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1. Relationship between Teachers' ICT Competency, Confidence Level, and Satisfaction toward ICT
Training Programmes: A Case Study among Postgraduate Students
ERIC Educational Resources Information Center
Tasir, Zaidatun; Abour, Khawla Mohammed El Amin; Halim, Noor Dayana Abd; Harun, Jamalludin
2012-01-01
There are three main variables that would make the integration of ICT tools as an easy process. Those
three variables are teachers' ICT competency, teachers' confidence level in using ICT, and teachers'
satisfaction on ICT training programmes. This study investigated the relationships among these three
variables and measured the levels of theâ€¦
2. A 6-Month Follow-Up of the Effects of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Training
Programme on People with Intellectual Disabilities
Li-Tsang, Cecilia W. P.; Lee, Maggie Y. F.; Yeung, Susanna S. S.; Siu, Andrew M. H.; Lam, C. S.
2007-01-01
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We investigated the long-term effects of an information and communication technology (ICT) training
programme for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). A community-based ICT training programme was
designed to enhance the computer skills of people with ID and prepare them to make use of ICT in their
daily life. Of the 100 who had participatedâ€¦
3. Evaluating a Greek National Action on Students' Training on ICT and Programming Competences
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Riviou, Katerina; Papakonstantinou, Katerina; Tsanakas, Panayotis
It is well understood that university graduates, regardless of discipline, must have appropriate information
and communication technology (ICT) competencies to function and be employable in the modern world.
Nevertheless, the results of surveys indicate significant deficiencies in the use of ICT by students of higher
education. e-kpaidefteite.gr is an initiative launched by the Greek government that aims to train and certify
students of higher education on ICT. This paper presents the results of two separate surveys that took
place during the period December 2008 - January 2009. The first survey targeted the students that have
completed the programme and the second one the educational providers that participated in the
programme and offered the training to the beneficiaries.
4. Teachers' Attitudes towards Training in ICT: A Critical Approach
Giavrimis, Panagiotis; Giossi, Stella; Papastamatis, Adamantios
2011-01-01
Purpose: The aim of the present study is to investigate why teachers participate in Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) programmes, what their sociological approaches are, and where they
focus their attention in order to achieve the objectives of their training in these new technologies.
Design/methodology/approach: The sample group ofâ€¦
5. ICT Teacher Training: Evaluation of the Curriculum and Training Approach in Flanders
Valcke, Martin; Rots, Isabel; Verbeke, Marjolein; van Braak, Johan
2007-01-01
A policy-evaluation study was set up of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) teacher
training in Flanders, focusing on the following questions: (a) What is the validity of the content and
format of the teacher training, and (b) to what extent is the ICT teacher training linked to policies of
schools? In-depth interviews were organisedâ€¦
6. Designing ICT Training Material for Chinese Language Arts Teachers.
Lin, Janet Mei-Chuen; Wu, Cheng-Chih; Chen, Hsiu-Yen
The purpose of this research is to tailor the design of information and communications technology (ICT)
training material to the needs of Chinese language arts teachers such that the training they receive will be
conducive to effective integration of ICT into instruction. Eighteen experienced teachers participated in a
Delphi-like survey thatâ€¦
7. Integrating ICT in Kenyan Secondary Schools: An Exploratory Case Study of a Professional Development
Programme
Tondeur, Jo; Krug, Don; Bill, Mike; Smulders, Maaike; Zhu, Chang
2015-01-01
This study explores the introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Kenyan
secondary schools. Specifically, it is a case study of four schools with no previous access to ICT. The
professional development programme from which data for this study were drawn was designed to support
teachers learning to integrate ICT in theâ€¦
8. Kinderet: Developing Training for Early Childhood Educators in Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) In Bulgaria, England, Portugal, Spain and Sweden
Saude, S.; Carioca, V.; Siraj-Blatchford, J.; Sheridan, S.; Genov, K.; Nuez, R.
2005-01-01
In the European context the continuing training of early childhood educators in terms of information and
communications technology (ICT) remains limited and is in need of development. The KINDERET
project has been funded through the European Commission's "Leonardo da Vinci" programme aimed to
identify and understand the theoretical andâ€¦
9. A cost-effectiveness study of ICT training among the visually impaired in the Netherlands.
PubMed
Patty, Nathalie J S; Koopmanschap, Marc; Holtzer-Goor, Kim
2018-04-17
Due to the ageing population, the number of visually impaired people in the Netherlands will increase. To
ensure the future availability of services in rehabilitative eye care, we aim to assess the cost-effectiveness
of information and communication technology (ICT) training among visually impaired adults from a
societal perspective, using primary data from two large rehabilitative eye care providers in the
Netherlands. Participants were asked to fill in a questionnaire, which used six different instruments at
three different time points: pre training, post training and three months post training. We investigated
whether the participants' quality of life and well-being improved after the training and whether this
improvement persisted three months post training. Economic evaluation was conducted by comparing
costs and outcomes before and after training. Quality of life and well-being were derived from the EQ-5D
and ICECAP-O, respectively. Costs for productivity losses and medical consumption were obtained from
the questionnaires. Information regarding the costs of training sessions was provided by the providers.
Thirty-eight participants filled in all three questionnaires. The mean age at baseline was 63Â years (SDâ€
‰=â€‰16). The effect of ICT training on ICT skills and participants' well-being was positive and
persisted three months after the last training session. Assuming these effects remain constant for
10Â years, this would result in an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of â‚¬ 11,000 per quality-
adjusted life-year (QALY) and â‚¬ 8000 per year of well-being gained, when only the costs of ICT
training are considered. When the total costs of medical consumption are included, the ICER increases to
â‚¬ 17,000 per QALY gained and â‚¬ 12,000 per year of well-being gained. Furthermore, when the
willingness-to-pay threshold is â‚¬ 20,000 per year of well-being, the probability that ICT training will be
cost-effective is 75% (91% when including only the costs
10. The Development and Evaluation of a Multimedia Resource To Support ICT Training: Design Issues,
Training Processes and User Experiences.
Tearle, Penni; Dillon, Patrick
2001-01-01
Addresses issues surrounding the process of information and communications technology training (ICT),
and the application of training outcomes in the workplace. Provides an overview of content and design
features of the multimedia resource "Ensuring Effectiveness of ICT Training" and reports on its
evaluation. Discusses design issues, trainingâ€¦
11. The effect of an education programme (MEDIAS 2 ICT) involving intensive insulin treatment for people
with type 2 diabetes.
PubMed
Hermanns, Norbert; Kulzer, Bernhard; Maier, Berthold; Mahr, Marina; Haak, Thomas
2012-02-01
In a randomized, multi-centre trial, the effect of an education programme (MEDIAS 2 ICT) involving
intensive insulin treatment for people with type 2 diabetes was compared with an established education
programme as an active comparator condition (ACC). We investigated whether MEDIAS 2 ICT was non-
inferior to ACC in overall glycaemic control. Secondary outcomes were the diabetes-related distress,
diabetes knowledge, quality of life, self-care behavior, lipids, blood pressure and weight. 186 subjects
were randomized. After a six month follow-up the mean HbA1c decrease was 0.37% (from 8.2Â±1.1% to
7.8Â±1.5%) in the ACC and 0.63% (from 8.5Â±1.5% to 7.9Â±1.2%) in MEDIAS 2 ICT. The mean
difference between both groups was -0.26% (95% CI -0.63 to -0.14) in favor of MEDIAS 2 ICT. This
result was within the predefined limit for non-inferiority. Diabetes-related distress was significantly more
reduced in MEDIAS 2 ICT (-3.4Â±7.1) than in ACC (0.4Â±9.0; p=0.31). MEDIAS 2 ICT is as effective
in lowering HbA1c as previously established education programmes, but showed superiority in reducing
diabetes-related distress. MEDIAS 2 ICT provides an alternative for education of people with type 2
diabetes treated by multiple injection therapy. Copyright Â© 2011 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights
reserved.
12. Developing ICT Competency for Thai Teachers through Blended Training
Akarawang, Chaiya; Kidrakran, Pachoen; Nuangchalerm, Prasart
2016-01-01
The purpose of this study aims to enhance teachers' ICT competency. Three hundred and thirty seven
teachers are surveyed through a questionnaire to identify training problems and training needs. Then the
blended training model is implemented with teachers. The result showed that it can increase score in
cognitive and attitude tests. The post-testâ€¦
13. ICT integration in mathematics initial teacher training and its impact on visualization: the case of
GeoGebra
Dockendorff, Monika; Solar, Horacio
2018-01-01
This case study investigates the impact of the integration of information and communications technology
(ICT) in mathematics visualization skills and initial teacher education programmes. It reports on the
influence GeoGebra dynamic software use has on promoting mathematical learning at secondary school
and on its impact on teachers' conceptions about teaching and learning mathematics. This paper describes
how GeoGebra-based dynamic applets - designed and used in an exploratory manner - promote
mathematical processes such as conjectures. It also refers to the changes prospective teachers experience
regarding the relevance visual dynamic representations acquire in teaching mathematics. This study
observes a shift in school routines when incorporating technology into the mathematics classroom.
Visualization appears as a basic competence associated to key mathematical processes. Implications of an
early integration of ICT in mathematics initial teacher training and its impact on developing technological
pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK) are drawn.
14. Motivating School Teachers to Learn: Can ICT Add Value?
Carneiro, Roberto
2006-01-01
The article summarises the main findings from a study on school teachers who enrolled on a technology-
rich graduate training programme. It features the impact of a distance education environment, strongly
supported with Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), on the motivation profiles of student
teachers and the acquisition ofâ€¦
15. Introduction of ICT and Multimedia into Cambodia's Teacher Training Centres
Dionys, David
2012-01-01
This article describes the integration of ICT in the teacher training centres of Cambodia. It focuses on the
collaboration between the Teacher Training Department of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
(MoEYS) of Cambodia and VVOB (Flemish Association for Development Cooperation and Technical
Assistance), which is aimed at improving ICTâ€¦
16. An Evaluation of the African Leadership in ICT Programme from a Quality Assurance Perspective
Santally, Mohammad
2016-01-01
The aim of this paper is to present a comprehensive review of the African Leadership in ICT (ALICT-
LATIC) course delivery model, offered by the Global e-Schools and Communities Initiatives (GESCI)
from a quality assurance perspective taking into account the delivery model, cultural context, and the
distributed nature of the programme and itsâ€¦
17. The Effects of an Individualised ICT-Based Music Education Programme on Primary School Students'
Musical Competence and Grades
HernÃ¡ndez-Bravo, Juan R.; Cardona-MoltÃ³, M. Cristina; HernÃ¡ndez-Bravo, JosÃ© A.
2016-01-01
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an information and communications technology
(ICT)-based individualised music education programme on primary students' musical competence. A 2 Ã
— 3 aptitude treatment interaction factorial design was used to assess the impact of the programme as a
function of students' musical aptitude (MA)â€¦
18. Building capacity for information and communication technology use in global health research and
training in China: a qualitative study among Chinese health sciences faculty members.
PubMed
Wang, Jie; Abdullah, Abu S; Ma, Zhenyu; Fu, Hua; Huang, Kaiyong; Yu, Hongping; Wang, Jiaji; Cai, Le;
He, Huimin; Xiao, Jian; Quintiliani, Lisa; Friedman, Robert H; Yang, Li
2017-06-28
The demand to use information and communications technology (ICT) in education and research has
grown fast among researchers and educators working in global health. However, access to ICT resources
and the capacity to use them in global health research remains limited among developing country faculty
members. In order to address the global health needs and to design an ICT-related training course, we
herein explored the Chinese health science faculty members' perceptions and learning needs for ICT use.
Nine focus groups discussions (FGDs) were conducted during December 2015 to March 2016, involving
63 faculty members working in areas of health sciences from six universities in China. All FGDs were
audio recorded and analysed thematically. The findings suggest that the understandings of ICT were not
clear among many researchers; some thought that the concept of ICT was too wide and ambiguous. Most
participants were able to cite examples of ICT application in their research and teaching activities.
Positive attitudes and high needs of ICT use and training were common among most participants.
Recommendations for ICT training included customised training programmes focusing on a specific
specialty, maintaining a balance between theories and practical applications, more emphasis on the
application of ICT, and skills in finding the required information from the bulk information available in
the internet. Suggestions regarding the format and offering of training included short training programmes,
flexible timing, lectures with practicum opportunities, and free of charge or with very minimal cost to the
participants. Two participants suggested the linking of ICT-related training courses with faculty members'
year-end assessment and promotion. This study among health sciences faculty members in China
demonstrated a high level of need and interest in learning about ICT use in research and training. The
results have important implications for the design and implementation of
19. Harnessing the Potential of ICTs: Literacy and Numeracy Programmes Using Radio, TV, Mobile Phones,
Tablets and Computers. 2nd Edition
Hanemann, Ulrike, Ed.; Scarpino, Cassandra, Ed.
2016-01-01
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) has published a second edition of "Harnessing the
Potential of ICTs: Literacy and Numeracy Programmes Using Radio, TV, Mobile Phones, Tablets and
Computers." This compilation of case studies from all world regions presents promising literacy and
numeracy programmes that use information andâ€¦
20. An Investigation of the Relationship of ICT Training of Principals in ICT Integration in Management
Public Secondary Schools: A Case of Nairobi County, Kenya
Chepkonga, Susan
2015-01-01
The purpose of this study was to find out whether there exists a relationship between ICT training of
principals and ICT integration in management of public secondary schools in Kenya. Cross-sectional
survey design was used in Nairobi County where quantitative research strategy was applied for the
collection of data using questionnaires. Theâ€¦
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21. An In Service Training Course, (INSET) on ICT Pedagogy in Classroom Instruction for the Greek
Primary School Teachers
Amanatidis, Nikolaos
2014-01-01
To meet the increasing demand for change in the incorporation of ICT in education the Greek Ministry of
Education and the Institute of Educational Policy of Greece, launched a nationwide project of in-service
training (INSET) of teachers of the second level, training of teachers in the use and evaluation of ICT
pedagogy in classroom instruction.â€¦
22. The Development of Web-Based Collaborative Training Model for Enhancing Human Performances on
ICT for Students in Banditpattanasilpa Institute
Pumipuntu, Natawut; Kidrakarn, Pachoen; Chetakarn, Somchock
2015-01-01
This research aimed to develop the model of Web-based Collaborative (WBC) Training model for
enhancing human performances on ICT for students in Banditpattanasilpa Institute. The research is
divided into three phases: 1) investigating students and teachers' training needs on ICT web-based
contents and performance, 2) developing a web-basedâ€¦
23. Teachers' Skills and ICT Integration in Technical and Vocational Education and Training TVET: A Case of
Khartoum State-Sudan
Ramadan, Abdelmoiz; Chen, Xiaohui; Hudson, Laura L.
2018-01-01
Information and communication technology (ICT) elicited rapidly dissemination over the world. For its
impact in Sudan, the national government has been energized the institutions to implement ICT in every
sector. This study examined the Sudanese teachers' skills and ICT integration in technical and vocational
education and training TVET inâ€¦
24. Anaesthetic training programmes in the UK: the role of the programme director.
PubMed
Barker, I
1998-02-01
Schools of anaesthesia provide anaesthetic training in the UK. Each school has at least one programme
director undertaking some or all of the management duties. Most programme directors appears to be
unresourced volunteers whose roles have developed in response to local requirements. A postal
questionnaire was sent to all anaesthetic training programme directors in the UK, asking about their role.
Respondents had a wide variation in duties and responsibilities towards anaesthetic training schemes. Few
had terms of reference, clear lines of responsibility, remuneration or resources to undertake the role.
25. Continuing professional development and ICT: target practice.
PubMed
Eaton, K A; Reynolds, P A
2008-07-26
Ever-increasing needs and demands by dentists and all other members of the dental team for education and
training at all levels - undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing - are straining the resources of existing
providers of such education. At the same time, there are ever-increasing opportunities to develop online
delivery and the use of a range of information and communication technology (ICT) systems and services
further, in all aspects of dental education. This paper reviews recent developments that have led to an
increased demand for dental postgraduate programmes and continuing professional development (CPD)
courses in the United Kingdom and then discusses how ICT has and will impact on teaching practice.
Examples include the use of teaching and learning resources in a virtual learning environment (VLE) and
the increasing use of blended learning. The paper then explores the need for both teachers and students to
adapt to the new environment to ensure they can benefit to the maximum and that teaching and learning
practices are changed accordingly.
26. The Prince Henry Hospital dementia caregivers' training programme.
PubMed
Brodaty, H; Gresham, M; Luscombe, G
1997-02-01
To describe the theory, elements and practice of a successful caregiver training programme; and report the
8-year outcome. Prospective, randomized control trial and longitudinal follow-up over approximately 8
years. Psychiatry unit, general teaching hospital, Sydney, Australia. 96 persons less than 80 years old with
mild to moderate dementia and their cohabiting caregivers. All patients received a 10-day structured
memory retraining and activity programme. Caregivers in the immediate and wait-list caregiver training
groups received a structured, residential, intensive 10-day training programme, boosted by follow-ups and
telephone conferences over 12 months. Those in the wait-list group entered the programme after waiting 6
months. The third group of caregivers received 10 days' respite (while patients underwent their memory
retraining programme) and 12 months booster sessions as for the other groups. Nursing home admission;
time until patient death. 64% of patients whose caregivers were in the immediate training group, 53% of
wait-list group patients and 70% of memory retraining patients had died. Nursing home admission had
occurred in 79% of the immediate training, 83% of the delayed and 90% of the memory retraining group.
Eight-year survival analysis indicated that patients whose caregivers received training stayed at home
significantly longer (p = 0.037) and tended to live longer (p = 0.08). Caregiver training programmes
demonstrably can delay institutionalization of people with dementia.
27. Social Ecological Model Analysis for ICT Integration
Zagami, Jason
2013-01-01
ICT integration of teacher preparation programmes was undertaken by the Australian Teaching Teachers
for the Future (TTF) project in all 39 Australian teacher education institutions and highlighted the need for
guidelines to inform systemic ICT integration approaches. A Social Ecological Model (SEM) was used to
positively inform integrationâ€¦
28. ICT Integration in Mathematics Initial Teacher Training and Its Impact on Visualization: The Case of
GeoGebra
Dockendorff, Monika; Solar, Horacio
2018-01-01
This case study investigates the impact of the integration of information and communications technology
(ICT) in mathematics visualization skills and initial teacher education programmes. It reports on the
influence GeoGebra dynamic software use has on promoting mathematical learning at secondary school
and on its impact on teachers' conceptionsâ€¦
29. ICT in Initial Teacher Training: Research Review. OECD Education Working Papers, No. 38
Enochsson, Ann-Britt; Rizza, Caroline
2009-01-01
This research review reports on articles presenting empirical research in the area of how teacher-training
institutions work on preparing future teachers for the integration of information and communication
technologies (ICT) in their future classrooms. It was conducted mainly in English and French and covers
research in 11 OECD-countries duringâ€¦
30. Empowerment Patterns of Leaders in ICT and School Strengths Following the Implementation of National
ICT Reform
Avidov-Ungar, Orit; Shamir-Inbal, Tamar
2013-01-01
The Ministry of Education in Israel has, over the past two years, been running an education program
designed to lead the implementation of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) in schools.
Implementation of the program is accompanied by training and support of teachers selected to be ICT
leaders. The role of the ICT leader is divided toâ€¦
31. Designing ICT-Enhanced Language Programmes: Academic Writing for Postgraduate Studies
Stepanek, Libor; Hradilova, Alena
2013-01-01
This paper presents a case study of a course on academic writing for postgraduate studies within a
collaborative and interactive information and communication technologies (ICT) based language-learning
setting. It describes the structure of an academic writing course for PhD students, focusing on three ICT-
enhanced course activities: collaborativeâ€¦
32. Social Studies Teachers' Views of ICT Integration
Hong, Jung Eun
2016-01-01
The role of teachers is significant for information and communication technology (ICT) integration,
because the use of ICT in the classroom depends on teachers' attitudes towards the concept. In other
words, for successful ICT integration, teachers are required to have a positive attitude. Providing well-
organized ICT teacher training is essentialâ€¦
33. ICTs and Gender. OECD Digital Economy Papers, No. 129
van Welsum, Desiree; Montagnier, Pierre
2007-01-01
This document provides an overview of the gender distribution of ICT and ICT-related employment in
OECD countries, and ICT employment patterns are contrasted with overall employment to highlight
differences. The authors discuss participation in ICT-related education and training, and differences in
ICT access and use by gender. Overall,â€¦
34. Teachers' Perceptions of the Effectiveness of a Blended Learning Approach for ICT Teacher Training
Mouzakis, Charalambos
2008-01-01
The survey presented in this article examines teachers' perspectives of the effectiveness of the European
Pedagogic ICT Licence pilot test in Greece. A total of 51 primary and secondary education teachers
participated in the study, immediately following the blended training course. Data were gathered using
both quantitative and qualitativeâ€¦
35. An analysis of the relationship between information and communication technology (ICT) and scientific
literacy in Canada and Australia
Luu, King
Despite the lack of substantial evidence for improvement in the quality of teaching and learning with
information and communication technology (ICT), governmental organizations, including those of Canada
and Australia, have made large investments into ICT. This investment has been largely predicated on the
hypothesized relationship between ICT and science achievement, and the need for ICT as a means of
providing broad-scale training to meet the demand for a skilled workforce. To better understand this
possible relationship, this study used data from the 2006 administration of the Programme for
International Student Assessment (PISA 2006) to determine the extent to which scientific literacy is
predicted by student- and school-level variables related to ICT, after adjusting for student demographic
characteristics and school characteristics. The findings suggest that, once student demographic
characteristics and school characteristics have been accounted for, students with prior experience with
ICT, who browse the Internet more frequently, and who are confident with basic ICT tasks earned higher
scientific literacy scores. Gender differences existed with respect to types of productivity and
entertainment software used; this difference may be attributed to personal choice and initiative to learn
ICT. Finally, differences in ICT use between Canada and Australia, particularly with school use, may be
due to initiatives in Australia (e.g., National Goals of Schooling for the Twenty-first Century) that
promote the increased use of ICT in classrooms.
36. Evaluating a Special Education Training Programme in Nicaragua
Delkamiller, Julie; Swain, Kristine D.; Ritzman, Mitzi J.; Leader-Janssen, Elizabeth M.
2016-01-01
This study examined a two-year special education and inclusive practices in-service training programme
with a university in Nicaragua. Participants included 14 teachers from nine schools in Nicaragua.
Participants' knowledge of special education concepts were evaluated as part of assessing the training
modules. In addition, programme evaluationâ€¦
37. Virtual vitreoretinal surgery: validation of a training programme.
PubMed
Vergmann, Anna Stage; Vestergaard, Anders HÃ¸jslet; Grauslund, Jakob
2017-02-01
To test the validity of the eyesi surgical simulator as an assessment tool in a virtual reality vitreoretinal
training programme. In collaboration with an experienced vitreoretinal surgeon, a virtual vitreoretinal
training programme was composed on the eyesi surgical simulator, software version 2.9.2 (VRmagic
GmbH, Manheim, Germany). It was completed twice by three groups: 20 medical students, ten residents
of ophthalmology and five trained vitreoretinal surgeons. The programme contained six training modules:
navigation level 2 (Nav2), forceps training level 5 (ForT5), bimanual training level 3 (BimT3), laser
coagulation level 3 (LasC3), posterior hyaloid level 3 (PostH3) and internal limiting membrane peeling
level 3 (ILMP3). The scores in each module were assessed from two to five different factors (tissue
treatment, efficiency, target achievement, instrument handling and microscope handling), and it was
possible to achieve 100 points in each module. At the final training session, the highest overall median
score was found for the vitreoretinal surgeons (vitreoretinal surgeons: 434 points, residents: 394.5 points,
medical students: 272.5 points, pÂ <Â 0.01). This was also found in four of the six modules. These were
Nav2 (pÂ =Â 0.03), BimT3 (pÂ <Â 0.01), PostH3 (pÂ <Â 0.01) and ILMP3 (pÂ <Â 0.01). On the other
hand, the three groups did not differ regarding ForT5 (pÂ =Â 0.16) or LasC3 (pÂ =Â 0.75). We developed
a training programme with validity for the eyesi surgical simulator as an assessment tool for overall score
and for four of six vitreoretinal modules. These findings could potentially make the programme a useful
tool in the training of future vitreoretinal surgeons. Â© 2016 Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica
Foundation. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
38. Comparison of two training programmes on paramedic-delivered CPR performance.
PubMed
Govender, Kevin; Sliwa, Karen; Wallis, Lee; Pillay, Yugan
2016-05-01
To compare CPR performance in two groups of paramedics who received CPR training from two different
CPR training programmes. Conducted in June 2014 at the Hamad Medical Corporation Ambulance
Service, the national ambulance service of the State of Qatar, the CPR performances of 149 new
paramedic recruits were evaluated after they had received training from either a traditional CPR
programme or a tailored CPR programme. Both programmes taught the same content but differed in the
way in which this content was delivered to learners. Exclusive to the tailored programme was mandatory
precourse work, continuous assessments, a locally developed CPR instructional video and pedagogical
activities tailored to the background education and learner style preferences of paramedics. At the end of
each respective training programme, a single examiner who was blinded to the type of training paramedics
had received, rated them as competent or non-competent on basic life support skills, condition specific
skills, specific overall skills and non-technical skills during a simulated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
(OHCA) assessment. Paramedics who received CPR training with the tailored programme were rated
competent 70.9% of the time, compared with paramedics who attended the traditional programme and
who achieved this rating 7.9% of the time (p<0.001). Specific improvements were seen in the time
required to detect cardiac arrest, chest compression quality, and time to first monitored rhythm and
delivered shock. In an OHCA scenario, CPR performance rated as competent was significantly higher
when training was received using a tailored CPR programme. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group
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http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/
39. Evaluation of training programme uptake in an attempt to reduce obstetric anal sphincter injuries: the
SUPPORT programme.
PubMed
Rahman, Nadia; Vinayakarao, Latha; Pathak, Sangeeta; Minden, Dawn; Melson, Louise; Vitue, Ella;
Pradhan, A
2017-03-01
The objective was to assess the feedback from a quality improvement training programme to reduce
obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS). Training sessions were organised that included evidence-based
information on OASIS risk factors and training on models to measure perineal body length (PBL),
perform episiotomies with standard and 60Â° fixed angle scissors (EPISCISSORS-60Â®), and measure
post-delivery episiotomy suture angles with protractor transparencies. Feedback forms using a Likert scale
(1-4) were completed and analysed. The setting was an evidence-based quality improvement programme
(Strategy for Using Practical aids for Prevention of OASIS, Recording episiotomies and clinician Training
[SUPPORT]) at two National Health Service (NHS) Hospitals in the UK. The participants were midwives
and doctors attending the SUPPORT training programme RESULTS: All of the participants (100Â %)
would recommend the training programme to a friend or colleague. 92Â % felt that the training session
improved their knowledge of the impact of PBL and perineal distension and their knowledge of the
relationship between episiotomy angle and OASIS "a lot" or "somewhat". Based on this feedback, we
recommend the addition of the knowledge content of the SUPPORT programme to other centres providing
perineal assessment and repair courses.
40. The ELIXIR-EXCELERATE Train-the-Trainer pilot programme: empower researchers to deliver high-
quality training.
PubMed
Morgan, Sarah L; Palagi, Patricia M; Fernandes, Pedro L; Koperlainen, Eija; Dimec, Jure; Marek, Diana;
Larcombe, Lee; Rustici, Gabriella; Attwood, Teresa K; Via, Allegra
2017-01-01
One of the main goals of the ELIXIR-EXCELERATE project from the European Union's Horizon 2020
programme is to support a pan-European training programme to increase bioinformatics capacity and
competency across ELIXIR Nodes. To this end, a Train-the-Trainer (TtT) programme has been developed
by the TtT subtask of EXCELERATE's Training Platform, to try to expose bioinformatics instructors to
aspects of pedagogy and evidence-based learning principles, to help them better design, develop and
deliver high-quality training in future. As a first step towards such a programme, an ELIXIR-
EXCELERATE TtT (EE-TtT) pilot was developed, drawing on existing 'instructor training' models, using
input both from experienced instructors and from experts in bioinformatics, the cognitive sciences and
educational psychology. This manuscript describes the process of defining the pilot programme, illustrates
its goals, structure and contents, and discusses its outcomes. From Jan 2016 to Jan 2017, we carried out
seven pilot EE-TtT courses (training more than sixty new instructors), collaboratively drafted the training
materials, and started establishing a network of trainers and instructors within the ELIXIR community.
The EE-TtT pilot represents an essential step towards the development of a sustainable and scalable
ELIXIR TtT programme. Indeed, the lessons learned from the pilot, the experience gained, the materials
developed, and the analysis of the feedback collected throughout the seven pilot courses have both
positioned us to consolidate the programme in the coming years, and contributed to the development of an
enthusiastic and expanding ELIXIR community of instructors and trainers.
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41. Strategies for Enhancing the Teaching of ICT in Business Education Programmes as Perceived by
Business Education Lecturers in Universities in South South Nigeria
James, Okoro
2013-01-01
This study assessed the strategies for enhancing the teaching of ICT in Business Education programme as
perceived by Business Education lecturers in universities in south south Nigeria. Three research questions
and six hypotheses guided the study. The design of this study was a descriptive survey. The population
which also served as a sampleâ€¦
42. Returns to ICT Skills. OECD Education Working Papers, No. 134
Falck, Oliver; Heimisch, Alexandra; Wiederhold, Simon
2016-01-01
How important is mastering information and communication technologies (ICT) in modern labour
markets? We present the first evidence on this question, drawing on unique data that provide
internationally comparable information on ICT skills in 19 countries from the OECD Programme for the
International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). Ourâ€¦
43. Surgical simulators in urological training--views of UK Training Programme Directors.
PubMed
Forster, James A; Browning, Anthony J; Paul, Alan B; Biyani, C Shekhar
2012-09-01
What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? The role of surgical simulators is currently
being debated in urological and other surgical specialties. Simulators are not presently implemented in the
UK urology training curriculum. The availability of simulators and the opinions of Training Programme
Directors' (TPD) on their role have not been described. In the present questionnaire-based survey, the
trainees of most, but not all, UK TPDs had access to laparoscopic simulators, and that all responding
TPDs thought that simulators improved laparoscopic training. We hope that the present study will be a
positive step towards making an agreement to formally introduce simulators into the UK urology training
curriculum. To discuss the current situation on the use of simulators in surgical training. To determine the
views of UK Urology Training Programme Directors (TPDs) on the availability and use of simulators in
Urology at present, and to discuss the role that simulators may have in future training. An online-
questionnaire survey was distributed to all UK Urology TPDs. In all, 16 of 21 TPDs responded. All 16
thought that laparoscopic simulators improved the quality of laparoscopic training. The trainees of 13
TPDs had access to a laparoscopic simulator (either in their own hospital or another hospital in the
deanery). Most TPDs thought that trainees should use simulators in their free time, in quiet time during
work hours, or in teaching sessions (rather than incorporated into the weekly timetable). We feel that the
current apprentice-style method of training in urological surgery is out-dated. We think that all TPDs and
trainees should have access to a simulator, and that a formal competency based simulation training
programme should be incorporated into the urology training curriculum, with trainees reaching a
minimum proficiency on a simulator before undertaking surgical procedures. Â© 2012 THE AUTHORS.
BJU INTERNATIONAL Â© 2012 BJU INTERNATIONAL.
44. The effect of an e-learning supported Train-the-Trainer programme on implementation of suicide

guidelines in mental health care.
PubMed
de Beurs, Derek P; de Groot, Marieke H; de Keijser, Jos; Mokkenstorm, Jan; van Duijn, Erik; de Winter,
Remco F P; Kerkhof, Ad J F M
2015-04-01
Randomized studies examining the effect of training of mental health professionals in suicide prevention
guidelines are scarce. We assessed whether professionals benefited from an e-learning supported Train-
the-Trainer programme aimed at the application of the Dutch multidisciplinary suicide prevention
guideline. 45 psychiatric departments from all over the Netherlands were clustered in pairs and
randomized. In the experimental condition, all of the staff of psychiatric departments was trained by peers
with an e-learning supported Train-the-Trainer programme. Guideline adherence of individual
professionals was measured by means of the response to on-line video fragments. Multilevel analyses
were used to establish whether variation between conditions was due to differences between individual
professionals or departments. Multilevel analysis showed that the intervention resulted in an improvement
of individual professionals. At the 3 month follow-up, professionals who received the intervention showed
greater guideline adherence, improved self-perceived knowledge and improved confidence as providers of
care than professionals who were only exposed to traditional guideline dissemination. Subgroup analyses
showed that improved guideline adherence was found among nurses but not among psychiatrists and
psychologists. No significant effect of the intervention on team performance was found. The ICT
environment in departments was often technically inadequate when displaying the video clips clip of the
survey. This may have caused considerable drop-out and possibly introduced selection bias, as
professionals who were strongly affiliated to the theme of the study might have been more likely to finish
the study. Our results support the idea that an e-learning supported Train-the-Trainer programme is an
effective strategy for implementing clinical guidelines and improving care for suicidal patients.
Netherlands Trial Register (NTR3092 www.trialregister.nl). Copyright Â© 2015 The
45. Global health training in US obstetrics and gynaecology residency programmes: perspectives of students,
residents and programme directors.
PubMed
Nathan, Lisa M; Banks, Erika H; Conroy, Erin M; McGinn, Aileen P; Ghartey, Jeny P; Wagner, Sarah A;
Merkatz, Irwin R
2015-12-01
Benefits of exposure to global health training during medical education are well documented and
residents' demand for this training is increasing. Despite this, it is offered by few US obstetrics and
gynaecology (OBGYN) residency training programmes. To evaluate interest, perceived importance,
predictors of global health interest and barriers to offering global health training among prospective
OBGYN residents, current OBGYN residents and US OGBYN residency directors. We designed two
questionnaires using Likert scale questions to assess perceived importance of global health training. The
first was distributed to current and prospective OBGYN residents interviewing at a US residency
programme during 2012-2013. The second questionnaire distributed to US OBGYN programme directors
assessed for existing global health programmes and global health training barriers. A composite Global
Health Interest/Importance score was tabulated from the Likert scores. Multivariable linear regression was
performed to assess for predictors of Global Health Interest/Importance. A total of 159 trainees (77%; 129
prospective OBGYN residents and 30 residents) and 69 (28%) programme directors completed the
questionnaires. Median Global Health Interest/Importance score was 7 (IQR 4-9). Prior volunteer
experience was predictive of a 5-point increase in Global Health Interest/Importance score (95% CI -0.19
to 9.85; p=0.02). The most commonly cited barriers were cost and time. Interest and perceived importance
of global health training in US OBGYN residency programmes is evident among trainees and programme
directors; however, significant financial and time barriers prevent many programmes from offering
opportunities to their trainees. Prior volunteer experience predicts global health interest. Published by the
BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please
go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/
46. ICT, a New Skill for Life
Clarke, Alan
2004-01-01
Information and communication technologies (ICT) have changed many aspects of the society in which
one lives. The initial impact was centered on the workplace, but subsequent effects have begun to
transform communication, leisure, entertainment, information, education and training. Given the
transformational impact ICT has had on many aspects ofâ€¦
47. What do community football players think about different exercise-training programmes? Implications for
the delivery of lower limb injury prevention programmes
PubMed Central
Finch, Caroline F; Doyle, Tim LA; Dempsey, Alasdair R; Elliott, Bruce C; Twomey, Dara M; White, Peta
E; Diamantopoulou, Kathy; Young, Warren; Lloyd, David G
2014-01-01
Background Players are the targeted end-users and beneficiaries of exercise-training programmes
implemented during coach-led training sessions, and the success of programmes depends upon their active
participation. Two variants of an exercise-training programme were incorporated into the regular training
schedules of 40 community Australian Football teams, over two seasons. One variant replicated common
training practices, while the second was an evidence-based programme to alter biomechanical and
neuromuscular factors related to risk of knee injuries. This paper describes the structure of the
implemented programmes and compares playersâ€™ end-of-season views about the programme variants.
Methods This study was nested within a larger group-clustered randomised controlled trial of the
effectiveness of two exercise-training programmes (control and neuromuscular control (NMC)) for
preventing knee injuries. A post-season self-report survey, derived from Health Belief Model constructs,
included questions to obtain playersâ€™ views about the benefits and physical challenges of the
programme in which they participated. Results Compared with control players, those who participated in
the NMC programme found it to be less physically challenging but more enjoyable and potentially of
more benefit. Suggestions from players about potential improvements to the training programme and its
future implementation included reducing duration, increasing range of drills/exercises and promoting its
injury prevention and other benefits to players. Conclusions Players provide valuable feedback about the
content and focus of implemented exercise-training programmes, that will directly inform the delivery of
similar, or more successful, programmes in the future. PMID:24047571
48. The ELIXIR-EXCELERATE Train-the-Trainer pilot programme: empower researchers to deliver high-
quality training
PubMed Central
Morgan, Sarah L; Koperlainen, Eija; Dimec, Jure; Marek, Diana; Larcombe, Lee; Rustici, Gabriella;
Attwood, Teresa K; Via, Allegra
2017-01-01
One of the main goals of the ELIXIR-EXCELERATE project from the European Unionâ€™s Horizon
2020 programme is to support a pan-European training programme to increase bioinformatics capacity and
competency across ELIXIR Nodes. To this end, a Train-the-Trainer (TtT) programme has been developed
by the TtT subtask of EXCELERATEâ€™s Training Platform, to try to expose bioinformatics instructors
to aspects of pedagogy and evidence-based learning principles, to help them better design, develop and
deliver high-quality training in future. As a first step towards such a programme, an ELIXIR-
EXCELERATE TtT (EE-TtT) pilot was developed, drawing on existing â€˜instructor trainingâ€™
models, using input both from experienced instructors and from experts in bioinformatics, the cognitive
sciences and educational psychology. This manuscript describes the process of defining the pilot
programme, illustrates its goals, structure and contents, and discusses its outcomes. From Jan 2016 to Jan
2017, we carried out seven pilot EE-TtT courses (training more than sixty new instructors),
collaboratively drafted the training materials, and started establishing a network of trainers and instructors
within the ELIXIR community. The EE-TtT pilot represents an essential step towards the development of
a sustainable and scalable ELIXIR TtT programme. Indeed, the lessons learned from the pilot, the
experience gained, the materials developed, and the analysis of the feedback collected throughout the
seven pilot courses have both positioned us to consolidate the programme in the coming years, and
contributed to the development of an enthusiastic and expanding ELIXIR community of instructors and
trainers. PMID:28928938
49. [General conditions concerning the implementation of an outpatient education programme--characteristics

