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Leader-Follower dynamics within medical students’ groups during their clinical rotation.
Leader-Follower dynamics within medical students’ groups during their clinical rotation.
Publication Date: June 2019
Publisher: Poli-Technical University of Valencia Press
DOI: http://ocs.editorial.upv.es/index.php/HEAD/HEAD19/paper/viewFile/8968/4515
Abstract:
Clinical practical training is a common practice and a requirement for many medical professions in the U.S.A. This training often lacks in managerial and leadership training, leaving many future practitioners poorly prepared for the challenges and requirements of leadership roles. The complexity of the healthcare system brings about new challenges in terms of leadership, with the development of leadership skills for practicing physicians becoming even more crucial. This study analyzed a sample of students and resident doctors in a psychiatric setting during their clinical rotation. The particularities of the observed emergence of leadership within the scope of multiple theoretical frameworks in the field of leadership were analyzed by calculating the median values of each set of survey responses. The study found that biological sex did not play a significant role in Leader emergence (p=0.74), Followers scored Leaders highly overall, and Leaders showed that they had a solid insight into their own capacities and limitations. Overall, strong leadership qualities were identified across all theoretical frameworks with valuable implications for the development of future leadership training. More research is needed to test this methodology in different medical settings and to identify the most effective type of leadership training for clinical education.
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UPV.pptxA critical analysis of the cost-benefits of utilizing students in a psychiatric facility: A case study.
A critical analysis of the cost-benefits of utilizing students in a psychiatric facility: A case study.
Publication Date : Jan-Feb 2018
Publisher: The Journal of Medical Practice Management, Greenbranch Publishing
Abstract:
Medical teaching institutions usually face the daunting task of obtaining enough rotation blocks for their students for clinical experience. Based on the study we report here, healthcare facilities underutilize potential students for rotations and can provide an untapped source for student rotations. If students are properly supervised, a win-win situation could occur: more rotation blocks would open, and, at the same time, these students would gain experience, improve the quality of care, and reduce operational care costs. We examined data obtained from a psychiatric facility over one year to evaluate the cost–benefit of precepting students.
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NON-ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
NON-ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
Distribution of Animals Used for Agriculture and Manure Generated: Ratio of Manure to Land Application
Distribution of Animals Used for Agriculture and Manure Generated: Ratio of Manure to Land Application
Publication Date: August 2017
The Humane Herald Research Publications
Preamble:
The document is meant to highlight the findings of the Humane Party in its analysis of the number of animals kept by state, the amount of manure generated by them and the implications of such manure. The report analyses the data to understand which species are being most exploited and the concentrations by state. The report also analyses the amount of manure generated by state and its ratio to land mass of each state in relation to the annual recommended application (RA) for fertilization of crops.
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Animal-based agriculture Vs. Plant-based agriculture. A multi-product data comparison.
Animal-based agriculture Vs. Plant-based agriculture. A multi-product data comparison.
Publication date: May 2017
The Humane Herald Research Publications
Preamble:
The document is meant to highlight the findings by the Humane Party in its analysis of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports and censuses. The report presents a comparison between the economic profitability of the animal-based agricultural industries and that of the plant-based agricultural industries. In order to properly encompass these industries, their main products and commodities are analyzed and a comparison is made between the animals being farmed and the plants being grown in equal circumstances, that is, pertaining to pounds created, number of acres used, sales, expenses, and profits generated.
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Key Business Ratio Multi-industry comparison.
Key Business Ratio Multi-industry comparison.
Published: May 2017
The Humane Herald Research Publications
Preamble:
The document highlights the findings of the Humane Party in its analysis of the historic Key Business Ratios presented by dun & bradstreet Library solutions. No assumptions were been made in the preparation of the report. The report presents a comparison between animal-based agriculture industries and plant-based agriculture industries. Key Business Ratios provide an overview of the efficiency, solvency and profitability of publicly owned companies within an industry. The industries used to obtain the data are all publicly owned and encompass a relevant market share within their industry.
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Analysis of the USDA Annual Report (2015) of Animal Usage by Research Facility.
Analysis of the USDA Annual Report (2015) of Animal Usage by Research Facility.
Published: July 2017
The Humane Herald Research Publications
Preamble:
The document highlights the findings of the Humane Party in its analysis of the USDA report of animal usage by research facility. The USDA report is broken down by Pain and Distress category. In the Humane Party's report, each category is analyzed, as well as the clinical signs of pain and distress used to assign categories. A statistical analysis is also carried out to visualize the number of animals per state and per category being subjected to research testing.
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