Administration Training Research Articles

Application of The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to inform understanding of barriers and facilitators to the implementation of opioid and naloxone training on college campuses

BackgroundThe opioid epidemic in the US continues to worsen. Opioid-only and polysubstance-involved opioid overdose deaths are increasing among adolescents and young adults, who have limited knowledge of opioid overdose prevention, including recognition and response. College campuses have infrastructure to support national-level implementation of evidence-based public health strategies for providing opioid overdose prevention and naloxone training programs among this priority population. However, college campuses are an underutilized, understudied setting for this programming. To address this gap, we conducted research assessing barriers and facilitators to planning and implementing this programming on college campuses.MethodsWe held 9 focus groups among purposively selected campus stakeholders whose perceptions were important to understand in planning for the dissemination and implementation of opioid overdose prevention and naloxone training. Focus group scripts were informed by The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to query about perceptions of opioid and other substance use, opioid and other substance use-related resources, and naloxone administration training. We used a deductive-inductive, iterative approach to thematic analysis.ResultsThemes about implementation barriers included (1) the perception that problematic use of other (non-opioid) substances was more prevalent than opioid use on campus and focus on those substances would be a greater priority on college campuses; (2) student schedules were overwhelmed with academic commitments and extracurricular activities, making delivery of additional training challenging; (3) barriers related to the perceived complexity and decentralization of communication on campus, preventing students from knowing how to access substance use-related resources. Themes about implementation facilitators included (1) framing naloxone training as important in becoming a responsible leader on campus and in the broader community and (2) leveraging existing infrastructure, champions within existing campus groups, and tailored messaging to facilitate participation in naloxone training.ConclusionsThis is the first study to provide in-depth insights into potential barriers and facilitators to widespread, routine implementation of naloxone/opioid education on undergraduate college campuses. The study captured diverse stakeholder perspectives and was theoretically grounded in CFIR, contributing to the growing literature on the application and refinement of CFIR across diverse community and school contexts.

Social work education as foreign policy: an Israeli school of social work in Kenya in the 1960s

ABSTRACT The global growth of social work entailed the transnational translation of professional knowledge and practice, primarily through social work education. The difficulties involved in this process are evident in a case study of an Israeli initiative to establish a school of social work in Kenya in the early 1960s. The school was opened in 1962 and remained active for most of the decade. Its establishment was a part of a drive to further Israeli influence in the emerging states of Africa. Despite the good intentions of the school staff, the effort to transfer social work knowledge from Israel to Kenya was ultimately unsuccessful. The wide gaps between the Israeli and Kenyan contexts, the inability of the Israeli staff to integrate indigenous knowledge into the curriculum and difficulties encountered by the graduates to apply their acquired knowledge in the field, all contributed to the ineffectiveness of the training programme. Growing Israeli reluctance to fund the endeavor and, particularly, a lack of significant continuing support for the school among the Kenyan leadership in the face of calls for Africanization led to the integration of the school into the country’s public administration training programme and its effective closure in 1971.

Effect of hypobaric hypoxia on the fiber type transition of skeletal muscle: a synergistic therapy of exercise preconditioning with a nanocurcumin formulation.

Hypobaric hypoxia (HH) leads to various adverse effects on skeletal muscles, including atrophy and reduced oxidative work capacity. However, the effects of HH on muscle fatigue resistance and myofiber remodeling are largely unexplored. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore the impact of HH on slow-oxidative fibers and to evaluate the ameliorative potential of exercise preconditioning and nanocurcumin formulation on muscle anti-fatigue ability. C2C12 cells (murine myoblasts) were used to assess the effect of hypoxia (0.5%, 24h) with and without the nanocurcumin formulation (NCF) on myofiber phenotypic conversion. To further validate this hypothesis, male Sprague Dawley rats were exposed to a simulated HH (7620m) for 7days, along with NCF administration and/or exercise training. Both in vitro and in vivo studies revealed a significant reduction in slow-oxidative fibers (p < 0.01, 61% vs. normoxia control) under hypoxia. There was also a marked decrease in exhaustion time (p < 0.01, 65% vs. normoxia) in hypoxia control rats, indicating a reduced work capacity. Exercise preconditioning along with NCF supplementation significantly increased the slow-oxidative fiber proportion and exhaustion time while maintaining mitochondrial homeostasis. These findings suggest that HH leads to an increased transition of slow-oxidative fibers to fast glycolytic fibers and increased muscular fatigue. Administration of NCF in combination with exercise preconditioning restored this myofiber remodeling and improved muscle anti-fatigue ability.

