Transition to remote/hybrid learning during the COVID-19 pandemic among Saudi students of the College of Applied Medical Sciences: a cross-sectional study

Alshamrani, Khalid M.; Ghulam, Enas M.; Alattas, Maryam; Aljaddani, Haneen; Alhakami, Montaha; Al Nufaiei, Ziyad F.; Althaqafy, Majid S.

doi:10.3389/fmed.2023.1257589

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“…A study conducted revealed positive attitude towards IPE among pharmacy academics, with a majority recognizing the importance of IPE. 17 Through the inclusion of IPE in courses, both staff members and students reported having a better awareness of team responsibilities and communication. These findings also support the study of Rodger et al (2010), which found that healthcare workers had favorable opinions of IPE.…”

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“…16 Recognizing that IPE interactions provide aspiring health professionals invaluable practice and help them develop the attitudes and skills necessary for future interprofessional cooperation, the infusion of IPE into professional health sciences programs has proliferated. 17 However, since much of professional healthcare programs develop their student body via clinical engagement with the mentorship of clinical preceptors, understanding the attitudes and perceptions of clinical preceptors towards IPE and their overall readiness to engage in interprofessional care is imperative. Clinical preceptors function as role models, knowledge https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S451938…”

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“…In the literature, the reliability of this instrument has been questioned, thus leading to a four-factor model being proposed by McFadyen et al 23 The four-factor model appears to be more reliable than the original three-factor construct. 23 The four-factor construct represented the following dimensions: teamwork and collaboration (items 1-9), positive professional identity (items 13-16), negative professional identity (items 10-12), and roles and responsibility (17)(18)(19). Answers to the 19 items were given on 5-point Likert scales (1 = strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = neutral, 4 = agree, and 5 = strongly agree).…”

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Health Care Clinical Preceptors’ Attitudes Towards Interprofessional Education in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Al Nufaiei,

Bukhari,

Abalkhail

et al. 2024

AMEP

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Introduction: IPE fosters a dynamic learning environment that may promote students' knowledge, abilities, and collaborative approach towards addressing challenging clinical circumstances. While much has been reported in the literature regarding these diverse IPE learning environments, limited information exists regarding clinical preceptors' attitude and perceptions of IPE, especially in Saudi Arabia. Given the impact clinical preceptors have on the formation of healthcare students exploring their perceptions, which may impact their actions is imperative. Methodology:The study focused on understanding the attitudes and perceptions of clinical preceptors towards IPE in a healthcare setting in Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted in Saudi Arabia. Data was collected via Email letter of solicitation (LOS) which included a link to the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) survey. The LOS was sent to all the health care programs in Saudi Arabia. Results:The study surveyed 182 clinical preceptors. The findings revealed consistent favorable opinions towards "Teamwork and Collaboration". The majority of preceptors concurred that learning alongside other students would increase students' efficiency on healthcare teams and deepen their comprehension of clinical issues. The "Roles and Responsibilities" category, however, obtained lower ranks in general from the preceptors. Not surprising, differences in rankings were greatest between preceptors who had and did not have IPE exposure, there were significant variations in views toward "Teamwork and Collaboration", "Negative Professional Identity", and "Roles and Responsibilities". Preceptors exposed to IPE showed lower median ratings for "Negative Professional Identity" and "Roles and Responsibilities" and better median scores for "Teamwork and Collaboration". Conclusion:The attitudes and perceptions of preceptors who had experienced IPE were more favorable toward IPE and thus may foster it more effectively in the students they work with. Therefore, ensuring that all preceptors are aware of and have experience with IPE is important as we seek to promote person-centered care.

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Health Care Clinical Preceptors’ Attitudes Towards Interprofessional Education in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Bukhari,

Abalkhail

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“…For instance, during the year of 2018–2019, three research articles were published ( 52 – 54 ), followed by a lack of publications in 2020. Yet, in 2021, there was a considerable rise with seven research publications ( 55 – 61 ), and it continued to grow with 10 research publications in 2022–2023 ( 62 – 71 ).…”

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The barriers, motives, perceptions, and attitudes toward research among radiology practitioners and interns in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Alshamrani,

Alkenawi,

Kaifi

et al. 2023

Front. Med.

