While the seaweed industry is developing worldwide, the untapped diversity of species in New Caledonia offers many opportunities for value-added products that can stimulate the local blue economy. However, human activities and the particular geology of the archipelago can release contaminants into the marine environment. Seaweeds bioaccumulate heavy metals and other contaminants from their growing environment, which can pose a significant food safety concern and a barrier to developing seaweed-based products.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Patient safety in undergraduate nursing studies is an indispensable component of the curriculum. The process of experiential learning from practice is of high value not only in terms of personal development but also enables students to identify and address critical areas of patient safety that require improvement.
Aim: To explore Czech undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of patient safety culture during clinical practice through a mixed-method sequential study.
Introduction: Implicit learning during clinical placements includes patient safety issues. Simulation scenarios offer ways to improve the learning process and students' awareness of patient safety. The aim of this study was to develop a prototype simulation scenario based on real student experiences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The ageing population is increasing demand for skilled nurses in long-term care settings, such as care homes. However, attracting qualified nurses remains challenging. Pre-qualification experience could enhance skills, recruitment and retention, but requires greater understanding and support of care homes as learning environments.
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