scholarly journals Standardized Achievement Testing, Aptitude Testing, and Attitude Testing: How Similar or Different are these Concepts in Educational Assessment?

2021 ◽  
pp. 42-54
Author(s):  
Regina Mawusi Nugba ◽  
Frank Quansah
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Educational Assessment ◽  
Achievement Testing ◽  
Psychological Measurement ◽  
Aptitude Testing ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Testing Approach ◽  
Narrative Literature Review ◽  
Latent Traits ◽  
Education Psychology

Testing is an inevitable issue in educational and psychological measurement and assessment. Over the years, several tests and testing mechanisms have been developed to assess different latent traits of learners or examinees. Of these testing forms, standardized achievement, aptitude and attitude testing have taken the forefronts in education, psychology, and research. Whereas these concepts are distinct, they, however, play similar roles which have been misconceived by many, especially those without expertise in educational assessment and measurement. The aim of this paper is to compare standardized achievement testing, aptitude testing, and attitude testing, using a narrative literature review approach. The paper provides a synthesis of gathered information that delineates conditions necessary for the utilization of each testing approach.

Reproductive health issues in female patients with beta-thalassaemia major: a narrative literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (7) ◽  
pp. 902-911 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malihe Nourollahpour Shiadeh ◽  
Elena Cassinerio ◽  
Maryam Modarres ◽  
Armin Zareiyan ◽  
Zeinab Hamzehgardeshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Thalassaemia Major ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Beta Thalassaemia ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

scholarly journals The Use of Interpreters in Medical Education: A Narrative Literature Review

Societies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Costas S. Constantinou ◽  
Andrew Timothy Ng ◽  
Chase Beverley Becker ◽  
Parmida Enayati Zadeh ◽  
Alexia Papageorgiou
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Critical Assessment ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Interpretive Approach ◽  
Assessment Skills ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

This paper presents the results of a narrative literature review on the use of interpreters in medical education. A careful search strategy was based on keywords and inclusion and exclusion criteria, and used the databases PubMed, Medline Ovid, Google Scholar, Scopus, CINAHL, and EBSCO. The search strategy resulted in 20 articles, which reflected the research aim and were reviewed on the basis of an interpretive approach. They were then critically appraised in accordance with the “critical assessment skills programme” guidelines. Results showed that the use of interpreters in medical education as part of the curriculum is scarce, but students have been trained in how to work with interpreters when interviewing patients to fully develop their skills. The study highlights the importance of integrating the use of interpreters in medical curricula, proposes a framework for achieving this, and suggests pertinent research questions for enriching cultural competence.

Identifying Key Components of Paper-Based and Technology-Based Home Assessment Tools Using a Narrative Literature Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Sahar Mihandoust ◽  
Rutali Joshi ◽  
Anjali Joseph ◽  
Kapil Chalil Madathil ◽  
Cheryl J. Dye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

scholarly journals The Effect of the Educational Environment on the rate of Burnout among Postgraduate Medical Trainees – A Narrative Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 238212052110187
Author(s):  
Marco Grech
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Postgraduate Medical Education ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Clinical Learning Environment ◽  
Medical Trainees ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review ◽  
Stress At Work

Background: Burnout among postgraduate medical trainees is common. It is a syndrome characterised by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and reduced personal accomplishment. Burnout is seen as an organisational problem rather than the result of an individual’s ability to cope with the stress at work. The educational environment can play a pivotal role in the prevention of burnout among postgraduate medical trainees. This narrative literature review is aimed at assessing the effect of the educational environment on burnout in postgraduate doctors-in-training. Methods: A search of the databases Medline and PscyInfo for articles published between 2015 and 2020 was performed with the key words ‘burnout’ and ‘educational environment’ or ‘clinical learning environment’ or ‘postgraduate medical education’ or ‘learning environment’. Results: A total of 27 studies were identified and reviewed by the author. The prevalence of burnout reported varied widely between studies, ranging from 10% to 62%. Many of the factors that contribute to burnout form part of the educational environment, for example, hours worked, mistreatment, harassment and perceptions of injustice. Residency itself is a stressful period wherein trainees have to balance their responsibilities towards their patients with their responsibilities at home, all while furthering their studies and taking on new responsibilities. Interventions to prevent burnout and tackle existing burnout are multiple but very little solid evidence exists to attest to their efficacy. More research is needed to identify the most effective ways to deal with burnout in postgraduate medical trainees.

scholarly journals Applications of artificial intelligence to improve patient flow on mental health inpatient units - Narrative literature review

Heliyon ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. e06626
Author(s):  
Paulina Cecula ◽  
Jiakun Yu ◽  
Fatema Mustansir Dawoodbhoy ◽  
Jack Delaney ◽  
Joseph Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Patient Flow ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review ◽  
Inpatient Units ◽  
Improve Patient

Child Sexual Abuse in Pakistan Schools: A Non-Systematic Narrative Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Shumaira Rahim ◽  
Caitlin Bourgaize ◽  
Majid Khan ◽  
Laurie Matthew ◽  
Ian Barron
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

scholarly journals Gastro- or Duodenojejunostomy Leaks After Pancreatoduodenectomy: Single Center Experience and Narrative Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Knut Jørgen Labori ◽  
Tore Tholfsen ◽  
Sheraz Yaqub ◽  
Kristoffer Lassen ◽  
Dyre Kleive ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Unsuccessful Attempt ◽  
Feeding Jejunostomy ◽  
Single Center Experience ◽  
Endoscopic Gastrostomy ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

Abstract Background and Methods Gastro- or duodenojejunostomy leaks after pancreatoduodenectomy is rare. This study aims to analyze the incidence, management, and outcome of gastro- or duodenojejunostomy leaks after pancreatoduodenectomy based on a single center experience from 2004 to 2020 with a narrative literature review. Results Of a total of 1494 pancreatoduodenectomies, eight patients with gastrojejunostomy (n=1) or duodenojejunostomy (n=7) leak were identified from the institutional pancreatic database. All leaks were treated operatively. In two patients dismantling of the duodenojejunostomy, distal gastrectomy, and closure of the pyloric and jejunal side, a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and a feeding jejunostomy ultimately had to be performed after an unsuccessful attempt of gastrojejunostomy and suture of the duodenojejunostomy, respectively. The literature search revealed three more studies specifically addressing this complication after pancreatoduodenectomy (36 patients of a total of 4739 pancreatoduodenectomies). Based on an analysis of the current study and the literature review, the overall incidence of gastro- or duodenojejunostomy leaks after pancreatoduodenectomy was 0.71 % (44/6233 pancreatoduodenectomies). The occurrence of a gastro- or duodenojejunostomy leak was associated with a concomitant postoperative pancreatic fistula in 50 % of the cases, an increased length of hospital stay, and a mortality rate of 15.9 %. Surgical treatment was performed in 84 % of the cases. Conclusion Gastro- or duodenojejunostomy leak is a rare complication after pancreatoduodenectomy. Prompt diagnosis and early repair is important. In most cases, a surgical intervention is necessary for a good outcome. Under salvage conditions, a bailout strategy may be to temporarily dismantle the gastro- or duodenojejunal anastomosis.

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