Fever and rash
Learning goals Describe the pathogenesis of fever. Compare and contrast the microbiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, potential complications, and prevention of common causes of fever and rash in a child: measles, rubella, coxsackie, roseola, scarlet fever, and parvovirus. Required pre-class materials These are required materials that were selected based on pertinence to learning objectives. Pre-Class Powerpoint […]
Large vessel vasculitis
Optional resources American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Rheum2Learn: Musculoskeletal disorders Estimated time: 10–15 min.; case #1 Rheum2Learn 2.0 is a free, case-based online program from the ACR that uses interactive patient cases to build core skills in recognizing and managing rheumatic diseases. Flexible and self-paced, it’s designed for students, residents, and general internists. In this […]
Critique of a qualitative study 1
This journal club session reviews a qualitative longitudinal study on rural palliative care patients’ experiences with telehealth for psychosocial support. The article shows how interpretative phenomenological analysis reveals patients’ lived experiences and changing views of care. The discussion focuses on critically evaluating the qualitative study’s design, methods, and clinical implications. Learning goals Identify the purpose […]
Critique of a qualitative study 1 (Facilitator)
This journal club session reviews a qualitative longitudinal study on rural palliative care patients’ experiences with telehealth for psychosocial support. The article shows how interpretative phenomenological analysis reveals patients’ lived experiences and changing views of care. The discussion focuses on critically evaluating the qualitative study’s design, methods, and clinical implications. Learning goals Identify the purpose […]
Qualitative methods 1
Learning Goals Identify the rationale for using qualitative methods in social work research Develop a qualitative research question and select an appropriate research design Describe the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research methods in comparison to other research methods Qualitative methods Source Excerpted from Padgett, D.K. (2012). Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Public Health. Los […]