Current Placement Research Articles

Predictors of academic career placement and scholarly impact in fellowship-trained rhinologists.

As rhinology fellowship positions outpace the availability of academic rhinology jobs, it is increasingly important to identify characteristics that are associated with academic placement after fellowship completion. In this study, we evaluated the association of academic characteristics during training with current job placement and posttraining scholarly impact. Previous rhinology fellows were identified using publicly available data. Bibliometric indices, training institutions, graduate degrees, and job placement data were used in bivariate and multivariable regression analyses to assess for association with predictors and academic trajectory. Data from 265 rhinologists, all graduating between 1991 and 2020, were included. Most surgeons (n=185, 70%) held an academic position and 80 (30%) surgeons worked in a nonacademic setting; 93.2% had a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and 80.3% were male. Multivariable logistic regression indicated that a designation of MD, compared with Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO; odds ratio [OR], 5.93; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.97-21.9), number of publications during fellowship (OR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.02-1.41), and h-index during training (OR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.07-1.49]) were independently predictive of academic job placement. Meanwhile, number of primary authorships during fellowship (β=1.47; 95% CI, 1.07-1.88]), h-index during training (β=0.48; 95% CI, 0.25-0.71), and PhD (β=4.16; 95% CI, 1.57-6.76) were associated with posttraining h-index. Medical school ranking; graduate degrees, including Master of Science (MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Public Health (MPH); and research metrics before residency were not associated with either academic placement or posttraining h-index. The predictors of academic job placement in rhinology are unclear, but h-index during training, and research productivity during fellowship may serve as indicators of an academic career.

Optimising base locations for New Zealand's Helicopter Emergency Medical Services

Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in New Zealand (NZ) are located at hospitals or airports near the communities they serve. This may result in suboptimal response times. Timely access to advanced hospital care improves critically injured patients’ chances of survival. This study optimised the location of HEMS bases in NZ and compared current versus optimal placement on timely access for surrounding populations. Optimal placement of HEMS bases could result in 113,886 additional people (3% of the population) benefiting from access to advanced hospital care within one hour. Optimal placement would especially benefit indigenous Māori as well as deprived and rural communities.

Fine structure of the brain in Amphinomida (Annelida)

AbstractAmphinomida, some also known as fireworms, are not only notorious for their painful sting but also their painfully difficult phylogenetic placement. Current understanding of the annelid tree of life suggests a close affinity with Sipuncula, the unsegmented and sessile peanut worms. This sister‐group relationship is hard to explain from a morphological perspective. Here, we present the results of our histological and ultrastructural study of the central nervous system in two distantly related amphinomids: Euphrosine foliosa (Euphrosinidae) and Eurythoe complanta (Amphinomidae). We provide detailed morphological information, aiming to set up the groundwork for future comparative studies and to gain insight into the evolution of annelid nervous systems. We not only compare our observations among the two species but also discuss their implications for annelids in general and more specifically for the sipunculan affinity. The central nervous system in Amphinomida differs both from other errantian annelids and also from Sipuncula and shows no clear synapomorphies that would argue for or against their current phylogenetic placement.

Balancing the books: a benchmarking study into Australian postgraduate psychology practicum logbooks

ABSTRACT Objective: Postgraduate psychology programmes are required to maintain a formal record of individual trainee placement hours in the format of placement logbooks. Anecdotal reports suggest there is substantial variability in the way practicum logbooks are configured and utilised across Australian institutions. This study aimed to provide benchmarking information on the practicum logbooks of Australian-based postgraduate psychology programmes. Method: Postgraduate psychology training programmes across Australia were invited to share their logbook instructions and templates. Results: Templates from 40 postgraduate psychology programmes delivered across 27 higher education providers were received. There was consistency across programmes in some elements of logbooks such as recording the date and duration of placement activities, and a placement supervisor signature. Almost all logbooks included a tally of placement hours (97.5%) and specified individual (92.5%) and group (95%) supervision hours. There was high variability in relation to all other entries. For example, only a third included space for supervisee reflections and inclusion of different sub-categories of types of direct client work ranged from 8% to 85.7% dependent on the programme. Conclusions: Findings highlight the need for standardisation of logbook processes to increase confidence in the accuracy of recorded placement hours. Key Points What is already known about this topic: Postgraduate psychology programmes are required to maintain a formal record of placement hours and experiences of each trainee in the format of placement logbooks. Anecdotal reports suggest there is substantial variability in the way practicum logbooks are configured and utilised across Australian institutions. The functionality of logbooks differs substantially dependent on the type and depth of information recorded, with potential utility for competency gevaluations, placement planning and reflective practice. What this topic adds: Benchmarking of 40 postgraduate psychology programme logbooks indicated that programmes are reasonably consistent in data collected that meets minimal accreditation standards. There were significant discrepancies in terms of the amount and depth of information recorded (e.g., client information and sub-categories of client hours) and the utility of logbooks for reflection and competency assessments. Findings highlight the need to reconsider current placement logbook practices, with a view to optimising and extending beyond the traditional accounting and oversight functions.