and distinctions from an inpatient training programme].
PubMed
Brandes, I; Wunderlich, B; Niehues, C
2011-04-01
The aim of the EVA study was to develop an outpatient education programme for women with
endometriosis with a view to permanent transfer into routine care. Implementation of the programme
generated several problems and obstacles that are not, or not to this extent, present in the inpatient setting
of a rehabilitation clinic. The patient education programme was developed in line with an existing
inpatient programme, taking into account the criteria for evaluating such training programmes. Several
adjustments to process, structure and content level had to be made to achieve the conditions of the
outpatient setting. Since May 2008, 17 training courses took place in various outpatient and acute inpatient
settings, and a total of 156 women with diagnosed endometriosis participated. The problems and obstacles
that emerged affected similarly the process, structure and content of the training programme. On the
structural level, especially problems with availability of rooms, technical equipment and trainers occurred,
leading to significant time pressures. The main problem on the procedural level was the recruitment of
participants, since--in contrast to the inpatient setting and to disease management programmes--no
assignment by physicians or insurers takes place. Furthermore, gainful activity of the participants and the
resulting shift of the training beyond the usual working and opening hours are important barriers for
implementation. The unavailability of trainers in these settings requires creative solutions. Regarding the
contents of the training it has to be taken into consideration that--unlike the inpatient setting--no aftercare
intervention and no individual psychological consultation are possible. The training programme has to be
designed in such a way that all problems that have occurred could be dealt with appropriately. In
summary, the permanent implementation of an outpatient training programme is possible but is more time-
consuming than inpatient trainings
50. ICT in the Education of Students with SEN: Perceptions of Stakeholders
Ribeiro, Jaime; Moreira, AntÃ³nio; Almeida, Ana Margarida
Portugal is experiencing a technological reform in education. Technological refurbishing of schools and

training of students and teachers is a reality on the rise, enhanced by the implementation of the Education
Technological Plan, which also aims at computer skills certification, by 2010, of 90% of teachers. In a
School that must be adjusted to all pupils, Special Educational Needs cannot be neglected and the nature
and constitution of its computer resources should obviate the support of these students. ICT training is
essential to benefit all students from its use. In the case of SEN, this need for training is of paramount
importance to establish itself as a facilitator for these students. ICT Coordinators are the visible face of
ICT implementation in schools; their functions include the management of the schools computer facilities
and to zeal for the ICT training of fellow teachers.
51. Tertiary Students' ICT Self-Efficacy Beliefs and the Factors Affecting Their ICT-Use
Turel, Vehbi; Calik, Sinan; Doganer, Adem
2015-01-01
This study looked at tertiary (i.e. undergraduate /a four-year degree) students' information and
communication technology (ICT) self-efficacy beliefs and their level in use of certain common
programmes at a newly established (i.e. 2007) university in Turkey in the spring of 2012. The study
examined the tertiary students' (a) demographicâ€¦
52. Evaluation and impact of cardiotocography training programmes: a systematic review.
PubMed
Pehrson, C; Sorensen, J L; Amer-WÃ¥hlin, I
2011-07-01
The interpretation and management of cardiotocography (CTG) tracings are often criticised in obstetric
malpractice cases. As a consequence, regular CTG training has been recommended, even though little is
known about the effect of CTG training. To perform a systematic review of the existing literature on
studies on CTG training in order to assess educational strategies, evaluation of training programmes, and
impact of training programmes. The Medline database was searched to identify studies describing and/or
evaluating CTG training programmes. The literature search resulted in 409 citations. Twenty studies
describing and evaluating CTG training programmes were included. There was no restriction on study
design. Data regarding study design, study quality, educational strategies used for training in CTG
interpretation and decision making, target groups, number of participants, methods used for evaluation,
quality of evaluation, level of evaluation and results of training was extracted from 20 articles, and
analysed using Kirkpatrick's four-level model for the evaluation of education. Training was associated
with improvements on all Kirkpatrick levels, resulting in increased CTG knowledge and interpretive
skills, higher interobserver agreement, better management of intrapartum CTG, and improved quality of
care. Computer-based training (CBT) might be less time-consuming than classroom teaching. Clinical
skills seem to decrease faster than theoretical knowledge. Training can improve CTG competence and
clinical practise. Further research on CBT, test-enhanced learning and long-term retention, evaluation of
training and impact on clinical outcomes is recommended. Â© 2011 The Authors BJOG An International
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Â© 2011 RCOG.
53. ICT for Education: A Conceptual Framework for the Sustainable Adoption of Technology-Enhanced
Learning Environments in Schools
Rodriguez, Patricio; Nussbaum, Miguel; Dombrovskaia, Lioubov
2012-01-01
Currently, the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education does not
conclusively demonstrate significant effects on learning. However, not all ICT usage models are designed
to affect student outcomes. Therefore, to accurately study the impact of ICT, the concept of an educational
programme supported by ICT must first beâ€¦
54. Evaluation of Formal Training Programmes in Greek Organisations
Diamantidis, Anastasios D.; Chatzoglou, Prodromos D.
2012-01-01
Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to highlight the training factors that mostly affect trainees' perception
of learning and training usefulness. Design/methodology/approach: A new research model is proposed
exploring the relationships between a trainer's performance, training programme components, outcomes of
the learning process and trainingâ€¦
55. Tiger in Focus--A National Survey of ICT in Estonian Schools
Toots, Anu; Laanpere, Mart
2004-01-01
Estonia has not participated in international studies of ICT in education, nor have there been any similar
studies at the national level up until the year 2000. The first survey of ICT in Estonian schools was
conducted after completion of the national school computerization programme called Tiger Leap. This
paper focuses on the targeted responsesâ€¦
56. Has ICT come of age? Recurring debates on the role of ICT in education, 1982 2004
Wellington, Jerry
2005-01-01
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has now been used in science and technology
education, and in other areas of the curriculum, for over 20 years. ICT has been introduced into school
education through a series of heavily funded government initiatives since the launch of microcomputers
into schools in 1981. This spate of initiatives has involved a mixture of hardware, software and teacher-
training, though not always in a coordinated fashion. A number of issues raised by the advent of ICT have
specific relevance to those involved in science and technology education at all levels, but equally, the
issues and debates highlighted in this paper are of a generic nature and are applicable to ICT use across the
curriculum. I argue that the debates raised by ICT use fall into three categories: the vocational, the
pedagogical and the societal. These debates are likely to be perennial and recurring, whatever the
advancement made in the technology itself.
57. Sustaining simulation training programmes--experience from maternity care.
PubMed
Ayres-de-Campos, D; Deering, S; Siassakos, D
2011-11-01
There is little scientific evidence to support the majority of simulation-based maternity training
programmes, but some characteristics appear to be associated with sustainability. Among these are a clear
institutional-level commitment to the course, strong leadership in course organisation, a curriculum
relevant to clinical practice, a nonthreatening learning environment, the establishment of multiprofessional
training and the use of simulators appropriate to the learning objectives. There is still some debate on
whether simulation-based sessions should be carried out in dedicated training time outside normal
working hours or in ad-hoc drills that are run during clinical sessions, whether they should be located in
clinical areas, simulation centres, or both, and whether or not they should include standardised generic
teamwork training sessions. In this review, we discuss the main characteristics that appear to make a
simulation-based training programme a sustainable initiative. Â© 2011 The Authors BJOG An
International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Â© 2011 RCOG.
58. The reach and adoption of a coach-led exercise training programme in community football.
PubMed
Finch, Caroline F; Diamantopoulou, Kathy; Twomey, Dara M; Doyle, Tim L A; Lloyd, David G; Young,
Warren; Elliott, Bruce C
2014-04-01
To determine the reach and adoption of a coach-led exercise training programme for lower limb injury
prevention. Secondary analysis of data from a group-clustered randomised controlled trial. A periodised
exercise training warm-up programme was delivered to players during training sessions over an 8-week
preseason (weeks 1-8) and 18-week playing season. 1564 community Australian football players. Reach,
measured weekly, was the number of players who attended training sessions. Adoption was the number of
attending players who completed the programme in full, partially or not at all. Reasons for partial or non-
participation were recorded. In week 1, 599 players entered the programme; 55% attended 1 training
session and 45% attended > 1 session. By week 12, 1540 players were recruited but training attendance
(reach) decreased to <50%. When players attended training, the majority adopted the full programme-
ranging from 96% (week 1) to above 80% until week 20. The most common reasons for low adoption
were players being injured, too sore, being late for training or choosing their own warm-up. The training
programme's reach was highest preseason and halved at the playing season's end. However, when players
attended training sessions, their adoption was high and remained close to 70% by season end. For sports
injury prevention programmes to be fully effective across a season, attention also needs to be given to (1)
encouraging players to attend formal training sessions and (2) considering the possibility of some form of
programme delivery outside of formal training.
59. Improving the Quality of Life of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Through ICTs.
PubMed
Ferreras, Alberto; Poveda, Rakel; QuÃlez, Manuel; Poll, Nuria
2017-01-01
Removing barriers to accessing Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by Persons with
Intellectual Disabilities (IDPs) is crucial. Being excluded from ICTs implies being shut down from the
information society, but also from accessing essential public services, as well as from the opportunity of
living an independent life. The IdICT project has the general objective of increasing the competences of
IDPs, their families and the professionals that work with them to exploit ICTs with a Quality of Life
approach. To do that, a training platform and a training program has been developed and tested by IDPs,
relatives and professionals in six European Countries.
60. Enhancing ICT Competency for Teachers in the Thailand Basic Education System
Akarawang, Chaiya; Kidrakran, Pachoen; Nuangchalerm, Prasart
2015-01-01
Information and communications technologies (ICT) competency has been identified as a deficiency in
teacher training in the basic education system of Thailand. This research aimed to study needs and training
for enhancing ICT competency. Some 377 teachers from 35 schools and 12 school directors, supervisors
and professional teachers were surveyedâ€¦
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61. The use of reflective diaries in end of life training programmes: a study exploring the impact of self-
reflection on the participants in a volunteer training programme.
PubMed
Germain, Alison; Nolan, Kate; Doyle, Rita; Mason, Stephen; Gambles, Maureen; Chen, Hong; Smeding,
Ruthmarijke; Ellershaw, John
2016-03-05
A training programme was developed and delivered to a cohort of volunteers who were preparing for a
unique role to provide companionship to dying patients in the acute hospital setting. This comprehensive
programme aimed to provide an opportunity for participants to fully understand the nature and
responsibilities of the role, whilst also allowing sufficient time to assess the qualities and competencies of
participants for their ongoing volunteering role. Participants completed reflective diaries throughout the
training course to record their ongoing thoughts and feelings. The purpose of this paper is to present a
phenomenological analysis of these entries to understand participants' experiences, perceptions and
motivations. The wider study was structured into three phases. Phase 1 was the delivery of a 12 week,
bespoke training programme; Phase 2 involved a 26 week pilot implementation of the Care of the Dying
Volunteer Service and Phase 3 was the research evaluation of the training and implementation which
would inform the further development of the training programme. Self-reflection is a common component
of End of Life training programmes and volunteers in this study completed a reflective diary after
participation in each of the training sessions. A thematic analysis was undertaken to explore and
understand the participants' experience, perceptions and motivations in relation to their participation in the
training. All 19 volunteers completed the reflective diaries. From a potential 228 diary entries over the 12
week training programme, 178 diary entries were submitted (78 %). The following key themes were
identified: Dying Alone and the importance of being present, Personal loss and the reconstruction of
meaning, Self-Awareness and Personal growth, Self-preservation and Coping strategies and group
unity/cohesion. The participants in this study demonstrated that they were able to use the diaries as an
appropriate medium for reflection. Their reflections were
62. Goneis.gr: Training Greek Parents on ICT and Safer Internet
Manouselis, Nikos; Riviou, Katerina; Palavitsinis, Nikos; Giannikopoulou, Vasiliki; Tsanakas, Panayotis
Children's use of the Internet has significantly risen in the last decade. Nevertheless, children spend a lot
of time online which makes them susceptible to various threats (such as inappropriate material, offensive
language, etc). Parents are the last frontier to this menace but they also need to be educated and trained in
order to protect their children. Goneis.gr is an initiative launched by the Greek government that aims to
educate parents on safer Internet and the use of parental control software. Parents are also entitled to
distance learning courses covering basic computer skills. This paper presents the results of two separate
surveys that took place in the last few months (December 2008-January 2009). The first survey targeted
the parents that have completed the programme and the second one the educational providers that
participate in the programme and offer the training to the beneficiaries.
63. The effect of two different interval-training programmes on physiological and performance indices.
PubMed
Sindiani, Mahmood; Eliakim, Alon; Segev, Daria; Meckel, Yoav
2017-08-01
The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of an increasing-distance, interval-training
programme and a decreasing-distance, interval-training programme, matched for total distance, on aerobic
and anaerobic physiological indices. Forty physical education students were randomly assigned to either
the increasing- or decreasing-distance, interval-training group (ITG and DTG), and completed two similar
relevant sets of tests before and after six weeks of training. One training programme consisted of
increasing-distance interval-training (100-200-300-400-500â€…m) and the other decreasing-distance
interval training (500-400-300-200-100â€…m). While both training programmes led to a significant
improvement in VO 2 max (ESâ€‰=â€‰0.83-1.25), the improvement in the DTG was significantly
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greater than in the ITG (14.5â€‰Â±â€‰3.6 vs. 7.8â€‰Â±â€‰3.2%, pâ€‰<â€‰.05). In addition, while
both training programmes led to a significant improvement in all anaerobic indices (ESâ€‰=â€‰0.83-
1.63), the improvements in peak power (15.7â€‰Â±â€‰7.8 vs. 8.9â€‰Â±â€‰4.7), mean power
(10.6â€‰Â±â€‰5.4 vs. 6.8â€‰Â±â€‰4.4), and fatigue index (18.2â€‰Â±â€‰10.9 vs. 7.0â€‰Â±â€
‰14.2) were significantly greater in the DTG compared to the ITG (pâ€‰<â€‰.05). The main finding of
the present study was that beyond the significant positive effects of both training programmes on aerobic
and anaerobic fitness, the DTG showed significant superiority over the ITG in improving aerobic and
anaerobic performance capabilities. Coaches and athletes should therefore be aware that, in spite of
identical total work, an interval-training programme might induce different physiological impacts if the
order of intervals is not identical.
64. Incorporating ICT into K-12 Schools: China's Perspective in the Global Backgrounds.
Zhang, Jianwei
2002-01-01
Provides an overview of the development of ICT (information and communication technology) in Chinese
schools. Topics include hardware; infrastructures; educational resources; teacher training and support;
organizational culture in schools; practical uses of ICT in schools, including ICT integration; and future
possibilities. (LRW)
65. Transformational leadership training programme for charge nurses.
PubMed
Duygulu, Sergul; Kublay, Gulumser
2011-03-01
This paper is a report of an evaluation of the effects of a transformational leadership training programme
on Unit Charge Nurses' leadership practices. Current healthcare regulations in the European Union and
accreditation efforts of hospitals for their services mandate transformation in healthcare services in
Turkey. Therefore, the transformational leadership role of nurse managers is vital in determining and
achieving long-term goals in this process. The sample consisted of 30 Unit Charge Nurses with a
baccalaureate degree and 151 observers at two university hospitals in Turkey. Data were collected using
the Leadership Practices Inventory-Self and Observer (applied four times during a 14-month study process
from December 2005 to January 2007). The transformational leadership training programme had
theoretical (14 hours) and individual study (14 hours) in five sections. Means, standard deviations and
percentages, repeated measure tests and two-way factor analysis were used for analysis. According the
Leadership Practices Inventory-Self and Observer ratings, leadership practices increased statistically
significantly with the implementation of the programme. There were no significant differences between
groups in age, length of time in current job and current position. The Unit Charge Nurses Leadership
Practices Inventory self-ratings were significantly higher than those of the observers. There is a need to
develop similar programmes to improve the leadership skills of Unit Charge Nurses, and to make it
mandatory for nurses assigned to positions of Unit Charge Nurse to attend this kind of leadership
programme. Â© 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
66. Industrial Restructuring Training Programme. Evaluation Report.
European Social Fund, Dublin (Ireland).
Ireland's Industrial Restructuring Training Programme (IRTP) was evaluated to determine its effectiveness
as a vehicle for improving the managerial and supervisory skill levels of employees in existing enterprises.
Data were collected from the following sources: review of all program-monitoring documents submitted
since the IRTP's inception;â€¦
67. ICT Use and Achievement in Three European Countries: What Does PISA Tell Us?
Steffens, Karl
2014-01-01
During the last decade, in many European countries large investments were made to foster the use of
information and communication technology (ICT) in education with the expectation that ICT would make
teaching and learning more effective. This would, for example, become evident in scores obtained by
students in the Programme for Internationalâ€¦
68. Neurology expertise and postgraduate training programmes in the Arab world: a survey.
PubMed
Benamer, Hani T S
2010-01-01
Neurological disorders are increasingly recognised as a major public health problem, especially in the
developing world. Having adequate neurology expertise to tackle this issue is essential. A 17-item survey
was conducted to gather information about the number, training and location of neurologists and
supportive facilities available to them in the 16 middle- and high-income Arab countries. Data about the
availability of postgraduate training programmes was collected. Surveys were returned from all targeted
countries. The population per neurologist ranges from 35,000 to just over two million, and the most
neurologists are based in large cities. Most of the practising neurologists had received extensive training in
neurology and/or passed specialty exams. The majority had all or part of their training abroad. Neuro-
radiological and neuro-physiological investigations are generally available in most surveyed countries but
neuro-genetics and neuro-immunology services are lacking. Neurology training programmes are available
in ten Arab countries with a total of 504-524 trainees. The availability of neurologists, supportive services
and training programmes varies between Arab countries. Further development of neurology expertise and
local training programmes are needed. Copyright 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel.
69. Development and evaluation of a wheelchair service provision training of trainers programme
PubMed Central
2017-01-01
Background In many countries, availability of basic training and continued professional development
programmes in wheelchair services is limited. Therefore, many health professionals lack access to formal
training opportunities and new approaches to improve wheelchair service provision. To address this need,
the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the WHO Wheelchair Service Training of Trainers
Programme (WSTPt), aiming to increase the number of trainers who are well prepared to deliver the
WHO Wheelchair Service Training Packages. Despite these efforts, there was no recognised method to
prepare trainers to facilitate these training programmes in a standardised manner. Objectives To
understand if the WSTPt is an effective mechanism to train aspiring wheelchair service provision trainers.
Method An action research study was conducted using a mixed-methods approach to data collection and
analysis to integrate feedback from questionnaires and focus groups from three WHO WSTPt pilots.
Results Trainees were satisfied with the WHO WSTPt and the iterative process appears to have helped to
improve each subsequent pilot and the final training package. Conclusion The WHO WSTPt is an
effective mechanism to train wheelchair service provision trainers. This programme has potential to
increase the number of trainees and may increase the number of qualified service providers.
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70. Parents' Training: Effects of the Self-Help Skills Programme with Down's Syndrome Babies
Sanz, Maria Teresa; Menendez, Javier
2010-01-01
This article reviews studies evaluating the effectiveness of two types of early intervention programmes for
babies with Down's syndrome (DS). Evaluation of self-help early intervention programmes was done with
two types of training with the parents: in the first the parents learned the training programme from
observing the clinician, and in theâ€¦
71. Disaster mental health training programmes in New York City following September 11, 2001.
PubMed
Gill, Kimberly B; Gershon, Robyn R
2010-07-01
The need for mental health resources to provide care to the community following large-scale disasters is
well documented. In the aftermath of the World Trade Center (WTC) disaster on September 11, 2001,
many local agencies and organizations responded by providing informal mental health services, including
disaster mental health training for practitioners. The quality of these programmes has not been assessed,
however. The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University's School of Public Health
reviewed disaster mental health training programmes administered by community-based organizations,
professional associations, hospitals, and government agencies after September 11. Results indicate that the
quality and the effectiveness of programmes are difficult to assess. A wide range of curricula and a
widespread lack of recordkeeping and credentialing of trainers were noted. Most of the training
programmes provided are no longer available. Recommendations for improving the quality of disaster
mental health training programmes are provided.
72. A pedagogical framework for developing innovative science teachers with ICT
Rogers, Laurence; Twidle, John
2013-11-01
Background: The authors have conducted a number of research projects into the use of ICT in science
teaching and most recently have collaborated with five European partners in teacher education to develop
resources to assist teacher trainers in delivering courses for the professional development of science
teachers. Purpose: 1. To describe the main aspects of pedagogy which are relevant to the use of ICT tools
which serve practical science teaching. 2. To discuss approaches to teacher education which aim to
emphasise the pedagogical aspects of using those ICT tools. Sources of evidence: 1. A review of the
research literature on the effectiveness of using ICT in education with a particular focus on pedagogical
knowledge and its interaction with associated technical knowledge. 2. Authors' experience as teacher
trainers and as researchers in methods of employing ICT in science education. 3. Studies conducted by
partners in the ICT for Innovative Science Teachers Project and training materials developed by the
project. Main argument: Starting from the premise that it is the pedagogical actions of the teacher which
determine successful learning outcomes of using ICT in science lessons, the paper describes the main
components of pedagogical knowledge and understanding required by teachers. It examines the role of an
understanding of affordances in helping teachers to deploy software tools appropriately and defines some
of the skills for exploiting them to benefit learning. Innovation is successful when ICT activities are
incorporated in ways that complement non-ICT activities and serve science learning objectives. When
teachers are alert to adapt their pedagogical skills, they evolve new ways of working and interacting with
students. Training courses need to provide means of helping teachers to examine the professional beliefs
which underpin their pedagogical approaches. This is most effectively achieved when a course blends
personal hands-on experience with discourse
73. A training programme to improve hip strength in persons with lower limb amputation.
PubMed
Nolan, Lee
2012-03-01
To investigate the effect of a 10-week training programme on persons with a lower limb amputation and to
determine if this training is sufficient to enable running. Seven transtibial, 8 transfemoral and 1 bilateral
amputee (all resulting from trauma, tumour or congenital) were randomly assigned to a training (nâ€‰â€
‰=8) or control group (nâ€‰=â€‰8). Isokinetic hip flexor and extensor strength at 60 and 120Âº/s and
oxygen consumption while walking at 1.0 m/s were tested pre- and post- a 10-week period. The training
group followed a twice weekly hip strengthening programme, while the control group continued with their
usual activities. Running ability was determined pre-testing, and attempted after post-testing for the
training group only. The training group increased hip strength and decreased oxygen consumption. Six
amputees who were previously unable to run were able to after training. The control group decreased
intact limb hip extensor strength. The training programme is sufficient to improve hip strength and enable
running in persons with a lower limb amputation. As hip strength was reduced in those not following the
training programme, it is recommended that strength training be undertaken regularly in order to avoid
losing limb strength following amputation.
74. Entrepreneurship Training Programme in Universities and Graduates' Productivity in South-South Nigeria
Oleforo, Ngozika A.; Oko, Dominic Edema; Akpan, Eno G.
2013-01-01
Entrepreneurial training programme has to do with acquiring relevant skills in which an individual has to
be sensitized, motivated and guided to achieve self-reliance and self employment. The paper examined the
relevance of entrepreneurial training programme in the universities to graduates' productivity. Three null
hypotheses were formulated. Aâ€¦
75. Design of Contents for ICT Literacy In-Service Training of Teachers in Korea
Kim, Jong Hye; Jung, Soon Young; Lee, Won Gyu
2008-01-01
The importance of ICT literacy education for students and teachers in the information society cannot be
overemphasized. The Korean government had developed an ICT literacy curriculum for students and
teachers since 2000. It announced the ICT literacy curriculum for students in 2000 and the ISST for
teachers in 2002. Most contents of the ICTâ€¦
76. Can ICT Reduce Social Exclusion? The Case of an Adults' English Language Learning Programme
Webb, Sue
2006-01-01
Strong claims are made for ICT-based lifelong learning as an effective way of reducing the exclusion of
various groups in society, yet, there is very little research to support these claims. Empirical research is
needed, including qualitative studies of the experiences of socially excluded learners using ICT. This
article reports the findings ofâ€¦
77. Changes in healthcare workers' knowledge about tuberculosis following a tuberculosis training
programme.
PubMed
Naidoo, S; Taylor, M; Esterhuizen, T M; Nordstrom, D L; Mohamed, O; Knight, S E; Jinabhai, C C
2011-08-01
In resource-limited countries, health policy makers and practitioners need to know whether healthcare
workers have sufficient knowledge of tuberculosis and its management. We conducted a study to: (1)
measure knowledge changes among healthcare workers who participated in a tuberculosis training
programme; and (2) make recommendations about future tuberculosis training for healthcare workers in
the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. A cross-sectional study conducted in 2007 measured changes
in tuberculosis knowledge of doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers after a training programme
based on World Health Organization tuberculosis training modules. Data were collected before and after
training using a self-administered, 98-item questionnaire covering eight components. A total of 267
healthcare workers, mean age 40.7 years, answered both pre- and post-training questionnaires. Mean total
knowledge scores were low despite significant changes (p<0.001) from a pre-training score of 59.5% to a
post-training score of 66.5%. Nurses showed significant improvements in mean total knowledge scores
(p<0.001) but had the lowest mean total knowledge score post-training, 63.2%. Doctors had significantly
better pre-training (p<0.001) and post-training (p<0.001) mean total knowledge scores compared to
nurses. Improvement in healthcare workers' overall knowledge of tuberculosis during a training
programme was not clinically significant. Periodic field training and supervision should be considered to
ensure tuberculosis knowledge improvements.
78. A Report on Education and Training in the International Council on Archives' Africa Programme
Lowry, James
2017-01-01
In 2015, the International Council on Archives launched its Africa Programme (2015-2020) in order to
coordinate its support for African archives and archivists. The Programme is focused on two strategic
priorities: advocacy and education and training. This article examines the education and training
component of the Programme. It begins byâ€¦
79. The Impact of ICT in Learning through Distance Education Programmes at Zimbabwe Open University
(ZOU): Roles of ICT in Learning through Distance Education Programmes
Mpofu, John; Chimhenga, Sylod; Mafa, Onias
2013-01-01
Zimbabwe Distance Open University is enrols students from both urban and rural settings. The majority of
students living and working in rural areas have limited or no access to computers and electricity as a result
the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in the learning process is very limited.
Though government has realized theâ€¦
80. Issues and Impediments Faced by Canadian Teachers While Integrating ICT in Pedagogical Practice
Saxena, Anoop
2017-01-01
Teachers in many schools struggle to integrate Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as part
of their teaching practice. Among the issues faced by teachers when attempting to integrate ICT into their
classrooms are gaps in ICT knowledge and skills, lack of training and inadequate support and scaffolding.
Other issues include inability toâ€¦
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81. Unveiling the Teachers' Profiles through an INSET (In Service Training) Course of Greek Primary School
Teachers in the Pedagogy of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) In-Classroom
Instruction
Amanatidis, Nikolaos
2015-01-01
To meet the increasing demand for change in the infusion of ICT pedagogy in education a nationwide
project was launched in Greece on May 2008. An INSET course for primary school teachers in the
pedagogy of ICT in classroom instruction. The writer, aimed to study the teachers' views about certain
aspects of the training experience in terms of theâ€¦
82. Empowerment of Fisher Women of Siluvaipatti Fishing Village of Tuticorin, Southeast Coast of India
through Adult Education and ICT Training
Patterson, Jamila; Linden, Eva; Bierbrier, Christin; Lofgren, Inger; Wilhelmsson, Dan; Edward, J. K.
Patterson
2008-01-01
This paper focuses on adult education and information and communication technologies (ICT) training to
fisherwomen of Siluvaipatti fishing village in Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu State, southeastern India.
The total families in this village are 209 with population 899 (Male: 442; Female: 457). The education
level is generally good inâ€¦
83. A systematic review of training programmes for recruiters to randomised controlled trials.
PubMed
Townsend, Daisy; Mills, Nicola; SavoviÄ‡, Jelena; Donovan, Jenny L
2015-09-28
Recruitment to randomised controlled trials (RCTs) is often difficult. Clinician related factors have been
implicated as important reasons for low rates of recruitment. Clinicians (doctors and other health
professionals) can experience discomfort with some underlying principles of RCTs and experience
difficulties in conveying them positively to potential trial participants. Recruiter training has been
suggested to address identified problems but a synthesis of this research is lacking. The aim of our study
was to systematically review the available evidence on training interventions for recruiters to randomised
trials. Studies that evaluated training programmes for trial recruiters were included. Those that provided
only general communication training not linked to RCT recruitment were excluded. Data extraction and
quality assessment were completed by two reviewers independently, with a third author where necessary.
Seventeen studies of 9615 potentially eligible titles and abstracts were included in the review: three
randomised controlled studies, two non-randomised controlled studies, nine uncontrolled pre-test/post-test
studies, two qualitative studies, and a post-training questionnaire survey. Most studies were of moderate or
weak quality. Training programmes were mostly set within cancer trials, and usually consisted of
workshops with a mix of health professionals over one or two consecutive days covering generic and trial
specific issues. Recruiter training programmes were well received and some increased recruiters' self-
confidence in communicating key RCT concepts to patients. There was, however, little evidence that this
training increased actual recruitment rates or patient understanding, satisfaction, or levels of informed
consent. There is a need to develop recruiter training programmes that can lead to improved recruitment
and informed consent in randomised trials.
84. FuturICT â€” The road towards ethical ICT
van den Hoven, J.; Helbing, D.; Pedreschi, D.; Domingo-Ferrer, J.; Gianotti, F.; Christen, M.
2012-11-01
The pervasive use of information and communication technology (ICT) in modern societies enables
countless opportunities for individuals, institutions, businesses and scientists, but also raises difficult
ethical and social problems. In particular, ICT helped to make societies more complex and thus harder to
understand, which impedes social and political interventions to avoid harm and to increase the common
good. To overcome this obstacle, the large-scale EU flagship proposal FuturICT intends to create a
platform for accessing global human knowledge as a public good and instruments to increase our
understanding of the information society by making use of ICT-based research. In this contribution, we
outline the ethical justification for such an endeavor. We argue that the ethical issues raised by FuturICT
research projects overlap substantially with many of the known ethical problems emerging from ICT use
in general. By referring to the notion of Value Sensitive Design, we show for the example of privacy how
this core value of responsible ICT can be protected in pursuing research in the framework of FuturICT. In
addition, we discuss further ethical issues and outline the institutional design of FuturICT allowing to
address them.
85. Current training provision and training needs in oral health for UK general practice trainees: survey of
General Practitioner Training Programme Directors.
PubMed
Ahluwalia, Aneeta; Crossman, Tim; Smith, Helen
2016-05-11
In the UK the incidence of oral cancers has risen by a third in the last decade, and there have been
minimal improvements in survival rates. Moreover, a significant proportion of the population no longer
access dental health services regularly, instead presenting their oral health concerns to their General
Medical Practitioner. Therefore, General Practitioners (GP) have an important role in the diagnosis of oral
health pathologies and the earlier detection of oral cancers. This study aims to understand the current
provision of training in oral health and cancer for GP trainees and to identify how unmet training needs
could be met. A cross-sectional survey of GP Training Programme Directors using an online questionnaire
asking about current oral health education training (hospital placements and structured teaching), the
competencies covered with trainees and ways to improve oral health training. Quantitative data were
analysed using descriptive statistics and content analysis was undertaken of free text responses. We
obtained responses from 132 GP Training Programme Directors (GPTPDs), from 13 of the 16 UK medical
deaneries surveyed. The majority of respondents (71.2%) indicated that their programmes did not provide
any structured oral health training to GP trainees and thatâ€‰â‰¤â€‰10% of their trainees were
undertaking hospital posts relevant to oral health. GPTPDs were of the view that the quality of oral health
training was poor, relative to the specified competencies, and that teaching on clinical presentations of
'normal' oral anatomy was particularly poor. It was envisaged that oral health training could be improved
by access to specialist tutors, e-learning programmes and problem-based-learning sessions. Respondents
highlighted the need for training sessions to be relevant to GPs. Barriers to improving training in oral
health were time constraints, competing priorities and reluctance to taking on the workload of dentists.
This UK-wide survey has identified
86. Developing a higher specialist training programme in renal medicine in the era of competence-based
training.
PubMed
Kamesh, Lavanya; Clapham, Mike; Foggensteiner, Lukas
2012-08-01
Renal specialty medical training in the UK was reformed in August 2007, with an emphasis placed on
competency-based training and the publication of a new curriculum and assessment blueprint. This model
of training places additional time demands on both trainees and trainers, with implications for job
planning and service delivery. We evaluated the resource requirements and impact on service delivery of
implementing a high-quality training programme in renal medicine. Each trainee maintained a portfolio
containing details of workplace-based assessments. The change in educational environment led to
improved trainee satisfaction. The mean total consultant time involved in implementing the training
programme was 0.7 programmed activities (PAs) per trainee per week in the first year, which decreased to
0.5 PAs per trainee per week in the second year. This pilot study indicates that it is possible to integrate
successful and high-quality specialty training in a busy clinical environment. The model outlined could
form a template for postgraduate specialist training delivery in a variety of medical specialties.
87. Adapting operational research training to the Rwandan context: the Intermediate Operational Research
Training programme.
PubMed
Odhiambo, Jackline; Amoroso, Cheryl L; Barebwanuwe, Peter; Warugaba, Christine; Hedt-Gauthier,

