Sandra Maria Santos Figueiredo, Robson José Souza Domingues, Clemente Neves Sousa
{"title":"Learning Beyond Simulation: The Impact of Debriefing Strategies on Health Students' Training.","authors":"Sandra Maria Santos Figueiredo, Robson José Souza Domingues, Clemente Neves Sousa","doi":"10.1177/01632787261468355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01632787261468355","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article aims to identify the debriefing strategies used in realistic simulation (RS) in health education and their impact on students training.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is an integrative literature review, developed based on six methodological steps. The research was carried out in the BVS, Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, SciELO and LILACS databases, using DeCS/MeSH descriptors and Boolean operators. After screening, 10 articles met the inclusion criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that the most used methods were the structured model, debriefing with reflective feedback and video-based debriefing. These strategies have demonstrated effectiveness in promoting active learning, strengthening clinical reasoning, developing technical and non-technical skills, and increasing self-confidence. Improvements were also observed in psychosocial aspects such as emotional safety and empathy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The analysis revealed that debriefing acts as a fundamental pedagogical tool, promoting significant learning experiences that contribute to the student's development. It is concluded that this last stage of RS is essential and should be conducted in a structured manner, by trained facilitators, with methodologies adapted to the context and needs of students. Investment in teacher training and future studies to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies in the long term are recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":12315,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation & the Health Professions","volume":" ","pages":"1632787261468355"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148410996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Signal versus Diagnosis: From Burnout Risk Screening to Care.","authors":"Leon T De Beer","doi":"10.1177/01632787261467922","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01632787261467922","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12315,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation & the Health Professions","volume":" ","pages":"1632787261467922"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148396558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Measurement Invariance of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction Subscale Between Individuals With Psychiatric and Non-psychiatric Disabilities.","authors":"Heerak Choi, Aaron J Kaat","doi":"10.1177/01632787251327681","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01632787251327681","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to examine the measurement invariance of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction Subscale (BPNSS) and compare the latent factor means of basic psychological needs between individuals with psychiatric and non-psychiatric disabilities. This cross-sectional study included 97 individuals with psychiatric and 102 individuals with non-psychiatric disabilities. Prior to comparing scores on basic psychological needs across these groups, we evaluated the measure invariance of the BPNSS and confirmed scalar invariance. Individuals with psychiatric disabilities had significantly lower autonomy scores than those with non-psychiatric disabilities. There were no significant mean differences in competence and relatedness between the groups. These findings suggest wide applicability of the BPNSS across individuals with psychiatric and non-psychiatric disabilities. Practitioners should support individuals with psychiatric disabilities to improve their autonomy. Replication with large, diverse samples is crucial to validate the findings and investigate intragroup variances.</p>","PeriodicalId":12315,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation & the Health Professions","volume":" ","pages":"239-243"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143647865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kazi Fayzus Salahin, Wit Wichaidit, Quazi Monirul Islam, Tippawan Liabsuetrakul
{"title":"Evaluation of Interventions to Improve Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 12-23 Months in Urban Slum Areas of Bangladesh Using the WHO Interactive Evidence to Decision (iEtD) Framework: A Stakeholder Perspective.","authors":"Kazi Fayzus Salahin, Wit Wichaidit, Quazi Monirul Islam, Tippawan Liabsuetrakul","doi":"10.1177/01632787251353747","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01632787251353747","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Childhood vaccination is the most cost-effective public health intervention; however, coverage in slum-like areas remains a significant challenge because of unique socio-economic disparities and logistical barriers. We aimed to evaluate the interventions from the literature on improving vaccination coverage among children aged 12-23 months in slum areas using the WHO iEtD framework and the TOPSIS-Entropy method for decision-making in Bangladesh and identify stakeholders ranks and felt needs of interventions across study slums. This cross-sectional study was conducted in six slums in two city corporation areas in Dhaka, Bangladesh involving 67 demand-side and 35 supply-side stakeholders. Rating scores ranged from 0 to 1, indicating priority interventions. Our study highlights that demand-side stakeholders favour incentive interventions, whereas