The MedPhys match survey: Search criteria and advice for programs and applicants.

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to gauge the experiences of applicants and program directors (PDs) in the Medical Physics (MedPhys) Match (MPM) and to determine the most important characteristics and factors that influence decision‐making for applicants and programs when screening, interviewing, and ranking in the MPM. Opinions were also solicited from applicants and PDs on the status of medical physics residencies and the selection process, such as the availability of residency positions and satisfaction with the match process.MethodsA survey was sent to all applicants registered for the 2015–2018 MPM and to all PDs registered for the 2015–2017 MPM. Survey questions asked about the pre‐interview screening, interview, and ranking stages of the residency match process. Survey data were analyzed using graphical methods and spreadsheet tools.ResultsAn increasing percentage of applicants are female and/or hold a PhD as their highest degree. The over all number of interview invitations per applicant has increased, leading some applicants to decline interviews with the top reasons being cost of travel and scheduling conflicts. The top considerations for applicants in ranking programs were residency program/institution reputation, program structure/organization, and facilities/equipment available. The primary considerations identified by PDs for ranking applicants included impressions from the interview, personality fit, and clinical potential. While two‐thirds of applicants agreed or strongly agreed with the statement that a residency position was difficult to obtain, roughly one‐third of PDs agree that the current residency placement rate is a problem.ConclusionFour years of survey data on the experiences of applicants and PDs participating in the MPM is useful to future participants navigating the residency match system. It is hoped that the data will be helpful to inform improvements and to enhance understanding of the residency match system and how it shapes our profession.

The past, present and future of hormonal contraceptive use in managed captive female tiger populations with a focus on the current use of deslorelin acetate.

Tigers (Panthera tigris spp.) are endangered in the wild; ensuring sustainable insurance populations requires careful planning within zoological collections. In captive situations, contraceptives are often used to control breeding and ensure genetically viable populations that contain manageable numbers of animals; reversible contraceptives are ideal because they offer flexibility for breeding management. Historically, synthetic progestins, such as melengestrol acetate implants, were used in female tigers, but these are associated with an increased risk of reproductive pathology and subsequent infertility. Recent management advice to ex-situ collections has been to transition to the use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, such as deslorelin acetate implants, which do not appear to have a similar risk of reproductive pathology but are associated with highly variable reversal times in exotic felids. Using data from 917 contraceptive records in female tigers captured by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Reproductive Management Center and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria Reproductive Management Group's joint Contraception Database and from supplementary surveys, this study reviews the changing use of contraceptives in captive female tigers. The aim was to describe the historical and current use of contraceptives and provide a comprehensive assessment on the use of deslorelin implants, including data on product protocols, efficacy, pathology, and reversibility. This study determined that current dose, frequency, reversibility, and anatomical placement sites of deslorelin implants are highly variable, indicating that specific, readily available, unified, evidence-based recommendations on the use of deslorelin would be useful for future contraceptive use in managed tiger populations.