Influence of School Administrators’ Conflict Resolution Strategies on Teachers’ Job Satisfaction

This paper was undertaken to determine the influence of school administrators’ conflict resolution strategies on teachers’ job satisfaction in GTCs of Kano State, Nigeria. A correlational research design was used in the study. 367 respondents comprising of 15 administrators and 352 Technical teachers in GTCs in Kano State form the population of the study. The sample size was 201 respondents selected using simple random sampling technique. Conflict Management Strategies Questionnaire (CMSQ), a structured questionnaire designed by the researchers, served as the data gathering tool. Three experts validated the instrument, and a reliability index of 0.82 was established using Cronbach Alpha. The questions in the study were answered using the mean statistic, and regression analysis with a 0.05 level of significance was used to test the null hypotheses. The findings revealed that: principals in GTCs in Kano State employed the following conflict-resolution techniques: negotiation, arbitration, effective communication, conversation, accommodation, harmonization, adjudication, and smoothing. Furthermore, to a moderate extent, the negotiation conflict management strategy influences teachers' job satisfaction. It was recommended that Government should provide more training for school administrators on the effective ways for conflict management resolution strategy to engender effective conflict resolutions in GTCs that will enhance teachers’ job satisfaction. Additionally, School administrators should encourage their staff to resolve their disputes through dialogue and be ready to abide by the outcome of the dialogue.

Challenges Facing Heads of Schools in Handling Malpractice to Teachers in Tanzania

The difficulties secondary school heads in Kinondoni Municipality face in addressing teacher misconduct were examined in this study. The study used a qualitative research methodology and a case study design as its foundation. The study included 31 respondents in total, including four (4) school administrators, nine (9) department heads, and eighteen (18) teachers who were chosen by purposive sampling methods. The information that addresses the study's posed objective was gathered using in-person interviews, focus groups, and document reviews. The study found that addressing the misconduct of teachers presented some difficulties for school administrators. These difficulties included a lack of administrative abilities, a lack of funding, political sway, and district education officers' ability to influence the choices made by the heads of the schools. The study suggests giving school heads administrative and leadership training to enable them to prevent circumstances that can cause teachers to act in ways that are inconsistent with their teaching profession and to offer practical solutions to any instances of teacher misconduct. Also, rather than relying heavily on work experience, which is the prevalent approach at the moment, school heads should be appointed based on their qualifications for the role. Moreover, sufficient funding for secondary schools should be provided to meet their needs. Additionally, school directors should have complete autonomy to appropriately use their authority.

The reality of administrative training in Aseer Education Administration and the obstacles to its development from the employees' point of view

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على واقع وافاق التطوير والتدريب الإداري بإدارة تعليم عسير باختلاف المؤهل العلمي والمركز الوظيفي، ولتحقيق الهدف استخدمت الباحثات المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتمثلت الأداة في استبانة شملت (40) عبارة موزعة على ثلاثة محاور، تم تطبيقها على عينة بلغت (162) من الإداريين والإداريات في إدارة تعليم عسير. وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى نتائج عدة أبرزها: 1. أن أفراد العينة يمارسون التدريب والتطوير بدرجة كبيرة بنسبة (73%).2 . لا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى (0.05) فأقل بين اتجاهات القيادات الإدارية والموظفين في إدارة تعليم عسير حول العملية التدريبية. 3. أن القيادات الإدارية والموظفين في إدارة تعليم عسير موافقون على العملية التدريبية بدرجة كبيرة، وذلك بنسبة (74.3%).4. أن أفراد عينة الدراسة موافقون على وجود معوقات للتطوير والتدريب الإداري على الموظفين بدرجة متوسطة وذلك بنسبة (65%). وبناء على النتائج أوصت الباحثات الدراسة بما يلي: 1- تنمية مهارات العاملين في الإدارة وذلك من خلال توفير الدورات الكافية والمفيدة والتي تلبي الاحتياجات التدريبية لدى العاملين. 2- تقييم فاعلية الدورات التدريبية بصورة دورية وذلك باستخدام أسلوب مقارنة أداء المتدرب قبل التدريب وبعد التدريب لملاحظة التغيرات في المعلومات والمهارات وانعكاس ذلك على أداء العاملين، 3- الاستمرار في مواكبة الجديد في علوم الموارد البشرية والعمل على توعية الموظفين بأهمية وأهداف إدارة الموارد البشرية.4- يجب عمل ورشات عمل لكافة العاملين يتم فيها من خلالهم تحديد احتياجاتهم التدريبية وبشكل دوري ومستمر. وقد أقترح الباحثات عدة مقترحات أبرزها: 1. دراسة أثر ممارسات التدريب الإداري على إبداع الموظفين في إدارة تعليم عسير.2. تصور مقترح لتطوير الموظفين العاملين في إدارة تعليم عسير.

