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2. Educators' perspectives of adopting virtual patient online learning tools to teach clinical reasoning in medical schools: a qualitative study.

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Kassianos, A.P, Plackett, R, Kambouri, M.A, and Sheringham, J

Subjects
SIMULATED patients, MEDICAL logic, MEDICAL schools, ONLINE education, MEDICAL teaching personnel, EDUCATORS
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Background: Learning tools using virtual patients can be used to teach clinical reasoning (CR) skills and overcome limitations of using face-to-face methods. However, the adoption of new tools is often challenging. The aim of this study was to explore UK medical educators' perspectives of what influences the adoption of virtual patient learning tools to teach CR. Methods: A qualitative research study using semi-structured telephone interviews with medical educators in the UK with control over teaching materials of CR was conducted. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), commonly used in healthcare services implementation research was adapted to inform the analysis. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Results: Thirteen medical educators participated in the study. Three themes were identified from the data that influenced adoption: the wider context (outer setting); perceptions about the innovation; and the medical school (inner context). Participants' recognition of situations as opportunities or barriers related to their prior experiences of implementing online learning tools. For example, participants with experience of teaching using online tools viewed limited face-to-face placements as opportunities to introduce innovations using virtual patients. Beliefs that virtual patients may not mirror real-life consultations and perceptions of a lack of evidence for them could be barriers to adoption. Adoption was also influenced by the implementation climate of the setting, including positioning of CR in curricula; relationships between faculty, particularly where faculty were dispersed. Conclusions: By adapting an implementation framework for health services, we were able to identify features of educators, teaching processes and medical schools that may determine the adoption of teaching innovations using virtual patients. These include access to face-to-face teaching opportunities, positioning of clinical reasoning in the curriculum, relationship between educators and institutions and decision-making processes. Framing virtual patient learning tools as additional rather than as a replacement for face-to-face teaching could reduce resistance. Our adapted framework from healthcare implementation science may be useful in future studies of implementation in medical education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2023
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3. A multi-country test of brief reappraisal interventions on emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Wang, K. Goldenberg, A. Dorison, C.A. Miller, J.K. Uusberg, A. Lerner, J.S. Gross, J.J. Agesin, B.B. Bernardo, M. Campos, O. Eudave, L. Grzech, K. Ozery, D.H. Jackson, E.A. Garcia, E.O.L. Drexler, S.M. Jurković, A.P. Rana, K. Wilson, J.P. Antoniadi, M. Desai, K. Gialitaki, Z. Kushnir, E. Nadif, K. Bravo, O.N. Nauman, R. Oosterlinck, M. Pantazi, M. Pilecka, N. Szabelska, A. van