26 Introducing the Sherpa Model for Managing Multi-Morbidity to Trainee GPS: Outcomes and Relevance to Elderly CareÂ

Abstract Background Primary care trainees are traditionally taught to use a consultation model which focuses on eliciting the patients’ main reason for consulting “today”. As the number of patients with multi-morbidity increases, this approach is often inappropriate or unhelpful. Patients can be left without an understanding of their interacting health issues. The SHERPA model provides a biopsychosocial framework for consulting patients with multi-morbidity. We aimed to examine the responses to this model when integrated into a training programme for newly registered GPs. Methods Sixteen participants provide qualitative data on their experience and follow-up use of SHERPA. Four hours of teaching were observed. Twenty-four feedback templates on training (n = 18) and SHERPA application (n = 6) were collected. Individual semi-structured one-to-one interviews were conducted with trainees (n = 5) and trainers (n = 3). Data were transcribed and, using the Framework approach, systematically analysed focussing on the trainees’ reaction to the teaching sessions and their ability to use the SHERPA consultation model. Results Participants engaged well with the teaching sessions, enjoying the scenarios and bringing observations from their own experience. Five participants went on to apply SHERPA successfully with their patients. Barriers to using this approach were: not seeing appropriate patients with multi-morbidities (due to current placement or patient type); time; lack of confidence and familiarity; concern about missing important immediate clinical issues; and viewing the approach as “in addition” rather than key to shared decision-making. Conclusion The SHERPA model was viewed as a helpful addition by trainee GPs, although practical issues, fears and not seeing it as their priority for their case-mix, limited their application of it. Regular support from trainers, where trainees reflect on their experience of using SHERPA, could increase their confidence and familiarity with this method. These findings suggest that SHERPA may be relevant to other specialities such as geriatric medicine, where multi-morbidity is common.

Morphological phylogenetics provide new insights into the classification and evolution of fossil soldier beetles from Mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber (Coleoptera: Cantharidae)

AbstractCantharidae is a diverse group of soft-bodied beetles and frequently occurs in the Mid-Cretaceous (c. 99 Mya) amber of Myanmar. In the present paper, three new soldier beetles, Cretocantharis veda gen. & sp. nov., Palaeocantharispanna gen. & sp. nov. and Hukawngichthyurus maha sp. nov. are reported. A phylogenetic reconstruction of Cantharidae, including all extant subfamilies and tribes, corroborates a distinct lineage comprising cantharine-like cantharids from Burmese amber as sister to Silini (Silinae), revealing that the current subfamilial placement is probably inadequate. Together with our results and recent molecular phylogenetic frameworks, it reveals that subfamilies of Cantharidae evolved during the Cretaceous period and highlights a probable Gondwanan ancestry of main cantharid groups. Our topology also proposes that the systematically controversial tribe Tytthonyxini of Silinae constitutes an independent clade sister to Malthininae, rather than the component of Silinae. Furthermore, Archaeomalthodes rosetta, previously placed in Malthininae, is recovered as a member of Dysmorphocerinae, representing the oldest fossil record for this subfamily and enhancing the Gondwanan origin hypothesis of Burmese amber biota. The previous interpretation of reticulated elytra as a lycid-mimicry for the Cretaceous cantharid fossils and pleisiomorphy of Cantharidae are challenged and discussed.

Special and General Education Teachers Attitudes about Inclusion for Students with ASD

Background: While inclusion is the most preferred educational placement for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), teachers' perceptions and attitudes are likely to influence the success of inclusion within their classroom. Objective: The goal of this study was to compare the attitudes of special and general education teachers on the appropriateness and challenges of inclusion for their students with ASD. Methods: This study compared self-report surveys of self-contained autism support teachers (AS, n=27) and general education teachers (GE, n=22) attitudes about their experiences with inclusion for their current students. Results:The majority of teachers (73% AS and 91% GE), supported their students’ current placement, however AS teachers recommended more time in the GE classroom in the future for 70% of their students. Challenges of inclusion identified by teachers varied by the type of teacher: GE teachers struggled with students’ communication and social skills and 29% wanted additional support staff. In contrast, 28% of AS teachers wanted more behavioral management training and support for the GE teachers working with their students. Conclusion: Tailoring administrative resources to AS and GE teachers' needs for successful inclusion remains an ongoing challenge. Keywords: Autistic disorder; Attitude; Special education; Education placement; Inclusion

Are we planning blue-green infrastructure opportunistically or strategically? Insights from Sydney, Australia

AbstractStrategic placement of water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) is essential in optimising its performance and maximising co-benefits. However, little is known about the current placement and interconnectedness between WSUD assets and the performance of current planning strategies. We evaluated the placement of existing WSUDs in a highly urbanised catchment in Sydney, Australia. We used a three-step process: (1) compiling a comprehensive spatial asset database, (2) performing spatial correlation analysis between asset locations and biophysical, urban form and socioeconomic variables and (3) using a novel approach to facilitate holistic understanding through analysing asset locations compared with the outcome of the spatial suitability analysis tool (SSANTO). WSUD coverage was generally low, with clustering in some municipalities. Placement was constrained by physical variables, such as slope, limited space and varying land uses. However, placement was not detectably influenced by most socioeconomic variables. SSANTO's suitability score at asset locations was only slightly higher than average, suggesting that the placement of existing WSUD was opportunistic, rather than strategically planned. Further development and implementation of tools able to account for spatial constraints will help guide future WSUD placement as a component of green urban stormwater management.