supply-side stakeholders support multicomponent strategies. For all stakeholders, educational interventions were ranked highest with a score of 0.745, followed by multicomponent interventions (score 0.666), incentive (score 0.651), and reminder/recall scoring (score 0.305). Educational interventions were identified as a shared priority (common ground), addressing the felt needs of both demand- and supply-side stakeholders. These findings support tailored context-specific approaches to enhance vaccination coverage and child health in vulnerable communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":12315,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation & the Health Professions","volume":" ","pages":"154-163"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144483747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristina Arnahoutova, Sabina De Geest, Juliane Mielke, Annette Boaz, Helene Schoemans, Sabine Valenta
{"title":"Exploring Stakeholder Involvement in Intervention Implementation Studies: Systematic Evidence Synthesis With an Evidence Gap Map Approach.","authors":"Kristina Arnahoutova, Sabina De Geest, Juliane Mielke, Annette Boaz, Helene Schoemans, Sabine Valenta","doi":"10.1177/01632787251352837","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01632787251352837","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Stakeholder involvement (SI) is essential for effective and sustainable intervention implementation, yet practical guidance is lacking. This study mapped SI use in implementation science studies, identified gaps, and proposed a practical framework for improved SI planning. Using an evidence gap map approach, this study built on Mielke et al.'s (2022) methodology, which identified implementation studies from 2015-2020. The search was updated to include studies from 2021-2023 from PubMed, using the same search strategy and inclusion criteria. Data extraction followed the Guidance for Reporting on Involvement of Patients and the Public reporting checklist. From 10,184 studies, a random sample of 2,005 was screened, adding 162 implementation science studies to Mielke et al.'s 110, totaling 272 studies for SI analysis. SI was reported in 89% of studies, but often lacked depth and strategic planning. Stakeholders were mainly engaged during the preparatory phase. Most studies involved micro- and meso-level stakeholders, rarely including macro-level stakeholders. Few described stakeholder selection or preparation. SI was mostly consultative, via interviews, surveys, and focus groups, with limited active collaboration. SI processes and costs were rarely evaluated. Our findings underscore the need for structured, comprehensive SI planning and offer practical recommendations to strengthen SI efforts in implementation research.</p>","PeriodicalId":12315,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation & the Health Professions","volume":" ","pages":"123-139"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13069137/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maud J J Ter Bogt, Kirsten E Bevelander, Iris E Scholte, Tessa Huttenhuis, Allia C de Rooij, Gerard R M Molleman, Maria E T C van den Muijsenbergh, Gerdine A J Fransen
{"title":"Mapping Longitudinal Dynamics of Learning Communities Dealing With Dutch Healthy Weight Approaches: An Updated Causal Loop Diagram.","authors":"Maud J J Ter Bogt, Kirsten E Bevelander, Iris E Scholte, Tessa Huttenhuis, Allia C de Rooij, Gerard R M Molleman, Maria E T C van den Muijsenbergh, Gerdine A J Fransen","doi":"10.1177/01632787251368438","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01632787251368438","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Learning communities (LCs) stimulate the learning and cross-sectoral collaboration that are essential in multidisciplinary challenges, such as healthy weight approaches (HWAs). Previous research on two multidisciplinary LCs about HWAs devised a causal loop diagram (CLD) identifying dynamics (i.e., mechanisms) that describe the functioning of LCs during their starting phase (first 6 months after LC start). As LCs are likely to develop over project phases, this study aimed to ascertain whether and how the LC system dynamics were perceived to develop over time. Qualitative interviews conducted with the LC members at a second juncture were processed to be able to update the initial CLD. The updated diagram indeed illustrated how the multidisciplinary LCs were perceived to develop. The CLD became more extensive and consequently further explained three aspects: the complexity and interrelatedness of group dynamics, gaining insights through exchange, and conditions to execute actions. To ensure adequate group dynamics, learning, and action execution, LC stakeholders can regularly use the CLD as a blueprint to identify solutions for LC bottlenecks, such as members limitedly arranging the LC jointly. Future research is needed to investigate whether such developments are caused by different LC project phases and/or by the number of LC meetings and reflections.