Browsing by Author "Snell, Diana"
Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
Results Per Page
Sort Options
- ItemOpen AccessPeer led post exam review- a paradigm shift in undergraduate nursing education(2015-05-13) Snell, Diana; Shajani, ZahraTraditional approaches in nursing education for students to review exam answers involve a one-on-one interaction between the student and the educator. Students review exam answers and discuss questions with the educator. This may be daunting for many students who are uncomfortable with the traditional instructor-centered paradigm of a one-on-one interaction with educators and therefore may be reluctant to participate, seek feedback and ask relevant questions pertaining to their knowledge. However, this may not provide a supportive and effective learning environment for the student to problem solve and translate knowledge. Increasing student enrollment and faculty shortages are factors that must be considered when developing meaningful strategies for reviewing exam answers. A peer-led post exam review session, using a constructivist learning approach was implemented with second-year course in an undergraduate nursing program within Canada on two separate occasions. Educators facilitated student-centered 20-minute sessions with 12 to 15 students. Each student was provided with their exam answers as well as a copy of the exam answer key. Students were encouraged to be self-directed and actively collaborate with their peers to reflect on their exam answers; identifying areas of strength and growth. Students were allowed to access additional learning resources relevant to the course content. The objective of the session was to create a social learning environment for students that supported peer learning; building their knowledge and capacity to be self-sustainable in their learning. Overall both students and educators found this experiential learning meaningful and supportive.
- ItemOpen AccessWater Birth: The Experiences and Perceptions of Childbirth Health Care Professionals in Alberta Hospitals(2020-01-15) Mercredi, Ashleigh; Goldsworthy, Sandra; Snell, Diana; Reilly, Sandra M.; Bouchal, Shelley RaffinThe differences between the medical and midwifery models of childbirth challenge whether the medical model of childbirth represents the best standard of care for women. The introduction and progression of increased access of midwifery services in Alberta has led to water birth becoming more accessible. Water birth, is currently taking place in hospitals in Alberta with claims from midwifery clinics that over 70% of their mothers have given birth in water (Birth Partnership Midwives, n. d.). Although several studies have been conducted regarding patient perspectives surrounding this practice, very little research has been carried out to investigate the perceptions and experiences of childbirth health care professionals (HCPs) who either actively participate in water birth or are exposed to water birth in their work site. A quantitative, nonexperimental, descriptive research study design in the form of a cross-sectional online survey was used to gain a better understanding of the level of support that exists for this practice within the province and explore the overall perceptions and experiences of childbirth HCPs in terms of perceived benefits, risks and barriers toward water birth. Respondents comprised 214 registered nurses, 38 registered midwives, 41 physicians, and 11 obstetricians (N=304). Results showed that childbirth HCPs had a positive level of support for water birth as a practice in Alberta. A significant difference in support levels between the different HCP groups was noted, except for the physician-obstetrician pair. Childbirth HCPs generally perceived high benefits, but also high barriers, high maternal risk, and high other risk associated with water birth. Attitudes toward neonatal risk were more ambiguous. More research is needed to better understand what underlying factors impact the perception of water birth benefits, risks, and barriers to skew either more negatively or more positively. The future of water birth depends not only on more research, but on the beliefs and experiences of the people involved in the birthing process, which includes not only all varieties of childbirth HCPs and women experiencing childbirth, but also other roles within the health care system that impact the delivery of patient care (i.e., administrators, patients, and policy makers).