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View article: Myths of contestation in the medical education curriculum: A dialogical exploration
Myths of contestation in the medical education curriculum: A dialogical exploration Open
Purpose In this paper, the authors use their collective experience as medical education scholars and change agents to engage in a dialogical approach examining five myths regarding the role of contestation in curricular change. In doing so…
View article: Understanding the motivations, deterrents, and incentives for rural Albertan veterinary practice
Understanding the motivations, deterrents, and incentives for rural Albertan veterinary practice Open
Introduction The shortage of rural veterinarians is a growing concern globally. This shortage increases the risk of significant negative impacts on livestock management, agriculture, and public health in rural and remote communities. To pr…
View article: Validity evidence for communication skills assessment in health professions education: a scoping review
Validity evidence for communication skills assessment in health professions education: a scoping review Open
Objective Communication skills assessment (CSA) is essential for ensuring competency, guiding educational practices and safeguarding regulatory compliance in health professions education (HPE). However, there appears to be heterogeneity in…
View article: The Problem with Time: Application of Partial Least Squares Analysis on Time-Frequency Plots to Account for Varying Time Intervals with Applied EEG Data
The Problem with Time: Application of Partial Least Squares Analysis on Time-Frequency Plots to Account for Varying Time Intervals with Applied EEG Data Open
Background/Objectives: When attempting to study neurocognitive mechanisms with electroencephalography (EEG) in applied ecologically valid settings, responses to stimuli may differ in time, which presents challenges to traditional EEG avera…
View article: Using EEG to Assess Cognitive Fatigue in Real Time: A Medical Simulation Study
Using EEG to Assess Cognitive Fatigue in Real Time: A Medical Simulation Study Open
Medical mistakes made while in a state of cognitive fatigue result in diagnostic errors, psychological distress, poor patient outcomes, and potentially, loss of life. To date, cognitive fatigue in health professionals is assessed via self-…
View article: Measuring cognitive load in multitasking using mobile fNIRS
Measuring cognitive load in multitasking using mobile fNIRS Open
Cognitive load, or the mental effort required to process and retain information, is a critical factor in high-stakes environments where task demands often exceed working memory capacity, leading to performance declines and errors. However,…
View article: The Reward Positivity As a Predictor of First-Lifetime Onsets of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidal Ideation in High-Risk Adolescents
The Reward Positivity As a Predictor of First-Lifetime Onsets of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidal Ideation in High-Risk Adolescents Open
A reduced RewP precedes the first onset of depression in high-risk adolescents, highlighting the RewP's predictive capability for depression risk in predisposed populations. A blunted RewP could complement self-reported symptoms in screeni…
View article: Managing common ambulatory conditions: Exploring clinical decision making performance between pharmacists and family physicians
Managing common ambulatory conditions: Exploring clinical decision making performance between pharmacists and family physicians Open
This study provides preliminary insights regarding the capabilities of pharmacists in the assessment of common ambulatory community conditions and suggests that APA pharmacists are making similar diagnostic and therapeutic decisions to fam…
View article: Using Machine Learning in Veterinary Medical Education: An Introduction for Veterinary Medicine Educators
Using Machine Learning in Veterinary Medical Education: An Introduction for Veterinary Medicine Educators Open
Machine learning (ML) offers potential opportunities to enhance the learning, teaching, and assessments within veterinary medical education including but not limited to assisting with admissions processes as well as student progress evalua…
View article: Using Machine Learning in Veterinary Medical Education: An Introduction for Veterinary Medicine Educators
Using Machine Learning in Veterinary Medical Education: An Introduction for Veterinary Medicine Educators Open
Machine learning (ML) offers potential opportunities to enhance the learning, teaching and assessments within veterinary medical education including but not limited to assisting with admissions processes as well as student progress evaluat…
View article: Exploring the construct of anticipatory stress in finding a job after residency training through cognitive interviewing: Implications for learner well-being and health workforce planning
Exploring the construct of anticipatory stress in finding a job after residency training through cognitive interviewing: Implications for learner well-being and health workforce planning Open
Background: Anticipatory stress (AS) is denoted by concern about future events for which there is little control. Most AS research has been physiological studies such as measuring salivary cortisol levels. Medical learners may experience A…
View article: Longitudinal assessment of competency development at The Ohio State University using the competency-based veterinary education (CBVE) model