Bethany L
2017-01-01
Promoting national health research agendas in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) requires
adequate numbers of individuals with skills to initiate and conduct research. Recently, non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) have joined research capacity building efforts to increase research leadership by
LMIC nationals. Partners In Health, an international NGO operating in Rwanda, implemented its first
Intermediate Operational Research TrainingÂ (IORT) course to cultivate Rwandan research talent and
generate evidence to improve health care delivery. This paper describes the implementation of IORT to
share experiences with other organizations interested in developing similar training programmes. The
Intermediate Operational Research Training utilized a deliverable-driven training model, using learning-
by-doing pedagogy with intensive hands-on mentorship to build research skills from protocol
development to scientific publication. The course had short (two-day) but frequent training sessions
(seven sessions over eightÂ months). Trainees were clinical and programme staff working at the district
level who were paired to jointly lead a research project. Of 10 trainees admitted to the course from a pool
of 24 applicants, nine trainees completed the course with five research projects published in peer-reviewed
journals. Strengths of the course included supportive national and institutional research capacity
guidelines, building from a successful training model, and trainee commitment. Challenges included
delays in ethical review, high mentorship workload of up to 250Â hours of practicum mentorship, lack of
access to literature in subscription journals and high costs of open access publication. The IORT course
was an effective way to support the district-based government and NGO staff in gaining research skills, as
well as answering research questions relevant to health service delivery at district hospitals. Other NGOs
should build on successful programmes while adapting
88. An economic analysis of midwifery training programmes in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.
PubMed
Walker, Damian; McDermott, Jeanne M; Fox-Rushby, Julia; Tanjung, Marwan; Nadjib, Mardiati;
Widiatmoko, Dono; Achadi, Endang
2002-01-01
In order to improve the knowledge and skills of midwives at health facilities and those based in villages in
South Kalimantan, Indonesia, three in-service training programmes were carried out during 1995-98. A
scheme used for both facility and village midwives included training at training centres, peer review and
continuing education. One restricted to village midwives involved an internship programme in district
hospitals. The incremental cost-effectiveness of these programmes was assessed from the standpoint of the
health care provider. It was estimated that the first scheme could be expanded to increase the number of
competent midwives based in facilities and villages in South Kalimantan by 1% at incremental costs of
US$ 764.6 and US$ 1175.7 respectively, and that replication beyond South Kalimantan could increase the
number of competent midwives based in facilities and villages by 1% at incremental costs of US$ 1225.5
and US$ 1786.4 per midwife respectively. It was also estimated that the number of competent village
midwives could be increased by 1% at an incremental cost of US$ 898.1 per intern if replicated elsewhere,
and at a cost of US$ 146.2 per intern for expanding the scheme in South Kalimantan. It was not clear
whether the training programmes were more or less cost-effective than other safe motherhood
interventions because the nature of the outcome measures hindered comparison.
89. Teaching of direct posterior resin composite restorations in UK dental therapy training programmes.
PubMed
Lynch, C D; Wilson, N H F
2010-05-08
With the numbers of dental therapists involved in the delivery of dental care within the UK on the
increase, and the trend towards the use of direct resin composites (composites) for the restoration of
posterior teeth, this study was undertaken to describe the teaching of posterior composites in dental
therapy training programmes in the UK. A secondary aim was to identify differences in techniques for
posterior composites taught within these dental therapy training programmes. In 2008/9, a questionnaire
seeking information on the teaching of posterior composites was distributed by email to 13 centres with
dental therapy training programmes in the UK. This questionnaire sought information relating to the
teaching of direct posterior composites to dental therapy students, including the amounts of preclinical and
clinical teaching in respect of deciduous and permanent teeth, numbers of restorations placed,
contraindications to placement, and details in respect of operative techniques. Ten completed responses
were received (response rate = 77%). In ten programmes, student dental therapists received clinical
training in the placement of composite restorations in the occlusal surfaces of premolar and permanent
molar teeth, and nine programmes included such training for two and three surface occlusoproximal
restorations. The mean proportions of posterior restorations placed clinically by the trainee dental
therapists in permanent teeth using dental amalgam and composite were 52% and 46% respectively
(range: amalgam = 20-95%; composite = 5-70%). With the exception of one programme, the teaching of
posterior composites is a well established element of dental therapy training. Some variations were noted
in the teaching of clinical techniques between respondent training centres. It is suggested that to ensure
harmony in approaches to treatments provided by graduated therapists that training centres look to
relevant consensus documents, such as those of the British Association
90. Assessing the Influence of the PTTC Principal's Competency in ICT on the Teachers' Integration of ICT in
Teaching Science in PTTCs in Nyanza Region, Kenya
Omwenga, Ezekiel; Nyabero, Charles; Okioma, Lazarous
2015-01-01
The study was conducted to assess the influence of Primary Teacher Training College (PTTC) principal's
competency in ICT on the teacher's integration of ICT in teaching science in PTTC's in Nyanza region in
Kenya. The one research question and one research hypothesis guided the study. The population
comprised of 21 principals and 159 tutors. Dataâ€¦
91. Musical Exploration Using ICT in the Middle and Secondary School Classroom
Ward, Christopher J.
2009-01-01
In this article, I explore musical creativity through Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
This article aims to show that secondary school pupils can compose freely using ICT in the classroom,
easing and "democratizing" the creative process, enabling a high standard for all, regardless of formal
musical training. The fieldworkâ€¦
92. Evaluation of an elderly care training programme for women.
PubMed
Bayik, T A; Uysal, A
2010-06-01
Caregiving across different cultures has been perceived conventionally as a private or family
responsibility, predominantly performed by women who accept their caregiving as part of their gender
role. This study aimed to design, deliver, and evaluate an elderly training programme for women by
assessing their knowledge, attitudes and skills as a lay caregiver. Encouraging the women to find suitable
positions for employment in private or governmental institutions was the further objective of the study.
The study was a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design. The study was conducted in a
solidarity centre for women and in a nursing home for the elderly. The sample covered 120 women
selected from the community by convenience sampling. Data were gathered through pre- and post-test
evaluation and observation forms in 2 May-22 December 2005. The training programme consisted of 230
h of didactic sessions, demonstrations and clinical practices. The mean change in the participants'
knowledge score (pre-test: 41.44 +/- 0.92; post-test: 71.16 +/- 1.34) demonstrated a statistically significant
improvement in their knowledge. According to clinical observations, most of them displayed satisfactory
caring and communication skills towards the elderly. Virtually all participants reported increased skill,
knowledge and confidence. The developed training programme was effective, resulting in an increased
knowledge, the acquisition of good attitudes towards the elderly, and performing satisfactory caring and
communication skills. Similar community-based programmes managed by nurses are recommended to
support non-professional caregivers. The research is not only an innovative but also a revolutionary model
to promote women.
93. Say 'trouble's gone': chronic illness and employability in job training programmes.
PubMed
Tsui, Emma K
2013-01-01
The concept of biographical disruption has unique relevance for socioeconomically disadvantaged groups
who participate in entry-level job training programmes. In these programmes trainees often suffer from
various forms of chronic illness and must arrange these illnesses into a picture of employability. In this
article I use ethnographic data and narrative analysis to examine closely two trainees' illness-related
experiences, expressions and talk, and find that their ability to present their illnesses in ways that are
consistent with programmatic goals is strongly influenced by family support, responsibilities and roles, as
well as particular aspects of illness, like the interpretability of symptoms. I also find that the concept of
biographical disruption has a curious traction in the world of job training, particularly among job training
programme staff who would like to see trainees mobilise a variety of resources to help manage their
illness. However, for trainees, many of whom have lived with chronic illness for years, the concept of
biographical disruption may be more limited as a tool for understanding the experiences of illness. A more
meaningful disruptive force in the lives of trainees appears to be the programme itself and the strategies
for dealing with illness that programme staff may extend. Â© 2012 The Author. Sociology of Health &
Illness Â© 2012 Foundation for the Sociology of Health & Illness/Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
94. The use of information and communication technology (ICT) in dentistry.
PubMed
Knott, N J
2013-02-01
As the use of information and communication technology (ICT) becomes more widespread in dentistry the
risk of breaching electronic commerce laws and patient confidentiality increases. It is necessary to be
aware of the responsibilities internet usage entails, especially within a dental practice where the protection
of patient information is of the utmost importance. More should be done to outline the various precautions
that should be taken to ensure ICT security within the professional domain, as it would appear dentistry
has been neglected with regard to receiving the proper ICT education, training and support systems.
95. Radiographer-led plan selection for bladder cancer radiotherapy: initiating a training programme and
maintaining competency.
PubMed
McNair, H A; Hafeez, S; Taylor, H; Lalondrelle, S; McDonald, F; Hansen, V N; Huddart, R
2015-04-01
The implementation of plan of the day selection for patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) for bladder
cancer requires efficient and confident decision-making. This article describes the development of a
training programme and maintenance of competency. Cone beam CT (CBCT) images acquired on patients
receiving RT for bladder cancer were assessed to establish baseline competency and training needs. A
training programme was implemented, and observers were asked to select planning target volumes (PTVs)
on two groups of 20 patients' images. After clinical implementation, the PTVs chosen were reviewed
offline, and an audit performed after 3 years. A mean of 73% (range, 53-93%) concordance rate was
achieved prior to training. Subsequent to training, the mean score decreased to 66% (Round 1), then
increased to 76% (Round 2). Six radiographers and two clinicians successfully completed the training
programme. An independent observer reviewed the images offline after clinical implementation, and a
91% (126/139) concordance rate was achieved. During the audit, 125 CBCT images from 13 patients were
reviewed by a single observer and concordance was 92%. Radiographer-led selection of plan of the day
was implemented successfully with the use of a training programme and continual assessment. Quality has
been maintained over a period of 3 years. The training programme was successful in achieving and
maintaining competency for a plan of the day technique.
96. ICT Learning Experience and Research Orientation as Predictors of ICT Skills and the ICT Use of
University Students
Verhoeven, Jef C.; Heerwegh, Dirk; De Wit, Kurt
2016-01-01
Since our first studies of information and communications technology (ICT) skills and ICT use at
universities in 2004, ICT and its use by students has changed greatly. In order to obtain a more detailed
picture of ICT skills, we first construct a new instrument to measure the self-perception of ICT skills (49
items) and of ICT use (53 items) byâ€¦
97. Evaluating Change in Beliefs About the Importance/Control of Thoughts as a Mediator of CBM-I and
Responses to an ICT Stressor.
PubMed
Clerkin, Elise M; Magee, Joshua C; Parsons, E Marie
2014-10-01
This study evaluated an adaptation of a Cognitive Bias Modification-Interpretation (CBM-I) procedure

designed to shift interpretations of intrusive thoughts related to beliefs about the Importance and Control
of Thoughts (ICT). Individuals high in the ICT belief domain were randomly assigned to one of two
conditions: (a) a positive (n = 38) condition in which scenarios about intrusive thoughts were repeatedly
paired with benign interpretations; or (b) a control (n = 39) condition in which scenarios about intrusive
thoughts were paired with 50% benign and 50% threatening interpretations. Further, participants engaged
in an ICT stressor task. Structural equation modeling with bias-corrected bootstrapping was used to
examine the effects of training on ICT-relevant interpretations, beliefs, and ICT stressor responding. As
predicted, individuals in a positive (vs. control) training condition reported decreases in ICT-relevant
interpretations and beliefs. Further, there was a small, statistically significant indirect (i.e., mediated)
effect of training on measures of ICT stressor responding, which occurred via decreases in ICT-relevant
beliefs. In sum, results indicate that training was effective in influencing interpretations and beliefs tied to
Importance/Control of Thoughts and that there may be clinical utility to shifting this belief domain.
98. Evaluating Change in Beliefs About the Importance/Control of Thoughts as a Mediator of CBM-I and
Responses to an ICT Stressor
PubMed Central
Clerkin, Elise M.; Magee, Joshua C.; Parsons, E. Marie
2014-01-01
This study evaluated an adaptation of a Cognitive Bias Modification-Interpretation (CBM-I) procedure

designed to shift interpretations of intrusive thoughts related to beliefs about the Importance and Control
of Thoughts (ICT). Individuals high in the ICT belief domain were randomly assigned to one of two
conditions: (a) a positive (n = 38) condition in which scenarios about intrusive thoughts were repeatedly
paired with benign interpretations; or (b) a control (n = 39) condition in which scenarios about intrusive
thoughts were paired with 50% benign and 50% threatening interpretations. Further, participants engaged
in an ICT stressor task. Structural equation modeling with bias-corrected bootstrapping was used to
examine the effects of training on ICT-relevant interpretations, beliefs, and ICT stressor responding. As
predicted, individuals in a positive (vs. control) training condition reported decreases in ICT-relevant
interpretations and beliefs. Further, there was a small, statistically significant indirect (i.e., mediated)
effect of training on measures of ICT stressor responding, which occurred via decreases in ICT-relevant
beliefs. In sum, results indicate that training was effective in influencing interpretations and beliefs tied to
Importance/Control of Thoughts and that there may be clinical utility to shifting this belief domain.
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99. Development of a competency based training programme to support multidisciplinary working in a

combined biochemistry/haematology laboratory
PubMed Central
Woods, R; Longmire, W; Galloway, M; Smellie, W
2000-01-01
The aim of this study was to develop a competency based training programme to support multidisciplinary
working in a combined biochemistry and haematology laboratory. The training programme was developed
to document that staff were trained in the full range of laboratory tests that they were expected to perform.
This programme subsequently formed the basis for the annual performance review of all staff. All staff
successfully completed the first phase of the programme. This allowed laboratory staff to work
unsupervised at night as part of a partial shift system. All staff are now working towards achieving a level
of competence equivalent to the training level required for state registration by the Council for Professions
Supplementary to Medicine. External evaluation of the training programme has included accreditation by
the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine and reinspection by Clinical Pathology
Accreditation (UK) Ltd. The development of a competency based training system has facilitated the
introduction of multidisciplinary working in the laboratory. In addition, it enables the documentation of all
staff to ensure that they are fully trained and are keeping up to date, because the continuing professional
development programme in use in our laboratory has been linked to this training scheme. This approach to
documentation of training facilitated a recent reinspection by Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd.
Key Words: Keyword: multidisciplinary working â€¢ competency based training PMID:10889827
100. Clinical leadership training: an evaluation of the Welsh Fellowship programme.
PubMed
Phillips, Suzanne; Bullock, Alison
2018-05-08
Purpose UK fellowship schemes have been set up to address low-level engagement of doctors with
leadership roles. Established in 2013, the Welsh Clinical Leadership Fellowship (WCLF) programme aims
to recruit aspiring future clinical leaders and equip them with knowledge and skills to lead improvements
in healthcare delivery. This paper aims to evaluate the 12-month WCLF programme in its first two years
of operation. Design/methodology/approach Focused on the participants ( n = 8), the authors explored
expectations of the programme, reactions to academic components (provided by Academi Wales) and
learning from workplace projects and other opportunities. The authors adopted a qualitative approach,
collecting data from four focus groups, 20 individual face-to-face or telephone interviews with fellows and
project supervisors and observation of Academi Wales training days. Findings Although from diverse
specialties and stages in training, all participants reported that the Fellowship met expectations. Fellows
learned leadership theory, developing understanding of leadership and teamwork in complex
organisations. Through workplace projects, they applied their knowledge, learning from both success and
failure. The quality of communication with fellows distinguished the better supervisors and impacted on
project success. Research limitations/implications Small participant numbers limit generalisability. The
authors did not evaluate longer-term impact. Practical implications Doctors are required to be both
clinically proficient and influence service delivery and improve patient care. The WCLF programme
addresses both the need for leadership theory (through the Academi Wales training) and the application of
learning through the performance of leadership roles in the projects. Originality/value This work
represents an evaluation of the only leadership programme in Wales, and outcomes have led to
improvements.
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101. International standards for programmes of training in intensive care medicine in Europe.
PubMed
2011-03-01
To develop internationally harmonised standards for programmes of training in intensive care medicine
(ICM). Standards were developed by using consensus techniques. A nine-member nominal group of
European intensive care experts developed a preliminary set of standards. These were revised and refined
through a modified Delphi process involving 28 European national coordinators representing national
training organisations using a combination of moderated discussion meetings, email, and a Web-based tool
for determining the level of agreement with each proposed standard, and whether the standard could be
achieved in the respondent's country. The nominal group developed an initial set of 52 possible standards
which underwent four iterations to achieve maximal consensus. All national coordinators approved a final
set of 29 standards in four domains: training centres, training programmes, selection of trainees, and
trainers' profiles. Only three standards were considered immediately achievable by all countries,
demonstrating a willingness to aspire to quality rather than merely setting a minimum level. Nine
proposed standards which did not achieve full consensus were identified as potential candidates for future
review. This preliminary set of clearly defined and agreed standards provides a transparent framework for
assuring the quality of training programmes, and a foundation for international harmonisation and quality
improvement of training in ICM.
102. What We Are Really Doing with ICT in Physical Education: A National Audit of Equipment, Use,
Teacher Attitudes, Support, and Training
Thomas, Andrew; Stratton, Gareth
2006-01-01
This paper reports on the results from a detailed national audit of information communication technology
(ICT) in physical education (PE), examining attitudes, training, numbers of pieces of equipment and
hardware owned, and its employment and use across nine Local Education Authorities, six types of
schools, and four types of Specialist College.â€¦
103. Do Computerised Training Programmes Designed to Improve Working Memory Work?
Apter, Brian J. B.
2012-01-01
A critical review of working memory training research during the last 10 years is provided. Particular
attention is given to research that has attempted to investigate the efficacy of commercially marketed
computerised training programmes such as "Cogmed" and "Jungle Memory". Claimed benefits are
questioned on the basis that research methodologiesâ€¦
104. A fit for purpose training programme for the decontamination of personnel.
PubMed
O'Mara, E; Cole, P; Wynn, A; Collison, R
2015-06-01
Contingency plans are a crucial part of operating any nuclear facility. The success of a contingency plan
depends on the efficacy of the plan and the confidence and understanding of those who must enact it. This
project focused on both of these aspects, clarifying technique and then designing and delivering a training
programme for decontamination. The design of the training was based on the IAEA Systematic Approach
to Training (SAT). The delivery focused on ways of increasing retention including use of practical
examples and assessment, peer assessment and visual contingency plans. A quantitative survey of the
trainees was conducted using a questionnaire before and after the training programme delivery. The results
clearly demonstrate an improvement across all elements of skills and knowledge required to undertake
decontamination. Effective training is fundamental to the development of a good safety culture and the
methodology used in this work has led to a clear improvement in radiation protection culture at the
Devonport site.
105. Identifying current training provision and future training needs in allergy available for UK general practice
trainees: national cross-sectional survey of General Practitioner Specialist Training programme directors.
PubMed
Ellis, Jayne; Rafi, Imran; Smith, Helen; Sheikh, Aziz
2013-03-01
There are ongoing concerns about the quality of care provision for allergy in primary care. To identify
current training provision in allergy to GP trainees and to understand how this could be enhanced. A cross-
sectional survey of GP Speciality Training (GPST) programme directors was undertaken. Programme
directors of the 174 GPST schemes were sent an online questionnaire which was informed by the content
of the Royal College of General Practitioners curriculum. Quantitative data were descriptively analysed
and a thematic analysis was undertaken of free text responses. We obtained responses from 146 directors
representing 106 training programmes. Responses indicated that two-thirds (62%, 95% CI 53.1 to 71.5) of
programmes were providing at least some allergy training, with the remaining third stating that they either
provided no training or were unsure. Overall, one-third (33%, 95% CI 22.7 to 42.2) of programme
directors believed that all the relevant allergy-related curriculum requirements were being met. Where
provided, this training was believed to be best for organ-specific allergic disorders but was thought to be
poorer for systemic allergic disorders, particularly food allergy where 67% (95% CI 57.5 to 76.5) of
respondents indicated that training was poor. There was considerable interest in increasing the allergy
training provided, preferably through eLearning modules and problem-based learning materials supported
by those with relevant specialist knowledge. This UK-wide survey has identified important gaps in the
training of GP trainees in relation to allergy care. Addressing these gaps, particularly in the management
of systemic allergic disorders, should help to improve delivery of primary care-based allergy care.
106. General medicine advanced training: lessons from the John Hunter training programme.
PubMed
Jackel, D; Attia, J; Pickles, R
2014-03-01
Recent years have seen a rapid growth in the number of advanced trainees pursuing general medicine as a
specialty. This reflects an awareness of the need for broader training experiences to equip future
consultant physicians with the skills to manage the healthcare challenges arising from the demographic
trends of ageing and increasing comorbidity. The John Hunter Hospital training programme in general
medicine has several characteristics that have led to the success in producing general physicians prepared
for these challenges. These include support from a core group of committed general physicians, an
appropriate and sustainable funding model, flexibility with a focus on genuine training and developing
awareness of a systems approach, and strong links with rural practice. Â© 2014 The Authors; Internal
Medicine Journal Â© 2014 Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
107. Adapting operational research training to the Rwandan context: the Intermediate Operational Research
Training programme
PubMed Central
Odhiambo, Jackline; Amoroso, Cheryl L.; Barebwanuwe, Peter; Warugaba, Christine; Hedt-Gauthier,
Bethany L.
2017-01-01
ABSTRACT Background: Promoting national health research agendas in low- and middle-income
countries (LMICs) requires adequate numbers of individuals with skills to initiate and conduct research.
Recently, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have joined research capacity building efforts to
increase research leadership by LMIC nationals. Partners In Health, an international NGO operating in
Rwanda, implemented its first Intermediate Operational Research TrainingÂ (IORT) course to cultivate
Rwandan research talent and generate evidence to improve health care delivery. Objective: This paper
describes the implementation of IORT to share experiences with other organizations interested in
developing similar training programmes. Methods: The Intermediate Operational Research Training
utilized a deliverable-driven training model, using learning-by-doing pedagogy with intensive hands-on
mentorship to build research skills from protocol development to scientific publication. The course had
short (two-day) but frequent training sessions (seven sessions over eightÂ months). Trainees were clinical
and programme staff working at the district level who were paired to jointly lead a research project.
Results: Of 10 trainees admitted to the course from a pool of 24 applicants, nine trainees completed the
course with five research projects published in peer-reviewed journals. Strengths of the course included
supportive national and institutional research capacity guidelines, building from a successful training
model, and trainee commitment. Challenges included delays in ethical review, high mentorship workload
of up to 250Â hours of practicum mentorship, lack of access to literature in subscription journals and high
costs of open access publication. Conclusions: The IORT course was an effective way to support the
district-based government and NGO staff in gaining research skills, as well as answering research
questions relevant to health service delivery at district hospitals
108. Programming Programmable Logic Controller. High-Technology Training Module.
Lipsky, Kevin
This training module on programming programmable logic controllers (PLC) is part of the memory
structure and programming unit used in a packaging systems equipment control course. In the course,
students assemble, install, maintain, and repair industrial machinery used in industry. The module contains
description, objectives, content outline,â€¦
109. National Assessment Program--ICT Literacy Years 6 & 10 School Assessment Exemplars, 2005
Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (NJ1), 2005
2005-01-01
In 2005, the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA)
conducted an assessment of Year 6 and Year 10 students across Australia to assess their proficiency in ICT
literacy. The 2005 ICT literacy assessment instrument consisted of seven discrete thematic modules. One
module, the General Skills Test, includedâ€¦
110. ICT-Supported Education; Learning Styles for Individual Knowledge Building
Haugen, Harald; Ask, Bodil; BjÃ¸rke, Sven Ã…ke
School surveys and reports on integration of ICT in teaching and learning indicate that the technology is
mainly used in traditional learning environments. Furthermore, the most frequently used software in the
classrooms are general tools like word processors, presentation tools and Internet browsers. Recent
attention among youngsters on social software / web 2.0, contemporary pedagogical approaches like social
constructivism and long time experiences with system dynamics and simulations, seem to have a hard
time being accepted by teachers and curriculum designers. How can teachers be trained to understand and
apply these possibilities optimally that are now available in the classroom and online, on broadband
connections and with high capacity computers? Some views on practices with the above-mentioned
alternative approaches to learning are presented in this paper, focusing particularly on the options for
online work and learning programmes. Here we have first hand experience with adult and mature
academics, but also some background with other target groups.
111. Training Programme for Secondary School Principals: Evaluating its Effectiveness and Impact
Hutton, Disraeli M.
2013-01-01
The article presents the evaluation of the training programme for secondary school principals conducted in
the period between 2006 and 2009. A mixed method approach was used to conduct the summative
evaluation with 28 graduate participants. For the impact evaluation, 15 of the graduates were interviewed
three years after the programme wasâ€¦
112. The Incredible Years Parent Training Programme in Tauranga: A Research Summary
Hamilton, Michelle; Litterick-Biggs, Angela
2008-01-01
The Incredible Years parent training programme is a research-based therapy which aims to help families
improve the behaviour of children with conduct difficulties in the early years, while the behaviour is
malleable (Webster-Stratton & Reid, 2003). The short-term goals of the programme are to reduce conduct
problems in children by increasingâ€¦
113. Lessons learnt from a three-year pilot field epidemiology training programme.
PubMed
Hoy, Damian; Durand, A Mark; Hancock, Thane; Cash, Haley L; Hardie, Kate; Paterson, Beverley;
Paulino, Yvette; White, Paul; Merritt, Tony; Fitzgibbons, Dawn; Gopalani, Sameer Vali; Flint, James;
Edwin A Merilles, Onofre; Kashiwabara, Mina; Biaukula, Viema; Lepers, Christelle; Souares, Yvan;
Nilles, Eric; Batikawai, Anaseini; Huseynova, Sevil; Patel, Mahomed; Saketa, Salanieta T; Durrheim,
David; Henderson, Alden; Roth, Adam
2017-01-01
The Pacific region has widely dispersed populations, limited financial and human resources and a high
burden of disease. There is an urgent need to improve the availability, reliability and timeliness of useable
health data. The purpose of this paper is to share lessons learnt from a three-year pilot field epidemiology
training programme that was designed to respond to these Pacific health challenges. The pilot programme
built on and further developed an existing field epidemiology training programme for Pacific health staff.
The programme was delivered in country by epidemiologists working for Pacific Public Health
Surveillance Network partners. The programme consisted of five courses: four one-week classroom-based
courses and one field epidemiology project. Sessions were structured so that theoretical understanding was
achieved through interaction and reinforced through practical hands-on group activities, case studies and
other interactive practical learning methods. As of September 2016, 258 students had commenced the
programme. Twenty-six course workshops were delivered and one cohort of students had completed the
full five-course programme. The programme proved popular and gained a high level of student
engagement. Face-to-face delivery, a low student-to-facilitator ratio, substantial group work and practical
exercises were identified as key factors that contributed to the students developing skills and confidence.
Close engagement of leaders and the need to quickly evaluate and adapt the curriculum were important
lessons, and the collaboration between external partners was considered important for promoting a
harmonized approach to health needs in the Pacific.
114. Lessons learnt from a three-year pilot field epidemiology training programme
PubMed Central
Durand, A Mark; Hancock, Thane; Cash, Haley L; Hardie, Kate; Paterson, Beverley; Paulino, Yvette;
White, Paul; Merritt, Tony; Fitzgibbons, Dawn; Gopalani, Sameer Vali; Flint, James; Edwin A Merilles,
Onofre; Kashiwabara, Mina; Biaukula, Viema; Lepers, Christelle; Souares, Yvan; Nilles, Eric; Batikawai,
Anaseini; Huseynova, Sevil; Patel, Mahomed; Saketa, Salanieta T; Durrheim, David; Henderson, Alden;
Roth, Adam
2017-01-01
Problem The Pacific region has widely dispersed populations, limited financial and human resources and a
high burden of disease. There is an urgent need to improve the availability, reliability and timeliness of
useable health data. Context The purpose of this paper is to share lessons learnt from a three-year pilot
field epidemiology training programme that was designed to respond to these Pacific health challenges.
The pilot programme built on and further developed an existing field epidemiology training programme
for Pacific health staff. Action The programme was delivered in country by epidemiologists working for
Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network partners. The programme consisted of five courses: four one-
week classroom-based courses and one field epidemiology project. Sessions were structured so that
theoretical understanding was achieved through interaction and reinforced through practical hands-on
group activities, case studies and other interactive practical learning methods. Outcome As of September
2016, 258 students had commenced the programme. Twenty-six course workshops were delivered and one
cohort of students had completed the full five-course programme. The programme proved popular and
gained a high level of student engagement. Discussion Face-to-face delivery, a low student-to-facilitator
ratio, substantial group work and practical exercises were identified as key factors that contributed to the
students developing skills and confidence. Close engagement of leaders and the need to quickly evaluate
and adapt the curriculum were important lessons, and the collaboration between external partners was
considered important for promoting a harmonized approach to health needs in the Pacific.
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115. Lasting impact: insights from a surgical mission-based mentoring training programme in the Republic of
Congo
PubMed Central
White, Michelle; Close, Kristin
2016-01-01
The global shortage of surgeons, anaesthetists and obstetricians is significant, especially in low and middle
income countries (LMICs). A significant amount of LMIC surgical volume is provided by surgical
missions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) who are often well resourced, making them ideal
environments for training. However, there are few publications addressing how to train in this setting, or
the long-term impact of such training. Mercy Ships operates the largest non-governmental hospital ship in
the world, the Africa Mercy, serving LMICs at the invitation of their President by providing free surgery
and training for the surgical workforce. Mercy Ships developed and offered a comprehensive training
programme across surgical specialties and disciplines in the Republic of Congo, 2013â€“2014. In this
analysis paper, we present our experiences in developing and implementing the training portion of the
programme. We also present the findings of an evaluation of the programme, which show a sustained
positive impact and lasting change on personal and organisational practice 12â€“18â€…months post-
training. We also make recommendations to NGOs and surgical mission organisations seeking to augment
the impact of surgical missions with effective surgical training programmes. PMID:28588961
116. [Effectiveness of a training programme in reducing occupational injuries: the Turin-Novara high-speed
railway line experience].
PubMed
Bena, Antonella; Berchialla, Paola; Coffano, Elena; Debernardi, Marialuisa; Icardi, L; Dettoni, Luisa
2009-01-01
There is little evidence in the literature to suggest that safety training is effective in reducing injuries at the
workplace. This study aimed at assessing the impact of a safety training programme on injury rates during
construction work on the Turin-Novara high-speed railway line (2002-2006). We adopted a before-after
study design. Since workers were enrolled and trained at different times, pre- and post-training periods
were calculated individually for each worker At the end of the training programme, the incidence of
occupational injuries had fallen by 16% in the case of basic training and 25% for specific training. In the
construction workers group (63.5% of trained workers) the reductions were 21% for basic training and
27% for specific training. All variations were statistically significant. Implementation of the training
programme described led to a reduction in injury rates.
117. Development of an ICT in IBSE course for science teachers: A design-based research
Tran, Trinh-Ba
2018-01-01
Integration of ICT tools for measuring with sensors, analyzing video, and modelling into Inquiry-Based
Science Education (IBSE) is a need globally recognized. The challenge to teachers is how to turn
manipulation of equipment and software into manipulation of ideas. We have developed a short ICT in
IBSE course to prepare and support science teachers to teach inquiry-based activities with ICT tools.
Within the framework of design-based research, we first defined the pedagogical principles from the
literature, developed core materials for teacher learning, explored boundary conditions of the training in
different countries, and elaborated set-ups of the course for the Dutch, Slovak, and Vietnamese contexts.
Next, we taught and evaluated three iterative cycles of the Dutch course set-ups for pre-service science
teachers from four teacher-education institutes nationwide. In each cycle, data on the teacher learning was
collected via observations, questionnaires, interviews, and documents. These data were then analyzed for
the questions about faithful implementation and effectiveness of the course. Following the same approach,
we taught and evaluated two cycles of the Slovak course set-ups for in-service science teachers in the
context of the national accreditation programme for teacher professional development. In addition, we
investigated applicability of the final Dutch course set-up in the context of the physics-education master
program in Vietnam with adaptations geared to educational and cultural difference. Through the iterations
of implementation, evaluation, and revision, eventually the course objectives were achieved to certain
extent; the pedagogical principles and core materials proved to be effective and applicable in different
contexts. We started this research and design project with the pedagogical principles and concluded it with
these principles (i.e. complete theory-practice cycle, depth first, distributed learning, and ownership of
learning) as the
118. Process evaluation of the teacher training for an AIDS prevention programme.
PubMed
Ahmed, Nazeema; Flisher, Alan J; Mathews, Catherine; Jansen, Shahieda; Mukoma, Wanjiru; Schaalma,
Herman
2006-10-01
This paper provides a process evaluation of a 6-day teacher training programme which forms part of a
sexuality education project. The training aimed at providing teachers with the necessary knowledge and
skills to effectively teach a 16-lesson Grade 8 (14 year olds) life skills curriculum consisting of
participatory exercises on sexual reproductive health, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), sexual
decision-making, abstinence, consequences of sexual activity, safe sex practices, substance abuse and
sexual violence. Questionnaires administered prior to the training, on completion of the training and at two
follow-up time periods were analysed as well as participant observation notes. Findings indicate that
teachers reported increased confidence and comfort in teaching the sexuality curriculum. However, many
struggled with the transfer of sexual reproductive knowledge and facilitative teaching methods into the
classroom context. This highlights the need for HIV education to form part of teacher trainee programmes.
Ongoing support and engagement with teachers is needed to encourage alternative teaching practices.
119. Training programmes can change behaviour and encourage the cultivation of over-harvested plant species.
PubMed
Williams, Sophie J; Jones, Julia P G; Clubbe, Colin; Gibbons, James M
2012-01-01
Cultivation of wild-harvested plant species has been proposed as a way of reducing over-exploitation of
wild populations but lack of technical knowledge is thought to be a barrier preventing people from
cultivating a new species. Training programmes are therefore used to increase technical knowledge to
encourage people to adopt cultivation. We assessed the impact of a training programme aiming to
encourage cultivation of xatÃ© (Chamaedorea ernesti-augusti), an over-harvested palm from Central
America. Five years after the training programme ended, we surveyed untrained and trained individuals
focusing on four potential predictors of behaviour: technical knowledge, attitudes (what individuals think
about a behaviour), subjective norms (what individuals perceive others to think of a behaviour) and
perceived behavioural control (self assessment of whether individuals can enact the behaviour
successfully). Whilst accounting for socioeconomic variables, we investigate the influence of training
upon these behavioural predictors and examine the factors that determine whether people adopt cultivation
of a novel species. Those who had been trained had higher levels of technical knowledge about xatÃ©
cultivation and higher belief in their ability to cultivate it while training was not associated with
differences in attitudes or subjective norms. Technical knowledge and perceived behavioural control
(along with socio-economic variables such as forest ownership and age) were predictors of whether
individuals cultivate xatÃ©. We suggest that training programmes can have a long lasting effect on
individuals and can change behaviour. However, in many situations other barriers to cultivation, such as
access to seeds or appropriate markets, will need to be addressed.
120. Training Programmes Can Change Behaviour and Encourage the Cultivation of Over-Harvested Plant
Species
PubMed Central
Williams, Sophie J.; Jones, Julia P. G.; Clubbe, Colin; Gibbons, James M.
2012-01-01
Cultivation of wild-harvested plant species has been proposed as a way of reducing over-exploitation of
wild populations but lack of technical knowledge is thought to be a barrier preventing people from
cultivating a new species. Training programmes are therefore used to increase technical knowledge to
encourage people to adopt cultivation. We assessed the impact of a training programme aiming to
encourage cultivation of xatÃ© (Chamaedorea ernesti-augusti), an over-harvested palm from Central
America. Five years after the training programme ended, we surveyed untrained and trained individuals
focusing on four potential predictors of behaviour: technical knowledge, attitudes (what individuals think
about a behaviour), subjective norms (what individuals perceive others to think of a behaviour) and
perceived behavioural control (self assessment of whether individuals can enact the behaviour
successfully). Whilst accounting for socioeconomic variables, we investigate the influence of training
upon these behavioural predictors and examine the factors that determine whether people adopt cultivation
of a novel species. Those who had been trained had higher levels of technical knowledge about xatÃ©
cultivation and higher belief in their ability to cultivate it while training was not associated with
differences in attitudes or subjective norms. Technical knowledge and perceived behavioural control
(along with socio-economic variables such as forest ownership and age) were predictors of whether
individuals cultivate xatÃ©. We suggest that training programmes can have a long lasting effect on
individuals and can change behaviour. However, in many situations other barriers to cultivation, such as
access to seeds or appropriate markets, will need to be addressed. PMID:22431993
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121. An end to "See one, do one and teach one" residency training programme - impact of the training,
education, surgical accreditation and assessment (TESA) programme on medical care and patients' safety.
PubMed
Tan, Thiam-Chye; Tan, Kim-Teng; Tee, John Cs
2007-09-01
The delivery of optimal and safe medical care is critical in healthcare. The traditional practice of "See one,
do one and teach one" residency training programme is no longer acceptable. In the past, there was no
structured residency training programme in our hospital. There were several cases of organ injuries from
surgeries performed by the residents. In 2005, we conducted a pilot study to organise a structured
teaching, education, surgical accreditation and assessment (TESA) residency programme for 15 residents
in the Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital. We performed a
written questionnaire survey of the residents on the new programme and patients' expectation (n = 2926)
as subjective outcomes in the 1-year follow-up. We also studied the complication rates of all minor and
major surgeries performed by the residents in 2004 and 2005 as an objective outcome. All the residents (n
= 15) surveyed supported the TESA programme. Patients' expectation improved significantly from 71% in
2004 (n = 1559) to 83% in 2005 (n = 1367) (P = 0.03). There were 10,755 surgeries in 2004 and 10,558
surgeries in 2005 performed by our residents, with 6 cases (5.6%) of organ injuries in 2004 compared to 3
cases (2.8%) in 2005. This reduction was not statistically significant. The TESA residency programme in
our hospital has an impact on the delivery of optimal and safe medical care while ensuring the training of
residents to be competent specialists.
122. Evaluation of a Trauma-Focused CBT Training Programme for IAPT services.
PubMed
Murray, Hannah
2017-09-01
Therapists in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services are often expected to treat
complex presentations of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as individuals with multiple,
prolonged or early life trauma histories and significant co-morbidity, for which they have received
minimal training. Although high recovery rates for PTSD have been demonstrated in randomized
controlled trials, these are not always replicated in routine practice, suggesting that training interventions
are required to fill the research-practice gap. This study investigated the outcomes of a therapist training
programme on treating PTSD with trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT). Twenty
therapists from ten IAPT services participated in the training, which consisted of workshops, webinars and
consultation sessions over a 6-month period. Feedback indicated that participants found the training highly
acceptable. PTSD knowledge and self- and supervisor-rated competence on TF-CBT measures improved
following the training and improvements were maintained a year later. Client outcomes on a PTSD
measure improved following the training. Participants reported attempts to disseminate learning from the
course back to their teams. The findings indicate that the training programme was successful in improving
TF-CBT knowledge, skills and outcomes for IAPT therapists. Tentative support for training 'trauma
experts' within IAPT services was found, although institutional constraints and staff turnover may limit the
sustainability of the model.
123. ICT Services for Life Improvement for the Elderly.
PubMed
SÃ¡nchez-Rico, Alejandro; Garel, Pascal; Notarangelo, Isabella; Quintana, Marcos; HernÃ¡ndez,

