Publications by authors named "Demetrius Porche"

Background: This study examined nurse faculty members' teaching, scholarship, and professional development interests across Southeastern Conference (SEC) nursing schools, and evaluated differences in these needs associated with years in academia, tenure status, faculty rank, and Accountable Health Communities (AHC) versus non-AHC settings.

Method: Rosenthal and Stanberry's framework for faculty development provided the theoretical foundation for this cross-sectional study to explore topics of interests of faculty at 12 SEC nursing schools.

Results: A total of 470 faculty responded to the online survey (57% response rate).

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  • This study explores models and frameworks from various professions aimed at fostering inclusion and belonging within the field of dentistry.
  • It presents specific activities and models, drawn from disciplines like library science, medicine, nursing, dental hygiene, and social work, that can be adapted for dental practices.
  • By implementing these examples, the dental profession can address issues of access and unequal oral health outcomes effectively.
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This article represents a prologue of the discussion of the article "Models of DEIB: Part II-Exploring Models of Inclusion from other Health Professions for Dentistry". It explores existing practices and philosophies from other disciplines that could be applied toward creating environments of inclusion and belonging in dentistry. The primary focus here is to provide an opportunity for the dental profession to leverage knowledge and experiences from other health professions to enhance and expand inclusion efforts and provide enhance engagement at all levels.

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Introduction: Facilitation is a key element of evidence implementation. Although quantitative systematic reviews have been undertaken to examine its components and effectiveness, no attempt has been made to synthesize qualitative evidence examining the experiences of facilitators on how facilitation is operationalized, the challenges associated with it, and the factors that can influence its perceived effectiveness.

Methods: A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted using the JBI methodology.

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The Southeastern Conference (SEC) Nursing Dean's Coalition is a purposeful alliance organized to collaboratively address several challenges that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last three years, this strategic team of academic leaders has evolved from a crisis response team to a multidimensional support team, leveraging both individual and collective strengths, to provide several benefits to the dean members, as well as other SEC nursing faculty members, students, and institutions. Participation has grown from the original 12 deans to engage a broader team of associate deans and nurse leaders in faculty development, research, service, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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  • - The article explores the role of facilitation in implementing evidence-based practices in healthcare, highlighting its importance yet acknowledging the lack of clarity around what effective facilitation entails.
  • - Through five international case studies, it illustrates how facilitation encompasses a variety of roles, including education, partnerships, and problem-solving, while also showcasing the collaborative nature of the process involving various stakeholders.
  • - The findings emphasize that successful facilitation is complex and context-dependent, requiring adaptability to meet the unique needs of each healthcare setting, which is influenced by local conditions and stakeholder participation.
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There is a lack of standardization among evaluations completed by clinical educators of student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) during their clinical education as reported by nurse anesthesia program administrators and students. To address this issue, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) Board created the Common Clinical Assessment Tool (CCAT) Special Interest Group to develop a standardized clinical evaluation instrument. The goal was to improve the consistency of clinical evaluation across nurse anesthesia programs while assisting program administrators to make programmatic changes to ensure compliance with COA standards.

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Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Louisiana coast on August 29, 2005. Since 2005, there has been a dramatic increase in natural, infectious, and man-made disasters. It is more evident that nursing leaders and administrators need to be prepared for all hazards.

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