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A framework for the integration of simulation in undergraduate physiotherapy: contextualised for South Africa
No full textThesis (Ph.D.(Physiotheraphy))--University of the Free State, 2020This thesis aims to describe the process of developing a framework for integrating simulation in the South African undergraduate physiotherapy programme. An exploratory multi-method research design comprising three study phases was utilised in the framework development. A systematic review, utilising deductive content analysis, identified the key elements making up the frameworks that were designed to facilitate the curricular integration of simulation. Following the review, a Delphi survey was compiled to develop a conceptual framework for integrating simulation in the South African undergraduate physiotherapy programme. Contextualisation and credibility were ensured by means of a validation meeting. The systematic review included eight articles, which have an almost equal distribution of low and high finding reliability. In total 18 descriptive themes, grouped under four analytical themes, were identified. Analytical themes identified were planning, implementation, evaluation and revision. All articles noted thoughtful planning of simulation-based learning experiences (SBLEs), including stipulating learning outcomes, considering resources and debriefing. Only three articles included the execution of needs analyses and identified the need for simulation-based educator training prior to simulation integration. Data obtained from the review was formulated into a Delphi survey and distributed to purposively selected international and national experts in healthcare education and/or simulation. Results from the Delphi survey confirm the importance of curriculum development, SBLE design, resource availability and development of learning outcomes. Panel members also highlighted educator competence as essential. Analysis of both institutional and student needs were deemed essential, with societal needs being regarded as merely useful. The majority of statements pertaining to student preparation, student assessment and mastery learning/deliberate practice only achieved stability during the Delphi survey. Following the Delphi survey, the conceptual framework was developed by the researcher, and it was refined further during a validation meeting. Participants in the validation meeting suggested modifying the unidirectional framework illustration, which resulted in adjustment of the framework. Noteworthy was the importance of addressing all stakeholder needs, including societal needs. A collaborative approach to simulation integration was emphasised by participants especially in a resource-restricted South African setting. Participants refined terminology, so that it was more applicable to the South African education environment. The framework was finalised by the researcher, who applied constructive and cognitive load education theories and the data of the current study. A framework depicting both the fluidity between framework elements and the need to adjust education approaches to optimise student training was designed/developed. The framework emphasises the preparation required by both educators and students. Curriculum and SBLE authenticity are essential framework components for optimising preparation of graduates for practice, which expects graduates to possess increased and complex skills early in their careers. The final product is a credible and contextualised framework for the integration of simulation in the South African undergraduate physiotherapy programme. Though it is generic in nature, it may be applicable for use in any healthcare programme. It is recommended that a dedicated simulation expert, who is well versed in simulation-based education, is appointed to drive framework implementation; to ensure that all stakeholder needs are addressed, and to promote the sustainability of the integrated framework. Engagement with national regulating bodies regarding the inclusion of simulation as part of the mandatory undergraduate physiotherapy training requirements is recommended. Further research, exploring the practical use of SBLEs for mastery learning/deliberate practice and assessment purposes, is required. Investigation into a standardised approach to peer assessment in SBLEs is advised, to encourage student participation. In light of national resource restrictions, the researcher recommends research is undertaken in relation to the development and/or identification of validated outcome measures that calculate the return on investment of simulation integration at institutional level
The development of a physiotherapy intervention program for closed or open reduction and/or internal fixation of mandibular condyle fractures
No full textEnglish: Introduction: The need for physiotherapy intervention in the treatment of mandibular condyle fractures has been highlighted. No unifying criteria are currently available regarding a postsurgical functional exercise program for patients who sustained mandibular condyle fractures. Aim: The research study conducted aimed to perform a needs analysis amongst maxillo-facial surgeons and physiotherapists in South Africa, regarding the perceived need for a postoperative physiotherapy intervention program for patients who sustained mandibular condyle fractures. The study also aimed to develop a post-operative functional exercise program for patients who sustained mandibular condyle fractures. Methodology: The first part of the research comprised of a needs analysis questionnaire, sent out to qualified experts: one physiotherapist and one maxillo-facial surgeon from each of the training institutions in South Africa. The data obtained from the needs analysis questionnaire was used to compile an online questionnaire with statements regarding the type and dosage of a suitable physiotherapeutic treatment protocol. The Delphi method was used, and this questionnaire was sent out to a further 20 experts (national and international) in the fields of physiotherapy, maxillo-facial surgery and dental surgery. A convenience sampling method was used to select appropriately trained participants for the needs analysis and Delphi questionnaire. Results: A definite need for physiotherapy intervention for mandibular condyle fracture patients was proposed by the needs analysis participants (100%). A total of 85.7 % (needs analysis) and 100 % (Delphi questionnaire) of respondents indicated that all mandibular condyle fracture patients should receive in-hospital physiotherapy intervention. By utilising the Delphi method, a suitable physiotherapy intervention program for mandibular condyle fracture patients was developed. Inter-reviewer consensus was reached regarding what each exercise entails, as well as what in-hospital physiotherapy visits should be comprised of. Stability was reached regarding the commencement and dosage of the various jaw exercises. Conclusion: Experts in the field proposed that physiotherapists should provide post-operative rehabilitative therapy to patients who have sustained mandibular condyle fractures. The proposed post-surgical intervention program provided in this study can serve as a baseline for implementation in further research studies. The advantages of referring mandibular condyle fracture patients to physiotherapy were also presented.National Research Foundation (NRF