Gustavo; Asteriadis, Stylianos; Popa, Mirela; Vretos, Nicholas; Solachidis, Vassilis; Burgos, Marta;
Girault, Ariane
2017-01-01
Integrated care ICT Platform to support patients, care-givers and health/social professionals in the care of
dementia and Parkinson's disease with training, empowerment, sensor-based data analysis and cooperation
services based on user-friendly interfaces.
124. Outcomes in knowledge, attitudes and confidence of nursing staff working in nursing and residential care
homes following a dementia training programme.
PubMed
Scerri, Anthony; Scerri, Charles
2017-11-08
Dementia training programmes for staff working in long-term care settings have been found to be
effective in improving staff outcomes. This study investigated the impact of a dementia training
programme for all Maltese nursing staff working in public nursing/residential homes on their knowledge,
attitudes and confidence. Additionally, we identified the predictors of these domains before and after the
programme. A 14-hour training programme focusing on dementia management, care and policy was
developed for all nursing staff working in public nursing and residential homes in Malta. A pretest-posttest
design was used to evaluate the participants' knowledge of dementia, attitudes and confidence in working
with residents with dementia using validated tools. Demographic variables were measured and compared
with each staff domain. The majority of nursing staff attended the training programme with 261 fully
completed questionnaires being collected pre-training and 214 post-training. The programme significantly
improved nursing staff knowledge, attitudes and confidence. Stepwise regression analysis of each staff
domain showed that the strongest predictor in all models at pre-training was the intensity of previous
training programmes. Furthermore, staff who attended previous training continued to improve in their
attitudes and confidence following programme completion. The study continues to shed further evidence
on the impact of dementia training programs on staff outcomes. It also indicated that the intensity of
previous participation in dementia training programmes was related to the participants' knowledge,
attitudes and confidence and that continual exposure to training had a cumulative effect.
125. Exploring Spanish Pre-Service Teachers' Talk in Relation to ICT: Balancing Different Expectations
between the University and Practicum School
McGarr, Oliver; Gavaldon, Guillermina
2018-01-01
Information and communications technology (ICT) now plays a prominent role in pre-service teacher
education programmes across the globe. Despite this emphasis, research indicates that pre-service
teachers' use of ICT is often less than expected, even though they express positive opinions of its benefits.
This study aimed to explore pre-serviceâ€¦
126. Increasing leadership capacity for HIV/AIDS programmes by strengthening public health epidemiology
and management training in Zimbabwe
PubMed Central
Jones, Donna S; Tshimanga, Mufuta; Woelk, Godfrey; Nsubuga, Peter; Sunderland, Nadine L; Hader,
Shannon L; St Louis, Michael E
2009-01-01
Background Increased funding for global human immunodeficiency virus prevention and control in
developing countries has created both a challenge and an opportunity for achieving long-term global
health goals. This paper describes a programme in Zimbabwe aimed at responding more effectively to the
HIV/AIDS epidemic by reinforcing a critical competence-based training institution and producing public
health leaders. Methods The programme used new HIV/AIDS programme-specific funds to build on the
assets of a local education institution to strengthen and expand the general public health leadership
capacity in Zimbabwe, simultaneously ensuring that they were trained in HIV interventions. Results The
programme increased both numbers of graduates and retention of faculty. The expanded HIV/AIDS
curriculum was associated with a substantial increase in trainee projects related to HIV. The increased
number of public health professionals has led to a number of practically trained persons working in public
health leadership positions in the ministry, including in HIV/AIDS programmes. Conclusion Investment of
a modest proportion of new HIV/AIDS resources in targeted public health leadership training programmes
can assist in building capacity to lead and manage national HIV and other public health programmes.
PMID:19664268
127. Process Evaluation of the Teacher Training for an AIDS Prevention Programme
Ahmed, Nazeema; Flisher, Alan J.; Mathews, Catherine; Jansen, Shahieda; Mukoma, Wanjiru; Schaalma,
Herman
2006-01-01
This paper provides a process evaluation of a 6-day teacher training programme which forms part of a
sexuality education project. The training aimed at providing teachers with the necessary knowledge and
skills to effectively teach a 16-lesson Grade 8 (14 year olds) life skills curriculum consisting of
participatory exercises on sexualâ€¦
128. ICT in EMI Programmes at Tertiary Level in Spain: A Holistic Model
Hernandez-Nanclares, Nuria; Jimenez-Munoz, Antonio
2016-01-01
The European Higher Education Area (EHEA) in Spain has increased the number of degrees taught
through English, although secondary schools do not ensure an appropriate set of linguistic skills for
bilingual degrees. A holistic, accountable model for Information and Communications Technology (ICT)-
supported learning can give students the adequateâ€¦
129. Communication and Influencing for ED Professionals: A training programme developed in the emergency
department for the emergency department.
PubMed
Rixon, Andrew; Rixon, Sascha; Addae-Bosomprah, Hansel; Ding, Mingshuang; Bell, Anthony
2016-08-01
The objective of the present study is to develop and pilot a communication and influencing skills training
programme that meets ED health professionals' needs at an urban district hospital. Qualitative methods
within a participatory action research framework were utilised. An interdisciplinary team guided the
programme's design and development. A training needs analysis saw team meetings, interviews, focus
groups and observations conducted across the ED. Thematic analysis of the data identified health
professionals' communication and influencing challenges. The training needs analysis informed the
training programme curriculum's development. The pilot programme involved an interdisciplinary group
of seven health professionals across 5â€‰Ã—â€‰2â€‰h sessions over 3â€‰months, followed by a
post-training survey. Five themes of communication and influencing challenges were identified:
participating in effective handovers, involving patients in bedside handovers, effectively communicating
with interdepartmental colleagues, asking ED colleagues to do tasks and understanding ED colleagues'
roles, expectations and assumptions. Based on these challenges, the formulated RESPECT model (which
stands for Relationships, Expectations, Styles, Partnerships, Enquiry, Coaching and Teamwork) informed
the training curriculum. The peer coaching model used in the training programme was highly regarded by
participants. Communication and Influencing for ED Professionalsâ„¢ (Babel Fish Group Pty Ltd,
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) addresses a gap for communication programmes developed in the ED for
the ED. Future research will evaluate the programme's impact in this ED. Â© 2016 Australasian College
for Emergency Medicine and Australasian Society for Emergency Medicine.
130. An Analysis of the Relationship between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and
Scientific Literacy in Canada and Australia
Luu, King; Freeman, John G.
2011-01-01
Despite the lack of substantial evidence for improvement in the quality of teaching and learning with
information and communication technology (ICT), governmental organizations have pushed ICT as a
means of providing broad-scale training to meet the demand for a skilled workforce, centred upon a
hypothesized ICT-scientific literacy relationship.â€¦
131. Effects of a feeding skills training programme on nursing assistants and dementia patients.
PubMed
Chang, Chia-Chi; Lin, Li-Chan
2005-11-01
The purposes of this study were to develop a comprehensive feeding skills training programme for nursing
assistants and to test the effects of this training programme on their knowledge, attitude and behaviour and
the outcome of dementia patients including total eating time, food intake and feeding difficulty. Dementia
patients have a high probability of feeding problems that result in a substantial risk of malnutrition.
Assisting residents with eating is a major task for nursing assistants and they require better training to
provide adequate quality of nutritional care. A quasi-experimental study was conducted. Two
convenience-chosen dementia-specialized long-term care facilities in North Taiwan were randomly
assigned into either a control or a treatment group. Sixty-seven nursing assistants were enrolled
(treatment: 31; control: 36). Twenty nursing assistants and the same number of dementia patients were
observed during mealtime. The treatment group participated in a feeding skills training programme
including three hours of in-service classes and one hour of hands-on training, whereas the control group
did not receive any training. The treatment group had significantly more knowledge (F = 47.7, P < 0.001),
more positive attitude (F = 15.75, P = 0.001) and better behaviours (t = 6.0, P < 0.001) than the control
group after the intervention. Dementia patients in the treatment group had significantly longer total eating
time (t = 2.7, P < 0.05) and higher Edinburgh Feeding Evaluation in Dementia scores (more feeding
difficulty) (t = 2.1, P < 0.05) than the control group. There was no significant difference on food intake
between the two groups (t = 0.8, P = 0.49). This feeding skills training programme has been found to
change nursing assistants' knowledge, attitude, and behaviour as well as increasing the eating time for the
dementia patients. This study raises attention regarding on-the-job training for nursing assistants.
Furthermore, the feeding problems among
132. Outreach Programmes for Education and Training: Contributions from the International Cartographic
Association
Cartwright, W. E.; Fairbairn, D.
2012-07-01
Organisations like the International Cartographic Association champion programmes that develop and
deliver education and training to cartographers and geospatial scientists, globally. This can be in the form
of traditional university and training college programmes, short courses for professional and technical
members of mapping agencies and as outreach initiatives to transfer knowledge about the discipline and
its contemporary practices. Through its international community, the ICA undertakes the transfer of
knowledge about cartography and GI Science by publishing books and special editions of journals and
running workshops. Colleagues from the ICA community conduct these workshops on a volunteer basis,
generally with the support of the national member organisation of ICA or the national mapping body. For
example, the ICA promotes the generation of extensive publications, generally through its Commissions
and Working Groups. The publications include books, journals and the ICA Newsletter. Outreach
activities are especially pertinent to up skill colleagues from developing countries. Specialist programmes
can be offered for professional and 'everyday' map users (from adults to children). The ICA can assist with
its current programmes, designed to embrace professional and non-professional cartographers alike. This
paper will address how education and outreach programmes can be supported by international
associations, by offering programmes independently, or in partnership with sister associations and national
and regional organisations and societies. As well, the paper will address the need to deliver education and
outreach programmes not to just the professional international community, but also to map users and
citizen map publishers.
133. Apples to Oranges: Benchmarking Vocational Education and Training Programmes
Bogetoft, Peter; Wittrup, Jesper
2017-01-01
This paper discusses methods for benchmarking vocational education and training colleges and presents
results from a number of models. It is conceptually difficult to benchmark vocational colleges. The
colleges typically offer a wide range of course programmes, and the students come from different
socioeconomic backgrounds. We solve theâ€¦
134. In-Service Training Programmes for Inclusive Education in Serbia--Offer and Implementation
Matovic, NataÅ¡a; Spasenovic, Vera
2015-01-01
The initial education and in-service training of all educators, particularly teachers, play a vital role in
strengthening competences necessary for implementing inclusive educational practice. This paper analyses
offered and implemented inservice training programmes for educators in the field of inclusive education
or, more precisely, for workingâ€¦
135. Improving problem solving in primary school students: The effect of a training programme focusing on
metacognition and working memory.
PubMed
Cornoldi, Cesare; Carretti, Barbara; Drusi, Silvia; Tencati, Chiara
2015-09-01
Despite doubts voiced on their efficacy, a series of studies has been carried out on the capacity of training
programmes to improve academic and reasoning skills by focusing on underlying cognitive abilities and
working memory in particular. No systematic efforts have been made, however, to test training
programmes that involve both general and specific underlying abilities. If effective, these programmes
could help to increase students' motivation and competence. This study examined the feasibility of
improving problem-solving skills in school children by means of a training programme that addresses
general and specific abilities involved in problem solving, focusing on metacognition and working
memory. The project involved a sample of 135 primary school children attending eight classes in the third,
fourth, and fifth grades (age range 8-10 years). The classes were assigned to two groups, one attending the
training programme in the first 3 months of the study (Training Group 1) and the other serving as a
waiting-list control group (Training Group 2). In the second phase of the study, the role of the two groups
was reversed, with Training Group 2 attending the training instead of Training Group 1. The training
programme led to improvements in both metacognitive and working memory tasks, with positive-related
effects on the ability to solve problems. The gains seen in Training Group 1 were also maintained at the
second post-test (after 3 months). Specific activities focusing on metacognition and working memory may
contribute to modifying arithmetical problem-solving performance in primary school children. Â© 2015
The British Psychological Society.
136. Sustainable Student Retention and Gender Issues in Mathematics for ICT Study
Divjak, Blazenka; Ostroski, Mirela; Hains, Violeta Vidacek
2010-01-01
This article reports on the research whose specific objective is to improve student retention in mathematics
included in the first-year ICT study programme by means of improving teaching methods, with an
emphasis on gender issues. Two principal reasons for this research are, first, the fact that first-year
mathematics courses are often viewed asâ€¦
137. EU Strategies of Integrating ICT into Initial Teacher Training
Garapko, Vitaliya
2013-01-01
Education and learning are strongly linked with society and its evolution and knowledge. In the field of
formal education, ICTs are increasingly deployed as tools to extend the learner's capacity to perceive,
understand and communicate, as seen in the increase in online learning programs and the use of the
computer as a learning support tool inâ€¦
138. Constructivist Tenets Applied in ICT-Mediated Teaching and Learning: Higher Education Perspectives
Asamoah, Moses Kumi; Oheneba-Sakyi, Yaw
2017-01-01
This study describes how a professor-instructor of a Master of Arts (MA) programme in Contemporary
Issues in an Adult Education classroom applied constructivist tenets to address an ICT-mediated teaching
and learning class. The study provides an analysis of the professor's constructivist pedagogical approach
in designing curriculum, engaging inâ€¦
139. The FuturICT education accelerator
Johnson, J.; Buckingham Shum, S.; Willis, A.; Bishop, S.; Zamenopoulos, T.; Swithenby, S.; MacKay, R.;
Merali, Y.; Lorincz, A.; Costea, C.; Bourgine, P.; LouÃ§Ã£, J.; Kapenieks, A.; Kelley, P.; Caird, S.;
Bromley, J.; Deakin Crick, R.; Goldspink, C.; Collet, P.; Carbone, A.; Helbing, D.
2012-11-01
Education is a major force for economic and social wellbeing. Despite high aspirations, education at all
levels can be expensive and ineffective. Three Grand Challenges are identified: (1) enable people to learn
orders of magnitude more effectively, (2) enable people to learn at orders of magnitude less cost, and (3)
demonstrate success by exemplary interdisciplinary education in complex systems science. A ten year
`man-on-the-moon' project is proposed in which FuturICT's unique combination of Complexity, Social
and Computing Sciences could provide an urgently needed transdisciplinary language for making sense of
educational systems. In close dialogue with educational theory and practice, and grounded in the emerging
data science and learning analytics paradigms, this will translate into practical tools (both analytical and
computational) for researchers, practitioners and leaders; generative principles for resilient educational
ecosystems; and innovation for radically scalable, yet personalised, learner engagement and assessment.
The proposed Education Accelerator will serve as a `wind tunnel' for testing these ideas in the context of
real educational programmes, with an international virtual campus delivering complex systems education
exploiting the new understanding of complex, social, computationally enhanced organisational structure
developed within FuturICT.
140. In-Service Secondary School Teachers' Technology Integration Needs in an ICT-Enhanced Classroom
Adegbenro, Janet B.; Gumbo, Mishack T.; Olakanmi, Eunice Eyitayo
2017-01-01
The use of information and communication technology (ICT) is becoming an essential skill for teachers to
enhance teaching and learning. Teachers' training on ICT utilisation in higher education institutions in
South Africa has emerged as an important issue. However, limited research has been done on a needs
analysis for teachers who plan to makeâ€¦
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141. A new joint training programme in infectious diseases and medical microbiology.
PubMed
Cohen, J; Roberts, C
2000-01-01
The increasing overlap between the disciplines of medical microbiology and infectious diseases prompted
the Joint Royal Colleges Committee on Infection and Tropical Medicine to set up a working party to
examine how trainees could obtain certification in both subjects. Following widespread consultations, a
scheme was developed that entails six years of training and leads to the award of CCSTs in both
microbiology and infectious diseases. Both Royal Colleges and the Specialist Training Authority have
approved the scheme. Joint training will be demanding and will not be suitable for everyone; it represents
an alternative approach to training in the infection disciplines that will run alongside the existing
monospecialty training programmes.
142. Pupils' Views on an ICT-Based Learning Environment in Health Learning
RÃ¤ihÃ¤, Teija; Tossavainen, Kerttu; Enkenberg, Jorma; Turunen, Hannele
2014-01-01
This paper presents a study that examined pupils' views on an ICT-based learning environment in health
learning. The study was a part of the wider European Network of Health Promoting Schools programme
(ENHPS; since 2008, Schools for Health in Europe, SHE) in Finland, and particularly its sub-project,
From Puijo to the World with Health Lunch,â€¦
143. Using Epidemiological Survey Data to Examine Factors Influencing Participation in Parent-Training
Programmes
Morawska, Alina; Dyah Ramadewi, Mikha; Sanders, Matthew R.
2014-01-01
Evidence-based parent-training programmes aim to reduce child behaviour problems; however, the effects
of these programmes are often limited by poor participation rates. This study proposes a model of parent,
child and family factors related to parental participation in parenting interventions. A computer-assisted
telephone interview was used toâ€¦
144. Prospective EFL Teachers' Perceptions of ICT Integration: A Study of Distance Higher Education in
Turkey
Hismanoglu, Murat
2012-01-01
This paper aims to investigate the perceptions of prospective EFL teachers in the distance higher
education system toward ICT implementation in teaching English as a foreign language. The majority of
respondents who expressed negative attitudes to ICT integration found the nature, level and delivery of the
training inadequate and accordinglyâ€¦
145. Effects of a contrast training programme on jumping, sprinting and agility performance of prepubertal
basketball players.
PubMed
Latorre RomÃ¡n, Pedro Ãngel; Villar Macias, Francisco Javier; GarcÃa Pinillos, Felipe
2018-04-01
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a 10Â week contrast training (CT) programme
(isometric + plyometric) on jumping, sprinting abilities and agility performance in prepubertal basketball
players. Fifty-eight children from a basketball academy (age: 8.72Â Â±Â 0.97Â years; body mass index:
17.22Â Â±Â 2.48Â kg/m 2 ) successfully completed the study. Participants were randomly assigned to
experimental groups (EG, nÂ =Â 30) and control groups (CG, nÂ =Â 28). The CT programme was
included in the experimental group's training sessions - twice a week - as part of their usual weekly
training regime. This programme included 3 exercises: 1 isometric and 2 plyometric. Jumping, sprinting
and agility performance were assessed before and after the training programme. Significant differences
were found in posttest between EG and CG in sprint and T-test: EG showed better results than CG.
Furthermore, there were significant differences in posttest-pretest between EG and CG in squat jump,
countermovement jump, drop jump, sprint and T-test with the EG showing better results than CG. The CT
programme led to increases in vertical jump, sprint and agility levels, so that the authors suggest that
prepubertal children exhibit high muscular strength trainability.
146. Feasibility Study for the PISA ICT Literacy Assessment: Report to Network A
Lennon, Marylou; Kirsch, Irwin; Von Davier, Matthias; Wagner, Michael; Yamamoto, Kentaro
2003-01-01
This report presents the findings of a study conducted to explore the feasibility of developing and
delivering an assessment of information and communication technology (ICT) literacy for the Programme
for International Student Assessment (PISA). The study was conducted at the request of an expert panel
convened by Network A and was funded inâ€¦
147. Strengthening pre-service training for skilled birth attendance - An evaluation of the maternal and child
health aide training programme in Sierra Leone.
PubMed
Jones, Susan A; Sam, Betty; Bull, Florence; James, Margaret; Ameh, Charles A; van den Broek, Nynke R
2016-06-01
The high maternal mortality rate in Sierra Leone combined with an ongoing shortage of midwives has led
to the introduction of new cadres of healthcare workers. Maternal and Child Health Aides are one such
cadre and now provide 56% of patient care. The quality of the education training programme for MCHA
is therefore of paramount importance if high quality maternal care is to be provided. To conduct an
evaluation of the MCHAide training programme in Sierra Leone. Mapping of programme and focus group
discussions (FGDs) with key informants. Analysis of data using a thematic approach and formulation of
recommendations for national, district and individual levels. All 14 MCHAide schools across Sierra
Leone. The National Coordinator, Coordinators from 14 MCHAide schools and District Health Sisters
from District Health Management Teams. Focus group discussions were held with tutors facilitated by a
group member to encourage a free flowing discussion. Participants were divided into 4 groups, one for
each province, with 5-8 participants per group and 50min for the discussion. Strengths, weaknesses and
opportunities of the MCHAide training programme were identified. Four major themes were identified;
the need for autonomy and support within the programme from stakeholders; the effect of poor
infrastructure on teaching and student learning; the need to ensure rigorous academic quality including
teaching quality, curricula content and the academic ability of the students; and the benefits of community
support. It is important that the key personnel be involved in the development and introduction of training
programmes for new cadres of staff from the earliest stages of development. On-going programme review
and development is essential and those implementing the programme are the best placed to lead and
contribute to this. Gathering the experiences and perceptions of key informants helps provide an in-depth
examination that can inform recommendations. Copyright Â© 2016 The
148. Teachers' Training and Involvement in School Health Programme in Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria.
PubMed
Adebayo, A M; Makinde, G I; Omode, P K
2018-02-01
School Health Programme (SHP) currently lacks effective implementation in Nigeria. Lack of
training/orientation of teachers in the programme may have contributed to this. Developing an appropriate
training intervention may require prior situation analysis to know teachers' current level of training and
involvement in the programme, as there is paucity of information on such study in Oyo State. Thus, this
study was carried out to assess primary school teachers' training and involvement in the SHP in Oyo state,
Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a 2-stage cluster sampling method to
select 2 out of the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Oyo State. A semi-structured self-administered
questionnaire was used to obtain information on respondents' characteristics and previous training and
involvement in the SHP. The major variable for assessing teachers' involvement in the SHP was "ever
been involved in health inspection of pupils". Level of involvement was categorized into "never, "once",
"occasionally", "frequently", and "very regularly". These options were further re-categorized into "never",
"infrequently" (once and occasionally) and "frequently" (frequently and very regularly) for the purpose of
inferential statistics. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test at p=0.05. A total
of 811 respondents participated in the study. Twenty-eight percent of the respondents reported previous
training in the SHP out of whom 44.7% received the training on-the-job. Forty-seven percent were
regularly involved in health inspection of pupils. Teachers who taught health education (92.3%) were
involved in health inspection of pupils compared with counterparts who did not (74.4%) (p<0.001).
Similarly, 85.3% of teachers trained on-the-job were frequently involved in the SHP compared with 73.6%
of those trained during undergraduate years (p=0.026). Training and involvement of public primary school
teachers in the SHP in Oyo State
149. The Pedagogical Readiness of Instructors towards Achieving Integration of ICT's in TVET Institutions in
Kenya
Maina, Tirus Muya; Ogalo, James; Mwai, Naomi
2016-01-01
This paper points to the necessity to conduct research on the pedagogical readiness of instructors towards
achieving integration of ICT's in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in
Kenya. Research on the integration of ICTs in teaching and learning in TVET institution in Kenya have
been done to improve the learningâ€¦
150. Socio-inspired ICT. Towards a socially grounded society-ICT symbiosis
Ferscha, A.; Farrahi, K.; van den Hoven, J.; Hales, D.; Nowak, A.; Lukowicz, P.; Helbing, D.
2012-11-01
Modern ICT (Information and Communication Technology) has developed a vision where the "computer"
is no longer associated with the concept of a single device or a network of devices, but rather the entirety
of situated services originating in a digital world, which are perceived through the physical world. It is
observed that services with explicit user input and output are becoming to be replaced by a computing
landscape sensing the physical world via a huge variety of sensors, and controlling it via a plethora of
actuators. The nature and appearance of computing devices is changing to be hidden in the fabric of
everyday life, invisibly networked, and omnipresent, with applications greatly being based on the notions
of context and knowledge. Interaction with such globe spanning, modern ICT systems will presumably be
more implicit, at the periphery of human attention, rather than explicit, i.e. at the focus of human
attention.Socio-inspired ICT assumes that future, globe scale ICT systems should be viewed as social
systems. Such a view challenges research to identify and formalize the principles of interaction and
adaptation in social systems, so as to be able to ground future ICT systems on those principles. This
position paper therefore is concerned with the intersection of social behaviour and modern ICT, creating
or recreating social conventions and social contexts through the use of pervasive, globe-spanning,
omnipresent and participative ICT.
151. Programme Content Orientation in Vocational Education and Training and Life Chances--A Comparative
Study
Kap, Hrvoje
2014-01-01
Comparative studies of vocational education and training systems rarely conduct systematic comparisons
of the content of educational programmes, partly because of methodological difficulties. Yet, comparing
the organisation of curricula can increase our understanding of how programme design reflects orientation
towards various life chances inâ€¦
152. Effect of a 6-week dynamic neuromuscular training programme on ankle joint function: A Case report.
PubMed
O'Driscoll, Jeremiah; Kerin, Fearghal; Delahunt, Eamonn
2011-06-09
Ankle joint sprain and the subsequent development of chronic ankle instability (CAI) are commonly
encountered by clinicians involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. It has
recently been advocated that ankle joint post-sprain rehabilitation protocols should incorporate dynamic
neuromuscular training to enhance ankle joint sensorimotor capabilities. To date no studies have reported
on the effects of dynamic neuromuscular training on ankle joint positioning during landing from a jump,
which has been reported as one of the primary injury mechanisms for ankle joint sprain. This case report
details the effects of a 6-week dynamic neuromuscular training programme on ankle joint function in an
athlete with CAI. The athlete took part in a progressive 6-week dynamic neuromuscular training
programme which incorporated postural stability, strengthening, plyometric, and speed/agility drills. The
outcome measures chosen to assess for interventional efficacy were: 1 Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool
(CAIT) scores, 2 Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) reach distances, 3 ankle joint plantar flexion during
drop landing and drop vertical jumping, and 4 ground reaction forces (GRFs) during walking. CAIT and
SEBT scores improved following participation in the programme. The angle of ankle joint plantar flexion
decreased at the point of initial contact during the drop landing and drop vertical jumping tasks, indicating
that the ankle joint was in a less vulnerable position upon landing following participation in the
programme. Furthermore, GRFs were reduced whilst walking post-intervention. The 6-week dynamic
neuromuscular training programme improved parameters of ankle joint sensorimotor control in an athlete
with CAI. Further research is now required in a larger cohort of subjects to determine the effects of
neuromuscular training on ankle joint injury risk factors.
153. Setting research priorities to reduce malaria burden in a post graduate training programme: lessons learnt
from the Nigeria field epidemiology and laboratory training programme scientific workshop.
PubMed
Fawole, Olufunmilayo I; Ajumobi, Olufemi; Poggensee, Gabriele; Nguku, Patrick
2014-01-01
Although several research groups within institutions in Nigeria have been involved in extensive malaria
research, the link between the research community and policy formulation has not been optimal. The
workshop aimed to assist post graduate students to identify knowledge gaps and to develop relevant
Malaria-related research proposals in line with identified research priorities. A training needs assessment
questionnaire was completed by 22 students two week prior to the workshop. Also, a one page concept
letter was received from 40 residents. Thirty students were selected based the following six criteria: -
answerability and ethics; efficacy and impact; deliverability, affordability; scalability, sustainability; health
systems, partnership and community involvement; and equity in achieved disease burden reduction. The
workshop was over a three day period. The participants at the workshop were 30 Nigeria Field
Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (NFELTP) residents from cohorts 4 and 5. Ten
technical papers were presented by the experts from the academia, National Malaria Elimination (NMEP)
Programme, NFELTP Faculty and Implementing partners including CDC/PMI. Draft proposals were
developed and presented by the residents. The "strongest need" for training was on malaria prevention,
followed by malaria diagnosis. Forty seven new research questions were generated, while the 19
developed by the NMEP were shared. Evaluation revealed that all (100%) students either "agreed" that the
workshop objectives were met. Full proposals were developed by some of the residents. A debriefing
meeting was held with the NMEP coordinator to discuss funding of the projects. Future collaborative
partnership has developed as the residents have supported NMEP to develop a research protocol for a
national evaluation. Research prioritization workshops are required in most training programmes to ensure
that students embark on studies that address the research needs of their country
154. Formative Assessment, Communication Skills and ICT in Initial Teacher Training
Romero-MartÃn, M. Rosario; CastejÃ³n-Oliva, Francisco-Javier; LÃ³pez-Pastor, VÃctor-Manuel; Fraile-

Aranda, Antonio
2017-01-01
The purpose of this study is to analyze the perception of students, graduates, and lecturers in relation to
systems of formative and shared assessment and to the acquisition of teaching competences regarding
communication and the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in initial teacher
education (ITE) on degrees in Primaryâ€¦
155. Cue avoidance training and inhibitory control training for the reduction of alcohol consumption: a
comparison of effectiveness and investigation of their mechanisms of action.
PubMed
Di Lemma, Lisa C G; Field, Matt
2017-08-01
Both cue avoidance training (CAT) and inhibitory control training (ICT) reduce alcohol consumption in
the laboratory. However, these interventions have never been directly compared and their mechanisms of
action are poorly understood. We compared the effects of both types of training on alcohol consumption
and investigated if they led to theoretically predicted changes in alcohol avoidance (CAT) or alcohol
inhibition (ICT) associations and changes in evaluation of alcohol cues. Heavy drinking young adults
(NÂ =Â 120) were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) CAT (repeatedly pushing alcohol cues
away with a joystick), (2) sham (control) CAT; (3) ICT (repeatedly inhibiting behaviour in response to
alcohol cues); or (4) sham (control) ICT. Changes in reaction times and automatic evaluations of alcohol
cues were assessed before and after training using assessment versions of tasks used in training and the
implicit association test (IAT), respectively. Finally, participants completed a bogus taste test as a measure
of ad libitum alcohol consumption. Compared to sham conditions, CAT and ICT both led to reduced
alcohol consumption although there was no difference between the two. Neither intervention affected
performance on the IAT, and changes in reaction time did not suggest the formation of robust alcohol
avoidance (CAT) or alcohol inhibition (ICT) associations after training. CAT and ICT yielded equivalent
reductions in alcohol consumption in the laboratory. However, these behavioural effects were not
accompanied by devaluation of stimuli or the formation of alcohol avoidance or alcohol inhibition
associations.
156. Identifying gaps between current and expected ICT competencies of nurses in Serbia.
PubMed
Paunic, Sanja; Stojkovic, Ivana
2014-01-01
Introducing of ICT in the health care system in Serbia started 19 years ago and systematic training of
nurses and technicians has not been realized yet. The primary objective of this paper is to determine the
gap between the sets of ICT competencies of nurses and technicians acquiring education and experience
and the necessary skill set required for their daily work. The qualitative research included questioning of
the focus group of experts and 400 nurses and technicians employed in secondary and tertiary health
institutions in Serbia. Based on the analysis of existing literature we choose the Informatics competencies
for nurses at four levels of practice (Staggers, Gassert, Curran, 2001), and for the purposes of this study,
we used a list of competencies of the first, and partially of the second and third level. At the start, the
group of 12 experts had the task to eliminate some of listed competencies to express the subjective
expectations of the ICT competencies of nurses. After that nurses and medical technicians were expected
to grade, by Likert scale, their level of knowledge and skills for each of the 39 competencies, respectively.
The answers were analyzed using measure of central tendency and distribution of results was done by
median. Comparison of perceived competence of the nurses and the desired/expected level by managers
shows that there is difference in 25 of the 39 offered statements. Managers expect that nurses are great
users of administrative applications for staff scheduling and for maintaining employee records, while
nurses declared that these programs they use relatively poorly or not at all. The larger gap is also observed
when it comes to computer skill for documenting patient care--experts expect that nurses do it well, and
nurses, again, estimate that their documentation skills are relatively poor. The same situation is with use of
ICT for patient education. It can be concluded that further training is required in the field of ICT, either
157. Implementation of an ICT-Based Learning Environment in a Nutrition Health Project
Raiha, Teija; Tossavainen, Kerttu; Enkenberg, Jorma; Turunen, Hannele
2012-01-01
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the views of school staff on a nutrition health project
implemented via an ICT-based learning environment in a secondary school (7th to 9th grades).
Design/methodology/approach: The study was a part of the wider European Network for Health
Promoting Schools programme (ENHPS; since 2008, Schoolsâ€¦
158. SpeakApps 2: Speaking Practice in a Foreign Language through ICT Tools
Appel, Christine; Nic Giolla MhichÃl, MairÃ©ad; Jager, Sake; Prizel-Kania, Adriana
2014-01-01
SpeakApps 2 is a project with support of the Lifelong Learning Programme, Accompanying Measures. It
follows up on the work and results reached during the KA2 project "SpeakApps: Oral production and
interaction in a foreign language through ICT tools". The overarching aim of SpeakApps 2 is to further
enhance Europeans' language learningâ€¦
159. Experiences from ICT-Based Teacher Education: Technology as a Foundation for Active Learning
Eriksen, Odd
2004-01-01
This article presents a case study of ICT implementation within a teacher education programme in
Norway. The background and context are described, including a brief discussion of the characteristics of
contemporary family life in Norway and the experiences and expectations of students with respect to the
use of information technology in schools.â€¦
160. Teachers' level of ICT integration in teaching and learning: A survey in Malaysian private preschool
Kamaruddin, Kamarulzaman; Abdullah, Che Anuar Che; Idris, Mohd Noor; Nawi, Mohd Nasrun Mohd
2017-10-01
The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of ICT integration in teaching and learning in private
preschool in Malaysia. A total 61 teachers from 10 private preschools in the district of Mualim in the state
of Perak Malaysia were randomly chosen in this survey research. The findings revealed that most of the
teachers were knowledgeable about the educational ICT application. However, the findings revealed that
the teachers' level of ICT integration is still at the low level. This is based on the results of a study that
most of the teachers are normal users and ICT application was used for their own work rather than using it
in their teaching and learning in the classroom. In addition, the findings indicated that teachers' awareness
towards the important of ICT in teaching and learning is not encouraging and this issue is related to the
training provided, equipment and time constraints that hinder the integration of ICT.
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161. Effect of a 6-week dynamic neuromuscular training programme on ankle joint function: A Case report
PubMed Central
2011-01-01
Background Ankle joint sprain and the subsequent development of chronic ankle instability (CAI) are
commonly encountered by clinicians involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal
injuries. It has recently been advocated that ankle joint post-sprain rehabilitation protocols should
incorporate dynamic neuromuscular training to enhance ankle joint sensorimotor capabilities. To date no
studies have reported on the effects of dynamic neuromuscular training on ankle joint positioning during
landing from a jump, which has been reported as one of the primary injury mechanisms for ankle joint
sprain. This case report details the effects of a 6-week dynamic neuromuscular training programme on
ankle joint function in an athlete with CAI. Methods The athlete took part in a progressive 6-week
dynamic neuromuscular training programme which incorporated postural stability, strengthening,
plyometric, and speed/agility drills. The outcome measures chosen to assess for interventional efficacy
were: [1] Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) scores, [2] Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)
reach distances, [3] ankle joint plantar flexion during drop landing and drop vertical jumping, and [4]
ground reaction forces (GRFs) during walking. Results CAIT and SEBT scores improved following
participation in the programme. The angle of ankle joint plantar flexion decreased at the point of initial
contact during the drop landing and drop vertical jumping tasks, indicating that the ankle joint was in a
less vulnerable position upon landing following participation in the programme. Furthermore, GRFs were
reduced whilst walking post-intervention. Conclusions The 6-week dynamic neuromuscular training
programme improved parameters of ankle joint sensorimotor control in an athlete with CAI. Further
research is now required in a larger cohort of subjects to determine the effects of neuromuscular training
on ankle joint injury risk factors. PMID:21658224
162. A novel method of assessing quality of postgraduate psychiatry training: experiences from a large training
programme.
PubMed
Bizrah, Mukhtar; Iacoponi, Eduardo; Parker, Elizabeth; Rymer, Janice; Iversen, Amy; Wessely, Simon
2013-06-14
Most assessments of the quality of postgraduate training are based on anonymised questionnaires of
trainees. We report a comprehensive assessment of the quality of training at a large postgraduate
psychiatry training institute using non-anonymised face-to-face interviews with trainees and their trainers.
Two consultant psychiatrists interviewed 99 trainees and 109 trainers. Scoring of interview responses was
determined by using a pre-defined criteria. Additional comments were recorded as free text. Interviews
covered 13 domains, including: Clinical, teaching, research and management opportunities, clinical
environment, clinical supervision, adequacy of job description, absence of bullying and job satisfaction.
Multiple interview domain scores were combined, generating a 'Combined' score for each post. The
interview response rate was 97% for trainers 88% for trainees. There was a significant correlation between
trainee and trainer scores for the same interview domains (Pearson's r = 0.968, p< 0.001). Overall scores
were significantly higher for specialist psychiatry posts as compared to general adult psychiatry posts
(Two tailed t-test, p < 0.001, 95% CI: -0.398 to -0.132), and significantly higher for liaison psychiatry as
compared to other specialist psychiatry posts (t-test: p = 0.038, 95% CI: -0.3901, -0.0118). Job satisfaction
scores of year 1 to year 3 core trainees showed a significant increase with increasing seniority (Linear
regression coefficient = 0.273, 95% CI: 0.033 to 0.513, ANOVA p= 0.026). This in-depth examination of
the quality of training on a large psychiatry training programme successfully elicited strengths and
weakness of our programme. Such an interview scheme could be easily implemented in smaller schemes
and may well provide important information to allow for targeted improvement of training. Additionally,
trends in quality of training and job satisfaction amongst various psychiatric specialities were identified;
specifically speciality
163. Challenging Ideological Environments: International Teachers' Experiences in an Outside-of-Country