Steenkiste, I.M.M. Filip, K. Bozdoc, A.I. Marcu, G.M. Agadullina, E. Adamkovič, M. Roczniewska, M. Reyna, C. Kassianos, A.P. Westerlund, M. Ahlgren, L. Pöntinen, S. Adetula, G.A. Dursun, P. Arinze, A.I. Arinze, N.C. Ogbonnaya, C.E. Ndukaihe, I.L.G. Dalgar, I. Akkas, H. Macapagal, P.M. Lewis, S. Metin-Orta, I. Foroni, F. Willis, M. Santos, A.C. Mokady, A. Reggev, N. Kurfali, M.A. Vasilev, M.R. Nock, N.L. Parzuchowski, M. Espinoza Barría, M.F. Vranka, M. Kohlová, M.B. Ropovik, I. Harutyunyan, M. Wang, C. Yao, E. Becker, M. Manunta, E. Kaminski, G. Marko, D. Evans, K. Lewis, D.M.G. Findor, A. Landry, A.T. Aruta, J.J.B. Ortiz, M.S. Vally, Z. Pronizius, E. Voracek, M. Lamm, C. Grinberg, M. Li, R. Valentova, J.V. Mioni, G. Cellini, N. Chen, S.-C. Zickfeld, J. Moon, K. Azab, H. Levy, N. Karababa, A. Beaudry, J.L. Boucher, L. Collins, W.M. Todsen, A.L. van Schie, K. Vintr, J. Bavolar, J. Kaliska, L. Križanić, V. Samojlenko, L. Pourafshari, R. Geiger, S.J. Beitner, J. Warmelink, L. Ross, R.M. Stephen, I.D. Hostler, T.J. Azouaghe, S. McCarthy, R. Szala, A. Grano, C. Solorzano, C.S. Anjum, G. Jimenez-Leal, W. Bradford, M. Pérez, L.C. Cruz Vásquez, J.E. Galindo-Caballero, O.J. Vargas-Nieto, J.C. Kácha, O. Arvanitis, A. Xiao, Q. Cárcamo, R. Zorjan, S. Tajchman, Z. Vilares, I. Pavlacic, J.M. Kunst, J.R. Tamnes, C.K. von Bastian, C.C. Atari, M. Sharifian, M.H. Hricova, M. Kačmár, P. Schrötter, J. Rahal, R.-M. Cohen, N. FatahModarres, S. Zrimsek, M. Zakharov, I. Koehn, M.A. Esteban-Serna, C. Calin-Jageman, R.J. Krafnick, A.J. Štrukelj, E. Isager, P.M. Urban, J. Silva, J.R. Martončik, M. Očovaj, S.B. Šakan, D. Kuzminska, A.O. Djordjevic, J.M. Almeida, I.A.T. Ferreira, A. Lazarevic, L.B. Manley, H. Ricaurte, D.Z. Monteiro, R.P. Etabari, Z. Musser, E. Dunleavy, D. Chou, W. Godbersen, H. Ruiz-Fernández, S. Reeck, C. Batres, C. Kirgizova, K. Muminov, A. Azevedo, F. Alvarez, D.S. Butt, M.M. Lee, J.M. Chen, Z. Verbruggen, F. Ziano, I. Tümer, M. Charyate, A.C.A. Dubrov, D. Tejada Rivera, M.C.M.C. Aberson, C. Pálfi, B. Maldonado, M.A. Hubena, B. Sacakli, A. Ceary, C.D. Richard, K.L. Singer, G. Perillo, J.T. Ballantyne, T. Cyrus-Lai, W. Fedotov, M. Du, H. Wielgus, M. Pit, I.L. Hruška, M. Sousa, D. Aczel, B. Szaszi, B. Adamus, S. Barzykowski, K. Micheli, L. Schmidt, N.-D. Zsido, A.N. Paruzel-Czachura, M. Bialek, M. Kowal, M. Sorokowska, A. Misiak, M. Mola, D. Ortiz, M.V. Correa, P.S. Belaus, A. Muchembled, F. Ribeiro, R.R. Arriaga, P. Oliveira, R. Vaughn, L.A. Szwed, P. Kossowska, M. Czarnek, G. Kielińska, J. Antazo, B. Betlehem, R. Stieger, S. Nilsonne, G. Simonovic, N. Taber, J. Gourdon-Kanhukamwe, A. Domurat, A. Ihaya, K. Yamada, Y. Urooj, A. Gill, T. Čadek, M. Bylinina, L. Messerschmidt, J. Kurfalı, M. Adetula, A. Baklanova, E. Albayrak-Aydemir, N. Kappes, H.B. Gjoneska, B. House, T. Jones, M.V. Berkessel, J.B. Chopik, W.J. Çoksan, S. Seehuus, M. Khaoudi, A. Bokkour, A. El Arabi, K.A. Djamai, I. Iyer, A. Parashar, N. Adiguzel, A. Kocalar, H.E. Bundt, C. Norton, J.O. Papadatou-Pastou, M. De la Rosa-Gomez, A. Ankushev, V. Bogatyreva, N. Grigoryev, D. Ivanov, A. Prusova, I. Romanova, M. Sarieva, I. Terskova, M. Hristova, E. Kadreva, V.H. Janak, A. Schei, V. Sverdrup, T.E. Askelund, A.D. Pineda, L.M.S. Krupić, D. Levitan, C.A. Johannes, N. Ouherrou, N. Say, N. Sinkolova, S. Janjić, K. Stojanovska, M. Stojanovska, D. Khosla, M. Thomas, A.G. Kung, F.Y.H. Bijlstra, G. Mosannenzadeh, F. Balci, B.B. Reips, U.