Making a Meaningful Difference: Learning From People, Practice, and Research

Making a Meaningful Difference: Learning From People, Practice, and Research

EDITOR'S NOTE This article is adapted from the address Ms. Delahanty delivered as the recipient of the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award for 2015. She delivered the address in June 2015 at the Association's 75th Scientific Sessions in Boston, Mass. A webcast of this speech is available for viewing at the ADA website (http://professional.diabetes.org/we...

Evidence-based nursing practice: making progress and making a difference.

Measuring and changing practice – making a difference in hip fractures

For a number of years there has been recognition of the disjointed approach to their care. Whilst numerous publications have highlighted the issues of multidisciplinary and co-ordinated care, the results in terms of length of stay and mortality were little altered. For many it was considered a medical problem, and the majority of the surgery required was deputed to junior orthopaedic staff, oft...

Concept maps and meaningful learning in medical education

Making a Difference in Teacher Education Courses: A Psychological Reconsideration