Teacher Training Programme
Gutierrez, Amanda
2016-01-01
Teacher training for developing nation contexts is often conducted in short, intensive inside and outside-
of-country programmes. Concerns have been raised in relation to the uncritical take-up of the western-
centric material provided by these programmes, which are usually funded by national and international
government organizations. This paperâ€¦
164. Evaluation of the effectiveness of a transfer (interhemispheric) training programme in the early stages of
fencing training.
PubMed
Witkowski, Mateusz; Bronikowski, MichaÅ‚; Nowik, Agnieszka; Tomczak, Maciej; Strugarek, Jan
2017-07-24
A high level of motor coordination (with an emphasis on the accuracy of hand movements) is an important
part of fencers' training. Research on motor coordination shows that both hemispheres of the brain are
involved in controlling the action of each of the upper limbs. As the physical training of one hand is
believed to significantly increase the performance of the other (untrained) hand [14], the authors attempt
to verify the hypothesis that specialized training of the nondominant limb can improve the performance of
the dominant hand in fencing. The study was carried out in PoznaÅ„, Poland, in 2015 and involved the
experimental (N=8) and control (N=8) groups of cadets (12.7Â±0.5 years old); body mass 38.69Â±4.08;
body height 153.47Â±6.17), who were randomly selected from fencers belonging to the Fencing Club
"Warta" in PoznaÅ„, Poland. Participants in the study belonged to one training group with a similar
training experience of about six years. All participants in the study (N = 16) declared righthandedness
during trainings and duels. Their right lateralization was also confirmed in a survey, which was conducted
using the Edinburgh Questionnaire [21]. The experimental training programme included six weeks of
specialized training of the coordination skills of the nondominant side. It was carried out five times a
week. Each session took 30 minutes. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of transfer
(interhemispheric) training with the use of the nondominant hand in particular, on the performance of the
dominant hand in fencing. The results indicate that the transfer (interhemispheric) training reduced test
accomplishment time in tasks performed with the right upper limb during accuracy tests. The procedures
applied in the study also reduced test accomplishment time in tasks performed with the left upper limb.
The study demonstrates that an interhemispheric training programme can effectively improve the accuracy
of fencing actions, at least in the early
165. Transitions to Becoming a Teacher on an Initial Teacher Education and Training Programme
Raffo, Carlo; Hall, David
2006-01-01
This article is based on research with a group of one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education secondary
trainee teachers during their initial teacher education and training in England. It considers tensions
between trainees' prior experiences and conceptions of teaching and their training programme. In doing so,
it seeks to examine how aâ€¦
166. Home-based balance training programme using Wii Fit with balance board for Parkinsons's disease: a pilot
study.
PubMed
Esculier, Jean-Francois; Vaudrin, Joanie; BÃ©riault, Patrick; Gagnon, Karine; Tremblay, Louis E
2012-02-01
To evaluate the effects of a home-based balance training programme using visual feedback (Nintendo Wii
Fit game with balance board) on balance and functional abilities in subjects with Parkinson's disease, and
to compare the effects with a group of paired healthy subjects. Ten subjects with moderate Parkinson's
disease and 8 healthy elderly subjects. Subjects participated in a 6-week home-based balance training
programme using Nintendo Wii Fit and balance board. Baseline measures were taken before training for
the Sit-to-Stand test (STST), Timed-Up-and-Go (TUG), Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility
Assessment (POMA), 10-m walk test, Community Balance and Mobility assessment (CBM), Activities-
specific Balance and Confidence scale (ABC), unipodal stance duration, and a force platform. All
measurements were taken again after 3 and 6 weeks of training. The Parkinson's disease group
significantly improved their results in TUG, STST, unipodal stance, 10-m walk test, CBM, POMA and
force platform at the end of the 6-week training programme. The healthy subjects group significantly
improved in TUG, STST, unipodal stance and CBM. This pilot study suggests that a home-based balance
programme using Wii Fit with balance board could improve static and dynamic balance, mobility and
functional abilities of people affected by Parkinson's disease.
167. EQUIP training the trainers: an evaluation of a training programme for service users and carers involved
in training mental health professionals in user-involved care planning.
PubMed
Fraser, C; Grundy, A; Meade, O; Callaghan, P; Lovell, K
2017-08-01
WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: UK NHS policy highlights the importance of user and carer
involvement in health professional training. We know little about service user and carer motivations and
experiences of accessing training courses for delivering training to health professionals and how well such
courses prepare them for delivering training to healthcare professionals. 'Involvement' in training has often
been tokenistic and too narrowly focused on preregistration courses. There is limited data on how best to
prepare and support potential service user and carer trainers. WHAT DOES THIS PAPER ADD TO
EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: This study adds to the international literature by highlighting service user
and carer motivations for accessing a training course for delivering training to health professionals.
Service users and carers wanted to gain new skills and confidence in presentation/facilitation as well as to
make a difference to healthcare practice. We also learned that service users desired different levels of
involvement in training facilitation - some wanted to take a more active role than others. A one-size-fits-
all approach is not always appropriate. Encountering resistance from staff in training was a previously
unidentified challenge to service user and carers' experience of delivering training in practice and is a key
challenge for trainers to address in future. Professional training involvement can be enhanced via
specialist training such as the EQUIP training the trainers programme evaluated here. WHAT ARE THE
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: When training service users and carers to deliver training to mental
health professionals, it is important that service users are equipped to deal with resistance from staff. It is
important that service user and carer roles are negotiated and agreed prior to delivering training to
healthcare professionals to accommodate individual preferences and allay anxieties. Training for service
users and carers must be offered
168. Large strengthening effect of a hip-flexor training programme: a randomized controlled trial.
PubMed
Thorborg, Kristian; Bandholm, Thomas; Zebis, Mette; Andersen, Lars Louis; Jensen, Jesper; HÃ¶lmich,
Per
2016-07-01
To investigate the effect on hip-flexion strength of a 6-week hip-flexor training programme using elastic
bands as resistance. We hypothesized that the training group, compared to a control group, would increase
their hip-flexion strength more. Thirty-three healthy subjects (45Â % females), 24(5) years of age, were
included in a randomized controlled trial and allocated to heavy strength training of the hip-flexor muscles
or to control (no strength training). Strength training of the hip-flexors (dominant leg) was performed
three times 10Â min per week for 6Â weeks. The strength training group progressed from 15 repetition
maximum (RM) (week 1) to 8 RM (week 6). Isometric hip-flexion strength (primary outcome) was
measured by a blinded assessor using a reliable test procedure. In the strength training group, the isometric
hip-flexion strength of the trained leg increased by 17Â %, (pÂ <Â 0.001). The between-group difference
in hip-flexion strength change in the trained leg (dominant leg, training group) versus the non-trained leg
(dominant leg, control group) was significantly different from baseline to follow-up, corresponding to a
mean change of 0.34 (95Â % CI 0.17-0.52) Nm/kg, in favour of the strength training group
(pÂ <Â 0.001). Simple hip-flexor strength training using elastic bands as external loading, for only
6Â weeks, substantially improves hip-flexor muscle strength. This simple exercise programme seems
promising for future prevention and treatment of acute and longstanding hip-flexor injuries, such as acute
rectus femoris injuries and longstanding iliopsoas-related pain and impingement. I.
169. Determining Factors for Cyberbullying Prevention Programmes
Manzuoli, Cristina Hennig; Medina, Liliana Cuesta
2017-01-01
This study reports on the first stages of a larger project to develop an ICT-supported cyberbullying
prevention programme that fosters development of children's communication skills for the safe use of
social media. To establish baseline data on the incidence and growth of cyberbullying in BogotÃ¡,
Colombia, we applied a Revised School Violenceâ€¦
170. Evaluation of the district health management fellowship training programme: a case study in Iran
PubMed Central
Gholipour, Kamal; Tabrizi, Jafar Sadegh; Farahbakhsh, Mostafa; Iezadi, Shabnam; Ghiasi, Akbar;
Jahanbin, Hasan
2018-01-01
Objective To evaluate the district health management fellowship training programme in the north-west of
Iran. Data sources/study setting The programme was introduced to build the managerial capacity of
district health managers in Iran. Eighty-nine heads of units in the provinceâ€™s health centre, district
health managers and the health deputies of the district health centres in the north-west provinces of Iran
had registered for the district health management fellowship training programme in Tabriz in
2015â€“2016. Study design This was an educational evaluation study to evaluate training courses to
measure participants' reactions and learning and, to a lesser extent, application of training to their job and
the organisational impact. Data collection/extraction methods Valid and reliable questionnaires were used
to assess learning techniques and views towards the fellowship, and self-assessment of health
managersâ€™ knowledge and skills. Also, pretest and post-test examinations were conducted in each
course and a portfolio was provided to the trainees to be completed in their work settings. Principal
findings About 63% of the participants were medical doctors and 42.3% of them had over 20 years of
experience. Learning by practice (scored 18.37 out of 20) and access to publications (17.27) were the most
useful methods of training in health planning and management from the participantsâ€™ perspective.
Moreover, meeting peers from other districts and the academic credibility of teachers were the most
important features of the current programme. Based on the managersâ€™ self-assessment, they were most
skilful in quality improvement, managing, planning and evaluation of the district. The results of the post-
test analysis on data collected from district health managers showed the highest scores in managing the
district (77 out of 100) and planning and evaluation (69) of the courses. Conclusion The results of this
study indicated that training courses, methods and
171. Attitudes toward information and communication technology (ICT) in residential aged care in Western
Australia.
PubMed
Loh, Poh-Kooi; Flicker, Leon; Horner, Barbara
2009-07-01
Determine why introduction of health consulting services via Telehealth video conference consultations
failed in residential aged care facilities (RACF). Semistructured interview groups and quantitative survey.
Two participating not-for-profit RACF. Managers, employed carers, physiotherapist, occupational
therapist, registered nurses, and residents from RACF. A survey initially followed by focus groups that
centered on 4 questions. How can computers help improve care? What kind of electronic services and
products could help improve care? Who should have access to the technology and why was the technology
not used? The survey revealed there was awareness of information and communication technology (ICT)
in RACF. However, respondents were uncertain of potential benefits provided to their clients. Only 43%
of respondents thought a minority of clients would receive the benefits of ICT use. The focus groups
revealed several themes regarding the attitudes toward ICT in RACF. Positive attitudes to ICT included
themes of saving time, easier doctor access, cost saving, and improved communications. Negative
attitudes included themes of loss of human contact, inadequate training, security barriers, not user friendly,
limited ability to comply with suggestions, privacy issues, and capital cost. Residents were also concerned
about confidentiality and loss of human interaction with the use of Telehealth in residential aged facilities.
More training for staff is required to enable them to use ICT efficiently. ICT hardware and software at the
user interface must be designed to maintain confidentiality with ease of access. Access to Telehealth
services should not impede the routine delivery of personal care and human contact for residents. Studies
are required as to where human input to residents is unable to be replaced by Telehealth services.
172. Perceived information and communication technology (ICT) demands on employee outcomes: the
moderating effect of organizational ICT support.
PubMed
Day, Arla; Paquet, Stephanie; Scott, Natasha; Hambley, Laura
2012-10-01
Although many employees are using more information communication technology (ICT) as part of their
jobs, few studies have examined the impact of ICT on their well-being, and there is a lack of validated
measures designed to assess the ICT factors that may impact employee well-being. Therefore, we
developed and validated a measure of ICT demands and supports. Using Exploratory Structural Equation
Modeling, we found support for 8 ICT demands (i.e., availability, communication, ICT control, ICT
hassles, employee monitoring, learning, response expectations, and workload) and two facets of ICT
support (personal assistance and resources/upgrades support). Jointly, the ICT demands were associated
with increased strain, stress, and burnout and were still associated with stress and strain after controlling
for demographics, job variables, and job demands. The two types of ICT support were associated with
lower stress, strain, and burnout. Resources/upgrades support moderated the relationship between learning
expectations and most strain outcomes and between ICT hassles and strain. Personal assistance support
moderated the relationship between ICT hassles and strain.
173. Effectiveness of autism training programme: An example from Van, Turkey.
PubMed
Eray, Safak; Murat, Duygu
2017-11-01
To determine the knowledge and attitudes of family practitioners before and after their participation in a
training programme. The study was conducted at Van Training and Research Hospital, Van, Turkey, from
December 1to 15, 2016, and comprised family practitioners. Before the training, the practitioners were
asked to fill out a questionnaire that was prepared by the researchers. Subsequently, the training course
was presented by the child and adolescent psychiatrists. After the training, participants were asked to fill
out the same questionnaire again. The results of survey were compared before and after training. Data was
evaluated using SPSS 22.Descriptive analyses were used and baseline characteristics were compared
between groups using McNemar's test and paired t-test. Of the 79 family practitioners who filled out the
questionnaire,75(94.9%) were included. The mean age of the practitioners was 28.2Â±11.63, with
40(53%) being females. Moreover,26(34.7%) participants thought that they had sufficient information
regarding autism spectrum disorder before training, and this number increased to 66(88%) after training.
There was a significant difference between pre-training and post-training scores of the questionnaire
(p<0.001). There was a deficiency in knowledge about autism symptoms, aetiology, prevalence and
treatment among family practitioners. .
174. Effect of a self-efficacy promotion training programme on the body weight changes in patients undergoing
haemodialysis.
PubMed
Aliasgharpour, Mansooreh; Shomali, Maryam; Moghaddam, Masoumeh Zakeri; Faghihzadeh, Sograt
2012-09-01
Haemodialysis is the most common form of medical management of patients affected by end-stage renal
disease (ESRD). For haemodialysis to be successful, strict fluid and weight control is recommended.
Education, in terms of self-care activities, is an important intervention for improving patients' outcomes. A
self-efficacy promotion training programme can be an effective strategy to bring about behavioural
change. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a self-efficacy promotion training
programme on the body weight changes in patients undergoing haemodialysis. In this single-blind quasi-
experimental study, we recruited a convenience sample of 63 patients undergoing haemodialy-sis from
two teaching hospitals and allocated them randomly to the experimental or control group. Patients in the
experimental group received a six-session self-efficacy promotion training programme while the control
group received the routine care of the institute. Mean body weight gain and self-efficacy were measured
before, immediately and two months after the study. The groups did not differ significantly regarding the
study variable before the study. However, immediately and two months after the study, the mean body
weight gain and self-efficacy in the experimental group were significantly lower and higher, respectively,
than the control group (p < 0.05). Implementing a self-efficacy promotion training programme is effective
in decreasing weight gain and increasing self-efficacy in patients undergoing haemodialysis. Nurses in
haemodialysis units can use self-efficacy promotion training programmes as an effective intervention for
improving patients' outcomes. Â© 2012 European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European
Renal Care Association.
175. Improving ICT Governance by Reorganizing Operation of ICT and Software Applications: The First Step
to Outsource
Johansson, BjÃ¶rn
During recent years great attention has been paid to outsourcing as well as to the reverse, insourcing
(Dibbern et al., 2004). There has been a strong focus on how the management of software applications and
information and communication technology (ICT), expressed as ICT management versus ICT governance,
should be carried out (Grembergen, 2004). The maintenance and operation of software applications and
ICT use a lot of the resources spent on ICT in organizations today (Bearingpoint, 2004), and managers are
asked to increase the business benefits of these investments (Weill & Ross, 2004). That is, they are asked
to improve the usage of ICT and to develop new business critical solutions supported by ICT. It also
means that investments in ICT and software applications need to be shown to be worthwhile. Basically
there are two considerations to take into account with ICT usage: cost reduction and improving business
value. How the governance and management of ICT and software applications are organized is important.
This means that the improvement of the control of maintenance and operation may be of interest to
executives of organizations. It can be stated that usage is dependent on how it is organized. So, if an
increase of ICT governance is the same as having well-organized ICT resources, could this be seen as the
first step in organizations striving for external provision of ICT? This question is dealt with to some
degree in this paper.
176. Evaluation of a pilot 'peer support' training programme for volunteers in a hospital-based cancer
information and support centre.
PubMed
Kinnane, Nicole Anne; Waters, Trish; Aranda, Sanchia
2011-01-01
Volunteers from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) Patient Information and Support Centre
(PISC) assist the Cancer Support Nurse by helping patients and families/carers find information and
provide face-to-face peer support. Benefits of shared personal experiences between volunteer and patient
are clearly different from professional support. Volunteers require specific skill sets and detailed
preparation for this role. Volunteers completed a 3-day training programme adapted from the Cancer
Council Victoria's 'Cancer Connect Telephone Peer Support Volunteer' training programme. The focus was
role expectations and boundaries for peer support volunteers, debriefing, communication skills training,
support services, complementary and alternative therapies and internet information. Assessment included
a quiz and observation for a range of competencies. Role-play with simulated patients developed
appropriate support skills. Eight volunteers participated. Pre-training questionnaires revealed all
volunteers highly self-rated existing skills supporting people affected by cancer. During training,
volunteers recognised these skills were inadequate. All agreed that role-play using an actor as a 'simulated
patient' helped develop communication skills; however, the experience proved challenging. Post-training
all reported increased knowledge of role definition and boundaries, supportive communication skills,
supports available for patients and families/carers and importance of self-care. Facilitators recommended
seven of the eight participants be accredited PISC Peer Support Volunteers. One volunteer was assessed
unsuitable for consistently overstepping the boundaries of the peer support role and withdrew from
training. Success of the programme resulted in a trained 'face-to-face peer support volunteer' group better
equipped for their role. Sixteen months following training, all who completed the programme remain
active volunteers in the PISC. Planned educational updates
177. Outcomes of a virtual-reality simulator-training programme on basic surgical skills in robot-assisted

laparoscopic surgery.
PubMed
PhÃ©, VÃ©ronique; Cattarino, Susanna; Parra, JÃ©rÃ´me; Bitker, Marc-Olivier; Ambrogi, Vanina;
Vaessen, Christophe; RouprÃªt, Morgan
2017-06-01
The utility of the virtual-reality robotic simulator in training programmes has not been clearly evaluated.
Our aim was to evaluate the impact of a virtual-reality robotic simulator-training programme on basic
surgical skills. A simulator-training programme in robotic surgery, using the da Vinci Skills Simulator,
was evaluated in a population including junior and seasoned surgeons, and non-physicians. Their
performances on robotic dots and suturing-skin pod platforms before and after virtual-simulation training
were rated anonymously by surgeons experienced in robotics. 39 participants were enrolled: 14 medical
students and residents in surgery, 14 seasoned surgeons, 11 non-physicians. Junior and seasoned surgeons'
performances on platforms were not significantly improved after virtual-reality robotic simulation in any
of the skill domains, in contrast to non-physicians. The benefits of virtual-reality simulator training on
several tasks to basic skills in robotic surgery were not obvious among surgeons in our initial and early
experience with the simulator. Copyright Â© 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Copyright Â© 2016 John
Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
178. PISA 2003 Australia: ICT Use Familiarity at School and Home. ACER Research Monograph Number 62
Thomson, Sue; De Bortoli, Lisa
2007-01-01
As countries continue to invest in information and communication technologies (ICT) and they become
even more common in the workplace, there is an increasing demand for schools to produce
technologically literate students. This report presents results from the "Programme for International
Student Assessment" (PISA) 2003, and examines howâ€¦
179. The Transformative Potential of Action Research and ICT in the Second Language (L2) Classroom
Farren, Margaret; Crotty, Yvonne; Kilboy, Laura
2015-01-01
This study shows the transformative potential of action research and information and communications
technology (ICT) in the second language (L2) classroom. Two enquiries from teacher-researchers are
detailed in the article. Their engagement in a collaborative professional development Masters programme
was pivotal in designing and implementing ICTâ€¦
180. Evaluating a training programme at Viet Duc University Hospital in Vietnam.
PubMed
Dung, Phan Thi; Chinh, Nguyen Duc; Hanh, Bui My; Notter, Joy
2016-06-23
Vietnam's nursing competency standards (VNCS) were issued in 2012 as the legal framework on which
the continuous nursing training programme are designed and developed. The study aimed to assess the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes as well as the confidence of nurses regarding wound care at Viet Duc
University Hospital before and after a new educational intervention. A comparative descriptive study was
carried out in 2014 at Viet Duc University Hospital. The study reviewed knowledge, skills, attitude and
confidence among nurses working in seven clinical departments. The data collection tools included a 48-
knowledge-item self-administered questionnaire, a sixteen-item skills set, and attitude-item observation
sheet and a thirteen confidence level-item observation sheet, adapted for the field of wound care. Data
were loaded into Epidata version 3.1 and analysed with SPSS version 16.0. The mean pre-training
knowledge, skill, attitude and confidence scores were (117.78Â±24.94), (53.61Â±10.26), (54.39Â±8.02)
and (1.18-3.59), respectively, while the corresponding post-training scores were (148.68Â±16.54),
(62.33Â±8.40), (60.80Â±8.75) and (1.50-4.15) p<0.0001. This was the first cohort to undergo the new
training programme and has shown promising initial results; however, it also demonstrates that the
training content, while leading to positive changes, does in some areas need to be further developed and
then disseminated across the hospital to all nurses who provide direct wound care for patients.
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181. Shared decision-making for psychiatric medication: A mixed-methods evaluation of a UK training

programme for service users and clinicians.
PubMed
Ramon, Shulamit; Morant, Nicola; Stead, Ute; Perry, Ben
2017-12-01
Shared decision making (SDM) is recognised as a promising strategy to enhance good collaboration
between clinicians and service users, yet it is not practised regularly in mental health. Develop and
evaluate a novel training programme to enhance SDM in psychiatric medication management for service
users, psychiatrists and care co-ordinators. The training programme design was informed by existing
literature and local stakeholders consultations. Parallel group-based training programmes on SDM process
were delivered to community mental health service users and providers. Evaluation consisted of
quantitative measures at baseline and 12-month follow-up, post-programme participant feedback and
qualitative interviews. Training was provided to 47 service users, 35 care-coordinators and 12
psychiatrists. Participant feedback was generally positive. Statistically significant changes in service users'
decisional conflict and perceptions of practitioners' interactional style in promoting SDM occurred at the
follow-up. Qualitative data suggested positive impacts on service users' and care co-ordinators confidence
to explore medication experience, and group-based training was valued. The programme was generally
acceptable to service users and practitioners. This indicates the value of conducting a larger study and
exploring application for non-medical decisions.
182. Bioethics training programmes for Africa: evaluating professional and bioethics-related achievements of
African trainees after a decade of Fogarty NIH investment
PubMed Central
Kass, Nancy E; Ali, Joseph; Hallez, Kristina
2016-01-01
Objectives Our primary aim was to evaluate the impact of US National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded
bioethics training programmes (Fogarty bioethics training programmes, FBTPs) that trained individuals
from Africa over the programme's first 10â€…years to examine changes between pretraining and post-
training in individual achievement and to document any associations between individual, training
programme and post-training accomplishments. Design We surveyed trainees from the 10 bioethics
programmes funded by NIH Fogarty International Center from 2000 to 2011 that included African
trainees. McNemar's and Wilcoxon signed rank-sum tests were used to analyse preâ€“post levels of
general and bioethics-related professional achievement. Likelihood of specific post-training achievement
outcomes was measured using logistic regression including demographic, pretraining and intratraining
variables. Setting 10 different FBTPs that trained individuals from Africa from 2000 to 2011. Participants
Of 253 eligible respondents, 171 completed the survey (response rate 67.6%). Primary outcome measures
Preâ€“post comparisons of professional achievement indicators (eg, serving in leadership roles, teaching,
publishing manuscripts); likelihood of specific post-training achievement outcomes. Results Post-training,
respondents were significantly more likely to report serving in a leadership role, being an investigator on a
research grant, serving on international committees, serving as a mentor, and publishing manuscripts than
at pretraining. Post-training, significantly greater numbers of respondents reported bioethics-related
achievements including being a bioethics instructor, serving on an Institutional Review Board (IRB),
being an investigator on a bioethics grant and publishing bioethics-related manuscripts than pretraining.
Controlling for other factors, there were no significant differences by gender in the post-training success
of these participants in terms of leadership roles
183. Learning to Become a Teacher in the 21st Century: ICT Integration in Initial Teacher Education in Chile
Brun, Mario; Hinostroza, J. Enrique
2014-01-01
This paper presents the most relevant results from a national study about the availability and use of ICT in
46 Initial Teacher Education institutions in Chile, implemented during 2009 as part of the OECD
(Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) international project "ICT in Initial Teacher
Training." Main findings show anâ€¦
184. Strategy-Based Development of Teacher Educators' ICT Competence through a Co-operative Staff
Development Project
Lavonen, Jari; Lattu, Matti; Juuti, Kalle; Meisalo, Veijo
2006-01-01
An ICT strategy and an implementation plan for teacher education were created in a co-operative process.
Visions and expectations of staff members and students were registered by questionnaires and by making
notes during sessions in which the strategy was created. Thereafter, an implementation document, where
the staff development programme andâ€¦
185. A novel method of assessing quality of postgraduate psychiatry training: experiences from a large training
programme
PubMed Central
2013-01-01
Background Most assessments of the quality of postgraduate training are based on anonymised
questionnaires of trainees. We report a comprehensive assessment of the quality of training at a large
postgraduate psychiatry training institute using non-anonymised face-to-face interviews with trainees and
their trainers. Methods Two consultant psychiatrists interviewed 99 trainees and 109 trainers. Scoring of
interview responses was determined by using a pre-defined criteria. Additional comments were recorded
as free text. Interviews covered 13 domains, including: Clinical, teaching, research and management
opportunities, clinical environment, clinical supervision, adequacy of job description, absence of bullying
and job satisfaction. Multiple interview domain scores were combined, generating a â€˜Combinedâ€™
score for each post. Results The interview response rate was 97% for trainers 88% for trainees. There was
a significant correlation between trainee and trainer scores for the same interview domains (Pearsonâ€™s
r = 0.968, p< 0.001). Overall scores were significantly higher for specialist psychiatry posts as compared
to general adult psychiatry posts (Two tailed t-test, p < 0.001, 95% CI: -0.398 to âˆ’0.132), and
significantly higher for liaison psychiatry as compared to other specialist psychiatry posts (t-test: p =
0.038, 95% CI: -0.3901, -0.0118). Job satisfaction scores of year 1 to year 3 core trainees showed a
significant increase with increasing seniority (Linear regression coefficient = 0.273, 95% CI: 0.033 to
0.513, ANOVA p= 0.026). Conclusions This in-depth examination of the quality of training on a large
psychiatry training programme successfully elicited strengths and weakness of our programme. Such an
interview scheme could be easily implemented in smaller schemes and may well provide important
information to allow for targeted improvement of training. Additionally, trends in quality of training and
job satisfaction amongst various psychiatric
186. Do teachers believe they are competent to promote healthy ICT use among their students?
PubMed
Zlamanski, R; Ciccarelli, M
2012-01-01
Information and communication technologies (ICT), including computers, are becoming commonplace
tools for learning by school children in Australia and around the world. Teachers are responsible for
integrating ICT into the school learning environment; however, they may not recognize how and when
ICT use may compromise their students' physical health. Children's exposure to physical harm through the
unhealthy use of ICT may have liability implications for the education sector. To determine (i) whether
teachers consider it their responsibility to promote healthy ICT use among their students; (ii) teachers'
self-perceived competence to do so; and (iii) what teachers perceive are the barriers and enablers to
promoting healthy ICT use among their students. An online survey was developed for the study. All
Catholic Education school principals in Western Australia (n=157) were sent an email link to the survey
for distribution to teachers at their respective schools. Over the three week survey period, 95 teachers
completed the survey. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data and summarize
participants' responses. Fifty-five percent of teachers agreed they were concerned about their students'
physical health when using ICT. Only 19% of teachers reported they frequently or always provided their
students with information on how to use computers in their class in a way, so as to promote physical
health. Teachers identified barriers to promoting healthy computing use among students including;
insufficient time (47%), non-adjustable furniture (46%), and insufficient knowledge (41%). Male teachers
reported more confidence in their ability to promote healthy ICT use among students than female teachers.
Just over half of the teachers in this study were concerned for the physical health of their students when
using ICT in the classroom. Respondents identified barriers that limit their ability to promote healthy
practices to their students. Designing and
187. Avoidable iatrogenic complications of male urethral catheterisation and inadequate intern training: a 4-
year follow-up post implementation of an intern training programme.
PubMed
Sullivan, J F; Forde, J C; Thomas, A Z; Creagh, T A
2015-02-01
To assess the impact of a structured training programme in urethral catheterisation (UC) targeted at newly
qualified junior doctors on rates of iatrogenic catheter morbidity within a tertiary care referral centre. Male
UC-related morbidities were retrospectively identified from our computerised inpatient urology
consultation system over a 1-year period from July 2010 to June 2011. Relevant medical records were also
reviewed. Results were compared with an initial study performed between July 2006 and June 2007, prior
the introduction of a structured training programme in our institution. An anonymous questionnaire was
used for the subjective assessment of interns about confidence in catheterising post introduction of the
programme. Of 725 urological consultations, 29 (4%) were related to complications arising from male UC
during the 1 year period. This reflected a statistically significant decrease when compared to our 2007
figures, 51/864 (6%) (pÂ <Â 0.05). Again, the most common indication for UC was monitoring urinary
output for acute medical illness (19/29, 66%). The most common complication was urethral trauma
(16/29, 55%). Of the 29 cases of UC-related morbidity, 18 (62%) resulted from interns performing UC, a
decrease of 12% from our original paper. A drop of 27% was seen in the rates of UC related morbidity
attributable to interns during the first 6 months of internship (July-December). Overall, 70% (vs 40%
original study) of interns felt that their practical training was adequate since introduction of the
programme (pÂ <Â 0.01) with 53% considering theoretical training adequate (vs 16% original study
(pÂ <Â 0.01). When asked were they confident in performing UC, 63% said they were compared to 35%
before introduction of the programme (pÂ <Â 0.05). UC-related iatrogenic morbidity is not uncommon
even in a tertiary-care teaching hospital. Implementation of a structured training programme in UC prior
to the commencement of intern year has been shown to result
188. [SUPPORT, CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES, PRAGMATIC CODE OF ETHICS: A

CLINICAL APPROACH OF EXECUTIVE TRAINING].
PubMed
Cabaret, VÃ©ronique
2016-01-01
This article aims at introducing an educational sequence completed at l'Institut de Formation des Cadres
de SantÃ© (IFCS) at the CHRU in Lille in France, entitled "training project and educational project"
present in the "training duties" module whose goal is to generate students'knowledge through co-operative
education programmes. By creating this innovative sequence, the educational aim is to use the Institut
ground as a ground of learning, associated with the various internship grounds, in order to get the most of
co-operative education programmes. Besides, in a pragmatic code of ethics in training, the teaching staff
draw their inspiration from a clinical approach of executive training: they regard students as true
protagonists in a co-operative plan created for them, wishing to design it with them using their words.
Thus, students are brought to criticize the IFCS educational project and debate it with the trainers who
have built it. Each partner tries to understand the Other, being aware of their being different. By
contributing every year to rewriting the educational project which directly concerns them, students build
their professional positions as health executives. They play an active role in co-operative education
programmes just like IFCS outside partners.
189. A training programme to build cancer research capacity in low- and middle-income countries: findings
from Guatemala.
PubMed
Arnold, Lauren D; Barnoya, Joaquin; Gharzouzi, Eduardo N; Benson, Peter; Colditz, Graham A
2014-04-01
Guatemala is experiencing an increasing burden of cancer but lacks capacity for cancer prevention, control
and research. In partnership with a medical school in the United States of America, a multidisciplinary
Cancer Control Research Training Institute was developed at the Instituto de CancerologÃa (INCAN) in
Guatemala City. This institute provided a year-long training programme for clinicians that focused on
research methods in population health and sociocultural anthropology. The programme included didactic
experiences in Guatemala and the United States as well as applied training in which participants
developed research protocols responsive to Guatemala's cancer needs. Although INCAN is the point of
referral and service for Guatemala's cancer patients, the institute's administration is also interested in
increasing cancer research - with a focus on population health. INCAN is thus a resource for capacity
building within the context of cancer prevention and control. Trainees increased their self-efficacy for the
design and conduct of research. Value-added benefits included establishment of an annual cancer seminar
and workshops in cancer pathology and qualitative analysis. INCAN has recently incorporated some of the
programme's components into its residency training and established a research department. A training
programme for clinicians can build cancer research capacity in low- and middle-income countries.
Training in population-based research methods will enable countries such as Guatemala to gather country-
specific data. Once collected, such data can be used to assess the burden of cancer-related disease, guide
policy for reducing it and identify priority areas for cancer prevention and treatment.
190. Evaluating a diabetes self-management support peer leader training programme for the English- and
Punjabi-speaking South-Asian community in Vancouver.
PubMed
Tang, T S; Sohal, P S; Garg, A K
2013-06-01
The purpose of this single-cohort study was to implement and evaluate a programme that trains peers to
deliver a diabetes self-management support programme for South-Asian adults with Type 2 diabetes and
to assess the perceived efficacy of and satisfaction with this programme. We recruited eight South-Asian
adults who completed a 20-h peer-leader training programme conducted over five sessions (4 h per
session). The programme used multiple instructional methods (quizzes, group brainstorming, skill
building, group sharing, role-play and facilitation simulation) and provided communication, facilitation,
and behaviour change skills training. To graduate, participants were required to achieve the pre-
established competency criteria in four training domains: active listening, empowerment-based
facilitation, five-step behavioural goal-setting, and self-efficacy. Participants were given three attempts to
pass each competency domain. On the first attempt six (75%), eight (100%), five (63%) and five (63%)
participants passed active listening, empowerment-based facilitation, five-step behavioural goal-setting,
and self-efficacy, respectively. Those participants who did not pass a competency domain on the first
attempt were successful in passing on the second attempt. As a result, all eight participants graduated from
the training programme and became peer leaders. Satisfaction ratings for programme length, balance
between content and skills development, and preparation for leading support activities were uniformly
high. Ratings for the instructional methods ranged between effective and very effective. Findings suggest
it is feasible to train and graduate peer leaders with the necessary skills to facilitate a diabetes self-
management support intervention. Â© 2013 The Authors. Diabetic Medicine Â© 2013 Diabetes UK.
191. Improving Problem Solving in Primary School Students: The Effect of a Training Programme Focusing on
Metacognition and Working Memory
Cornoldi, Cesare; Carretti, Barbara; Drusi, Silvia; Tencati, Chiara
2015-01-01
Background: Despite doubts voiced on their efficacy, a series of studies has been carried out on the
capacity of training programmes to improve academic and reasoning skills by focusing on underlying
cognitive abilities and working memory in particular. No systematic efforts have been made, however, to
test training programmes that involve bothâ€¦
192. Appraisal of Information and Communication Technology Courses in Business Education Programme of
Universities in South East Nigeria
Ile, Chika Madu; Ementa, Christiana Ngozi
2016-01-01
The trend of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) usage in the business world necessitates
that business education students be fortified with ICT skills as to be relevant and highly valued in the job
market. The purpose of the study was to examine the four-year standard academic degree programme in
business education department of fiveâ€¦
193. A Proper Policy in the Permanent Teacher's Training: Key Impulse of the ICT Centre in Andalusia (Spain)
Perez, M. Amor; Fandos, M.; Aguaded, J. Ignacio
2010-01-01
This paper displays some of the results from research carried out in Andalusia (Spain) to evaluate the
impact of the educational innovation policy developed by the regional government through widely
introducing Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in primary and secondary schools (ICT
Centres). Specifically, the effect of the measuresâ€¦
194. School Building Design for Feeding Programmes and Community Outreach: Insights from Ghana and
South Africa
Uduku, Ola
2011-01-01
This article investigates how school building design can support primary school feeding programmes in
low- and middle-income countries. Furthermore it argues for schools to become community "development
hubs"; incorporating both local access to education and also to programmes for nutrition, ICT, health
education and other services,â€¦
195. Improving reading comprehension in reading and listening settings: the effect of two training programmes
focusing on metacognition and working memory.
PubMed
Carretti, Barbara; Caldarola, Nadia; Tencati, Chiara; Cornoldi, Cesare
2014-06-01
Metacognition and working memory (WM) have been found associated with success in reading
comprehension, but no studies have examined their combined effect on the training of reading
comprehension. Another open question concerns the role of listening comprehension: In particular, it is
not clear whether training to improve reading comprehension must necessarily be based on processing
written material or whether, as suggested in a recent study by Clarke et al. (2010, Psychol. Sci., 21, 1106),
a programme based on verbal language could also be effective. The study examined the feasibility of
improving text comprehension in school children by comparing the efficacy of two training programmes,
both involving metacognition and WM, but one based on listening comprehension, the other on reading
comprehension. The study involved a sample of 159 pupils attending eight classes in the fourth and fifth
grades (age range 9-11 years). The listening and reading programmes focused on the same
abilities/processes strictly related to text comprehension, and particularly metacognitive knowledge and
control, WM (per se and in terms of integrating information in a text). The training programmes were
implemented by school teachers as part of the class's normal school activities, under the supervision of
experts. Their efficacy was compared with the results obtained in an active control group that completed
standard text comprehension activities. Our results showed that both the training programmes focusing on
specific text comprehension skills were effective in improving the children's achievement, but training in
reading comprehension generated greater gains than the listening comprehension programme. Our study
suggests that activities focusing specifically on metacognition and WM could foster text comprehension,
but the potential benefit is influenced by the training modality, that is, the Reading group obtained greater
and longer-lasting improvements than the Active control or
196. Perception of Entrepreneurial Training beyond the Domain of Undergraduate Programme in Estate
Management and Valuation
Bioku, Joseph Olufemi; Ataguba, Joseph Obaje; Ogungbenro, Matthew Taiwo
2016-01-01
Undergraduates at the Federal Polytechnic Idah in Nigeria are trained in vocations outside their domain
programmes in connection with the entrepreneurship development course as pre-requisite for their
graduation. This study assessed students' perception of entrepreneurship training in vocations beyond
those taught within the core estate managementâ€¦
197. IMPACT OF CLINICAL OFFICER ANAESTHETIST TRAINING PROGRAMME AT THE KENYA

MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE, NAKURU, ON TRAINEE SATISFACTION, QUALITY OF
PRACTICE, AND CADRE SHORTFALL ALLEVIATION.
PubMed
Nyamai, K; Ng'ang'a, P; Mutisya, R
2013-07-01
To determine the impact of Clinical Officer (C.O) Anaesthetist Training programme at Kenya Medical
Training College (KMTC) Nakuru, on Trainee satisfaction, quality of practice and cadre shortfall
alleviation. Cross-sectional descriptive study. Kenya Medical Training College, Nakuru. All thirty one
Clinical Officer Anaesthetist graduates from KMTC Nakuru, since the training programme started 8 years
ago. Twenty nine of the 31 C.O Anaesthetist graduates responded. Twenty six of the 29 respondents
(89.7%) passed in the final qualifying examination in the first sitting. Twenty one (72.4%) are working in
Public health facilities. All graduates are distributed in 16 out of the 47 counties in Kenya. Twenty six
(89.7%) are satisfied with the training. Their average working week is 54 hours, with a median of 45
working hours a week. They recommend an improvement in peripheral nerve blocks and epidural training
in the 2005 curriculum. C.O Anaesthetist training in KMTC Nakuru over the last eight years has produced
self reported satisfied, adequately trained graduates and has had an impact in alleviating shortage of this
cadre in Kenya. Improvement in peripheral nerve blocks and epidural training is needed.
198. Reducing the Digital Divide through ICT Adoption: Factors, Barriers, and How ICT in Schools Can Help
Tengtrakul, Pitikorn
2013-01-01
Through econometric analysis of data from multiple surveys, this study explores factors that affect ICT
adoption and evaluates the extent to which ICT in schools affect the ICT adoption of surrounding
communities, in order to provide a perspective that can help narrow the gap of digital divide.
Understanding factors affecting ICT adoption mayâ€¦
199. The Relationship between ICT Use and Science Knowledge for Czech Students: A Secondary Analysis of
PISA 2006
Kubiatko, Milan; Vlckova, Katerina
2010-01-01
The 2006 Programme for International Student Assessment focussed on students' scientific competencies,
measured their knowledge and provided questionnaires focussed on different aspects of life. One aspect
was students' experience with information and communication technology (ICT). A secondary analysis of
variance of the Czech Republic data (N =â€¦
200. Dementia training programmes for staff working in general hospital settings - a systematic review of the
literature.
PubMed
Scerri, Anthony; Innes, Anthea; Scerri, Charles
2017-08-01
Although literature describing and evaluating training programmes in hospital settings increased in recent
years, there are no reviews that summarise these programmes. This review sought to address this, by
collecting the current evidence on dementia training programmes directed to staff working in general
hospitals. Literature from five databases were searched, based on a number of inclusion criteria. The
selected studies were summarised and data was extracted and compared using narrative synthesis based on
a set of pre-defined categories. Methodological quality was assessed. Fourteen peer-reviewed studies were
identified with the majority being pre-test post-test investigations. No randomised controlled trials were
found. Methodological quality was variable with selection bias being the major limitation. There was a
great variability in the development and mode of delivery although, interdisciplinary ward based, tailor-
made, short sessions using experiential and active learning were the most utilised. The majority of the
studies mainly evaluated learning, with few studies evaluating changes in staff behaviour/practices and
patients' outcomes. This review indicates that high quality studies are needed that especially evaluate staff
behaviours and patient outcomes and their sustainability over time. It also highlights measures that could
be used to develop and deliver training programmes in hospital settings.
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201. International trial of online auditory training programme for distinguishing innocent and pathological
murmurs.
PubMed
Finley, John P; Caissie, Rachel; Nicol, Pam; Hoyt, Brian
2015-08-01
Recognition of normal and abnormal heart sounds and murmurs is an important but declining clinical skill
among practitioners. Current teaching methods are often ineffective. This may result from inadequate
repetition and normal-abnormal comparisons needed for auditory recognition. This paper describes a rapid
new method of teaching murmur recognition using principles of auditory training. Participants were 120
Australian and 42 Canadian medical students. The medical students were randomised to intervention and
control (no intervention) groups. The 1-h online programme structured like a computer game used
auditory training methodology to teach students to distinguish between innocent and pathological
murmurs. Participants underwent pre- and post-testing on 20 paediatric murmurs. Post-testing occurred
immediately following training and after 2 months. Twenty-two Canadian medical students were retested
1 year later with a brief mastery-style reinforcement programme. Median pre- and post-test scores
improved in about 1â€‰h from 75-95% (P < 0.001) for Australian students and 85-95% (P = 0.004) for
Canadian students. Two-month post-test scores declined for Australian students to 85% (P = 0.001), and
for Canadian students to 85% (P = 0.02). Australian controls had no significant change during the study
period, whereas Canadian controls improved slightly. The group receiving reinforcement after 1 year had
a median final score of 90%. This auditory training programme rapidly teaches students to distinguish
innocent and pathological murmurs with at least 90% accuracy. The skill declines within 2 months but can
be restored with brief mastery reinforcement 1 year later. Â© 2015 The Authors. Journal of Paediatrics
and Child Health Â© 2015 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (Royal Australasian College of
Physicians).
202. Complete low-intensity endurance training programme in haemodialysis patients: improving the care of
renal patients.
PubMed
Esteve SimÃ³, Vicent; JunquÃ©, Anna; Fulquet, Miquel; Duarte, VerÃ³nica; Saurina, Anna; Pou,
MÃ³nica; Moreno, FÃ¡tima; Carneiro, Jose; RamÃrez de Arellano, Manel
2014-01-01
Patients on haemodialysis (HD) have a decreased physical and functional capacity. Several studies have
reported the beneficial effects of exercise on the physical, functional and psychological functioning of HD
patients. Despite these results, exercise programmes on HD are not commonplace. To analyse the effect of
an intradialysis endurance training programme on muscular strength and functional capacity in our HD
patients. A 6-month single-centre prospective study. HD patients were non-randomly assigned to an
exercise group (group E) or a control group (group C). Exercise training included complete endurance
training using balls, weights and elastic bands in the first 2 h of an HD session; group C received standard
HD care. Analysed data: (1) biochemical parameters; (2) biceps and quadriceps muscle tone, maximum
quadriceps length strength (MQLS) and dominant hand grip (HG); (3) functional capacity tests: sit-to-
stand-to-sit (STS10) and 6-min walking test (6MWT). Forty patients were included, 55% were men; their
mean age was 68.4 years; the patients were 61.6 months on HD; 16 patients were in group E and 24 in
group C. In group E, muscular strength showed a significant improvement in MQLS (15.6 Â± 10.7 vs.
17.7 Â± 12.5 kg, p < 0.05) and HG (22.1 Â± 13.2 vs. 24.1 Â± 15.8 kg, p < 0.05) at the end of the
programme, while a global decrease was reported in group C (MQLS 20.9 Â± 9.3 vs. 16.2 Â± 8.4 kg, p <
0.05; HG 25.1 Â± 10.3 vs. 24.1 Â± 11.1 kg). 6MWT significantly improved in group E (20%, 293.1 vs.
368 m, p < 0.001) and decreased in group C (10%, 350 vs. 315 m, p < 0.004). At the end of the
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programme, STS10 time was reduced in group E (2.1 Â± 18.5 vs. 28.7 Â± 20.6 s), while it rose in group
C (31.5 Â± 17.9 vs. 36.4 Â± 19.8 s), though significant differences were not found. (1) The intradialysis
training programme improved muscular strength and functional capacity in our HD patients. (2) These
results support the benefits of exercise training for HD patients. (3
203. An Appraisal of the Training Programmes for Social Education Workers in India
Ansari, N. A.
1971-01-01
A study of the India training programmes for social education workers at different levels was conducted to
find out the relative success and impact of these programs on the worker. The study found that the
programs were "good" and some suggestions for improvement are discussed. (RR/Author)
204. Religion and Spirituality within Counselling/Clinical Psychology Training Programmes: A Systematic
Review
Jafari, Simon
2016-01-01
In recent years, there have been increasing efforts to attend to religious and spiritual issues within
clinical/counselling psychology. However, there is limited research demonstrating how successfully such
content is integrated into existing training programmes. This investigation sought to review primary
research literature related to trainingâ€¦
205. Effectiveness of balance training programme in reducing the frequency of falling in established
osteoporotic women: a randomized controlled trial.
PubMed
MikÃ³, Ibolya; Szerb, Imre; Szerb, Anna; Poor, Gyula
2017-02-01
To investigate the effect of a 12-month sensomotor balance exercise programme on postural control and
the frequency of falling in women with established osteoporosis. Randomized controlled trial where the
intervention group was assigned the 12-month Balance Training Programme and the control group did not
undertake any intervention beyond regular osteoporosis treatment. A total of 100 osteoporotic women - at
least with one osteoporotic fracture - aged 65â€‰years old and above. Balance was assessed in static and
dynamic posture both with performance-based measures of balance, such as the Berg Balance Scale and
the Timed Up and Go Test, and with a stabilometric computerized platform. Patients in the intervention
group completed the 12-month sensomotor Balance Training Programme in an outpatient setting, guided
by physical therapists, three times a week, for 30â€‰minutes. The Berg Balance Scale and the Timed Up
and Go Test showed a statistically significant improvement of balance in the intervention group ( pâ€
‰=â€‰0.001 and pâ€‰=â€‰0.005, respectively). Balance tests using the stabilometer also showed a
statistically significant improvement in static and dynamic postural balance for osteoporotic women after
the completion of the Balance Training Programme. As a consequence, the one-year exercise programme
significantly decreased the number of falls in the exercise group compared with the control group. The
Balance Training Programme significantly improved the balance parameters and reduced the number of
falls in postmenopausal women who have already had at least one fracture in the past.
206. Elementary School Teachers' ICT Use in the Classroom and Their Motivators for Using ICT
Uluyol, Ã‡elebi; Sahin, Sami
2016-01-01
Teachers play a significant role in integrating information and communication technology (ICT) in
schools, and motivated teachers reflect higher levels of ICT use in their classroom. In this study, we used
semistructured interviews to investigate elementary school teachers' ICT use and their motivators for
doing so. The participants consisted ofâ€¦
207. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of parent training/education programmes for the treatment of
conduct disorder, including oppositional defiant disorder, in children.
PubMed
Dretzke, J; Frew, E; Davenport, C; Barlow, J; Stewart-Brown, S; Sandercock, J; Bayliss, S; Raftery, J;

Hyde, C; Taylor, R
2005-12-01
To assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of parent training programmes for the treatment of children
with conduct disorder (CD) up to the age of 18 years. Electronic databases. For the effectiveness review,
relevant studies were identified and evaluated. A quantitative synthesis of behavioural outcomes across
trials was also undertaken using two approaches: vote counting and meta-analysis. The economic analysis
consisted of reviewing previous economic/cost evaluations of parent training/education programmes and
the economic information within sponsor's submissions; carrying out a detailed exploration of costs of
parent training/education programmes; and a de novo modelling assessment of the cost-effectiveness of
parent training/education programmes. The potential budget impact to the health service of implementing
such programmes was also considered. Many of the 37 randomised controlled trials that met the review
inclusion and exclusion criteria were assessed as being of poor methodological quality. Studies were
clinically heterogeneous in terms of the population, type of parent training/education programme and
content, setting, delivery, length and child behaviour outcomes used. Both vote counting and meta-
analysis revealed a consistent trend across all studies towards short-term effectiveness (up to 4 months) of
parent training/education programmes (compared with control) as measured by a change in child
behaviour. Pooled estimates showed a statistically significant improvement on the Eyberg Child
Behaviour Inventory frequency and intensity scales, the Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System
and the Child Behaviour Checklist. No studies reported a statistically significant result favouring control
over parent training/education programmes. There were few statistically significant differences between
different parent training/education programmes, although there was a trend towards more intensive
interventions (e.g. longer contact hours, additional
208. Knowledge and utilization of information communication technology (ICT) among health science students
at the University of Gondar, North Western Ethiopia
PubMed Central
2013-01-01
Background Despite the relatively huge ICT investment and policy deployment in higher institutions in
Ethiopia, there is still scant information about the success of implementation of the Information
Communication Technology (ICT) in the higher education. This study, therefore, was carried out with an
aim to assess knowledge and utilization of Information Communication Technology (ICT) among
medicine and health science students and its associated factors in Gondar College of Medicine and Health
sciences, University of Gondar. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of
Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia. Data regarding socio-demographic
characteristics of the students, level of knowledge and utilization of ICT were collected by means of a
self-administered questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 13. Results A total of 1096
students responded giving a response rate of 97.8%. The mean age of the study participants was 20.3
(Â±1. 3) years. Females constitute only 26% of the respondents. The majority (79%) were fulltime
students. Only half of the respondents (51%) had ICT knowledge and only 46% students utilized ICT
while 47% of the respondents never used electronic communication (e.g. email or chat room) and 39% of
the respondents never used Microsoft office (e.g. word Â® or WordPerfect Â®). ICT knowledge [AORâ€
‰=â€‰2.5, 95% CI: 1.7-3.5], family educational background [AORâ€‰=â€‰4.36, 95% CI: 2.16-8.80],
and perceived quality of training [AORâ€‰=â€‰1.9, 95% CI: 1.3-2.8] showed strong and positive
associations with ICT utilization. Students from urban areas were more likely to utilize ICT compared
with those from rural areas [AORâ€‰=â€‰2.7, 95% CI: 2.097, 3.497], and information technology
training was found to be positively associated with ICT utilization [AORâ€‰=â€‰2. 07, 95% CI: 1.18,
3.62]. Conclusions The result showed that studentsâ€™ knowledge was inadequate and utilization of ICT
was poor. Therefore, the
209. Knowledge and utilization of information communication technology (ICT) among health science students
at the University of Gondar, North Western Ethiopia.
PubMed
Woreta, Solomon Assefa; Kebede, Yigzaw; Zegeye, Desalegn Tegabu
2013-03-03
Despite the relatively huge ICT investment and policy deployment in higher institutions in Ethiopia, there
is still scant information about the success of implementation of the Information Communication
Technology (ICT) in the higher education. This study, therefore, was carried out with an aim to assess
knowledge and utilization of Information Communication Technology (ICT) among medicine and health
science students and its associated factors in Gondar College of Medicine and Health sciences, University
of Gondar. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences,
University of Gondar, Ethiopia. Data regarding socio-demographic characteristics of the students, level of
knowledge and utilization of ICT were collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire. Data was
analyzed using SPSS version 13. A total of 1096 students responded giving a response rate of 97.8%. The
mean age of the study participants was 20.3 (Â±1. 3) years. Females constitute only 26% of the
respondents. The majority (79%) were fulltime students. Only half of the respondents (51%) had ICT
knowledge and only 46% students utilized ICT while 47% of the respondents never used electronic
communication (e.g. email or chat room) and 39% of the respondents never used Microsoft office (e.g.
word (Â®) or WordPerfect (Â®)). ICT knowledge [AOR = 2.5, 95% CI: 1.7-3.5], family educational
background [AOR = 4.36, 95% CI: 2.16-8.80], and perceived quality of training [AOR = 1.9, 95% CI:
1.3-2.8] showed strong and positive associations with ICT utilization. Students from urban areas were
more likely to utilize ICT compared with those from rural areas [AOR = 2.7, 95% CI: 2.097, 3.497], and
information technology training was found to be positively associated with ICT utilization [AOR = 2. 07,
95% CI: 1.18, 3.62]. The result showed that students' knowledge was inadequate and utilization of ICT
was poor. Therefore, the university should sustain professional development to
210. Exploring attitudes of healthcare professionals towards ICT-based interventions for nursing home
residents with dementia: a mixed-methods approach.
PubMed
O'Sullivan, Julie Lorraine; Gellert, Paul; Hesse, Britta; Jordan, Laura-Maria; MÃ¶ller, Sebastian; Voigt-
Antons, Jan-Niklas; Nordheim, Johanna
2018-02-01
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) could be useful for delivering non-pharmacological
therapies (NPTs) for dementia in nursing home settings. To identify technology-related expectations and
inhibitions of healthcare professionals associated with the intention to use ICT-based NPTs. Cross-
sectional multi-method survey. N = 205 healthcare professionals completed a quantitative survey on usage
and attitudes towards ICTs. Additionally, N = 11 semi-structured interviews were conducted. Participants
were classified as intenders to use ICTs (53%), non-intenders (14%) or ambivalent (32%). A MANCOVA
revealed higher perceived usefulness for intenders compared to non-intenders and ambivalent healthcare
professionals (V =.28, F(12, 292)= 3.94, p <.001). Qualitative interviews revealed generally high
acceptance of ICTs in the workplace. Furthermore, benefits for residents emerged as a key requirement.
Staff trainings should stress specific benefits for residents and healthcare professionals to facilitate
successful implementation and acceptance of ICTs in nursing home settings.
211. The combined medical/PhD degree: a global survey of physician-scientist training programmes.
PubMed
Alamri, Yassar
2016-06-01
Typically lasting 7-9 years, medical-scientist training programmes (MSTPs) allow students a unique
opportunity to simultaneously intercalate medical (MBBS, MBChB or MD) and research (PhD) degrees.
The nature of both degrees means that the combined programme is arduous, and selection is often
restricted to a few highly motivated students. Despite the many successes of MSTPs, enthusiasm about
MSTPs and the number of intercalating students, at least in some countries, appear to be diminishing. In
this review, I shed light on MSTPs around the world, highlight the plethora of successes such programmes
have had and provide insights on the setbacks experienced and solutions offered, with the aim of
reigniting interest in these programmes. Â© 2016 Royal College of Physicians.
212. Preparing palliative home care nurses to act as facilitators for physicians' learning: Evaluation of a training
programme.
PubMed
Pype, Peter; Mertens, Fien; Wens, Johan; Stes, Ann; Van den Eynden, Bart; Deveugele, Myriam
2015-05-01
Palliative care requires a multidisciplinary care team. General practitioners often ask specialised palliative
home care teams for support. Working with specialised nurses offers learning opportunities, also called
workplace learning. This can be enhanced by the presence of a learning facilitator. To describe the
development and evaluation of a training programme for nurses in primary care. The programme aimed to
prepare palliative home care team nurses to act as facilitators for general practitioners' workplace learning.
A one-group post-test only design (quantitative) and semi-structured interviews (qualitative) were used. A
multifaceted train-the-trainer programme was designed. Evaluation was done through assignments with
individual feedback, summative assessment through videotaped encounters with simulation-physicians
and individual interviews after a period of practice implementation. A total of 35 nurses followed the
programme. The overall satisfaction was high. Homework assignments interfered with the practice
workload but showed to be fundamental in translating theory into practice. Median score on the
summative assessment was 7 out of 14 with range 1-13. Interviews revealed some aspects of the training
(e.g. incident analysis) to be too difficult for implementation or to be in conflict with personal preferences
(focus on patient care instead of facilitating general practitioners' learning). Training palliative home care
team nurses as facilitator of general practitioners' workplace learning is a feasible but complex
intervention. Personal characteristics, interpersonal relationships and contextual variables have to be taken
into account. Training expert palliative care nurses to facilitate general practitioners' workplace learning
requires careful and individualised mentoring. Â© The Author(s) 2014.
213. ESL Teacher and ICT: Teachers' Perception
Lin, Chua Pei; Yunus, Melor Md.
2012-01-01
The rapid development of Information Communication and Technologies (ICTs) has made tremendous
changes in the twenty-first century. ICT is said to bring a variety of benefits in facilitating the teaching and
learning process. Therefore, ICT has been the emphasis in school and higher institutions of education
nowadays. However, to integrate ICT inâ€¦
214. Effectiveness of the ACA (Availability, Current issues and Anticipation) training programme on GP-
patient communication in palliative care; a controlled trial
PubMed Central
2013-01-01
Background Communicating effectively with palliative care patients has been acknowledged to be
somewhat difficult, but little is known about the effect that training general practitioners (GPs) in specific
elements of communication in palliative care might have. We hypothesized that GPs exposed to a new
training programme in GP-patient communication in palliative care focusing on availability of the GP for
the patient, current issues the GP should discuss with the patient and anticipation by the GP of various
scenarios (ACA), would discuss more issues and become more skilled in their communication with
palliative care patients. Methods In this controlled trial among GPs who attended a two-year Palliative
Care Peer Group Training Course in the Netherlands only intervention GPs received the ACA training
programme. To evaluate the effect of the programme a content analysis (Roter Interaction Analysis
System) was performed of one videotaped 15-minute consultation of each GP with a simulated palliative
care patient conducted at baseline, and one at 12 months follow-up. Both how the GP communicated with
the patient (â€ãvailabilityâ€™) and the number of current and anticipated issues the GP discussed with
the patient were measured quantitatively. We used linear mixed models and logistic regression models to
evaluate between-group differences over time. Results Sixty-two GPs were assigned to the intervention
and 64 to the control group. We found no effect of the ACA training programme on how the GPs
communicated with the patient or on the number of issues discussed by GPs with the patient. The total
number of issues discussed by the GPs was eight out of 13 before and after the training in both groups.
Conclusion The ACA training programme did not influence how the GPs communicated with the
simulated palliative care patient or the number of issues discussed by the GPs in this trial. Further research
should evaluate whether this training programme is effective for GPs who
215. Using E-Learning and ICT Courses in Educational Environment: A Review
Salehi, Hadi; Shojaee, Mohammad; Sattar, Susan
2015-01-01
With the quick emergence of computers and related technology, Electronic-learning (E-learning) and
Information Communication and Technology (ICT) have been extensively utilized in the education and
training field. Miscellaneous methods of integrating computer technology and the context in which
computers are used have affected student learning inâ€¦
216. Capacity building for critical care training delivery: Development and evaluation of the Network for
Improving Critical care Skills Training (NICST) programme in Sri Lanka.
PubMed
Stephens, Tim; De Silva, A Pubudu; Beane, Abi; Welch, John; Sigera, Chathurani; De Alwis, Sunil;
Athapattu, Priyantha; Dharmagunawardene, Dilantha; Peiris, Lalitha; Siriwardana, Somalatha;
Abeynayaka, Ashoka; Jayasinghe, Kosala Saroj Amarasena; Mahipala, Palitha G; Dondorp, Arjen;
Haniffa, Rashan
2017-04-01
To deliver and evaluate a short critical care nurse training course whilst simultaneously building local
training capacity. A multi-modal short course for critical care nursing skills was delivered in seven
training blocks, from 06/2013-11/2014. Each training block included a Train the Trainer programme. The
project was evaluated using Kirkpatrick's Hierarchy of Learning. There was a graded hand over of
responsibility for course delivery from overseas to local faculty between 2013 and 2014. Sri Lanka.
Participant learning assessed through pre/post course Multi-Choice Questionnaires. A total of 584 nurses
and 29 faculty were trained. Participant feedback was consistently positive and each course demonstrated
a significant increase (pâ‰¤0.0001) in MCQ scores. There was no significant difference MCQ scores
(p=0.186) between overseas faculty led and local faculty led courses. In a relatively short period, training
with good educational outcomes was delivered to nearly 25% of the critical care nursing population in Sri
Lanka whilst simultaneously building a local faculty of trainers. Through use of a structured Train the
Trainer programme, course outcomes were maintained following the handover of training responsibility to
Sri Lankan faculty. The focus on local capacity building increases the possibility of long term course
sustainability. Copyright Â© 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
217. Strengthening Indonesiaâ€™s Field Epidemiology Training Programme to address International Health
Regulations requirements
PubMed Central
Samaan, Gina; Santoso, Hari; Kushadiwijaya, Haripurnomo; Juwita, Ratna; Mohadir, Andi; Aditama,
Tjandra
2010-01-01
Abstract Problem According to the International Health Regulations (IHR), countries need to strengthen
core capacity for disease surveillance and response systems. Many countries are establishing or enhancing
their field epidemiology training programmes (FETPs) to meet human resource needs but face challenges
in sustainability and training quality. Indonesia is facing these challenges, which include limited resources
for field training and limited coordination in a newly decentralized health system. Approach A national
FETP workplan was developed based on an evaluation of the existing programme and projected human
resource needs. A Ministry of Health Secretariat linking universities, national and international partners
was established to oversee revision and implementation of the FETP. Local setting The FETP is integrated
into the curriculum of Indonesian universities and field training is conducted in district and provincial
health offices under the coordination of the universities and the FETP Secretariat. Relevant changes The
FETP was included in the Ministry of Health workforce development strategy through governmental
decree. Curricula have been enhanced and field placements strengthened to provide trainees with better
learning experiences. To improve sustainability of the FETP, links were established with the Indonesian
Epidemiologistsâ€™ Association, local governments and donors to cultivate future FETP champions and
maintain funding. Courses, competitions and discussion forums were established for field supervisors and
alumni. These changes have increased the geographic distribution of students, intersectoral and
international participation and the quality of student performance. Lessons learnt The main lesson learnt is
that linkages with universities, ministries and international agencies such as the World Health
Organization are critical for building a sustainable high-quality programme. The most critical factors were
development of trusting relationships
218. Inclusiveness of ICT in Secondary Education: Students' Appreciation of ICT Tools
Heemskerk, Irma; Volman, Monique; Admiraal, Wilfried; ten Dam, Geert
2012-01-01
This paper presents the results of a study on students' appreciation of information and communication
technology (ICT) applications in schools for general secondary education. We investigate to what extent
students from different gender and ethnic backgrounds appreciate various characteristics of ICT tools. The
research question is, "How areâ€¦
219. Reaching national consensus on the core clinical skill outcomes for family medicine postgraduate training
programmes in South Africa.
PubMed
Akoojee, Yusuf; Mash, Robert
2017-05-26
Family physicians play a significant role in the district health system and need to be equipped with a broad
range of clinical skills in order to meet the needs and expectations of the communities they serve. A
previous study in 2007 reached national consensus on the clinical skills that should be taught in
postgraduate family medicine training prior to the introduction of the new speciality. Since then, family
physicians have been trained, employed and have gained experience of working in the district health
services. The national Education and Training Committee of the South African Academy of Family
Physicians, therefore, requested a review of the national consensus on clinical skills for family medicine
training. A Delphi technique was used to reach national consensus in a panel of 17 experts: family
physicians responsible for training, experienced family physicians in practice and managers responsible
for employing family physicians. Consensus was reached on 242 skills from which the panel decided on
211 core skills, 28 elective skills and 3 skills to be deleted from the previous list. The panel was unable to
reach consensus on 11 skills. The findings will guide training programmes on the skills to be addressed
and ensure consistency across training programmes nationally. The consensus will also guide formative
assessment as documented in the national portfolio of learning and summative assessment in the national
exit examination. The consensus will be of interest to other countries in the region where training
programmes in family medicine are developing.
220. Perspectives of rural health and human service practitioners following suicide prevention training
programme in Australia: A thematic analysis.
PubMed
Jones, Martin; Ferguson, Monika; Walsh, Sandra; Martinez, Lee; Marsh, Michael; Cronin, Kathryn;
Procter, Nicolas
2018-05-01
There are well-established training programmes available to support health and human services
professionals working with people vulnerable to suicide. However, little is known about involving people
with lived experience in the delivery of suicide prevention training with communities with increased rates
of suicide. The aim of this paper was to report on a formative dialogical evaluation that explored the views
of health and human services workers with regard to a suicide prevention training programme in regional
(including rural and remote areas) South Australia which included meaningful involvement of a person
with lived experience in the development and delivery of the training. In 2015, eight suicide prevention
training workshops were conducted with health and human services workers. All 248 participants lived
and worked in South Australian regional communities. We interviewed a subsample of 24 participants
across eight sites. A thematic analysis of the interviews identified five themes: Coproduction is key, It is
okay to ask the question, Caring for my community, I can make a difference and Learning for future
training. The overall meta-theme was "Involvement of a person with lived experience in suicide
prevention training supports regional communities to look out for people at risk of suicide." This paper
highlights the need for suicide prevention training and other workforce development programmes to
include lived experience participation as a core component in development and delivery. Â© 2018 John
Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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221. Norwegian Secondary School Teachers and ICT
Wikan, Gerd; Molster, Terje
2011-01-01
ICT is meant to be integrated in all subjects in Norwegian schools; nevertheless many teachers are
reluctant to use ICT in their own teaching. This paper explores to what extent teachers use ICT in their
classroom teaching and what teacher-level factors influence the use of ICT. It draws on an analysis of 10
focus-group interviews with 10 teachersâ€¦
222. Programme evaluation training for health professionals in francophone Africa: process, competence
acquisition and use
PubMed Central
Ridde, ValÃ©ry; Fournier, Pierre; Banza, Baya; Tourigny, Caroline; OuÃ©draogo, DieudonnÃ©
2009-01-01
Background While evaluation is, in theory, a component of training programmes in health planning,
training needs in this area remain significant. Improving health systems necessarily calls for having more
professionals who are skilled in evaluation. Thus, the UniversitÃ© de Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and
the UniversitÃ© de MontrÃ©al (Canada) have partnered to establish, in Burkina Faso, a master's-degree
programme in population and health with a course in programme evaluation. This article describes the
four-week (150-hour) course taken by two cohorts (2005â€“2006/2006â€“2007) of health professionals
from 11 francophone African countries. We discuss how the course came to be, its content, its teaching
processes and the master's programme results for students. Methods The conceptual framework was
adapted from Kirkpatrick's (1996) four-level evaluation model: reaction, learning, behaviour, results.
Reaction was evaluated based on a standardized questionnaire for all the master's courses and lessons.
Learning and behaviour competences were assessed by means of a questionnaire (pretest/post-test, one
year after) adapted from the work of Stevahn L, King JA, Ghere G, Minnema J: Establishing Essential
Competencies for Program Evaluators. Am J Eval 2005, 26(1):43â€“59. Master's programme effects were
tested by comparing the difference in mean scores between times (before, after, one year after) using
pretest/post-test designs. Paired sample tests were used to compare mean scores. Results The teaching is
skills-based, interactive and participative. Students of the first cohort gave the evaluation course the
highest score (4.4/5) for overall satisfaction among the 16 courses (3.4â€“4.4) in the master's programme.
What they most appreciated was that the forms of evaluation were well adapted to the content and format
of the learning activities. By the end of the master's programme, both cohorts of students considered that
they had greatly improved their mastery of the 60
223. Paediatric burns in LMICs: An evaluation of the barriers and facilitators faced by staff involved in burns
education training programmes in Blantyre, Malawi.
PubMed
Harris, Lyndsey; Fioratou, Evridiki; Broadis, Emily
2016-08-01
A burn prevention and education programme - the Reduction of Burn and Scald Mortality and Morbidity
in Children in Malawi project - was implemented from January 2010-2013 in Queen Elizabeth Central
Hospital, Malawi. This study aimed to investigate the barriers and facilitators of implementing education-
training programmes. Semi-structured interviews with 14 Scottish and Malawian staff delivering and
receiving teaching at training education programmes were conducted. All interviews were recorded,
transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Overarching barriers and facilitators were similar for
both sets of staff. Scottish participants recognised that limited experience working in LMICs narrowed the
challenges they anticipated. Time was a significant barrier to implementation of training courses for both
sets of participants. Lack of hands on practical experience was the greatest barrier to implementing the
skills learnt for Malawian staff. Sustainability was a significant facilitator to successful implementation of
training programmes. Encouraging involvement of Malawian staff in the co-ordination and delivery of
teaching enabled those who attend courses to teach others. A recognition of and response to the barriers
and facilitators associated with introducing paediatric burn education training programmes can contribute
to the development of sustainable programme implementation in Malawi and other LMICs. Copyright Â©
2015 Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved.
224. Development and implementation of the Structured Training Trainer Assessment Report (STTAR) in the
English National Training Programme for laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
PubMed
Wyles, Susannah M; Miskovic, Danilo; Ni, Zhifang; Darzi, Ara W; Valori, Roland M; Coleman, Mark G;
Hanna, George B
2016-03-01
There is a lack of educational tools available for surgical teaching critique, particularly for advanced
laparoscopic surgery. The aim was to develop and implement a tool that assesses training quality and
structures feedback for trainers in the English National Training Programme for laparoscopic colorectal
surgery. Semi-structured interviews were performed and analysed, and items were extracted. Through the
Delphi process, essential items pertaining to desirable trainer characteristics, training structure and
feedback were determined. An assessment tool (Structured Training Trainer Assessment Report-STTAR)
was developed and tested for feasibility, acceptability and educational impact. Interview transcripts (29
surgical trainers, 10 trainees, four educationalists) were analysed, and item lists created and distributed for
consensus opinion (11 trainers and seven trainees). The STTAR consisted of 64 factors, and its web-based
version, the mini-STTAR, included 21 factors that were categorised into four groups (training structure,
training behaviour, trainer attributes and role modelling) and structured around a training session timeline
(beginning, middle and end). The STTAR (six trainers, 48 different assessments) demonstrated good
internal consistency (Î± = 0.88) and inter-rater reliability (ICC = 0.75). The mini-STTAR demonstrated
good inter-item reliability (Î± = 0.79) and intra-observer reliability on comparison of 85 different
trainer/trainee combinations (r = 0.701, p = <0.001). Both were found to be feasible and acceptable. The
educational report for trainers was found to be useful (4.4 out of 5). An assessment tool that evaluates
training quality was developed and shown to be reliable, acceptable and of educational value. It has been
successfully implemented into the English National Training Programme for laparoscopic colorectal
surgery.
225. EBT Fidelity Trajectories Across Training Cohorts Using the Interagency Collaborative Team Strategy.
PubMed
Chaffin, Mark; Hecht, Debra; Aarons, Greg; Fettes, Danielle; Hurlburt, Michael; Ledesma, Karla
2016-03-01
The Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team (ICT) strategy uses front-line providers as adaptation, training
and quality control agents for multi-agency EBT implementation. This study tests whether an ICT
transmits fidelity to subsequent provider cohorts. SafeCare was implemented by home visitors from
multiple community-based agencies contracting with child welfare. Client-reported fidelity trajectories for
5,769 visits, 957 clients and 45 providers were compared using three-level growth models. Provider
cohorts trained and live-coached by the ICT attained benchmark fidelity after 12 weeks, and this was
sustained. Hispanic clients reported high cultural competency, supporting a cultural adaptation crafted by
the ICT.
226. Cognitive training plus a comprehensive psychosocial programme (OPUS) versus the comprehensive
psychosocial programme alone for patients with first-episode schizophrenia (the NEUROCOM trial): a
study protocol for a centrally randomised, observer-blinded multi-centre clinical trial.
PubMed
Vesterager, Lone; Christensen, Torben Ã˜; Olsen, Birthe B; Krarup, Gertrud; Forchhammer, Hysse B;
Melau, Marianne; Gluud, Christian; Nordentoft, Merete
2011-02-09
Up to 85% of patients with schizophrenia demonstrate cognitive dysfunction in at least one domain.
Cognitive dysfunction plays a major role in functional outcome. It is hypothesized that addition of
cognitive training to a comprehensive psychosocial programme (OPUS) enhances both cognitive and
everyday functional capacity of patients more than the comprehensive psychosocial programme alone.
The NEUROCOM trial examines the effect on cognitive functioning and everyday functional capacity of
patients with schizophrenia of a 16-week manualised programme of individual cognitive training
integrated in a comprehensive psychosocial programme versus the comprehensive psychosocial
programme alone. The cognitive training consists of four modules focusing on attention, executive
functioning, learning, and memory. Cognitive training involves computer-assisted training tasks as well as
practical everyday tasks and calendar training. It takes place twice a week, and every other week the
patient and trainer engage in a dialogue on the patient's cognitive difficulties, motivational goals, and
progress in competence level. Cognitive training relies on errorless learning principles, scaffolding, and
verbalisation in its effort to improve cognitive abilities and teach patients how to apply compensation
strategies as well as structured problem solving techniques. At 16-week post-training and at ten-months
follow-up, assessments are conducted to investigate immediate outcome and possible long-term effects of
cognitive training. We conduct blinded assessments of cognition, everyday functional capacity and
associations with the labour market, symptom severity, and self-esteem. Results from four-month and ten-
month follow-ups have the potential of reliably providing documentation of the long-term effect of CT for
patients with schizophrenia. Clinicaltrials.gov NCT00472862.
227. Enhancing Allocentric Spatial Recall in Pre-schoolers through Navigational Training Programme
PubMed Central
Boccia, Maddalena; Rosella, Michela; Vecchione, Francesca; Tanzilli, Antonio; Palermo, Liana; D'Amico,
Simonetta; Guariglia, Cecilia; Piccardi, Laura
2017-01-01
Unlike for other abilities, children do not receive systematic spatial orientation training at school, even
though navigational training during adulthood improves spatial skills. We investigated whether
navigational training programme (NTP) improved spatial orientation skills in pre-schoolers. We
administered 12-week NTP to seventeen 4- to 5-year-old children (training group, TG). The TG children
and 17 age-matched children (control group, CG) who underwent standard didactics were tested twice
before (T0) and after (T1) the NTP using tasks that tap into landmark, route and survey representations.
We determined that the TG participants significantly improved their performances in the most demanding
navigational task, which is the task that taps into survey representation. This improvement was
significantly higher than that observed in the CG, suggesting that NTP fostered the acquisition of survey
representation. Such representation is typically achieved by age seven. This finding suggests that NTP
improves performance on higher-level navigational tasks in pre-schoolers. PMID:29085278
228. The development and implementation of the structured training programme for caregivers of inpatients
after stroke (TRACS) intervention: the London Stroke Carers Training Course.
PubMed
Forster, Anne; Dickerson, Josie; Melbourn, Anne; Steadman, Jayne; Wittink, Margreet; Young, John;
Kalra, Lalit; Farrin, Amanda
2015-03-01
To describe the content and delivery of the adapted London Stroke Carers Training Course intervention
evaluated in the Training Caregivers after Stroke (TRACS) trial. The London Stroke Carers Training
Course is a structured training programme for caregivers of inpatients who are likely to return home after
their stroke. The course was delivered by members of the multidisciplinary team while the patient was in
the stroke unit with one recommended 'follow through' session after discharge home. The intervention
consists of 14 training components (six mandatory) that were identified as important knowledge/skills that
caregivers would need to be able to care for the stroke patient after discharge home. Following national
training days, the London Stroke Carers Training Course was disseminated to intervention sites by the
cascade method of implementation. The intervention was adapted for implementation across a range of
stroke units. Training days were well attended (median 2.5 and 2.0 attendees per centre for the first and
second days, respectively) and the feedback positive, demonstrating 'face validity' for the intervention.
However cascading of this training to other members of the multidisciplinary team was not consistent,
with 7/18 centres recording no cascade training. The adapted London Stroke Carers Training Course
provided a training programme that could be delivered in a standardised, structured way in a variety of
stroke unit settings throughout the UK. The intervention was well received by stroke unit staff, however,
the cascade method of implementation was not as effective as we would have wished. Â© The Author(s)
2014.
229. ICT Literacy of Vocational High School Students
Miraj, Y. Z.; Rohendi, D.; Yannuar; Nurhabibah; Wendi, H. F.
2018-02-01
The development of information and communication technology (ICT) has brought about change in
education in Indonesia. With ICT students can easily access a variety of information in supporting the
learning process. But there was a problem where ICT infrastructure across Indonesia including in the
uneven Siak Regency, this can lead to gaps in technology and also weak ICT literacy. This research aims
to know the ICT literacy of the students of SMK in Siak Regency. The research method used was survey
with the quantitative approach. The results of this study showed that the use of ICT (computers, Internet)
has been used by students of SMK, but usability of ICT has not been fullest support the learning process.
230. [Development and implementation of a state-wide "train the trainer" model of the school-based prevention
programme "Join the Healthy Boat - Primary School"].
PubMed
Wartha, O; Koch, B; Kobel, S; Drenowatz, C; Kettner, S; Schreiber, A; Wirt, T; KesztyÃ¼s, D;