Protection Coordination of Bidirectional Overcurrent Relays Using Developed Particle Swarm Optimization Approach Considering Distribution Generation Penetration and Fault Current Limiter Placement

This article is treated with the protection coordination of bidirectional overcurrent relays (OCRs) in distribution power systems to obtain the best performance at a minimum total time dial setting (TDS). High penetration of distribution generation (DG) into distribution systems may significantly affect the protective system; since they increase the short-circuit level by injecting an extra share of fault current, it results in changes in the power/current flow direction. Accordingly, the fault current limiter (FCL) devices should be utilized to mitigate the short-circuit current. FCLs and DGs both will disturb the protection settings of protective equipment. The characteristics and the set point of inverse time relays depend on the fault clearing time (FCT) and the pick-up current. Therefore, an optimization approach is required to minimize the FCTs and TDSs of main relays and backup ones to protect all equipment. Moreover, this strategy selects the optimal placement of the FCL cooperatively according to the cost minimization. The optimization approach is implemented based on the particle swarm optimization (PSO) method within an extra parameter to improve the convergence speed and find the global solution, especially at initial iterations. The proposed optimization approach named developed PSO (DPSO) is tested on the IEEE 14-bus system and compared with some existing methods. Finally, the analysis and evaluations present the effectiveness of the best current transformer (CT) settings with the minimum response time.

What Helps, What Hinders? Undergraduate Nursing Students' Perceptions of Clinical Placements Based on a Thematic Synthesis of Literature.

Introduction Clinical placements are a mandatory component of nursing students’ education internationally. Despite clinical education being a key to nursing students’ achievement of nursing competencies, few studies have reviewed students’ narratives to describe their experiences of learning during clinical placement. Such studies may be important in offering a deeper insight into clinical learning experiences than quantitative surveys.MethodsA systematic thematic synthesis of qualitative studies between 2010 and June 2020 was conducted. English language studies that offered a thematic analysis of undergraduate nursing students’ experiences of learning during placement were sought. A search was made of five databases PubMed, Ovid Medline, CinahlPlus, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar. The study was guided by the ENTREQ statement for enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research.ResultsTwenty-seven qualitative studies were included in the review. A thematic synthesis showed over 100 themes and subthemes across the studies. A cluster analysis revealed positive elements and others that were seen in the studies as a barrier (hindrance) to clinical learning. Positive elements included supportive instructors, close supervision, and belonging (in the team). Unsupportive instructors, a lack of supervision and not being included were seen as a hindrance. Three key overarching themes that could describe a successful placement were revealed as “Preparation,” “Welcomed and wanted” and “Supervision experiences”. A conceptual model of clinical placement elements conducive to nursing students’ learning was developed to enhance understanding of the complexities associated with supervision. The findings and model are presented and discussed.ConclusionThe conceptual model presents positive elements that influence students’ clinical placement experiences of learning. This model may provide a framework to guide professional development programs and strategies to support students and supervisors alike, an important step forward in moving beyond the current clinical placement rhetoric.

CCTV placement in Gaborone City, Botswana

Public surveillance technology through the installation of Closed-Circuit Television cameras (CCTV) has been widely acknowledged as a tool for monitoring population movements and preventing crime. Based on this technological value, the installation of CCTV cameras has become a growing trend in many cities globally. The year 2018 will be remembered as the year when CCTV cameras were first installed in the city of Gaborone, Botswana, and its surrounding villages for purposes of detecting criminal activities and preventing crime. The value of CCTV cameras in preventing crime and as an investigative tool has been an area of interest among researchers. Among scholarly studies on this field, the focus has been on the effectiveness of CCTV cameras in preventing crime and their value as an investigative tool. Since CCTV cameras have just been installed in the city of Gaborone, it may be too early to evaluate the extent to which they effectively prevent crime in this city. The purpose of this study is to document the use of public surveillance cameras in Gaborone and its surrounding areas and assess their geographic placement in light of the principles of Situational Crime Prevention (SCP) theory. Using data collected through site observation and key informant interviews, we argue for a rigorous review and assessment of the current installation and placement of CCTV cameras in Gaborone city and further scholarly study to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of CCTV camera use for crime prevention in this city.