’n Sosiolinguistiese analise van koffiewinkels as virtuele voedsellandskappe
Get PDFThesis (MA)--Stellenbosch University, 2021.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Michael Goodman (2016:257) suggests that food is more than food, because many aspects surrounding the creation, intake and environment around food, is being studied these days. Food is more than just something to be ingested in order to survive. Within this paradigm of food studies (food as more than food), food landscapes as a theoretical concept emerged. Foodscapes is a socially constructed view of the field of food (Johnston & Goodman, 2015:2). Within this specific study, food landscapes were studied, but more specifically virtual food landscapes. The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic hashada global impact on society and that includes research. This research discussed in this thesis was therefore conducted on virtual platforms. The websites and Instagram profiles of three coffee shops were investigated. Only the first page (or landing page) of the various websites was used for data analysis. This study is qualitative in nature. Screenshots of the websites and Instagram profiles have been taken, as there is a possibility that they may change. Observations were made by me as a researcher, but there were also interviews conducted with people employed in various roles at the coffee shops. These interviews took place electronically due to strict regulations which prohibited physical contact for the collection of data. The images and linguistic elements were analysed using the framework of Kress and Van Leeuwen (2006). Kress and Van Leeuwen (2006) propose various ways of studying visual images and their relationship to linguistics which are relevant to the current study. Examples of analysis include how the websites are laid out with regards to which elements appear at the top and bottom of the page, what colour schemes are used as well as the tones of those colours. Some of the elements that were studied on Instagram were with regards to the colour and modality of the photos.The findings show that a common theme in the data, evident from the analysis is that all three coffee shops use their web presence to construct a sense of luxury. In addition, there is a lack of multilingualism with only English used on these two digital platforms. The findings from my research thus connect to arguments made by Stroud and Mpendukana (2009) that luxury is often constructed through the absence of local African languages.AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Daar word deur Michael Goodman (2016:257) gesuggereer dat kos meer as kos is, aangesien baie aspekte rondom die skepping, inname en omgewing rondom kos deesdae ondersoek word. Kos is meer as net iets wat ingeneem moet word om te oorleef. Binne hierdie paridgma van voedselstudies (kos as meer as net kos)isdie teoretiese konsep,voedsellandskappe ontwikkel.Voedsellandskappe is ’n sosiaal-gekonstrueerde siening van die veld van voedsel (Johnston & Goodman, 2015:2). Binne hierdie studie is voedsellandskappe bestudeer, maar meer spesifiek virtuele voedsellandskappe. Die Covid-19-pandemie van 2020 het ’n wêreldwye effek op die samelewing en dit sluit navorsing in.Die navorsingin hierdie tesisis dus op virtuele platforms uitgevoer. Daar is drie koffiewinkels se webtuistesen Instagramprofieleondersoek. Net die eerste bladsy (oftewel landing page) van die verskillende webtuistes is vir data-analise gebruik.Hierdie studie is ’n kwalitatiewe studie. Skermgrepe is geneem, aangesien daar ’n moontlikheid is dat dit kan verander. Observasies is deur my as navorser gedoen, maar daar is ook met mensewat in verskillende kapasiteite by die koffiewinkelswerk, onderhoude gevoer. Hierdieonderhoude het elektronies plaasgevind as gevolg van streng regulasieswat fisiesekontak vir navorsing verhoed het. Die foto’s, beelde en linguistiese elemente is ontleed deur gebruik te maak van Kress en Van Leeuwen (2006) se raamwerk vir multimodale analise. Verskeie maniere van die bestudering van visuele beelde en hul verhouding met linguistiek word in Kress en Van Leeuwen (2006) voorgestel wat van toepassing is op hierdiehuidigestudie. Voorbeelde van ontleding sluit in hoe die webtuistes uitgelê ismet betrekking totwat bo en onder op die bladsy verskyn, watter kleurskemas gebruik word asook die toonskakerings van daardie kleure.Die kleur en modaliteit is onder andere by die Instagramprofiele bestudeer.Die bevindinge dui daarop dat al drie die koffiewinkels hul web-teenwoordigheid gebruik om ’n gevoel van luuksheid te konstrueer.Daar is ook nie gebruik gemaak van meertaligheid op die webtuistesen Instagramprofiele nie. Diebevindinge van mynavorsing sluit dus aan by Stroud en Mpendukana (2009) se argumente oor hoe luuksheid dikwels gekonstrueer word deur die afwesigheid van inheemse Afrikatale.Master
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
Get PDFWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
koamabayili/VECTRON-author-checklist: VECTRON author checklist
No full textWe have done our best to complete the author checklist relating to the use of animals in the hut study. Note that the objective for the hut study was to evaluate the IRS treatment applications for residual efficacy against Anopheles mosquitoes, including the local An. coluzzii mosquito population. Cows were only used to attract mosquitoes into the huts and no tests were carried out directly on the cows. The author checklist is intended for use with studies where experiments are carried out on animals, which is why we have had such difficulty in completing this for the hut study, as many of the questions do not relate to how the cows were used
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