Safety and feasibility of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy for patients with spinal infection

Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is a cost-effective method of administering intravenous antimicrobial therapy. Although OPAT is well established in the UK and US healthcare systems, few centres in Europe perform it. Here we analysed OPAT for the treatment of patients with spinal infections at our institution. In this retrospective study, patients with spinal infection who required intravenous (i.v.) antimicrobial treatment between 2018 and 2021 were analysed. The duration of short-term antimicrobial treatment for skin and soft tissue infections and complex infections requiring long-term antimicrobial treatment, such as spinal bone or joint infections, were analysed. All patients were discharged with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line. Prior to discharge, all patients received training in the safe administration of their medications via the PICC line. The duration of OPAT and the rate of readmission after OPAT were analysed. For this study a total of 52 patients who were treated via OPAT due to spinal infections were analyzed. In 35 cases (69.2%) complex spinal infection was reason for i.v. antimicrobial therapy. Surgery was required in 23 of these 35 patients (65.7%). The average hospital stay for these patients was 12 ± 6 days. The remaining 17 patients were treated for an infection of the soft tissue or the skin and hospital stay for these patients was on average 8 ± 4 days. Gram-positive organisms were isolated in 64.4%. Staphylococcus aureus followed by other Staphylococcus species, was the most common detected organism. After discharging i.v. antimicrobial treatment was given for an average of 20 ± 14 days. The duration of antimicrobial treatment for soft tissue was 10.8 ± 8 days, and for complex infections 25.1 ± 18 days. The mean follow-up was 21 ± 14 months. There was one case of readmission due to treatment failure. There were no difficulties encountered in implementing OPAT. OPAT is a feasible and effective option for delivering intravenous antimicrobial therapy to patients with spinal infections who can be managed without hospitalisation. OPAT offers patient-centred treatment at home while avoiding the risks associated with hospitalisation, with high levels of patient satisfaction.

Registry randomized controlled trials: the future of surgical trials?

Registry randomized controlled trials: the future of surgical trials?

Mentorship Programming to Enhance Physician Leadership Development

Physician leaders often are appointed into formal roles either by default or through a proxy. Although this may seem reasonable from a clinical perspective, if that individual lacks any formal training in administration, management, much less leadership, the results of such an appointment may be suboptimal. This article discusses a strategy for mentorship training, because it is incumbent upon administrative leaders, such as practice managers or business development directors, to support their physician dyad partners and provide them with the needed tools and resources to be successful.

PILOT STUDY: RELEVANCE OF NORMATIVE AND INVESTIGATIVE LEARNING OF THE PROFESSIONAL IN ADMINISTRATION

Professional training in management has two perspectives in its observation; from what is proposed and done in the training centers and what the productive sector requires. Therefore, a challenge for educational institutions is to assess the relevance of learning outcomes. This study evaluates the learning outcomes related to the regulations and formative research of the professional in administration from the perception of employers in order to know their relevance. It is a research of quantitative approach that allowed to know, with numerical results, the level of relevance of the professional training in administrators. In particular, two variables related to research and normative are worked on. It began with the recognition and written declarations of learning outcomes by teachers from their disciplinary areas; subsequently, the Likert scale instrument is designed; then, it is applied to a sample of 224 bosses who employ graduate students from a private university in Bogotá. The level of convenience that is presented from the productive sector against the learning outcomes that are worked on in the training of administrators in the investigative and normative is at a general level high at 76%.