Longitudinal assessment of competency development at The Ohio State University using the competency-based veterinary education (CBVE) model Open
With the development of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges' Competency-Based Veterinary Education (CBVE) model, veterinary schools are reorganizing curricula and assessment guidelines, especially within the clinical ro…
View article: Pathologists aren’t Pigeons: Exploring the neural basis of visual recognition and perceptual expertise in pathology
Pathologists aren’t Pigeons: Exploring the neural basis of visual recognition and perceptual expertise in pathology Open
Visual (perceptual) reasoning is a critical skill to many specialties of medical diagnosis, including pathology, diagnostic imaging, and dermatology. However, in an ever-compressed medical curriculum, learning and practicing this skill is …
View article: Using Muse: Rapid Mobile Assessment of Brain Performance
Using Muse: Rapid Mobile Assessment of Brain Performance Open
The advent of mobile electroencephalography (mEEG) has created a means for large scale collection of neural data thus affording a deeper insight into cognitive phenomena such as cognitive fatigue. Cognitive fatigue – a neural state that is…
View article: Cost-effectiveness analysis of workplace-based distributed cardiopulmonary resuscitation training versus conventional annual basic life support training
Cost-effectiveness analysis of workplace-based distributed cardiopulmonary resuscitation training versus conventional annual basic life support training Open
Context Although distributed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) practice has been shown to improve learning outcomes, little is known about the cost-effectiveness of this training strategy. This study assesses the cost-effectiveness of wo…
View article: The Impact of Covariates in Voxel-Wise Lesion-Symptom Mapping
The Impact of Covariates in Voxel-Wise Lesion-Symptom Mapping Open
Background: Voxel-wise lesion-symptom mapping (VLSM) is a statistical technique to infer the structure-function relationship in patients with cerebral strokes. Previous VLSM research suggests that it is important to adjust for various conf…
View article: Quantifying two-dimensional and three-dimensional stereoscopic learning in anatomy using electroencephalography
Quantifying two-dimensional and three-dimensional stereoscopic learning in anatomy using electroencephalography Open
Advances in computer visualization enabling both 2D and 3D representation have generated tools to aid perception of spatial relationships and provide a new forum for instructional design. A key knowledge gap is the lack of understanding of…
View article: Development and psychometric evaluation of an instrument to measure knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards quality improvement in health professions education: The Beliefs, Attitudes, Skills, and Confidence in Quality Improvement (BASiC-QI) Scale
Development and psychometric evaluation of an instrument to measure knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards quality improvement in health professions education: The Beliefs, Attitudes, Skills, and Confidence in Quality Improvement (BASiC-QI) Scale Open
Introduction Health professionals are increasingly expected to foster and lead initiatives to improve the quality and safety of healthcare. Consequently, health professions education has begun to integrate formal quality improvement (QI) t…
View article: Validity evidence for programmatic assessment in competency-based education
Validity evidence for programmatic assessment in competency-based education Open
Introduction Competency-based education (CBE) is now pervasive in health professions education. A foundational principle of CBE is to assess and identify the progression of competency development in students over time. It has been argued t…
View article: Reducing physician voiding cystourethrogram ordering in children with first febrile urinary tract infection: evaluation of a purposefully sequenced educational intervention
Reducing physician voiding cystourethrogram ordering in children with first febrile urinary tract infection: evaluation of a purposefully sequenced educational intervention Open
Background: Physicians often fail to implement clinical practice guidelines. Our aim was to evaluate whether a purposefully sequenced, multifaceted educational intervention would increase physician adherence to a guideline for voiding cyst…
View article: Effects of transcranial direct-current stimulation on laparoscopic surgical skill acquisition
Effects of transcranial direct-current stimulation on laparoscopic surgical skill acquisition Open
The addition of tDCS to laparoscopic surgical training may enhance skill acquisition. Trials of additional skills and translation to non-simulated performance are required to determine the potential value in medical education and impact on…
View article: A Reinforcement-Based Learning Paradigm Increases Anatomical Learning and Retention—A Neuroeducation Study
A Reinforcement-Based Learning Paradigm Increases Anatomical Learning and Retention—A Neuroeducation Study Open
In anatomy education, a key hurdle to engaging in higher-level discussion in the classroom is recognizing and understanding the extensive terminology used to identify and describe anatomical structures. Given the time-limited classroom env…