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0000-0003-3051-2915
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University of South Australia
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SA Health
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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2021
Publisher: Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education
Date: 04-11-2022
DOI: 10.14742/AJET.7878
Abstract: The gradual shift to online modes of learning in higher education institutions over the past 2 decades accelerated drastically on a global scale between 2020 and 2022. Students and educators, who have initially grappled with the shift, have now become accustomed to online teaching however, there are concerns about the quality of learning that has resulted. To enable a sustainable and effective online pedagogy, educators may need to learn about fostering higher-order thinking skills, which can be challenging even for experienced educators. To conceptualise effective online pedagogy, the community of inquiry (CoI) framework emphasises cognitive presence (CP), which focuses on the higher-order thinking process. The CoI is the most widely researched framework in online pedagogy, yet contemporary CoI literature lacks collective evidence of factors that influence CP. This scoping review of the CoI literature explores the factors that influence the higher-order thinking that is indicative of CP. Inclusion criteria included evidence of CP in online learning contexts and published between January 2000 and March 2022, providing a total of 121 studies. Results suggest that teaching presence, structure of learning activities and student characteristics all influence CP. Implications for practice or policy: Higher education students enrolled in online courses should be taught how to learn effectively in an online mode. Online course educators must embed learning tasks that foster self-regulation and higher-order skills in students. Online course design should include authentic tasks for students to apply new knowledge to real-life scenarios. Educators must be offered le professional development activities to build their skills in online pedagogy. Institutions should encourage translation of online educational research to practice.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 18-08-2021
DOI: 10.1002/SONO.12282
Abstract: Sonographers working for private practices within Australia face a myriad of emotionally challenging situations on a daily basis, potentially reducing their sense of well‐being. With limited literature currently available, this research aimed to report the current emotional well‐being of sonographers working in private practice within Australia. Eighty‐one eligible participants responded to a nation‐wide survey that gathered both quantitative and qualitative data for analysis. Participants working in private practice were feeling the toll of workplace stress with 48.1% ( n = 39) reporting they sometimes felt supported by colleagues or superiors and 45.7% ( n = 37) reporting they sometimes felt their work was appreciated. A further 39.5% ( n = 32) of participants stated they thought about leaving their current role at least a few times per month. Non‐supportive working environments, unrealistic performance expectations and managing patient related factors were reported as the key causes of workplace stress. The key strategies suggested by participants to overcome these emotionally challenging situations included: updating workplace protocols, autonomy for time management, a supportive working environment, support from referring doctors and Medicare and introducing well‐being programmes for sonographers. Australian private practice sonographers are experiencing workplace stress and provided valid suggestions for potential causes of and strategies to overcome workplace stress.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 27-11-2015
DOI: 10.1002/SONO.12043
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 28-05-2021
DOI: 10.1002/SONO.12263
Abstract: COVID‐19 has seen a series of lockdowns and suspension on non‐urgent elective surgeries. Subsequently, there was a drop in the number of diagnostic imaging services billed in April, May, 2020. A survey was undertaken from March to June 2020 to determine the initial impact of COVID‐19 on Australasian Sonographers. This article, the first in a 3‐part series presents and discusses the results of this survey pertaining to changes in the number of scans performed, and changes in the working hours of sonographers. The remaining two articles in this series address other initial COVID‐19 impacts on Australasian Sonographers. An online survey was conducted containing questions regarding changes to work hours and examination numbers. 444 participants answered the survey. Seventy eight percent of sonographers reported a decrease in the number of examinations being performed in their department A decrease in work hours was reported by 68% of sonographers with almost a quarter of these reporting that they had lost all their hours. A higher percentage of work hours changes were seenin private practices. Many reductions in work hours were reported to be voluntary. Scan numbers in ultrasound departments were affected by COVID‐19, as were sonographers' work hours.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 04-07-2021
DOI: 10.1002/SONO.12264
Abstract: The wellbeing of front‐line healthcare workers can be impacted during a pandemic. This paper reports the initial impact on the wellbeing of COVID‐19 on Australasian sonographers. An online qualitative and quantitative survey was conducted between March and June 2020 to explore the wellbeing of Australasian sonographers in the early stages of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Whilst most sonographers felt supported at work (300/379), those working in public hospitals felt more so than those in private practice. Sonographers in private practice felt more as though their job was at risk and were more likely to consider an alternate source of income. Sonographers felt they were working on the front line and many felt anxious about themselves (74%) or family (78%) contracting COVID‐19 due to their employment. Forty‐one percent of sonographers felt more isolated than normal, with younger age groups (18‐34 years) feeling less like they had enough hobbies or selfcare activities to get them through. Twelve percent of sonographers reported never, or rarely, coping with the juggle of work and home life. The initial impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the wellbeing of sonographers is evident. Longitudinal data will enable wellbeing to be tracked over time.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 04-07-2021
DOI: 10.1002/SONO.12275
Abstract: COVID‐19 brought with it the requirement for healthcare workers to limit community transmission of the virus as much as possible by limiting patient contact and wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This study aimed to capture the initial adaptations to sonographic examination protocols within ultrasound departments and sonographer access to PPE. An online survey was used to gather data on sonographer reflections of sonographic examination protocol changes seen in their departments and access to PPE between the 11th of March 2020 and the 14th of June 2020. To reduce the time sonographers spent with the patients and hence reduce the risk of exposure to COVID‐19, sonographers reported adjustments to sonographic examination protocols including their duration and scheduling. Access to PPE was reported as poor. Numerous sonographic examination protocol changes were observed within ultrasound departments in Australasia in the initial response to COVID‐19. Access to PPE was varied along with sonographer feelings around the impact of these changes.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 27-09-2017
DOI: 10.1021/ACS.LANGMUIR.7B02692
Abstract: Metal-phenolic networks (MPNs) are a versatile class of self-assembled materials that are able to form functional thin films on various substrates with potential applications in areas including drug delivery and catalysis. Different metal ions (e.g., Fe
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 14-05-2019
DOI: 10.1002/SONO.12188
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 28-11-2020
DOI: 10.1002/SONO.12243
Publisher: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Inc
Date: 24-10-2023
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Date: 24-12-2020
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 26-02-2018
DOI: 10.1002/SONO.12138
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 10-2018
DOI: 10.1002/UOG.19815
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 27-08-2019
Abstract: Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (UNE) is the second most frequent peripheral nerve entrapment neuropathy in the upper extremity. The diagnosis is determined through a combination of history, physical examination, and electrodiagnostic testing. However, the use of high-resolution sonography is increasing, with sonographic measurements of ulnar nerve dimension established as a reliable diagnostic criterion for UNE. Sonographic imaging can describe anatomical features beyond ulnar nerve size, and therefore additional observations could potentially be used in UNE diagnosis and treatment follow-up. This review was a scoping of the literature on different sonographic measurements and assessments that have been reported to evaluate the ulnar nerve and cubital tunnel. This should provide a guide to scanning protocols for sonographers.
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