</p>","PeriodicalId":12315,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation & the Health Professions","volume":" ","pages":"140-153"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13069132/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144845073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Comprehensive Simulation Study to Evaluate the Effect Size and Study Length Relationship in Single-Group Interrupted Time Series Analysis.","authors":"Ariel Linden","doi":"10.1177/01632787251361514","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01632787251361514","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Single-group interrupted time-series analysis (ITSA) is a popular non-experimental study design in healthcare research. However, little guidance is available to inform the power requirements of ITSA studies under most common usages. We performed simulations to estimate the number of time periods (ranging from 10 to 100) required for percentage increases in level and trend (from baseline), to achieve statistical significance (<i>p</i> < 0.05, <i>p</i> < 0.01) with >80% and >90% power, when autocorrelation ranges from -0.90 to 0.90, and the intervention is introduced at 33%, 50% and 67% of the time series. Larger effect sizes were required for shorter studies, as well as with increasing autocorrelation, and when the intervention was introduced earlier or later than halfway in the time series. The required effect sizes were generally lower for estimating a change in the level of the time series as compared with the change in the trend, but the opposite was true when the number of time periods was larger. Simulations of studies with 10 time periods consistently produced unreliable estimates. The tables created from these analyses as well as a new community-contributed Stata package called <i>POWER_ITSA</i> will guide healthcare researchers in determining the most efficient way to achieve anticipated treatment effects in single-group ITSA studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":12315,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation & the Health Professions","volume":" ","pages":"181-190"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13069133/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144636645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Received Social Support Scale for Persons With Mental Illness: Psychometric Properties, Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version.","authors":"Emine Nur Celik, Dilek Avci","doi":"10.1177/01632787251361540","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01632787251361540","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This methodological study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Received Social Support Scale for Persons with Mental Illness (rSSS-MI), developed by Chronister et al. (2022), by adapting it into Turkish. The study consisted of 274 people who applied to the psychiatry outpatient clinic of a state hospital between April 2023 and April 2024. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Received Social Support Scale for Persons with Mental Illness, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. The Turkish version of the rSSS-MI demonstrated a 3-factor structure consisting of 21-items, and the items' factor loadings ranged from 0.82 to 0.96. The goodness of fit indices were χ2/df = 3.335, GFI = 0.823, NFI = 0.933, TLI = 0.944, IFI = 0.952, CFI = 0.952, RMSEA = 0.092, and SRMR = 0.024. Additionally, Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the rSSS-MI was calculated as 0.98, and item-total score correlation coefficients were between 0.80 and 0.92. These findings indicate that the Turkish version of the rSSS-MI is a valid and reliable measurement tool.</p>","PeriodicalId":12315,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation & the Health Professions","volume":" ","pages":"228-238"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144658842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corrigendum to Cross-national Psychometric Evaluation of the Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Medical Student Version.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/01632787251330968","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01632787251330968","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12315,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation & the Health Professions","volume":" ","pages":"244"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143970877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Commentary - A Synthesis of Qualitative Research in Program Evaluation: Considerations for a Community-Engaged Approach.","authors":"Mimi M Kim, Roland J Thorpe, Keith E Whitfield","doi":"10.1177/01632787251357596","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01632787251357596","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Qualitative research methodologies offer critical contextual insights into community-engaged program evaluations, addressing limitations in solely quantitative approaches. While randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are inherently rigorous, their design does not consider nuanced contextual factors and lived experiences that are valuable to understanding a program's impact on community and health outcomes within diverse populations. In this theoretical discussion, we posit that qualitative methods, particularly when grounded in a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) framework, foster trust and collaboration, yielding richer, more community-specific data to enhance program evaluation. We also provide evidence-based, practical consideration for conducting qualitative research for community-engaged program evaluations. We explore various qualitative approaches and their application in program evaluations. We highlight the iterative nature of qualitative data analysis and emphasize the importance of qualitative methodological rigor - including coding, triangulation, and member checking - to ensure the program evaluation's community value, credibility, and deeper contextual evaluation. Ultimately, we underscore the value of integrating qualitative methods throughout a program's lifecycle for comprehensive assessments, improved program effectiveness, and enhanced equity.</p>","PeriodicalId":12315,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation & the Health Professions","volume":" ","pages":"191-198"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144599874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}