Journal of Scientific Investigations

Adapting to Change: A Narrative Review of Medical Education Transformation Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

2024-10-10T01:38:42+00:00

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly disrupted medical education, forcing institutions worldwide to rapidly adapt to unprecedented challenges. This review examines the impact of the pandemic on medical education, highlighting the shift from traditional methods to online and remote learning. It discusses the challenges faced, such as reduced clinical exposure and the need for innovative teaching strategies, and how institutions responded by integrating technology and adopting new educational approaches. Key findings reveal that while technology has enhanced accessibility and time management, issues like digital fatigue and the loss of hands-on clinical experiences persist. The review emphasizes the need for ongoing evaluation of these adaptive strategies and calls for more localized studies to address region-specific challenges. Frameworks such as inquiry, pattern recognition, and Adaptive Action are suggested as tools for navigating these complex issues. The insights from this review aim to guide educators, policymakers, and institutions in shaping a more resilient and adaptable medical education system for the post-pandemic era.

Assessment of the Degree of Quality Attributes of the CDU Electronic Student Information System (CESIS) Among the CDU Students for Second Semester A.Y. 2021-2022

2024-10-08T02:12:39+00:00

This study evaluates the quality attributes of the CDU Electronic Student Information System (CESIS) among CDU students during the Second Semester of Academic Year 2021-2022. A 22-item questionnaire, modified from Mina et al. (2021), was used, covering domains such as Frequency, Reliability, Usability, Maintainability, Efficiency, and Portability (FRUMEP). Students enrolled at Cebu Doctors’ University were selected through stratified random sampling to identify respondents from each college and department. Among 976 responses, the majority of students rated CESIS highly in terms of Functionality (52.46%). Ratings for other attributes were moderate: Reliability in terms of Accessibility without Failure (50.31%) and Recovery after Failure (62.02%), Usability (49.39%), Efficiency (43.65%), and Maintainability (53.52%). Portability received a high rating (61.82%). Overall, CESIS demonstrated high quality in Functionality and Portability as an online enrollment system. However, moderate ratings in Reliability, Usability, Efficiency, and Maintainability indicate areas for improvement for students enrolled in the Second Semester of Academic Year 2021-2022.

Palliative Care Competence of Nursing Faculty in Nursing Schools of Region VII

2024-06-24T07:49:24+00:00

This study was conducted to determine the competence of nursing faculty in palliative care as a basis for developing a faculty enhancement program. Using a descriptive correlational approach, the study examined the competence of 113 nursing faculty from the following schools in the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, and Negros Oriental in Region VII: Cebu Doctors’ University, University of Cebu-Banilad, Southwestern University PHINMA, Cebu Normal University, Cebu Institute of Technology-University, University of Southern Philippines Foundation, Holy Name University, University of Bohol, Mater Dei College, and Silliman University. The Palliative Care Competence Framework served as the tool to assess competence levels across six domains: Principles of Palliative Care; Communication; Optimizing Comfort and Quality of Life; Care Planning and Collaborative Practice; Loss, Grief and Bereavement; and Professional and Ethical Practice in the Context of Palliative Care. Scores below the median indicate low level of competence while scores equal to or above the median indicate high level of competence. The findings revealed that nursing faculty in the selected schools in Region VII demonstrated high level of competence in palliative care.

Profile of Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Government Hospital From January 2021 to December 2021 for a Suicide Attempt

2024-05-13T10:36:00+00:00

This study employed the descriptive retrospective cross-sectional design. Chart review was done on all patients referred to the Department of Psychiatry for an attempted suicide. A master data sheet contained the following patient’s data: sex, age, marital status, area of residence, employment status, educational attainment, prior contact with mental health services, previous psychiatric condition, and their corresponding psychiatric and non-psychiatric conditions. A total of 40 patient charts were examined for this study. Seventy percent of the patients were male, 40% belonged to the 19 to 30-year-old age group, and 62.5% were single, separated, or widowed. The highest number of suicide attempters came from Cebu City (27.5%) and were unemployed (67.5%), while 29.0% only reached an elementary level education. The majority of the patients (77.5%) did not have prior contact with mental health services and were not known to have a previous psychiatric condition. In this study population, the most frequent diagnosis, seen in 75%, was collectively reported as depressive disorders. The prominent socio-demographic profile for this study population were males, within the 19- to 30-year-old age group, single, separated or widowed, living in an urban area, with no employment, and some elementary education. Most of them did not have prior contact with mental health services nor were given a previous psychiatric diagnosis but were eventually noted to have a psychiatric condition after being referred to the Department of Psychiatry for a suicide attempt. This study reminds health professionals to be vigilant with patients in crisis having the risk factors identified in this study.

The Relationship of Occupational Balance to Life Satisfaction Among Caregivers of Children with Special Needs in Selected Pediatric Rehabilitation Centers in Mandaue City

2024-10-10T01:56:14+00:00

This study investigated the relationship between the level of occupational balance and life satisfaction level among caregivers of children with special needs in selected pediatric rehabilitation centers in Mandaue City in the year 2021. A total of eighty-one (81) caregivers participated in the study. Two (2) questionnaires were utilized, namely the “Occupational Balance Questionnaire” developed by Håkansson and Wagman (2019) and the “Satisfaction With Life Scale” by Diener et al. (1985). Results showed that the majority of caregivers had a low occupational balance (49, 60.5%) and the minority achieved a high occupational balance (32, 39.5%). Results on “Life satisfaction” levels revealed the highest response for “slightly satisfied” (30, 37.0%). The findings also showed a moderate positive relationship between the level of occupational balance and life satisfaction level (rs=.412). This means that when the level of occupational balance increases, the life satisfaction level also increases. Similarly, as occupational balance decreases, life satisfaction also decreases.