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BackgroundResearch and the use of evidence-based practices are imperative to the advancement of diagnostic imaging modalities. The aim of this study was to assess the perceptions and attitudes of radiology practitioners (i.e., Technicians, Technologists or Specialists, and Senior Specialists) and interns in King Abdulaziz Medical Cities (KAMCs), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, toward research, and to explore the various barriers and obstacles that hinder their research efforts.MethodsA cross-sectional descriptive investigation was carried out from December 2022 to March 2023 among 112-KAMCs’ radiology practitioners and interns, using previously developed and validated questionnaire comprised of five distinct sections, each serving a specific purpose, and with a non-probability convenient sampling technique. Descriptive statistics were generated for participants’ demographics, and chi-square and fisher’s exact tests were used to examine the association between participants’ demographics and their involvement in research.ResultsAmong the 137 KAMCs’ radiology practitioners and interns who were invited to participate, 112 responded and completed the questionnaire, resulting in an overall response rate of 81.75%. Radiology practitioners and interns from various medical imaging subspecialties were found to be involved in research to the extent of 83%, with nearly half (40.9%) of them have had publications, and 53.3% of these publications being either cross-sectional studies or retrospective clinical studies. A lack of time (66.1%), a lack of a professional supervisor support program (50.9%), and deficiency in research skills (45.5%) were common obstacles that may impede the participants’ ability to conduct research. The most common motives for participants to conduct research were the desire to improve their resumes (69.6%), get accepted into postgraduate radiology programs (58%), and improve their research skills (52.7%).ConclusionKAMCs’ radiology practitioners and interns have a positive attitude toward performing research. Despite the high percentage (83%) of those involved in research, the number of publications remains low. A crucial step to advancing the profession’s evidence base is engaging radiology practitioners and interns in research and encouraging radiology practitioner-led research. The study findings can serve as a valuable basis for designing developmental programs aimed at overcoming research obstacles among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia.

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“…The temporary closure of education institutions displaced 1.6 billion students from in-person instruction, including 220 million from higher education institutions (HEIs) (Farnell et al, 2021;UNESCO, 2021). This sudden shift not only tested the resilience of educational infrastructures but also challenged the pedagogical, technological, and psychological preparedness of institutions and individuals (Alshamrani et al, 2023;Mushtaha et al, 2022).…”

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Towards Connectivism: Exploring Student Use of Online Learning Management Systems during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Liu,

Carter,

Lin

2024

OLJ

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound global impact on students, necessitating a shift towards fully remote e-learning via digital learning management systems (LMS). Despite this significant shift, there is a paucity of research exploring how students of varying academic performance levels engage with e-learning resources. This study addresses this gap by leveraging self-regulated learning theory and connectivism theory to analyze 129,567 activity logs from an Australian public research university. These logs encompass the online learning activities of 313 students and provide insights into their utilization of course files, discussion forums, gradebook, and online quizzes. Our analysis reveals significant differences in how students of varying academic performance levels engage with these resources. We found that higher-performing students tend to view course files, view and create forum posts, and access online quizzes more frequently, suggesting a positive correlation between active engagement with these resources and academic performance. However, the frequency of gradebook views did not significantly differ among students of different performance levels, indicating that grade tracking may not be a strong determinant of academic success. These findings underscore the importance of active engagement with online resources in academic success and provide valuable insights for educators and institutions in designing online courses and strategies to support student learning. The study also highlights the need for further research to understand the nuances of student engagement with e-learning resources. The implications of these findings extend beyond the pandemic, contributing to the broader discourse on e-learning and academic performance.

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Transition to remote/hybrid learning during the COVID-19 pandemic among Saudi students of the College of Applied Medical Sciences: a cross-sectional study

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Health Care Clinical Preceptors’ Attitudes Towards Interprofessional Education in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Health Care Clinical Preceptors’ Attitudes Towards Interprofessional Education in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

The barriers, motives, perceptions, and attitudes toward research among radiology practitioners and interns in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Towards Connectivism: Exploring Student Use of Online Learning Management Systems during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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