Feasibility and acceptability of online opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution: Study protocol and preliminary results from a randomized pilot clinical trial

Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, with over 70% of drug related fatalities resulting from the use of opioids. Federal agencies have responded to this crisis with various recommendations including enhancing harm reduction approaches such as training laypersons to administer naloxone through Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) programs. Several studies have demonstrated that OEND programs effectively reduce opioid overdose mortality and are both safe and cost-effective, however, they are typically implemented in urban areas as part of large medical center research programs, needle exchanges, or drug treatment programs. Individuals living in areas without these programs or services lack access to critical and life-saving OEND. The current study examined the acceptability and feasibility of online recruitment, online opioid overdose education, and remote distribution of naloxone kits. Persons who illicitly use opioids and are at risk for overdose were recruited through online media and completed an opioid use questionnaire. If interested in receiving opioid overdose and naloxone administration training, participants completed pre- and post-intervention knowledge questionnaires, engaged in audiovisual training, and were randomized to either receive a naloxone kit or be given information on where they could obtain one. Preliminary results indicate feasibility and acceptability as evidenced by strong recruitment and retention, as well as high participant satisfaction ratings. Successful implementation of remote OEND through this project supports future employment of similar remote programs to expand this critical harm reduction strategy to high-risk individuals in areas lacking traditional OEND programs. Trial Registration #Clinitaltrials.gov- NCT04303000.

Establishment of Administrative Core Competencies and Evaluation Indicators for Head Nurses

The increasing complexity of the healthcare environment in recent years highlights the importance of cultivating in head nurses the leadership and management competencies necessary to effectively handle complicated administrative tasks and lead nurses in facing various challenges. Identifying the core administrative management competencies required of head nurses and evaluating competency level using behavioral indicators are fundamental to evaluating related training outcomes. This study was designed to identify the core administrative management competencies required of head nurses as well as the associated job responsibilities, tasks, behavioral evaluation indicators, work outputs, and requisite knowledge and skills. This study was conducted in two phases using a qualitative method. The first phase identified the core administrative management competencies and their behavioral definitions. The second phase established competency-related job responsibilities, tasks, behavioral evaluation indicators, work outputs, and requisite knowledge and skills. Each phase consisted of (1) a qualitative interview (first stage) or focus group discussion (second stage) to establish the prototype content; (2) a head nurse workshop to obtain multiple perspectives to modify the prototype content; and (3) a focus group discussion to achieve consensus regarding the content. Nine core competencies related to head nurse administration were identified, including: strategic planning, care supervision, quality improvement, communication, crisis management, responsible leadership, evidence-based practice, digital technology application, and presentation persuasion. Corresponding to these competencies, four responsibilities and associated work tasks were identified. Finally, the related behavioral evaluation indicators, work outputs, and requisite knowledge and skills were confirmed. The results of this study may be used as the basis for head nurse administrative management training programs, while the identified behavioral evaluation indicators may be used to evaluate head nurse work performance and training outcomes. We recommend other institutions apply the results of this study and develop their own administrative core competencies and evaluation indicators for head nurses.

Pelatihan Administrasi Bagi Aparat Dusun Sarsangg

The problem faced by Hamlet Sarsangg, Tanah Miring District, Merauke Regency is the difficulty in managing administration because Hamlet Sarsangg is still attached to Kampung Yasa Mulya which is quite far away and public transportation is not available. Therefore, counseling and administrative training activities were carried out using the counseling and training method which consisted of 3 stages, namely counseling on the importance of administrative activities, administrative training using Microsoft Office software, and archiving training. The people who were involved in this service activity were the Sarsang Hamlet Bamuskam, the Head of the RT of Sarsangg Hamlet, and the Head of the RW of Sarsangg Hamlet. The expected result of this community service activity is that Sarsangg Hamlet officials have the ability in administrative activities and administrative filing. It is hoped that the acquired skills will become material for consideration for the Regional Government of Merauke Regency to make Sarsangg Hamlet a definitive Sarsangg Village, especially in terms of human resources who have good administrative skills. Administrative extension and training activities are expected to help the people of Sarsangg Hamlet in administrative matters and improve the quality of human resources in Sarsangg Hamlet.