-D. Baskin, E. Ishkhanyan, B. Czamanski-Cohen, J. Dixson, B.J.W. Moreau, D. Sutherland, C.A.M. Chuan-Peng, H. Noone, C. Flowe, H. Anne, M. Janssen, S.M.J. Topor, M. Majeed, N.M. Kunisato, Y. Yu, K. Daches, S. Hartanto, A. Vdovic, M. Anton-Boicuk, L. Forbes, P.A.G. Kamburidis, J. Marinova, E. Nedelcheva-Datsova, M. Rachev, N.R. Stoyanova, A. Schmidt, K. Suchow, J.W. Koptjevskaja-Tamm, M. Jernsäther, T. Olofsson, J.K. Bialobrzeska, O. Marszalek, M. Tatachari, S. Afhami, R. Law, W. Antfolk, J. Žuro, B. Van Doren, N. Soto, J.A. Searston, R. Miranda, J. Damnjanović, K. Yeung, S.K. Krupić, D. Hoyer, K. Jaeger, B. Ren, D. Pfuhl, G. Klevjer, K. Corral-Frías, N.S. Frias-Armenta, M. Lucas, M.Y. Torres, A.O. Toro, M. Delgado, L.G.J. Vega, D. Solas, S.Á. Vilar, R. Massoni, S. Frizzo, T. Bran, A. Vaidis, D.C. Vieira, L. Paris, B. Capizzi, M. Coelho, G.L.H. Greenburgh, A. Whitt, C.M. Tullett, A.M. Du, X. Volz, L. Bosma, M.J. Karaarslan, C. Sarıoğuz, E. Allred, T.B. Korbmacher, M. Colloff, M.F. Lima, T.J.S. Ribeiro, M.F.F. Verharen, J.P.H. Karekla, M. Karashiali, C. Sunami, N. Jaremka, L.M. Storage, D. Habib, S. Studzinska, A. Hanel, P.H.P. Holford, D.L. Sirota, M. Wolfe, K. Chiu, F. Theodoropoulou, A. Ahn, E.R. Lin, Y. Westgate, E.C. Brohmer, H. Hofer, G. Dujols, O. Vezirian, K. Feldman, G. Travaglino, G.A. Ahmed, A. Li, M. Bosch, J. Torunsky, N. Bai, H. Manavalan, M. Song, X. Walczak, R.B. Zdybek, P. Friedemann, M. Rosa, A.D. Kozma, L. Alves, S.G. Lins, S. Pinto, I.R. Correia, R.C. Babinčák, P. Banik, G. Rojas-Berscia, L.M. Varella, M.A.C. Uttley, J. Beshears, J.E. Thommesen, K.K. Behzadnia, B. Geniole, S.N. Silan, M.A. Maturan, P.L.G. Vilsmeier, J.K. Tran, U.S. Izquierdo, S.M. Mensink, M.C. Sorokowski, P. Groyecka-Bernard, A. Radtke, T. Adoric, V.C. Carpentier, J. Özdoğru, A.A. Joy-Gaba, J.A. Hedgebeth, M.V. Ishii, T. Wichman, A.L. Röer, J.P. Ostermann, T. Davis, W.E. Suter, L. Papachristopoulos, K. Zabel, C. Ebersole, C.R. Chartier, C.R. Mallik, P.R. Urry, H.L. Buchanan, E.M. Coles, N.A. Primbs, M.A. Basnight-Brown, D.M. IJzerman, H. Forscher, P.S. Moshontz, H.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased negative emotions and decreased positive emotions globally. Left unchecked, these emotional changes might have a wide array of adverse impacts. To reduce negative emotions and increase positive emotions, we tested the effectiveness of reappraisal, an emotion-regulation strategy that modifies how one thinks about a situation. Participants from 87 countries and regions (n = 21,644) were randomly assigned to one of two brief reappraisal interventions (reconstrual or repurposing) or one of two control conditions (active or passive). Results revealed that both reappraisal interventions (vesus both control conditions) consistently reduced negative emotions and increased positive emotions across different measures. Reconstrual and repurposing interventions had similar effects. Importantly, planned exploratory analyses indicated that reappraisal interventions did not reduce intentions to practice preventive health behaviours. The findings demonstrate the viability of creating scalable, low-cost interventions for use around the world. Protocol registration: The stage 1 protocol for this Registered Report was accepted in principle on 12 May 2020. The protocol, as accepted by the journal, can be found at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.4878591.v1 © 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited.