Understanding Non-Uniformities in 3D Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Architectures

Conventional Lithium-ion intercalation batteries that are composed of planar cathode, separator, and anode layers have an intrinsic trade-off between energy density and power density. While thick electrodes allow for more active material loading and higher energy densities, thick electrodes lengthen ion transport pathways and limit power performance. Conversely, thin electrodes have fast ion transport at the cost of reduced material loading which leads to lower energy densities. Three-dimensional (3D) batteries can potentially mitigate this power and energy trade-off through electrode architecture. Unlike planar electrodes, 3D batteries have unique and integrated electrode architectures that can modify ion transport pathways in three-dimensions on a micron to millimeter scale. These architectures may be locally imbalanced in material loading, leading to nonuniform current density and local depletion of the electrode or electrolyte material. These nonuniformities can terminate a discharge or charge cycle prematurely. Although many 3D battery architectures have been proposed to date, few comparative modeling studies have been conducted for these architectures to understand their relative performance gains.In this presentation, we will investigate the impact of 3D electrode architecture on current density uniformity and material lithiation at different discharge rates in several 3D batteries. Our batteries are simulated using the software CAEBAT: AMPERES 1 , which provides a 3D electrochemical model on the continuum level using volume-averaging techniques. 3D batteries with different parameterizations and geometries of interdigitated anode and cathode electrodes are studied. In addition, the effects of current collector placement, material loading, and electrode feature shapes are also presented.1. Allu, S., Kalnaus, S., Simunovic, S., Nanda, J., Turner, J. A., and Pannala, S., J. Power Sources, 325, 42 (2016)

Computer aided engineering design in the development of agricultural implements: a case study for a DPFA

Nowadays, available engineering technologies allow the engineering industry to utilize software with numerical methods to generate optimal designs and solve complex issues in a wide range of tasks. Thus, this method plays a specific purpose for researchers, especially in agriculture, to improve designs which use materials excessively, and develop the geometry of implements optimally. This study focused on optimizing a deep placement fertilizer applicator by way of computer aided engineering. The finite element method simulation was also used to obtain optimum geometric parameters of the deep placement fertilizer applicator by topology optimization. The topology optimization generated a structural shape on the deep placement fertilizer applicator framework body to reduce excessive mass (weight), and propose a new shape for this type of implement. The simulation also reported the total material mass used under static load distribution in the deep placement fertilizer applicator framework. According to the study results, the total mass of the current deep placement fertilizer applicator design could be reduced by approximately 40% under present boundary conditions. The study results provide technical support in the development of agricultural implementation with the proposed design for further practical testability.

TRANSITION FROM BLACKBOARD TO INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD: EXAMINING TEACHERS' INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD ACCEPTANCE AND USE

Bu araştırmanın amacı, lise fizik dersi öğretim programlarının bilgi ve bilim anlayışına yönelik fizik dersi öğretmenlerinin görüşlerini değerlendirmektir. Araştırma, toplam 290 lise fizik dersi öğretmeni üzerinde yürütülmüştür. Betimsel nitelikte ve tarama modelindeki araştırmada, veriler, ilgili ölçekle elde edilmiştir. Araştırmada veriler, betimsel istatistiki tekniklerden aritmetik ortalama ve standart sapma ile analiz edilmiştir. Analizler sonucunda, katılımcı lise fizik dersi öğretmenlerinin, epistemolojik anlamda newton veya kuantum paradigmalarından birine taraf olmak yerine, her iki anlayışa da yer veren holistik orta bir yolu benimsedikleri belirlenmiştir. Araştırmada, öğretmenlerin bu epistemolojik tercihleri, bilinçli bir tercih olabileceği gibi, epistemoloji konusundaki bilgi yetersizliğine de bağlı olabilir, şeklinde değerlendirilmiştir. Bu tercihe göre katılımcı öğretmenlerin, fizik dersinde bu anlayışa paralel olarak hem nesnel ve hem de öznel bilgiye yer vermeleri beklenebilir. Araştırmada bu durum şu şekilde değerlendirilmiştir: Katılımcı fizik öğretmenlerinin öznel bilgi tecihleri mevcut öğretim programlarının doğasını dikkate almalarından; nesnel bilgi tercihleri ise yine mevcut merkezi yerleştirme sınavlarını dikkate almalarına bağlı olabilir.

