Publications by authors named "P C Hagan"

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  • The study evaluated the relationship between flourishing and job satisfaction among staff in UK Clinical Trial Units (CTUs) to improve recruitment and retention in clinical trials.
  • A national survey found that while staff reported average job satisfaction, there were lower flourishing levels and a moderate intention to leave, influenced by factors like salary, role, and flexibility.
  • The findings suggest enhancing supportive work environments could help increase staff flourishing, thereby improving job satisfaction and commitment to CTUs.
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Background: Little is known about how and why metabolic acidosis changes within the first six hours of life in intensive care unit neonates.

Objective: To determine changes in pH and base excess between paired umbilical cord arterial and neonatal arterial blood samples during the first 6 h of life, to identify factors associated with the direction and magnitude of change, and to examine morbidity and mortality in newborns with acidosis at birth or as neonates.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study of all deliveries from a single institution between 2016-2020 with paired umbilical cord arterial and neonatal arterial samples obtained within 6 h of life meeting rigorous criteria to ensure sample integrity.

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Background: Preventing medical students entering cycles of underperformance following assessment is a priority due to the consequences for the student, faculty, and wider society. The benefits from feedback may be inadequately accessed by students in difficulty due to the emotional response evoked by examination failure. This study aims to explore medical students' experiences of receiving feedback after summative assessment failure and investigate the role of emotions on motivation for learning after underperformance, to better support remediation and preparation for future assessments.

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Introduction: Joint Advisory Group (JAG) certification in endoscopy is awarded when trainees attain minimum competency standards for independent practice. A national evidence-based review was undertaken to update standards for training and certification in flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS).

Methods: A modified Delphi process was conducted between 2019 and 2020 with multisociety representation from experts and trainees.

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Introduction: In the UK, endoscopy certification is awarded when trainees attain minimum competency standards for independent practice. A national evidence-based review was undertaken to update and develop standards and recommendations for colonoscopy training and certification.

Methods: Under the oversight of the Joint Advisory Group (JAG), a modified Delphi process was conducted between 2019 and 2020 with multisociety expert representation.

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