Contemporary Aspects of Judicial Administration Training in the Context of the Digitalization of the Educational Process

The article examines issues related to the training in the specialty of “Judicial Administration” for the acquisition of the profession of judicial officer. On the one hand, the authors analyze in retrospect the emergence of the need to train judicial administration employees, the introduction of the profession and the creation of the specialty “Judicial Administration” in the Bachelor's degree in higher education. On the other hand, in connection with the identification of the current trends concerning the educational needs of the judicial administration, related to the acquisition of digital knowledge, skills and competences, anonymous surveys were conducted with judicial officers from the structure of the courts in the city of Varna and students from the Judicial Administration specialty studying at the University of Economics – Varna. For this purpose, questionnaires with questions were constructed and the data obtained were summarized and analyzed. On the basis of the research, topical issues concerning the need for modern approaches to training, corresponding to the digitalization of social relations, including the judicial system, are put on the field of scientific debate. It formulates summaries and conclusions with a view to updating the training documentation and linking it to the needs of practice.

Implementation of Title X Family Planning Services in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study of a Primary Care Network in Georgia.

There is increasing interest and value in integrating family planning services into primary care. Title X services provide an opportunity to expand low-cost access to these services. This study sought to identify and describe implementation factors that influenced the integration of a package of Title X services into a unique primary care setting within a Georgia primary care network whose community health center sites are primarily federally qualified health centers. We used an implementation science approach and were guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. From December 2019 to September 2020, we conducted interviews with administrators and providers working at grantee and sub-grantee organizations about their experiences integrating Title X services into their existing practice. Factors associated with the Inner Setting were especially important for integrating Title X in these settings. Participants identified specific needs related to resources such as electronic medical record (EMR) and reporting templates. Contextually specific clinical training for provision of long-acting reversible contraception and sexual health counseling, as well as administrative training for reporting and documentation efforts, was particularly needed. Grantee and sub-grantee organizations were able to leverage internal and external networks and adaptations to the intervention to successfully implement Title X services and to expand reach to new clients. Integrating family planning into primary care may expand access to low-income and underserved populations. Approaches that incorporate flexibility and provide tailored resources for primary care settings such as EMR and reporting templates and trainings, and that leverage multiple forms of support and knowledge sharing, may be particularly important for helping to implement Title X services.

Pengembangan Usaha dan Ekonomi Masyarakat Melalui BUMDES Munggaran

The presence of Bumdes plays a role in developing the community's business and economy. In the last 6 years the number of Bumdes in Indonesia has continued to increase every year but its development is still diverse. This study aims to find out how the implementation, obstacles and success of the Munggaran Bumdes program in an effort to develop the business and economy of the community in Panumbangan Village. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques used are interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results of the research in the field show that the Munggaran Bumdes has helped the community through capital assistance and business equipment, as well as providing training for both administrators and the community. In its implementation there are several obstacles such as lack of capital, limited knowledge of Bumdes management, lack of community participation. However, the benefits of the Bumdes Program can also be felt, marked by an increase in community income although it is not significant, the growth of group independence, and increasing public awareness related to efforts to improve the welfare of poor families around them.

SMEs filing for bankruptcy in Spain: The best of luck!

The aim of this work is to analyze the factors that help companies avoid liquidation following the spirit of the Spanish insolvency law. This work focuses on the phase starting when companies file for bankruptcy and ending with the completion of the common phase. We apply the agency theory to explain how insolvency administrators and court characteristics influence the outcome of the bankruptcy process (liquidation or reorganization). We analyze unique accounting data from 2,627 companies that filed for bankruptcy during the period 2008–2014. The findings reveal the significant roles played by the liquidation trustee, Big 4 administrators, and higher remunerations, along with the type of court in charge. Processes are more likely to result in reorganization if they are handled by specialized courts, managed by the Big 4, and if the insolvency administrator has longer experience in bankruptcy filing and receives a higher remuneration. These findings have important implications for all the agents involved. It is necessary to rationalize the filing process, foment better training for insolvency administrators, provide courts with more funds, and create more specialized courts. The principal contribution of this article is to examine the role played by insolvency administrators and the courts, and their influence on the outcome of the insolvency process. JEL CLASSIFICATION C35; D21; D22; G33; G38