Steinacker, J M
2014-10-01
This paper shows how a state-wide health-promotion intervention at primary schools can be implemented
by considering the example of the programme "Join the Healthy Boat - Primary School". Additionally, it is
illustrated how quality control throughout the whole process can be incorporated. To operate long-term
and target-group orientated in the whole state of Baden-WÃ¼rttemberg, the school-based prevention
programme "Join the Healthy Boat" uses a "train the trainer" model. The trainers are teachers who were
instructed by the project team. In the school year 2009/10, these trainers offered quadrinominal training
courses for further teachers. Every urban and rural district is covered by 1 trainer. The trainers evaluated
the 6 preparatory training courses they had been given using questionnaires. The following 4 training
courses the trainers offered to the teachers were reviewed by the trainers as well as the teachers using
questionnaires, too. Additionally, at the end of the school year 2009/10, the teachers completed a
questionnaire about their satisfaction regarding the programme itself and the work with the trainer. During
the school year 2009/10, 453 teachers were trained by 32 trainers. According to indications on the
questionnaires about the preparatory training courses, all trainers felt themselves "very well" or "well"
prepared for their task. The teachers evaluated the expertise of the respective trainer, the quality of the
training courses and the satisfaction with the programme itself throughout highly. Based on the excellent
results of the process evaluation and the programme's wide coverage, an adoption of a "train the trainer"
model seems worthwhile for other school-based prevention programmes, as well. Â© Georg Thieme
Verlag KG Stuttgart Â· New York.
231. Teaching general practitioners and doctors-in-training to discuss advance care planning: evaluation of a
brief multimodality education programme.
PubMed
Detering, Karen; Silvester, William; Corke, Charlie; Milnes, Sharyn; Fullam, Rachael; Lewis, Virginia;
Renton, Jodie
2014-09-01
To develop and evaluate an interactive advance care planning (ACP) educational programme for general
practitioners and doctors-in-training. Development of training materials was overseen by a committee;
informed by literature and previous teaching experience. The evaluation assessed participant confidence,
knowledge and attitude toward ACP before and after training. Training provided to metropolitan and rural
settings in Victoria, Australia. 148 doctors participated in training. The majority were aged at least 40â€…
years with more than 10â€…years work experience; 63% had not trained in Australia. The programme
included prereading, a DVD, interactive patient e-simulation workshop and a training manual. All
educational materials followed an evidence-based stepwise approach to ACP: Introducing the topic,
exploring concepts, introducing solutions and summarising the conversation. The primary outcome was
the change in doctors' self-reported confidence to undertake ACP conversations. Secondary measures
included pretest/post-test scores in patient ACP e-simulation, change in ACP knowledge and attitude, and
satisfaction with programme materials. 69 participants completed the preworkshop and postworkshop
evaluation. Following education, there was a significant change in self-reported confidence in six of eight
items (p=0.008 -0.08). There was a significant improvement (p<0.001) in median scores on the e-
simulation (pre 7/80, post 60/80). There were no significant differences observed in ACP knowledge
following training, and most participants were supportive of patient autonomy and ACP pretraining.
Educational materials were rated highly. A short multimodal interactive education programme improves
doctors' confidence with ACP and performance on an ACP patient e-simulation. Published by the BMJ
Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to
http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.
232. Framing ICT, Teachers and Learners in Australian School Education ICT Policy
Jordan, Kathy
2011-01-01
It is well over 20 years since information and communication technologies (ICT) was first included as part
of a future vision for Australia's schools. Since this time numerous national policies have been developed,
which collectively articulate an official discourse in support of a vision for ICT to be embedded in our
schools, and routinely usedâ€¦
233. The Situation of ICT Usage in Nagoya University Law School
Kaneko, Daisuke; Sugawara, Ikuo
Since the introduction of a new legal education system in 2004, some of Japanese legal educational
institutions have changed into professional schools which names are Law School. These law schools are
required not only theoretical studies but also professional skills training. Law students, however, have
limited time to complete this agenda, so law professors have to teach courses effectively. In this paper, the
authors present the situation of ICT usage in Nagoya University Law School as a case study to describe
and to critique systems to support theoretical studies and professional skills training.
234. Co-producing public involvement training with members of the public and research organisations in the
East Midlands: creating, delivering and evaluating the lay assessor training programme.
PubMed
Horobin, Adele; Brown, George; Higton, Fred; Vanhegan, Stevie; Wragg, Andrew; Wray, Paula; Walker,
Dawn-Marie
2017-01-01
Members of the public share their views with researchers to improve health and social care research. Lay
assessing is one way of doing this. This is where people, drawing upon personal and general life
experience, comment on material, such as grant applications and patient information, to highlight
strengths and weaknesses and to suggest improvements. This paper reports on setting up a training
programme for lay assessors. Meetings were held between interested public and staff from research
organisations. People discussed what lay assessing is, why they want to do it, skills and support needed
and if training was wanted. They were invited to form a group to develop the training together. Training
was delivered in the East Midlands. People who attended gave their thoughts about it by completing
questionnaires and joining a feedback event. The group developed the structure of the training programme
together and it oversaw the development of the training content by individual members. People who
attended training reported feeling more confident about lay assessing. This was particularly so for those
who had not done lay assessing before. They indicated how valuable it was to talk with others at the
training. Our findings support the National Institute for Health Research recommendations for improving
learning and development for public involvement in research. This project has created a solid base for
local research organisations to work together in public involvement training. Lay assessor training is now
part of a wider programme of shared resources called the Sharebank. Background Involving members of
the public in research can improve its quality and incorporate the needs and views of patients. One method
for doing this is lay assessing, where members of the public are consulted to improve research materials.
This paper documents the establishment of a pilot training programme for lay assessors. It describes a way
of working that embodies a regional, cross
235. The Challenges of ICT in Higher Education: The Mirage in ICT Use in Higher Education
Okeiga, N. I. Obi; Okumu-Bigambo, W.; Masibo, P. F. Lumala
2010-01-01
The significance of ICT's influence as the epitome of information cannot be overemphasized.

Globalization is multi-directional and interactive in nature masks ICT, and much of its content as a
Western orientation and control over communication. The paper sets to show that there are imbalances in
the use of ICT in higher education as used in Africaâ€¦
236. Exercise training characteristics in cardiac rehabilitation programmes: a cross-sectional survey of

Australian practice.
PubMed
Abell, Bridget; Glasziou, Paul; Briffa, Tom; Hoffmann, Tammy
2016-01-01
Exercise training is a core component of cardiac rehabilitation (CR), however, little information exists
regarding the specific exercise interventions currently provided for coronary heart disease in Australian
practice. We aimed to analyse the current status of exercise-based CR services across Australia. Cross-
sectional survey. Australian sites offering exercise-based CR were identified from publically available
directories. All sites were invited by email to participate in an online Survey Monkey questionnaire
between October 2014 and March 2015, with reminders via email and phone follow-up. Questions
investigated the demographics and format of individual programmes, as well as specific exercise training
characteristics. 297 eligible programmes were identified, with an 82% response rate. Most sites (82%)
were based at hospital or outpatient centres, with home (15%), community (18%) or gym-based options
(5%) less common. While CR was most often offered in a comprehensive format (72% of sites), the level
of exercise intervention varied greatly among programmes. Most frequently, exercise was prescribed 1-2
times per week for 60â€…min over 7â€…weeks. Almost one-quarter (24%) had a sole practitioner
supervising exercise, although the majority used a nurse/physiotherapist combination. Low to moderate
exercise intensities were used in 60% of programmes, however, higher intensity prescriptions were not
uncommon. Few sites (<6%) made use of technology, such as mobile phones or the internet, to deliver or
support exercise training. While advances have been made towards providing flexible and accessible
exercise-based CR, much of Australia's service remains within traditional models of care. A continuing
focus on service improvement and evidence-based care should, therefore, be considered a core aim of
those providing exercise for CR in order to improve health service delivery and optimise outcomes for
patients.
237. A longitudinal investigation of the preservice science teachers' beliefs about science teaching during a
science teacher training programme
Buldur, Serkan
2017-01-01
The aim of this longitudinal study was to investigate the changes in preservice science teachers' beliefs
about science teaching during a science teacher training programme. The study was designed as a panel
study, and the data were collected from the same participants at the end of each academic year during a
four-year period. The participants were composed of 76 preservice teachers, and the DASTT-C was used
as the data collection tool. As a result of the study, it was determined that the students had conventional
teaching beliefs after the first years of the teacher training programme. Moreover, the mental teaching
styles of preservice teachers about the science teaching were found to undergo changes throughout their
undergraduate education. Participants' beliefs about conventional teaching started to change, especially
after they first took a science method course in their third year and their beliefs shifted towards student-
centred teaching. Implications for science teacher training programmes were also addressed.
238. ICTS and Economic Empowerment of Women: Evaluation of Sewa's ICT Activities
Nair, Shruti
2012-01-01
Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) have played a significant role in development and have
contributed to radical changes in some parts of the world in the past three decades or longer. At the same
time, there are parts of the world where ICTs have not reached and there has been little or no development
arising from the applications ofâ€¦
239. Teachers' Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills and Practices of Using ICT.
Hakkarainen, Kai; Muukkonen, Hanni; Lipponen, Lasse; Ilomaki, Liisa; Rahikainen, Marjaana; Lehtinen,
Erno
2001-01-01
Describes a study of Finnish elementary and secondary school teachers that analyzed relations between
teachers' skills in using the new information and communication technology (ICT), their pedagogical
thinking, and their self-reported practices. Topics include technical ICT skills; access to computers;
information technology use; and age andâ€¦
240. Systematic reviews of bladder training and voiding programmes in adults: a synopsis of findings from data
analysis and outcomes using metastudy techniques.
PubMed
Roe, Brenda; Ostaszkiewicz, Joan; Milne, Jill; Wallace, Sheila
2007-01-01
This paper reports a comparison of the data analysis and outcomes from four Cochrane systematic reviews
on bladder training and voiding programmes for the management of urinary incontinence using metastudy
descriptive techniques to inform clinical practice, generate new ideas and identify future research
directions. Bladder training is used for cognitively and physically able adults to regain continence by
increasing the time interval between voids. Prompted voiding, habit retraining and timed voiding,
collectively known as voiding programmes, are generally used for people with cognitive and physical
impairments in institutional settings. Bladder training and voiding programmes feature as common clinical
practice for the management of urinary incontinence. A synopsis of four Cochrane systematic reviews that
included randomized controlled trials on bladder training, prompted voiding, habit retraining and timed
voiding was undertaken using metastudy techniques for the synthesis of qualitative research, and has
provided a discursive comparison and contrast of the meta-data analysis and outcomes of these reviews.
Frequency of incontinence was the most common and constant outcome measure of effectiveness in the
reviews. Limited data were available on other health outcomes, change in dependency status, quality of
life and cost-effectiveness. The systematic review on bladder training included different types of urinary
incontinence, whereas those on voiding programmes did not differentiate the type of incontinence. There
is evidence on the effectiveness of bladder training but long-term follow up studies are needed. Evidence
on the effectiveness of voiding programmes is limited and not available for many outcomes. Future
research needs to consider the theory underpinning interventions for bladder training and voiding
programmes for urinary incontinence and should incorporate recognized 'quality' research designs,
established outcomes and long-term follow up. It is unclear
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241. Relationships between school support, school facilities, ICT culture and mathematics teachers' attitudes
towards ICT in teaching and learning
Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi Mohd; Bakar, Kamariah Abu; Ismail, Rohayati
2012-05-01
Information communication Technology (ICT) has been a major influence in the Malaysian Education
System, especially in the teaching of mathematics. Since 2003, the Malaysian Ministry of Education has
provided incentives to mathematics teacher to motivate them to use ICT using English as the medium of
instruction, during the teaching and learning process. However, there are barriers that prevented
mathematics teachers from using ICT in the classrooms. This study is to determine factors that influenced
the attitudes of Malaysian Mathematic Teachers in integrating ICT in their teaching and learning. One
hundred ninety one mathematics teachers were randomly selected for the purpose of this study. The three
factors investigated were school support, school facilities and school culture which had been selected to be
correlated with teachers' attitudes towards integrating ICT in the teaching and learning of mathematics.
Findings showed that significant positive relationships existed between teachers' attitudes toward
integrating ICT in the teaching and learning and school support, school facilities and ICT culture and This
finding indicated that, in order to develop teachers' attitudes in using ICT during their teaching and
learning process, they needed support from the school principals and also their colleagues. Apart from
that, school facilities and also ICT culture were also found to be essential.
242. Effects of 12-week concurrent high-intensity interval strength and endurance training programme on
physical performance in healthy older people.
PubMed
GarcÃa-Pinillos, Felipe; Laredo-Aguilera, JosÃ© A; MuÃ±oz-JimÃ©nez, Marcos; Latorre-RomÃ¡n,

Pedro A
2017-03-13
This study aimed to analyse the effect of 12-week low-volume HIIT-based concurrent training programme
on body composition, upper- and lower-body muscle strength, mobility and balance in older adults, as
well as to compare it with a low- moderate-intensity continuous training. 90 active older adults were
randomly assigned to experimental (EG, n=47), and control (CG, n=43) groups. Body composition and
physical functioning were assessed before (pre-test) and after (post-test) a 12-week intervention. A 2-way
repeated measures ANOVA was used to test for an interaction between training programme and groups.
The time x group interaction revealed no significant between-group differences at pre-test (pâ‰¥0.05).
The group x time interaction showed significant improvements for the EG in body composition
parameters (p<0.05) and physical functioning (muscle strength: p<0.001; mobility: p<0.001; and balance:
p<0.05); while the CG remained unchanged (pâ‰¥0.05). This HIIT-based concurrent training programme
led to greater improvements in body composition, muscle strength, mobility and balance in healthy older
people than a regular low- moderate-intensity continuous training, despite the reduction in overall training
volume.
243. New Wine in Old Bottles? A Critique of Sweden's New National Training Programme for Head Teachers:
Does It Strengthen or Undermine School Equality and Students' Educational Rights and Guarantees?
Rapp, Stephan
2012-01-01
This research seeks to look at the effect of the new Swedish training programme for head teachers by
comparing it with the previous national training programme and does so primarily through an analysis of
documents and texts that served to underpin the two different programmes. To put the Swedish teacher-
training programme in an internationalâ€¦
244. Interactive Whiteboard Integration in Classrooms: Active Teachers Understanding about Their Training
Process
Pujol, Meritxell Cortada; Quintana, Maria Graciela Badilla; RomanÃ, Jordi Riera
With the incorporation in education of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), especially
the Interactive Whiteboard (IWB), emerges the need for a proper teacher training process due to adequate
the integration and the didactic use of this tool in the classroom. This article discusses the teachers'
perception on the training process for ICT integration. Its main aim is to contribute to the unification of
minimum criteria for effective ICT implementation in any training process for active teachers. This case
study begins from the development of a training model called Eduticom which was putted into practice in
4 schools in Catalonia, Spain. Findings indicated different teachers' needs such as an appropriate
infrastructure, a proper management and a flexible training model which essentially addresses
methodological and didactic aspects of IWB uses in the classroom.
245. EBT Fidelity Trajectories Across Training Cohorts Using the Interagency Collaborative Team Strategy
PubMed Central
Hecht, Debra; Aarons, Greg; Fettes, Danielle; Hurlburt, Michael; Ledesma, Karla
2015-01-01
The Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team (ICT) strategy uses front-line providers as adaptation, training
and quality control agents for multi-agency EBT implementation. This study tests whether an ICT
transmits fidelity to subsequent provider cohorts. SafeCare was implemented by home visitors from
multiple community-based agencies contracting with child welfare. Client-reported fidelity trajectories for
5,769 visits, 957 clients and 45 providers were compared using three-level growth models. Provider
cohorts trained and live-coached by the ICT attained benchmark fidelity after 12 weeks, and this was
sustained. Hispanic clients reported high cultural competency, supporting a cultural adaptation crafted by
the ICT. PMID:25586878
246. Genetic variants influencing effectiveness of exercise training programmes in obesity - an overview of
human studies.
PubMed
LeoÅ„ska-Duniec, A; Ahmetov, I I; Zmijewski, P
2016-09-01
Frequent and regular physical activity has significant benefits for health, including improvement of body
composition and help in weight control. Consequently, promoting training programmes, particularly in
those who are genetically predisposed, is a significant step towards controlling the presently increasing
epidemic of obesity. Although the physiological responses of the human body to exercise are quite well
described, the genetic background of these reactions still remains mostly unknown. This review not only
summarizes the current evidence, through a literature review and the results of our studies on the influence
of gene variants on the characteristics and range of the body's adaptive response to training, but also
explores research organization problems, future trends, and possibilities. We describe the most reliable
candidate genetic markers that are involved in energy balance pathways and body composition changes in
response to training programmes, such as FTO, MC4R, ACE, PPARG, LEP, LEPR, ADRB2, and ADRB3.
This knowledge can have an enormous impact not only on individualization of exercise programmes to
make them more efficient and safer, but also on improved recovery, traumatology, medical care, diet,
supplementation and many other areas. Nevertheless, the current studies still represent only the first steps
towards a better understanding of the genetic factors that influence obesity-related traits, as well as gene
variant x physical activity interactions, so further research is necessary.
247. ICT Policy Planning in a Context of Curriculum Reform: Disentanglement of ICT Policy Domains and
Artifacts
Vanderlinde, Ruben; van Braak, Johan; Dexter, Sara
2012-01-01
Researchers and policy makers around the world are increasingly acknowledging the importance of
developing a school-based ICT policy plan to facilitate the integration of information and communication
technology (ICT) in education. Despite this interest, not much is known about how schools can develop
their local ICT policy capacity and how toâ€¦
248. Learning about What Constitutes Effective Training from a Pilot Programme to Improve Music Education
in Primary Schools
Rogers, Lynne; Hallam, Susan; Creech, Andrea; Preti, Costanza
2008-01-01
The new primary strategy in England has raised the profile of foundation subjects, including music, yet
many primary school teachers lack skills and confidence in their ability to teach music. This research
explores a year-long programme of training across 16 primary schools in England that sought to improve
music education. The programme involvedâ€¦
249. Screening for depression: integrating training into the professional development programme for low vision
rehabilitation staff.
PubMed
Rees, Gwyneth; Holloway, Edith E; Craig, Graeme; Hepi, Niky; Coad, Samantha; Keeffe, Jill E;
Lamoureux, Ecosse L
2012-12-01
To describe the integration of depression screening training into the professional development programme
for low vision rehabilitation staff and report on staff evaluation of this training. Pre-post intervention
study, in a single population of low vision rehabilitation staff. Three hundred and thirty-six staff from
Australia's largest low vision rehabilitation organization, Vision Australia. Staff completed the depression
screening and referral training as part of a wider professional development programme. A pre-post-
training questionnaire was administered to all staff. Descriptive and non-parametric statistics were used to
determine differences in self-reported knowledge, confidence, barriers to recognition and management of
depression between baseline and post training. One hundred and seventy-two participants completed both
questionnaires. Following training, participants reported an increased knowledge of depression, were more
likely to respond to depression in their clients and reported to be more confident in managing depression
(P < 0.05). A range of barriers were identified including issues related to the client (e.g. acceptance of
referrals); practitioners (e.g. skill, role); availability and accessibility of psychological services; time and
contact constraints; and environmental barriers (e.g. lack of privacy). Additional training incorporating
more active and 'hands-on' sessions are likely to be required. This training is a promising first step in
integrating a depression screening tool into low vision rehabilitation practice. Further work is needed to
determine the barriers and facilitators to implementation in practice and to assess clients' acceptability and
outcomes. Â© 2012 The Authors. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology Â© 2012 Royal Australian
and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.
250. Development of a wheelchair maintenance training programme and questionnaire for clinicians and
wheelchair users.
PubMed
Toro, Maria Luisa; Bird, Emily; Oyster, Michelle; Worobey, Lynn; Lain, Michael; Bucior, Samuel;
Cooper, Rory A; Pearlman, Jonathan
2017-11-01
Purpose of state: The aims of this study were to develop a Wheelchair Maintenance Training Programme
(WMTP) as a tool for clinicians to teach wheelchair users (and caregivers when applicable) in a group
setting to perform basic maintenance at home in the USA and to develop a Wheelchair Maintenance
Training Questionnaire (WMT-Q) to evaluate wheelchair maintenance knowledge in clinicians, manual
and power wheelchair users. The WMTP and WMT-Q were developed through an iterative process. A
convenience sample of clinicians (nâ€‰=â€‰17), manual wheelchair (nÂ âˆžÂ 5), power wheelchair
users (nâ€‰=â€‰4) and caregivers (nâ€‰=â€‰4) provided feedback on the training programme. A
convenience sample of clinicians (nâ€‰=â€‰38), manual wheelchair (nâ€‰=â€‰25), and power
wheelchair users (nâ€‰=â€‰30) answered the WMT-Q throughout different phases of development. The
subscores of the WMT-Q achieved a reliability that ranged between ICC(3,1)â€‰=â€‰0.48 to
ICC(3,1)â€‰=â€‰0.89. The WMTP and WMT-Q were implemented with 15 clinicians who received in-
person training in the USA using the materials developed and showed a significant increase in all except
one of the WMT-Q subscores after the WMTP (pâ€‰<â€‰0.007). The WMTP will continue to be
revised as it is further implemented. The WMT-Q is an acceptable instrument to measure pre- and post-
training maintenance knowledge. Implications for Rehabilitation The Wheelchair Maintenance Training
Program can be used to educate rehabilitation clinicians and technicians to improve wheelchair service
and delivery to end users. This training complements the World Health Organization basic wheelchair
service curriculum, which only includes training of the clinicians, but does not include detailed
information to train wheelchair users and caregivers. This training program offers a time efficient method
for providing education to end users in a group setting that may mitigate adverse consequences resulting
from wheelchair breakdown. This training
251. Effective Integration of ICT in Jordanian Schools: An Analysis of Pedagogical and Contextual
Impediments in the Science Classroom
Qablan, Ahmad Mohammad; Abuloum, Amjad; Al-Ruz, Jamal Abu
2009-06-01
A series of interviews and classroom observations were conducted with a group of in-service science
teachers, students, school principal, and computer lab supervisors, from a "Discovery" female school in
Jordan to assess their utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching science.
The study also intended to determine how these participants were using ICT and if they had any internal
and external impediments in the way of the effective integration of ICT in the teaching of science. Results
showed that some participants were using ICT creatively in their science teaching. However, despite
considerable political pressure to increase ICT use in the classroom, most expressed frustration at the lack
of ICT tools, support from the school, from the Ministry of Education, and from the surrounding
community. The article proposes possible resolutions to help these participants overcome their
impediments. Some of the suggested resolutions for the internal impediments include involving teachers
in preparing the school's time-table, equipping the school with more ICT tools and offering more training
courses for teachers. However, the suggested resolutions for the external impediments involve (1) The
Ministry of Education to rethink the administration of board examinations, (2) The school to sacrifice
scoring higher in board examinations for preparing more creative and more versatile students'
perspectives.
252. The development and piloting of the REnal specific Advanced Communication Training (REACT)
programme to improve Advance Care Planning for renal patients.
PubMed
Bristowe, Katherine; Shepherd, Kate; Bryan, Liz; Brown, Heather; Carey, Irene; Matthews, Beverley;
O'Donoghue, Donal; Vinen, Katie; Murtagh, Fliss E M
2014-04-01
In recent years, the End-Stage Kidney Disease population has increased and is ever more frail, elderly and
co-morbid. A care-focused approach needs to be incorporated alongside the disease focus, to identify
those who are deteriorating and improve communication about preferences and future care. Yet many
renal professionals feel unprepared for such discussions. To develop and pilot a REnal specific Advanced
Communication Training (REACT) programme to address the needs of End-Stage Kidney Disease
patients and renal professionals. Two-part study: (1) development of the REnal specific Advanced
Communication Training programme informed by multi-professional focus group and patient survey and
(2) piloting of the programme. The REnal specific Advanced Communication Training programme was
piloted with 16 participants (9 renal nurses/health-care assistants and 7 renal consultants) in two UK
teaching hospitals. The focus group identified the need for better information about end-of-life phase,
improved awareness of patient perspectives, skills to manage challenging discussions, 'hands on' practice
in a safe environment and follow-up to discuss experiences. The patient survey demonstrated a need to
improve communication about concerns, treatment plans and decisions. The developed REnal specific
Advanced Communication Training programme was acceptable and feasible and was associated with a
non-significant increase in confidence in communicating about end-of-life issues (pre-training: 6.6/10,
95% confidence interval: 5.7-7.4; post-training: 6.9/10, 95% confidence interval: 6.1-7.7, unpaired t-test -
p = 0.56), maintained at 3 months. There is a need to improve end-of-life care for End-Stage Kidney
Disease patients, to enable them to make informed decisions about future care. Challenges include
prioritising communication training among service providers.
253. ICT, Literacy and Teacher Change: The Effectiveness of ICT Options in Kenya
Piper, Benjamin
2014-01-01
There is a dearth of literature that use research design for causal inference that estimate the effect of
information and communications technology (ICT) programs on literacy outcomes in early primary,
particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. There are several programs that have used ICT at a large scale,
including Los Angeles, Peru, Nicaragua, Rwandaâ€¦
254. The efficacy of a self-management programme for people with diabetes, after a special training
programme for healthcare workers in Taiwan: a quasi-experimental design.
PubMed
Wu, Shu-Fang Vivienne; Liang, Shu-Yuan; Lee, Mei-Chen; Yu, Neng-Chun; Kao, Mu-Jung
2014-09-01
To analyse the efficacy of improving disease management after implementing a self-management

programme for people with type 2 diabetes administered by healthcare workers who have received special
training. The needs for diabetic care include increased training for healthcare providers to enhance their
confidence and skills in managing patients, both physically and mentally. Quasi-experimental design. This
study recruited participants from outpatient clinics in 10 hospitals in Taiwan. In 2010, purposive sampling
was used to recruit 228 participants from two medical centres, five regional hospitals and three district
hospitals. Participants were enrolled in a 'diabetes self-management programme' (watching patient videos,
reading a diabetes self-care handbook, participating in four consultation courses of diabetes self-efficacy
improvement, telephone follow-up and positive reinforcement). Efficacy analysis of post-test diabetes
outcome variables of the experimental group was carried out. Sex, age and pretest score were used as the
control variables for ancova test. Patients in the experimental group had significant improvement in body
mass index (pÂ <Â 0Â·01), waistline circumference (pÂ <Â 0Â·001), haemoglobin A1C levels
(pÂ <Â 0Â·001), degrees of anxiety and depression (pÂ <Â 0Â·001), self-efficacy (pÂ <Â 0Â·001) and
levels of self-care (pÂ <Â 0Â·001). Self-efficacy of people with diabetes can be effectively improved by
planned implementation of a 'diabetes self-management programme' by trained healthcare workers. The
diabetes care professionals are provided the self-management programme to strengthen the awareness and
importance of self-management in diabetes care. Â© 2013 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
255. The Training and Support Programme for Parents of Children with Ataxia: Parents' Perspectives
Powell, L. A.; Barlow, J. H.
2007-01-01
The aim of the study was to assess the Training and Support Programme (TSP) among parents of children
with ataxia. Twenty-seven parents and their children completed the TSP. Data were collected by home
record sheets and observation sheets completed by parents and therapists, respectively, and telephone
interviews with 10 parents. Benefits reportedâ€¦
256. Effects of a Teacher Training Programme on Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Froelich, Jan; Breuer, Dieter; Doepfner, Manfred; Amonn, Frauke
2012-01-01
A substantial lack of effective school based interventions especially in the natural setting exists in the
treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. We performed a 18-week teacher training
programme in a public elementary school with 378 pupils in 16 classes. After completing a screening
assessment for symptoms related to ADHD and toâ€¦
257. [Short- and long-term effects of parent training programmes of children with developmental disabilities].
PubMed
Jascenoka, Julia; Petermann, Ulrike; Petermann, Franz; Rissling, Julia-Katharina; Springer, Stephan
2013-01-01
Due to the higher care needs of their children, parents of children with developmental disabilities are often
burdened. An increased degree of stress correlates with dysfunctional parenting behaviour and a low sense
of competence. Parent involvement in treatment implementation is essential so that parents can support the
development of their children long-ranging and positively. Parenting training programmes are an
appropriate method to reduce child behaviou problems. The effectiveness of two parenting training
programmes is presented: Intervention A involves weekly training courses containing information about a
normative child development. Furthermore all parents are given the possibility to take part in therapy
sessions. Intervention B is modular and high structured. Parents are taught in small groups and receive
information about the different areas of development and how to increase their parentin behaviour. The
outcomes of a randomized clinical trial of the two intervention concepts are presented. 34 parents with
children (between 54 and 77 months) with developmental dis abilities participated per group. Particularly,
intervention B was associated with a reduction of dysfunctional parenting behaviour and fewer child
behaviour problems; a decreased parental stress level was observed for both interventions similarly.
258. Post-graduate education for medical specialists focused on patients with medically unexplained physical
symptoms; development of a communication skills training programme.
PubMed
Weiland, Anne; Blankenstein, Annette H; Willems, MariÃ«tte H A; Van Saase, Jan L C M; Van der
Molen, Henk T; Van Dulmen, Alexandra M; Arends, Lidia R
2013-09-01
Stepwise description of the development of a post-graduate communication skills training programme for
medical specialists focused on patients with medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) to
improve specialist interaction with MUPS patients. Using the 'intervention mapping approach' we
accomplished a needs assessment (literature study and pilot) to formulate intervention objectives and
identify methods and techniques for a MUPS-focused communication skills training programme for
medical specialists. A 14-h training programme which consists of experiential learning, role-play and
feedback. Using skills from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, medical specialists are stimulated to explore
interrelating factors that reinforce symptoms, to reassure patients effectively and to provide plausible and
understandable explanations for MUPS. Dealing with complex referrals and informing GPs properly are
also practiced. By applying the 'intervention mapping approach' we were able to create a feasible and
promising intervention to improve specialist interaction with MUPS patients. Intervention effects are
currently being assessed in a randomized controlled trial. If the RCT demonstrates sufficient effectiveness
and efficiency of the MUPS focused communication skills training programme for medical specialists the
intervention could be embedded in post-graduate education of medical specialists and residents. Copyright
Â© 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
259. Effect of a training programme on blood culture contamination rate in critical care.
PubMed
SÃ¡nchez-SÃ¡nchez, M M; Arias-Rivera, S; Fraile-Gamo, P; JareÃ±o-Collado, R; LÃ³pez-RomÃ¡n, S;

