 years), evenly distributed among urban and rural areas, who were interviewed. The estimated sampling error, at the 95% confidence level, was accurate + 2.9%. Of the respondents, 65.8% stated that they would visit an independent dental hygienist and that dental hygienists should have the ability to provide services, within their scope of practice, without bei...
In exploring innovative approaches to enhanced patient care, an acute care interprofessional clin... more In exploring innovative approaches to enhanced patient care, an acute care interprofessional clinical learning unit (IPCLU) was established in a medical unit of a large metropolitan hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Part of a larger, community based, participatory mixed method research project, this acute-care model involved several post-secondary institution health science faculties, students, academics, and other post-secondary institutions partnering with the hospital to coordinate and enhance student clinical learning and improve patient care. Pre-implementation data collected from the existing acute-care unit patient-care team, students, and faculty identified areas of strength and enhancement opportunities in interprofessional education (IPE). Interested members of several professions from the patient-care units and students constituted the working group that developed the model. This paper discusses clinical IPE and its relevance in nursing education, explains the processes and mechanisms in creating the IPCLU, details the initiatives that were developed to facilitate enhanced interprofessional care, and offers considerations in advancing IPE in an acute-care setting. The work plan included initiatives that enhance interprofessional teaching and learning culture, increase awareness surrounding interprofessional teamwork and professional roles, promote interprofessional communication and decision-making strategies, and further develop clinical reflection. Insights regarding sustainability are offered.
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