Convergence, parallelism, and function of extreme parietal callus in diverse groups of Cenozoic Gastropoda

AbstractWe use scanning electron microscopy imaging to examine the shell microstructure of fossil and living species in five families of caenogastropods (Strombidae, Volutidae, Olividae, Pseudolividae, and Ancillariidae) to determine whether parallel or convergent evolution is responsible for the development of a unique caenogastropod trait, the extreme parietal callus (EPC). The EPC is defined as a substantial thickening of both the spire callus and the callus on the ventral shell surface such that it covers 50% or more of the surface. Caenogastropods as a whole construct the EPC convergently, using a variety of low-density, poorly organized microstructures that are otherwise uncommon in caenogastropod non-callus shell construction. Within clades, however, we see evidence for parallelism in decreased regulation in both the shell and callus microstructure. Low-density and poorly ordered microstructure—such as used for the EPC—uses less organic scaffolding and is less energetically expensive than normal shell microstructure. This suggests the EPC functions to rapidly and inexpensively increase shell thickness and overall body size. Tests of functional ecology suggest that the EPC might function both to defend against crushing predation through increased body size and dissipation of forces while aiding in shell orientation of highly mobile gastropods. These interpretations hinge on the current phylogenetic placement of caenogastropod families, emphasizing the essential contribution of phylogeny when interpreting homoplasy.

Opinion of the Graduated Population about their Training and Updating Needs of the Library and Documentation Career of the National University of Costa Rica

The objective of this study is to identify the opinions of the population that graduated from the National University's Library and Documentation career, with respect to their education, and needs for updating and training to strengthen academic and work skills. This research had a quantitative focus and was descriptive; data collection was done through a digital questionnaire applied to 60 people who graduated between 2010 and 2018. With the results, it was possible to obtain a profile of the graduate and data on the relevance and availability of means and resources for learning in the career, current job placement, professional performance, expectations for development, professional improvement and updating, and some comments and suggestions for improvement.

Medical Assistance in Dying in health sciences curricula: A qualitative exploratory study.

BackgroundThis paper offers insight into (1) the driving and restraining forces impacting the inclusion of medical assistance in dying (MAID) in health sciences curricula, (2) the required resources for teaching MAID, and (3) the current placement of MAID in health sciences curricula in relation to end-of-life care concepts.MethodWe conducted a qualitative exploratory study in a Canadian province using Interpretive Description, Force Field Analysis, and Change as Three Steps. We interviewed ten key informants (KI), representing the provincial health sciences programs of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social work. KIs held various roles, including curriculum coordinator, associate dean, or lecturing faculty. Data were analyzed via the comparative method using NVivo12.ResultsCurriculum delivery structures, resources, faculty comfort and practice context, and uncertainty of the student scope of practice influenced MAID inclusion. Medical and pharmacy students were consistently exposed to MAID, whereas MAID inclusion in nursing and social work was determined by faculty in consideration with the pre-existing course objectives. The theoretical and legal aspects of MAID were more consistently taught than clinical care when faculty did not have a current practice context. Care pathways, accreditation standards, practice experts, peer-reviewed evidence, and local statistics were identified as the required resources to support student learning. MAID was delivered in conjunction with palliative care and ethics, legalities, and professional regulation courses.ConclusionThe addition of MAID in health sciences curricula is crucial to support students in this new practice context. Identifying the drivers and restrainers influencing the inclusion of MAID in health sciences curricula is critical to support the comprehensiveness of end-of-life education for all students.

A novel insertion technique for urinary catheters in female dogs with the use of a guidewire.

BackgroundComplicated transurethral urinary bladder catheterization in female dogs is a commonly encountered urologic problem, often causing inadvertent trauma to the lower urinary tract and breach in aseptic technique.Key ConceptsA novel method for transurethral insertion of urinary catheters in female dogs is described. The main variation from current procedures involves the application of the Seldinger technique with the use of an introduction catheter that is specifically designed to feed into the urethra, and the use of a guidewire to replace the introducer with an indwelling balloon catheter.SignificanceThe technique presented offers a step‑by‑step approach that could improve success in urinary catheter placement. This modification may facilitate catheter insertion, be less traumatic, and offer better control of asepsis, especially with challenging urethral catheterization. The technique also offers an easy method to replace the catheter. Application of the technique may reduce catheter‐associated urinary tract infections as it addresses certain infection‐related risk factors. Prospective validation studies are needed to support its advantages over current urinary catheter placement techniques.