The time-course of visual scanning behaviour of paramedicine students upon arrival at a simulated emergency call.

Background: Limited knowledge exists regarding how paramedics acquire an understanding of the scene they encounter upon arrival, despite their need to quickly gather information for effective clinical decision-making. This study examined visual scanning behaviour during the early stages of simulated emergency calls.

Methods: Eye movements of 10 paramedicine students were recorded during simulated calls conducted in both a high-fidelity classroom setting and a full sensory immersion setting.

Developing novice analysts' videofluoroscopic swallowing study skills in speech-language pathology: A randomised control trial comparing blended and online training approaches.

Purpose: This research investigates the relative effectiveness of independent online and blended learning approaches for novice analysts' development of videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) analytical skills. The secondary aims were to explore the impact of training on decision-making and to describe learners' perspectives of training outcomes.

Method: Undergraduate speech-language pathology students ( = 74) who had completed the dysphagia academic curriculum in an undergraduate speech-language pathology program were recruited for a randomised control trial.

Factors that influence development of speech pathology skills required for videofluoroscopic swallowing studies.

Background: Perceptual, cognitive and previous clinical experience may influence a novice Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS) analyst's trajectory towards competency. Understanding these factors may allow trainees to be better prepared for VFSS training and may allow training to be developed to accommodate differences between trainees.

Aims: This study explored a range of factors previously suggested in the literature as influencing the development of novice analysts' VFSS skills.

Videofluoroscopic swallow study training for radiologists-in-training: a survey of practice and training needs.

Background: There is a lack of formal, published videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) training targeting radiologists, yet radiology senior medical officers and resident medical officers (i.e., radiologists-in-training, known in Australia as "registrars") are expected to be involved in VFSS interpretation of anatomical anomalies and reporting.

A cost analysis of a 5-day simulation-based learning program for speech-language pathology student training.

: There is poor reporting of the cost of simulation and greater transparency is needed. The primary study aim was to conduct a financial analysis of the university/training institution costs associated with a 5-day simulation-based learning program for speech-language pathology students. The secondary aim was to consider the economic costs of the model.

Feasibility of a Telerehabilitation Adaptation of the Speech Treatment Program for Non-Progressive Dysarthria.

This study evaluated the feasibility and outcomes of a telerehabilitation adaptation of the speech treatment program for adults with non-progressive dysarthria to determine clinical delivery viability and future research directions. Treatment effects on speech clarity, intelligibility, communication effectiveness, and participation, as well as psychosocial outcomes in 15 participants with non-progressive dysarthria, were explored. Intervention involved daily 1-h online sessions (4 days per week for 4 weeks, totalling 16 sessions) and daily home practice.

Efficacy of Face-to-Face Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Improving Health Status of Patients With Insomnia: A Meta-Analysis.

Face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used non-pharmacological treatment approaches for insomnia. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of face-to-face delivered CBT on health outcomes and to evaluate the effect of CBT components as subgroup variables to explain the efficacy of face-to-face delivered CBT on health outcomes in adults over 18 years old with insomnia. Relevant randomized controlled trial studies published in the past 22 years were searched through the electronic databases.

Facilitating interprofessional affective learning in health professional students through digital client documentation: a comparison of simulation modes.

Digital Interprofessional Learning Client Documentation (D-IPL Client Docs) is an initiative designed to develop student interprofessional communication skills through electronic record writing and a virtual simulation (VS) or live virtual simulation (LVS) case conference. The aims of the study were to (a) identify whether D-IPL Client Docs supports student learning in the affective domain and (b) compare the learning outcomes for students participating in the VS versus the LVS case conference. Data were drawn from 83 Bachelor of Social Work students who had participated with other health professional students in the D-IPL Client Docs activities.

A Comparison of Voice and Psychotherapeutic Treatments for Adults With Functional Voice Disorders: A Systematic Review.

Objective: To examine the effect of traditional voice therapy and cognitive therapy on the voice and client-wellbeing outcomes in adults with functional voice disorders (FVD).

Methods: A systematic review of English articles was conducted using Medline (Ovid), Embase (Elsevier), CINAHL (Ebsco), The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PsychInfo (Ebsco) and Speechbite from inception to current date. Additional studies were identified through bibliographies and authors were contacted when further information was required from an article.

Effectiveness of Intensive Voice Therapy Versus Weekly Therapy for Muscle Tension Dysphonia: A Noninferiority Randomised Controlled Trial With Nested Focus Group.

Objectives: To investigate the noninferiority of intensive voice therapy and compare its effects with weekly voice therapy on multidimensional outcomes of voice and well-being, satisfaction, and attendance in people with muscle tension dysphonia (MTD). The study further aimed to explore clinician's perceptions of barriers and enablers to implementation of intensive therapy.

Study Design: Noninferiority randomised controlled trial with nested focus group.

A systematic review of group intervention for acquired dysarthria in adults.

Purpose: This review aimed to evaluate the evidence for group therapy in improving speech production in adults with acquired dysarthria. Secondary outcomes included communication effectiveness and/or wellbeing.

Materials And Methods: A review protocol was prospectively published on PROSPERO.

Introducing Standardized Assessment and Management of Oral Cares in a Rehabilitation Unit: Patient Outcomes and Experiences.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to improve patient oral hygiene outcomes in a rehabilitation unit by implementing a nursing education package and oral hygiene assessment tool.

Design: A case-control design with 50 rehabilitation patients was performed.

Methods: Nursing staff received education and training in applying the Modified Oral Health Assessment Tool.

A Mixed Methods Approach to Assess the Impact of an Interprofessional Education Medical Error Simulation.

To evaluate the impact of a single, half-day interprofessional education (IPE) simulation on disclosing medical errors, and to compare the impacts on pharmacy students with those on students from other health professional programs. A mixed methods approach was used to provide a comprehensive understanding of the immediate and persistent outcomes of a realistic medical error disclosure simulation. Anonymous pre- and post-simulation quantitative data were collected using a validated attitudinal survey instrument administered at the time of the simulation.

Simulation can replace part of speech-language pathology placement time: A randomised controlled trial.

Purpose: Simulation is increasingly used within speech-language pathology education. Research has primarily explored students' perceptions of learning in simulation. The aim of this study was to determine if speech-language pathology students achieved a statistically-equivalent level of competency when a mean of 20% of placement time was replaced with simulation compared to placements without a simulation component.

A framework to support the development of quality simulation-based learning programmes in speech-language pathology.

Background: Simulation-based learning provides students with a safe learning environment, guaranteed exposure to specific clinical scenarios and patients, time for reflection and repetition of tasks, and an opportunity to receive feedback from multiple sources. Research including studies specific to allied health training programmes have demonstrated that simulation-based learning also helps increase learners' confidence and reduces anxiety related to clinical environments, activities and skills. Such evidence, together with increasing challenges in provision of workplace clinical education, has supported an expansion of integrating simulation-based learning into university curricula.

Using simulation-based learning to provide interprofessional education in diabetes to nutrition and dietetics and exercise physiology students through telehealth.

Background: Current workforce demands require new graduates to competently work within health care teams and often in remote settings. To better prepare students for this work, universities have spent much time developing interprofessional education (IPE) activities. The body of literature supporting IPE of allied health students is growing.