The Role of Compassion during the Shift to Online Teaching for Language Teacher Wellbeing

Research on compassion has received increasing attention over the past decades (Seppälä et al., 2017). However, empirical studies focusing on the role of compassion for teachers still remain sparse to date. This paper reports on a study designed to investigate the wellbeing of 21 language teachers across the globe during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. In particular, the study sought out to examine the ways in which compassion and self-compassion contributed to the wellbeing of language teachers during this time. Data were generated through in-depth, semi-structured individual online interviews and were analyzed from a Grounded Theory perspective (Charmaz, 2006). Findings revealed that acts of compassion in the workplace and in the private lives of the teachers played a crucial role in shaping our participants’ wellbeing during this time of crisis. Furthermore, self-compassion emerged as an important factor influencing the wellbeing of teachers during the pandemic crisis. Indeed, compassion and self-compassion served as core elements in their teaching and appeared to affect their relationships with their students, colleagues, and headteachers. In the absence of compassion, the stressful and challenging situation they were already experiencing was exacerbated. These findings imply the potential benefits of compassion and self-compassion training for teachers, administrators, and policymakers to support and promote wellbeing in the educational workplace.

Administrative Management Indah Jaya Tamiang Women Farmers Group

Community service is carried out at the Indah Jaya Tamiang Farming Women's Group (KWT), Tamiang Village, Gunung Kaler District, Tangerang Regency. Farming Women's Group (KWT) is one of the women's empowerment programs in increasing the role of women towards healthy, prosperous families through the utilization of local resource potential. The purpose of this activity is to improve the administrative abilities of women farmer groups so that they can function optimally because the Indah Jaya Tamiang Farming Women Group (KWT) does not yet have good group administration and managerial skills. The method used in this activity is administrative training for the management of the Indah Jaya Tamiang Farming Women's Group (KWT).

N22 Inflammatory bowel disease nursing in Italy: the experience of the Academic Hospital of Udine

Abstract Background Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are a group of conditions characterized by a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. IBDs can lead to extraintestinal manifestations that concern articulations, skin, liver, kidneys and eyes. Given the complexity of the diseases, patient affected by IBD are monitored by a multi-disciplinary team whose IBD nurse becomes one of the main figure. In 2018, the University of Udine fostered the post-graduate IBD nurse education programme called “IBD nurse case manager”, with the aims to a) promote high standards of clinical practice and research initiatives; and b) educate active members of the multi-disciplinary professional network both at national and international level. Methods A retrospective observational study has been conducted in 2022. All patients who attended the IBD clinic for administration of biological therapy, gastroenterological visits, training for subcutaneous therapy administration, follow-up for clinical studies (also via calls and/or emails) were included. Descriptive statistic has been used to describe the activity of the IBD clinic from 2018 to 2021 Results From the 1st of January 2018 to the 31st of December 2021, a total of 1,114 patients (47% females; average age of 45 years) were admitted to the IBD clinic. Outpatient visits were 701 in 2018 and 679 in 2019, while 639 during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 708 in 2021; from 2020 to 2021 there was an increase of 11% of activities. The number of drug administrations increased by 35% from 2018 (n=353) to 2019 (n=475); also, these endovenous therapies were not modified in 2020 (n=487, +3%) and in 2021 (n=476, -3%). The number of education sessions for subcutaneous therapy decreased by 15% from 2018 (n=30) to 2019 (n=26); then, the number increased by 34% from 2019 to 2020 (n=35) and by 135% from 2020 to 2021 (n=83). Follow-up appointments for clinical studies decreased by 60% from 2018 (n=26) to 2019 (n=11), then, the number increased by 100% from 2019 to 2020 (n=22) and decreased by 20% during 2021 (n=17). In 2020, virtual visits were implemented, with an increase of 458% of phone calls in 2021 (n=1,329) compared to 2020 (n=290). Conclusion Data show that qualified nurses may improve IBD pathways and increase the IBD clinic activities with high quality standards of care. In addition, motivation, satisfaction and willingness to continue education training were perceived among nurses. The collaboration between the University of Udine and the Hospital of Udine showed encouraging results that can be replicated in similar contexts.