Journal of evaluation in clinical practice
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The study aimed to (1) determine if a variety of workplace and supervision factors predict clinical supervision effectiveness; and (2) establish if clinical supervision effectiveness predicts burnout, amongst a variety of mental health staff (medical, allied health, and nursing staff). ⋯ Workplace and supervision factors should be considered in supervision practice across professional groups. Policies need to promote effective clinical supervision practice.
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One of the most common assessment tools for examining the competencies of health professionals is the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). ⋯ This study found good evidence of validity and reliability for a questionnaire measuring the educational effects of OSCEs. It was discovered that OSCE can have different effects on student learning processes.
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Climate change is thought to have possible effects on changes in the menstruation process, which covers an important period of time in women's lives. Our study aimed to determine the impact of climate change anxiety on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in women of reproductive age. ⋯ The results of our study showed that women with PMS had higher Eco-Anxiety Scale scores. Given the global effects of climate change, it is important to investigate its effects as a risk factor for the emergence of PMS. Furthermore, women's healthcare providers play an important and beneficial role in adapting to a changing climate; these efforts will have long-term impacts.
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This study aimed to examine the effect of the hand hygiene education on middle school students' behavioral scores related to hand hygiene practices. ⋯ To foster lasting behavioral changes from a young age, it is advisable to implement hygiene education in schools periodically, including targeted interventions for middle school students.