Published
2021

4. Perceived influences on post-diagnostic dietary change among a group of men with prostate cancer

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Kassianos, A.P., Coyle, A., and Raats, M.M.

Subjects
cancer, alliedhealth, sense organs
Abstract

A cancer diagnosis is often associated with loss of agency and control that can adversely affect well-being. Patients may try to regain control through dietary change aimed at preventing progression and/or recurrence. Evidence for the effectiveness of post-diagnostic dietary change in prostate cancer is not conclusive, which can cause uncertainty among patients and health professionals. This qualitative study explored how eight men in the UK, who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the previous 5 years, accounted for any post-diagnostic changes they made to their diet. Data were generated through semi-structured telephone interviews and were subjected to thematic analysis. This yielded two themes concerning the perceived nature and importance of dietary change and the perceived determinants of dietary change. The latter focused on internal dimensions such as agency and external dimensions such as the perceived role of relationships with health professionals, the availability of credible dietary information and family influences. The study points to the importance of the family context in enabling the men to implement dietary change. It is suggested that, even if health professionals can only offer qualified, general advice about diet, this may provide men with a focus for action and a means of regaining control.

Published
2015

5. Identifying people at higher risk of melanoma across the U.K.: a primary-care-based electronic survey.

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Usher ‐ Smith, J.A., Kassianos, A.P., Emery, J.D., Abel, G.A., Teoh, Z., Hall, S., Neal, R.D., Murchie, P., and Walter, F.M.

Subjects
*MELANOMA, *CANCER risk factors, *NEUROENDOCRINE tumors, *RISK factors of skin cancer, *EARLY detection of cancer, *TUMOR risk factors
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Background Melanoma incidence is rising rapidly worldwide among white populations. Defining higher-risk populations using risk prediction models may help targeted screening and early detection approaches. Objectives To assess the feasibility of identifying people at higher risk of melanoma using the Williams self-assessed clinical risk estimation model in U.K. primary care. Methods We recruited participants from the waiting rooms of 22 general practices covering a total population of > 240 000 in three U.K. regions: Eastern England, North East Scotland and North Wales. Participants completed an electronic questionnaire using tablet computers. The main outcome was the mean melanoma risk score using the Williams melanoma risk model. Results Of 9004 people approached, 7742 (86%) completed the electronic questionnaire. The mean melanoma risk score for the 7566 eligible participants was 17·15 ± 8·51, with small regional differences [lower in England compared with Scotland ( P = 0·001) and Wales ( P < 0·001), mainly due to greater freckling and childhood sunburn among Scottish and Welsh participants]. After weighting to the age and sex distribution, different potential cut-offs would allow between 4% and 20% of the population to be identified as higher risk, and those groups would contain 30% and 60%, respectively of those likely to develop melanoma. Conclusions Collecting data on the melanoma risk profile of the general population in U.K. primary care is both feasible and acceptable for patients in a general practice setting, and provides opportunities for new methods of real-time risk assessment and risk stratified cancer interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017
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6. Smartphone applications for melanoma detection by community, patient and generalist clinician users: a review.

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Kassianos, A.P., Emery, J.D., Murchie, P., and Walter, F.M.

Subjects
*MOBILE apps, *APPLICATION software, *MELANOMA, *CANCER, *NEUROENDOCRINE tumors
Abstract

Smartphone health applications ('apps') are widely available but experts remain cautious about their utility and safety. We reviewed currently available apps for the detection of melanoma (July 2014), aimed at general community, patient and generalist clinician users. A proforma was used to extract and assess each app that met the inclusion criteria, and we undertook content analysis to evaluate their content and the evidence applied in their development. Thirty-nine apps were identified with the majority available only for Apple users. Over half ( n = 22) provided information or education about melanoma, ultraviolet radiation exposure prevention advice, and skin self-examination strategies, mainly using the ABCDE (A, Asymmetry; B, Border; C, Colour; D, Diameter; E, Evolving) method. Half ( n = 19) helped users take and store images of their skin lesions either for review by a dermatologist or for self-monitoring to identify change, an important predictor of melanoma; a similar number ( n = 18) used reminders to help users monitor their skin lesions. A few ( n = 9) offered expert review of images. Four apps provided a risk assessment to patients about the probability that a lesion was malignant or benign, and one app calculated users' future risk of melanoma. None of the apps appeared to have been validated for diagnostic accuracy or utility using established research methods. Smartphone apps for detecting melanoma by nonspecialist users have a range of functions including information, education, classification, risk assessment and monitoring change. Despite their potential usefulness, and while clinicians may choose to use apps that provide information to educate their patients, apps for melanoma detection require further validation of their utility and safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2015
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