Vadillo-Obesso, P; GarcÃa-GonzÃ¡lez, S; Pulido-Martos, M T; SÃ¡nchez-MuÃ±oz, E I; Cacho-Calvo, J;
MartÃn-Pellicer, A; Panadero-Del Olmo, L; Frutos-Vivar, F
2018-03-30
Blood culture contamination can occur from extraction to processing; its rate should not exceed 3%. To
evaluate the impact of a training programme on the rate of contaminated blood cultures after the
implementation of sample extraction recommendations based on the best evidence. Prospective before-
after study in a polyvalent intensive care unit with 18 beds. Two phases were established (January-June
2012, October 2012-October 2015) with a training period between them. Main recommendations: sterile
technique, surgical mask, double skin disinfection (70Â° alcohol and 2% alcoholic chlorhexidine), 70Â°
alcohol disinfection of culture flasks and injection of samples without changing needles. Including all
blood cultures of patients with extraction request. demographic, severity, pathology, reason for admission,
stay and results of blood cultures (negative, positive and contaminated). Basic descriptive statistics: mean
(standard deviation), median (interquartile range) and percentage (95% confidence interval). Calculated
contamination rates per 100 blood cultures extracted. Bivariate analysis between periods. Four hundred
and eight patients were included. Eight hundred and forty-one blood cultures were taken, 33 of which
were contaminated. In the demographic variables, severity, diagnosis and stay of patients with
contaminated samples, no differences were observed from those with uncontaminated samples. Pre-
training vs post-training contamination rates: 14 vs 5.6 per 100 blood cultures extracted (P=.00003). An
evidence-based training programme reduced the contamination of samples. It is necessary to continue
working on the planning of activities and care to improve the detection of pollutants and prevent
contamination of samples. Copyright Â© 2018 Sociedad EspaÃ±ola de EnfermerÃa Intensiva y Unidades
Coronarias (SEEIUC). Publicado por Elsevier EspaÃ±a, S.L.U. All rights reserved.
260. A home-based individualized information communication technology training program for older adults: a
demonstration of effectiveness and value.
PubMed
Arthanat, Sajay; Vroman, Kerryellen G; Lysack, Catherine
2016-01-01
To demonstrate the effectiveness and value of a home-based information communication technology (ICT)
training program for older adults. Thirteen older adults were provided in-home ICT training by graduate
occupational therapy students using an iPad. The breadth and frequency of ICT use, perspectives on
technology, and perceived independence were recorded at baseline, during the 3-month training and at
follow-up, along with an end-of-study questionnaire. Non-parametric Friedman analysis was conducted to
verify trends in the outcome measures. The qualitative data were examined by content analysis.
Participants' breadth of ICT activities showed a significant trend across 6 months. Leisure accounted for
the significant increase, while health management and social connections activities increased modestly. A
positive trend in participants' perspectives on technology was evident along with a marginal increase in
perceived independence. Participants' perspectives were thematically categorized as technology
experiences, interactions with coach, training approach, and specific activities. As reflection of the
training program's value, 12 of the 13 participants took ownership of the iPad at the end of the study.
Building capacity of older adults to utilize the multifaceted potential of ICT is critical in addressing
declines in health, impending disabilities, and social isolation. Implications for Rehabilitation A one-on-
one home-based individualized information communication technology (ICT) training program for older
adults could result in a progressive increase in the breadth of online activities carried out by them.
Specifically, the increase in their usage of ICT could be expected in leisure-based online activities.
Individualized training programs designed based on needs, priorities, and learning style of older adults
could have a positive impact on their technological perspectives and intrinsic motivation to adopt ICT.
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261. The Impact of a Curricular Innovation on Prospective EFL Teachers' Attitudes towards ICT Integration
into Language Instruction
Hismanoglu, Murat
2012-01-01
This paper investigates whether the new EFL teacher training curriculum provides an efficient ICT
training or not through both a quantitative and a partially qualitative research methodology. One hundred
twenty-four prospective EFL teachers participated in this study and the results of a series of Independent
Samples T-tests highlight that theâ€¦
262. Problematic Internet Usage of ICT Teachers
Gunduz, Semseddin
2017-01-01
Information and communication technologies (ICT) have affected all area in a society. Human can learn
quickly and accurately from the internet. The aim of this study was to investigate what the problematic
internet usage of ICT teachers. Therefore, the present study investigated the problematic internet usage,
who worked as an ICT teacher inâ€¦
263. Training, supervision and quality of care in selected integrated community case management (iCCM)
programmes: A scoping review of programmatic evidence.
PubMed
Bosch-Capblanch, Xavier; Marceau, Claudine
2014-12-01
To describe the training, supervision and quality of care components of integrated Community Case
Management (iCCM) programmes and to draw lessons learned from existing evaluations of those
programmes. Scoping review of reports from 29 selected iCCM programmes purposively provided by
stakeholders containing any information relevant to understand quality of care issues. The number of
people reached by iCCM programmes varied from the tens of thousands to more than a million. All
programmes aimed at improving access of vulnerable populations to health care, focusing on the main
childhood illnesses, managed by Community Health Workers (CHW), often selected bycommunities.
Training and supervision were widely implemented, in different ways and intensities, and often
complemented with tools (eg, guides, job aids), supplies, equipment and incentives. Quality of care was
measured using many outcomes (eg, access or appropriate treatment). Overall, there seemed to be positive
effects for those strategies that involved policy change, organisational change, standardisation of clinical
practices and alignment with other programmes. Positive effects were mostly achieved in large multi-
component programmes. Mild or no effects have been described on mortality reduction amongst the few
programmes for which data on this outcome was available to us. Promising strategies included teaming-up
of CHW, micro-franchising or social franchising. On-site training and supervision of CHW have been
shown to improve clinical practices. Effects on caregivers seemed positive, with increases in knowledge,
care seeking behaviour, or caregivers' basic disease management. Evidence on iCCM is often of low
quality, cannot relate specific interventions or the ways they are implemented with outcomes and lacks
standardisation; this limits the capacity to identify promising strategies to improve quality of care. Large,
multi-faceted, iCCM programmes, with strong components of training, supervision, which
264. Training, supervision and quality of care in selected integrated community case management (iCCM)
programmes: A scoping review of programmatic evidence
PubMed Central
Boschâ€“Capblanch, Xavier; Marceau, Claudine
2014-01-01
Aim To describe the training, supervision and quality of care components of integrated Community Case
Management (iCCM) programmes and to draw lessons learned from existing evaluations of those
programmes. Methods Scoping review of reports from 29 selected iCCM programmes purposively
provided by stakeholders containing any information relevant to understand quality of care issues. Results
The number of people reached by iCCM programmes varied from the tens of thousands to more than a
million. All programmes aimed at improving access of vulnerable populations to health care, focusing on
the main childhood illnesses, managed by Community Health Workers (CHW), often selected
bycommunities. Training and supervision were widely implemented, in different ways and intensities, and
often complemented with tools (eg, guides, job aids), supplies, equipment and incentives. Quality of care
was measured using many outcomes (eg, access or appropriate treatment). Overall, there seemed to be
positive effects for those strategies that involved policy change, organisational change, standardisation of
clinical practices and alignment with other programmes. Positive effects were mostly achieved in large
multiâ€“component programmes. Mild or no effects have been described on mortality reduction amongst
the few programmes for which data on this outcome was available to us. Promising strategies included
teamingâ€“up of CHW, microâ€“franchising or social franchising. Onâ€“site training and supervision of
CHW have been shown to improve clinical practices. Effects on caregivers seemed positive, with
increases in knowledge, care seeking behaviour, or caregiversâ€™ basic disease management. Evidence
on iCCM is often of low quality, cannot relate specific interventions or the ways they are implemented
with outcomes and lacks standardisation; this limits the capacity to identify promising strategies to
improve quality of care. Conclusion Large, multiâ€“faceted, iCCM programmes, with strong
265. ICTs and Political Life.
Robbin, Alice; Courtright, Christina; Davis, Leah
2004-01-01
Presents a literature review that covers the following topics related to information and communications
technologies (ICTs): (1) theories of ICTs and how they frame political life; (2) normative democratic
theory and concepts; (3) e-political life; and (4) research on e-government, e-governance, and e-
democracy; (Contains 276 references.) (MES)
266. Incorporating cardiopulmonary resuscitation training into a cardiac rehabilitation programme: A

feasibility study.
PubMed
Cartledge, Susie; Finn, Judith; Bray, Janet E; Case, Rosalind; Barker, Lauren; Missen, Diane; Shaw,
James; Stub, Dion
2018-02-01
Patients with a cardiac history are at future risk of cardiac events, including out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Targeting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to family members of cardiac patients has long
been advocated, but is an area in need of contemporary research evidence. An environment yet to be
investigated for targeted training is cardiac rehabilitation. To evaluate the feasibility of providing CPR
training in a cardiac rehabilitation programme among patients, their family members and staff. A
prospective before and after study design was used. CPR training was delivered using video self-
instruction CPR training kits, facilitated by a cardiac nurse. Data was collected pre-training, post-training
and at one month. Cardiac patient participation rates in CPR classes were high ( n = 56, 72.7% of eligible
patients) with a further 27 family members attending training. Patients were predominantly male (60.2%),
family members were predominantly female (81.5%), both with a mean age of 65 years. Confidence to
perform CPR and willingness to use skills significantly increased post-training (both p<0.001). Post
training participants demonstrated a mean compression rate of 112 beats/min and a mean depth of 48 mm.
Training reach was doubled as participants shared the video self-instruction kit with a further 87 people.
Patients, family members and cardiac rehabilitation staff had positive feedback about the training. We
demonstrated that cardiac rehabilitation is an effective and feasible environment to provide CPR training.
Using video self-instruction CPR training kits enabled further training reach to the target population.
267. Impact Circuit Training in High School
LaFleche, Marc Joseph
2012-01-01
This article discusses Impact Circuit Training (ICT) which combines dodging and striking movements to
create a workout that increases physical fitness levels in participants. Participants of ICT will strike a
heavy bag, mitts, and a speed bag, jump rope, throw and catch a medicine ball, and jog as part of their
exercise program. No contact is madeâ€¦
268. Some reactions to a dry-land training programme for dinghy sailors.
PubMed
Wright, G; Clarke, J; Niinimaa, V; Shephard, R J
1976-03-01
A dry-land winter training programme for dinghy-sailors is described. Individual elements include circuit
training, specific exercises for muscle strength and endurance, and distance running. Ten international-
class sailors followed a progressive regimen of this type for 14 weeks after completion of the 1973 season.
Excess weight and skinfold thicknesses were reduced, while muscle strength, endurance and anaerobic
capacity increased. Aerobic power remained substantially unchanged, although a smaller oxygen debt was
incurred in reaching maximum effort. Team members were enthusiastic about the benefits gained from the
training, commenting on their greater tolerance of the hiking position and all proposed to continue or to
increase their efforts during subsequent winters. Racing results during 1974 were also an improvement on
the 1973 record. However, it was difficult to link physiological gains to improvements in the relative
rankings of individual competitors under either light or high wind conditions; the main factor changing
relative standings seems to have been the additional year of competitive experiences in younger team
members.
269. Older adults: are they ready to adopt health-related ICT?
PubMed
Heart, Tsipi; Kalderon, Efrat
2013-11-01
with results of the previous study. Modern technologies have been adopted (albeit selectively) by older
users, who were presumably strongly motivated by perceived usefulness. Particularly worrying are the
effects of health, PBC, and the fact that many older adults do not share the perception that ICT can
significantly improve their quality of life. We therefore maintain that older adults are not yet ready to
adopt health-related ICT. Health-related ICT for the elderly should be kept simple and demonstrate
substantial benefits, and special attention should be paid to training and support and to specific personal
and cultural characteristics. These are mandatory conditions for adoption by potential unhealthy and older
consumers. Copyright Â© 2011 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
270. Commitment to an Entrepreneurship Training Programme for Self-Employed Entrepreneurs, and Learning
from Participation
Nieminen, Lenita; Hytti, Ulla
2016-01-01
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore how self-employed entrepreneurs commit themselves to
an entrepreneurship training programme and how such commitment relates to their perceptions of
learning. Design/methodology/approach: The data were collected through qualitative, inductive methods
by interviewing and observing six entrepreneursâ€¦
271. Partnership work between Public Health and Health Psychology: introduction to a novel training
programme
PubMed Central
2010-01-01
Background Public health services implement individual, community and population level interventions to
change health behaviours, improve healthy life expectancy and reduce health inequalities. Understanding
and changing health behaviour is complex. Integrating behaviour change theory and evidence into
interventions has the potential to improve services. Methods Health Psychologists apply evidence and
theories aimed at understanding and changing health behaviour. A Scottish programme is piloting the
training of Health Psychologists within NHS contexts to address prominent public health challenges.
Results This article outlines the details of this novel programme. Two projects are examined to illustrate
the potential of partnership working between public health and health psychology. Conclusion In order to
develop and improve behaviour change interventions and services, public health planners may want to
consider developing and using the knowledge and skills of Health Psychologists. Supporting such training
within public health contexts is a promising avenue to build critical NHS internal mass to tackle the major
public health challenges ahead. PMID:21070643
272. [Multiprofessional family-system training programme in psychiatry--effects on team cooperation and staff
strain].
PubMed
Zwack, Julika; Schweitzer, Jochen
2008-01-01
How does the interdisciplinary cooperation of psychiatric staff members change after a multiprofessional
family systems training programme? Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 49 staff members.
Quantitative questionnaires were used to assess burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory, MBI) and team
climate (Team-Klima-Inventar, TKI). The multiprofessional training intensifies interdisciplinary
cooperation. It results in an increased appreciation of the nurses involved and in a redistribution of
therapeutic tasks between nurses, psychologists and physicians. Staff burnout decreased during the
research period, while task orientation and participative security within teams increased. The
multiprofessional family systems training appears suitable to improve quality of patient care and
interdisciplinary cooperation and to reduce staff burnout.
273. The motivation to learn: efficacy and relevance of the Oswestry postgraduate orthopaedic training
programme.
PubMed Central
Morgan-Jones, R. L.; Wade, R.; Richardson, J. B.
1998-01-01
The efficacy and relevance of medical education has come under increased scrutiny in recent years. The
shortening of basic surgical training and the introduction of 'seamless' higher surgical training has placed
greater emphasis on the quality of education provided/facilitated by trainers. Additionally, study leave
budgets are under increasing pressure from trainees wishing to attend courses or conferences, and regional
postgraduate deans who wish to see a proportionally greater amount of training on an 'in-house' basis.
Against this background we have reviewed the learning opportunities available on the Oswestry
postgraduate programme to see if these opportunities provide adequate motivation to learn for the trainee.
PMID:9771229
274. Four years into the Indian ocean field epidemiology training programme.
PubMed
Halm, Ariane; Seyler, Thomas; Mohamed, Sainda; Ali MbaÃ©, Saindou Ben; Randrianarivo-
Solofoniaina, Armand EugÃ¨ne; Ratsitorahina, Maherisoa; Nundlall, Ram; Aboobakar, Shahina; Bibi,
Jastin; Filleul, Laurent; Piola, Patrice; Razafimandimby, Harimahefa; Rasamoelina, Harena; Valenciano,
Marta; Moren, Alain; Cardinale, Eric; Lepec, Richard; Flachet, LoÃ¯c
2017-01-01
Following the 2005-6 chikungunya outbreak, a project to strengthen regional Public Health preparedness
in the Indian Ocean was implemented. It includes the Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion (France)
and Seychelles. A Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP-OI) was started in 2011 to develop a
pool of well-trained intervention epidemiologists. The FETP-OI consists of two years of supervised,
learning-by-doing, on-the-job training at national sites involved in disease surveillance and response. It
includes work placements at the Madagascar Pasteur Institute and the French regional epidemiology unit
in Reunion and up to three training courses per year. Training objectives include epidemiological
surveillance, outbreak investigations, research studies, scientific communication and transfer of
competencies. In four years, two cohorts of in total 15 fellows originating from four countries followed
the FETP-OI. They led 42 surveillance projects (71% routine management, 14% evaluations, 12% setup,
3% other) and investigated 36 outbreak alerts, 58% of them in Madagascar; most investigations (72%)
concerned foodborne pathogens, plague or malaria. Fellows performed 18 studies (44% descriptive
analyses, 22% disease risk factors, and 34% on other subjects), and presented results during regional and
international conferences through 26 oral and 15 poster presentations. Four articles were published in
regional Public Health bulletins and several scientific manuscripts are in process. The FETP-OI has
created a regional force of intervention consisting of field epidemiologists and trained supervisors using
the same technical language and epidemiological methods. The third cohort is now ongoing. Technically
and financially sustainable FETP-OI projects help addressing public health priorities of the Indian Ocean.
275. ICT, complementary investment, and firm performance in China
Sun, Linlin; Ding, Juan; Fan, Maoqing
2011-12-01
Using China firm data about ICT, we provide some insight into the link between ICT, productivity and
complementary investment. The results show that the contribution of ICT capital deepening is raised when
firms combine ICT use and some complementary investment (human capital, innovation and organization
change).
276. Genetic variants influencing effectiveness of exercise training programmes in obesity â€“ an overview of
human studies
PubMed Central
Ahmetov, II; Zmijewski, P
2016-01-01
Frequent and regular physical activity has significant benefits for health, including improvement of body
composition and help in weight control. Consequently, promoting training programmes, particularly in
those who are genetically predisposed, is a significant step towards controlling the presently increasing
epidemic of obesity. Although the physiological responses of the human body to exercise are quite well
described, the genetic background of these reactions still remains mostly unknown. This review not only
summarizes the current evidence, through a literature review and the results of our studies on the influence
of gene variants on the characteristics and range of the body's adaptive response to training, but also
explores research organization problems, future trends, and possibilities. We describe the most reliable
candidate genetic markers that are involved in energy balance pathways and body composition changes in
response to training programmes, such as FTO, MC4R, ACE, PPARG, LEP, LEPR, ADRB2, and ADRB3.
This knowledge can have an enormous impact not only on individualization of exercise programmes to
make them more efficient and safer, but also on improved recovery, traumatology, medical care, diet,
supplementation and many other areas. Nevertheless, the current studies still represent only the first steps
towards a better understanding of the genetic factors that influence obesity-related traits, as well as gene
variant x physical activity interactions, so further research is necessary. PMID:27601774
277. Class@Baikal: the Endurance of the UNESCO Training-Through-Research Programme
Mazzini, A.; Akhmanov, G.; Khlystov, O.; Tokarev, M.; Korost, D. V.; Poort, J.; Fokina, A.;
Giliazetdinova, D. R.; Yurchenko, A.; Vodopyanov, S.
2014-12-01
In July 2014, by the initiative of the Moscow State University and Limnological Institute of Russian
Academy of Sciences, the first Training-through-Research Class@Baikal was launched in Lake Baikal,
Russia. The cruise program focused on seafloor sampling and acoustic investigations of gas seeps, flares,
mud volcanoes, slumps and debris flows, canyons and channels in the coastal proximity. A comprehensive
multidisciplinary program to train students has been developed to cover sedimentology, fluid
geochemistry, biology, geophysics and marine geology in general. Daily lectures were conducted on board
by academics presenting pertinent research projects, and cruise planning and preliminary results were
discussed with all the scientific crew. A daily blog with updates on the expedition activities, images, and
ongoing cruise results, was also completed (i.e. visit the cruise blog: http://baikal.festivalnauki.ru/) and
gave the opportunity to interact with experts as well as attract the interest also of a broader audience. This
project is a follow up to the well-established UNESCO Training-through-Research (TTR) Floating
University Programme (http://floatinguniversity.ru/) that covered large areas on the European and arctic
margins since 1991 with 18 research cruises attended by about 1000 BSc, MSc and PhD students from
Europe, Asia, Africa and America. The crucial goal of both programmes is the training of new generations
of scientists through active research directly on the field. Students can access the collected data and
samples for their Master and PhD projects. Typically an extensive set of analyses and data processing is
completed in-house and the results and interpretations are presented at post cruise meetings and
international conferences. The Baikal lake is 25 million years old rift zone and provides a large variety of
active geological features that can be easily reached at daily sailing distance. This represents an
extraordinary opportunity to switch and focus
278. Get SET: aligning anatomy demonstrator programmes with Surgical Education and Training selection
criteria.
PubMed
Rhodes, Danielle; Fogg, Quentin A; Lazarus, Michelle D
2018-05-01
Prevocational doctors aspiring to surgical careers are commonly recruited as anatomy demonstrators for
undergraduate and graduate medical programmes. Entry into Surgical Education and Training (SET) is
highly competitive and a unique opportunity exists to align anatomy demonstrator programmes with the
selection criteria and core competencies of SET programmes. This study used a qualitative approach to (i)
determine what criteria applicants for SET are assessed on and (ii) identify criteria that could be aligned
with and enhanced by an anatomy demonstrator programme. The selection guidelines of all nine surgical
specialties for the 2017 intake of SET trainees were analysed using qualitative content analysis
methodology. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons adopted a holistic approach to trainee selection
that assessed both discipline-specific and discipline-independent skills. Qualitative content analysis
identified eight categories of key selection criteria: medical expertise, scholarly activity, professional
identity, interpersonal skills, integrity, self-management, insight and self-awareness and community
involvement. The structured curriculum vitae was heavily weighted towards discipline-specific skills, such
as medical expertise and scholarly activity. Insufficient information was available to determine the
weighting of selection criteria assessed by the structured referee reports or interviews. Anatomy
demonstrator programmes provide prevocational doctors with unique opportunities to develop surgical
skills and competencies in a non-clinical setting. Constructively aligned anatomy demonstrator
programmes may be particularly beneficial for prevocational doctors seeking to improve their anatomical
knowledge, teaching skills or scholarly activity. Â© 2017 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
279. Improving communication and practical skills in working with inpatients who self-harm: a pre-test/post-
test study of the effects of a training programme.
PubMed
Kool, Nienke; van Meijel, Berno; Koekkoek, Bauke; van der Bijl, Jaap; Kerkhof, Ad
2014-03-04
Differing perspectives of self-harm may result in a struggle between patients and treatment staff. As a
consequence, both sides have difficulty communicating effectively about the underlying problems and
feelings surrounding self-harm. Between 2009 and 2011, a programme was developed and implemented to
train mental health care staff (nurses, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and occupational
therapists) in how to communicate effectively with and care for patients who self-harm. An art exhibition
focusing on self-harm supported the programme. Lay experts in self-harm, i.e. people who currently harm
themselves, or who have harmed themselves in the past and have the skills to disseminate their knowledge
and experience, played an important role throughout the programme. Paired sample t-tests were conducted
to measure the effects of the training programme using the Attitude Towards Deliberate Self-Harm
Questionnaire, the Self-Perceived Efficacy in Dealing with Self-Harm Questionnaire, and the Patient
Contact Questionnaire. Effect sizes were calculated using r. Participants evaluated the training programme
with the help of a survey. The questionnaires used in the survey were analysed descriptively. Of the 281
persons who followed the training programme, 178 completed the questionnaires. The results show a
significant increase in the total scores of the three questionnaires, with large to moderate effect sizes.
Respondents were positive about the training, especially about the role of the lay expert. A specialised
training programme in how to care for patients who self-harm can result in a more positive attitude
towards self-harm patients, an improved self-efficacy in caring for patients who self-harm, and a greater
closeness with the patients. The deployment of lay experts is essential here.
280. Structural Barriers and Organizational Mechanisms for Training and Deploying ICT Champions in a
School
Woo, David James
2016-01-01
The misalignment or contradiction between material and abstract resources within a school are structural
barriers to systemic pedagogic innovation and effective teacher professional development. This article
contributes a case study to the success stories of information and communication technology (ICT)
integration in schools through alternativeâ€¦
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281. Eighth grade students become proficient at CPR and use of an AED following a condensed training
programme.
PubMed
Kelley, James; Richman, Peter B; Ewy, Gordon A; Clark, Lani; Bulloch, Blake; Bobrow, Bentley J
2006-11-01
To evaluate a new, 1-h, condensed training programme to teach continuous chest compression
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCC-CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) skills to a cohort
of eight grade public school students. Thirty-three eligible subjects completed the programme; mean age
13.7 years; 48.5% female. Eight participants reported some prior training in CPR and AED use. Following
initial training, 29/33 (87.8%) subjects demonstrated proficiency at CCC-CPR and AED
application/operation in a mock adult cardiac arrest scenario. At four-weeks, 28/33 (84.8%) subjects
demonstrated skill retention in similar scenario testing. Subjects also showed improvement in written
knowledge regarding AED use as shown by scores on an AHA based written exam (60.9% versus 77.3%;
p<0.001). With our focused, condensed training program, eighth grade public school students became
proficient in CCC-CPR and AED use. This is the first study to document the ability of middle school
students to learn and retain CCC-CPR and AED skills for adult sudden cardiac arrest victims with such a
curriculum.
282. Exploring the Links Between Visual Arts and Environmental Education: Experiences of Teachers
Participating in an In-Service Training Programme
Savva, Andri; Trimis, Eli; Zachariou, Aravella
2004-01-01
An in-service teachers' training programme was designed aiming to encourage art teachers to learn
through theoretical and artistic experiential activities in a specific environmental setting (Lemithou
environmental education centre, Cyprus). The programme was based on the use of the environment as an
educational resource, and sought to developâ€¦
283. Development of a training programme for home health care workers to promote preventive activities
focused on a healthy lifestyle: an intervention mapping approach.
PubMed
Walters, Maaike E; Dijkstra, Arie; de Winter, Andrea F; Reijneveld, Sijmen A
2015-07-09
Lifestyle is an important aspect in maintaining good health in older adults, and home health care (HHC)
workers can play an important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle. However, there is limited evidence in
the literature regarding how to develop an effective training programme to improve the physical activity
level and fruit and vegetable consumption of older adults within a HHC setting. The aim of this paper is to
describe how Intervention Mapping (IM) was used to develop a training programme to promote
preventive activities of HHC workers relating to the physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake of
older adults living at home. IM, a systematic theory and evidence-based approach was used to develop,
implement and evaluate the training programme. This entailed a literature search, a survey, semi-
structured interviews and consultation with HHC workers and various field experts, and a pilot training
session. The determinants associated with the provision of preventive activities were identified, and an
overview was created of those objectives, matching methods and practical applications that could
influence these determinants. The performance objectives for the HHC workers were early detection and
monitoring, promoting a healthy lifestyle, informing colleagues, continuing allocated preventive activities
and referring to other experts and facilities. Findings were translated into a comprehensive training
programme for HHC workers focused on motivating older adults to adopt and maintain a healthier
lifestyle. IM was a useful tool in the development of a theory-based training programme to promote
preventive activities by HHC workers relating to fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity of older
adults.
284. The Challenges Facing the Integration of ICT in Teaching in Saudi Secondary Schools
Alkahtani, Aishah
2017-01-01
A study was conducted the information and communications technology component (ICT) of the King
Abdullah Public Education Development project (the Project)--part of sweeping educational reforms in
Saudi Arabia at four schools in two cities. This study presents two significant shortcomings key players
encountered: A lack of training and a lack ofâ€¦
285. Obstacles to the Use of ICTs in Training and Consequences for the Development of "E"-Learning and
"M"-Learning
Marquet, Pascal
2011-01-01
Being able to access educational or training resources or programmes anytime and anywhere is one of the
challenges that "e"-learning and now "m"-learning seek to address, with the aim of maintaining the highest
possible level of professional skills. Although hardware and software solutions are now firmly established,
instructional design issuesâ€¦
286. Uricaemia as a cardiovascular events risk factor in hypertension: the role of interval training programme
in its downregulation.
PubMed
Lamina, Sikiru; Okoye, Chuba G
2011-01-01
Elevated serum uric acid is considered to be positively associated with cardiovascular event risk factor in
hypertension. Also, the positive role of exercise in the management of Hypertension has been well and
long established. However the relationship between serum uric acid (SUA) level and hypertensive
management particularly in non pharmacological technique is ambiguous and unclear. Therefore the
purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of interval training programme on serum uric acid
level and cardiovascular parameters in male subjects with hypertension. Two hundred and forty five male
patients with mild to moderate (systolic blood pressure [SBP] between 140-180 and diastolic blood
pressure [DBP] between 90-109 mmHg) essential hypertension were age matched and grouped into
interval and control groups. The interval (n = 140; 58.90 +/- 7.35 years) group involved in an 8 weeks
interval training (60-79% HR max reserve) programme of between 45 minutes to 60 minutes at a
work/rest ratio of 1:1 of 6 minutes each, while age-matched controls hypertensive (n = 105; 58.27 +/- 6.24
years) group remain sedentary during this period. Cardiovascular parameters (SBP, DBP and VO2max)
and serum uric acid were assessed. Students' t and Pearson correlation tests were used in data analysis.
Findings of the study revealed significant effect of interval training programme on VO2max, SBP, DBP
and serum uric acid level at p < 0.05. Also there was significant correlation between changes VO2max and
changes in SUA, SBP and DBP. It was concluded that interval training programme is an effective non-
pharmacological means of downregulation of SUA.
287. A Train-the-Trainer Design for Green Ambassadors in an Environmental Education Programme on Plastic
Waste Recycling
Cheung, Yannes Tsz-Yan; Chow, Cheuk-Fai; So, Winnie Wing-Mui
2018-01-01
To educate a sustainable future, a train-the-trainer (TTT) approach was adopted to train student teachers
(STs) from a teacher education institute to be green ambassadors (GAs) in an environmental education
(EE) programme with the aim of promoting plastic waste recycling among primary school pupils. The
design of the TTT course for the GAs notâ€¦
288. ICT Competences: Algorithmic Thinking
ZsakÃ³, LÃ¡szlÃ³; SzlÃ¡vi, PÃ©ter
2012-01-01
A lot has been said about what to teach in ICT in primary and secondary education. There are serious
discussions even debates about it. Much less has been said about why ICT should be taught. [1]
Competences are related actions and tasks done by people (somebody is competent in a certain field if
they are able to solve common tasks related to thatâ€¦
289. Integration of MOOCs in Advanced Mining Training Programmes
Saveleva, Irina; Greenwald, Oksana; Kolomiets, Svetlana; Medvedeva, Elena
2017-11-01
The paper covers the concept of innovative approaches in education based on incorporating MOOCs
options into traditional classroom. It takes a look at the ways higher education instructors working with
the mining engineers enrolled in advanced training programmes can brighten, upgrade and facilitate the
learning process. The shift of higher education from in-class to online format has changed the learning
environment and the methods of teaching including professional retraining courses. In addition, the need
of mining companies for managers of a new kind obligates high school retraining centres rapidly move
towards the 21st century skill framework. One of widely recognized innovations in the sphere of e-
learning is MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) that can be used as an effective teaching tool for
organizing professional training of managing staff of mining companies within the walls of a university.
The authors share their instructional experience and show the benefits of introducing MOOCs options at
the courses designed for retraining mining engineers and senior managers of coal enterprises. Though in
recent researches the pedagogical value of MOOCs is highly questioned and even negated this invention
of the 21st century can become an essential and truly helpful instrument in the hands of educators.
290. Four years into the Indian ocean field epidemiology training programme
PubMed Central
Halm, Ariane; Seyler, Thomas; Mohamed, Sainda; Ali MbaÃ©, Saindou Ben; Randrianarivo-
Solofoniaina, Armand EugÃ¨ne; Ratsitorahina, Maherisoa; Nundlall, Ram; Aboobakar, Shahina; Bibi,
Jastin; Filleul, Laurent; Piola, Patrice; Razafimandimby, Harimahefa; Rasamoelina, Harena; Valenciano,
Marta; Moren, Alain; Cardinale, Eric; Lepec, Richard; Flachet, LoÃ¯c
2017-01-01
Introduction Following the 2005-6 chikungunya outbreak, a project to strengthen regional Public Health
preparedness in the Indian Ocean was implemented. It includes the Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius,
Reunion (France) and Seychelles. A Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP-OI) was started in
2011 to develop a pool of well-trained intervention epidemiologists. Methods The FETP-OI consists of
two years of supervised, learning-by-doing, on-the-job training at national sites involved in disease
surveillance and response. It includes work placements at the Madagascar Pasteur Institute and the French
regional epidemiology unit in Reunion and up to three training courses per year. Training objectives
include epidemiological surveillance, outbreak investigations, research studies, scientific communication
and transfer of competencies. Results In four years, two cohorts of in total 15 fellows originating from
four countries followed the FETP-OI. They led 42 surveillance projects (71% routine management, 14%
evaluations, 12% setup, 3% other) and investigated 36 outbreak alerts, 58% of them in Madagascar; most
investigations (72%) concerned foodborne pathogens, plague or malaria. Fellows performed 18 studies
(44% descriptive analyses, 22% disease risk factors, and 34% on other subjects), and presented results
during regional and international conferences through 26 oral and 15 poster presentations. Four articles
were published in regional Public Health bulletins and several scientific manuscripts are in process.
Conclusion The FETP-OI has created a regional force of intervention consisting of field epidemiologists
and trained supervisors using the same technical language and epidemiological methods. The third cohort
is now ongoing. Technically and financially sustainable FETP-OI projects help addressing public health
priorities of the Indian Ocean. PMID:28674588
291. Blog-Enhanced ICT Courses: Examining Their Effects on Prospective Teachers' ICT Competencies and
Perceptions
Goktas, Yuksel; Demirel, Turgay
2012-01-01
Blogs are used as a technology support tool in teaching-learning processes in contemporary schools,
especially in higher education. This paper examines the effects of using blogs on prospective teachers'
perceived ICT competencies and perceptions in blog-enhanced ICT courses. Both quantitative and
qualitative research approaches were used in theâ€¦
292. Utilization of ICT by Moral Education Teachers
Narinasamy, Ilhavenil a/p; Mamat, Wan Hasmah Wan
2013-01-01
Studies show that information and communications technology (ICT) integration in many classrooms
today enhances students' learning and skills acquisition. Thus, it is necessary for teachers to integrate ICT
in their classrooms. This paper discusses the need to incorporate ICT in Moral Education. This study
adopts the qualitative approach designâ€¦
293. Improving communication and practical skills in working with inpatients who self-harm: a pre-test/post-
test study of the effects of a training programme
PubMed Central
2014-01-01
Background Differing perspectives of self-harm may result in a struggle between patients and treatment
staff. As a consequence, both sides have difficulty communicating effectively about the underlying
problems and feelings surrounding self-harm. Between 2009 and 2011, a programme was developed and
implemented to train mental health care staff (nurses, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and
occupational therapists) in how to communicate effectively with and care for patients who self-harm. An
art exhibition focusing on self-harm supported the programme. Lay experts in self-harm, i.e. people who
currently harm themselves, or who have harmed themselves in the past and have the skills to disseminate
their knowledge and experience, played an important role throughout the programme. Methods Paired
sample t-tests were conducted to measure the effects of the training programme using the Attitude
Towards Deliberate Self-Harm Questionnaire, the Self-Perceived Efficacy in Dealing with Self-Harm
Questionnaire, and the Patient Contact Questionnaire. Effect sizes were calculated using r. Participants
evaluated the training programme with the help of a survey. The questionnaires used in the survey were
analysed descriptively. Results Of the 281 persons who followed the training programme, 178 completed
the questionnaires. The results show a significant increase in the total scores of the three questionnaires,
with large to moderate effect sizes. Respondents were positive about the training, especially about the role
of the lay expert. Conclusion A specialised training programme in how to care for patients who self-harm
can result in a more positive attitude towards self-harm patients, an improved self-efficacy in caring for
patients who self-harm, and a greater closeness with the patients. The deployment of lay experts is
essential here. PMID:24592861
294. Distributed Simulation as a modelling tool for the development of a simulation-based training programme
for cardiovascular specialties.
PubMed
Kelay, Tanika; Chan, Kah Leong; Ako, Emmanuel; Yasin, Mohammad; Costopoulos, Charis; Gold,
Matthew; Kneebone, Roger K; Malik, Iqbal S; Bello, Fernando
2017-01-01
Distributed Simulation is the concept of portable, high-fidelity immersive simulation. Here, it is used for
the development of a simulation-based training programme for cardiovascular specialities. We present an
evidence base for how accessible, portable and self-contained simulated environments can be effectively
utilised for the modelling, development and testing of a complex training framework and assessment
methodology. Iterative user feedback through mixed-methods evaluation techniques resulted in the
implementation of the training programme. Four phases were involved in the development of our
immersive simulation-based training programme: ( 1) initial conceptual stage for mapping structural
criteria and parameters of the simulation training framework and scenario development ( n Â =Â 16), (2)
training facility design using Distributed Simulation , (3) test cases with clinicians ( n Â =Â 8) and
collaborative design, where evaluation and user feedback involved a mixed-methods approach featuring
(a) quantitative surveys to evaluate the realism and perceived educational relevance of the simulation
format and framework for training and (b) qualitative semi-structured interviews to capture detailed
feedback including changes and scope for development. Refinements were made iteratively to the
simulation framework based on user feedback, resulting in (4) transition towards implementation of the
simulation training framework, involving consistent quantitative evaluation techniques for clinicians ( n
Â =Â 62). For comparative purposes, clinicians' initial quantitative mean evaluation scores for realism of
the simulation training framework, realism of the training facility and relevance for training ( n Â =Â 8)
are presented longitudinally, alongside feedback throughout the development stages from concept to
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delivery, including the implementation stage ( n Â =Â 62). Initially, mean evaluation scores fluctuated
from low to average, rising incrementally. This corresponded
295. Some reactions to a dry-land training programme for dinghy sailors.
PubMed Central
Wright, G.; Clarke, J.; Niinimaa, V.; Shephard, R. J.
1976-01-01
A dry-land winter training programme for dinghy-sailors is described. Individual elements include circuit
training, specific exercises for muscle strength and endurance, and distance running. Ten international-
class sailors followed a progressive regimen of this type for 14 weeks after completion of the 1973 season.
Excess weight and skinfold thicknesses were reduced, while muscle strength, endurance and anaerobic
capacity increased. Aerobic power remained substantially unchanged, although a smaller oxygen debt was
incurred in reaching maximum effort. Team members were enthusiastic about the benefits gained from the
training, commenting on their greater tolerance of the hiking position and all proposed to continue or to
increase their efforts during subsequent winters. Racing results during 1974 were also an improvement on
the 1973 record. However, it was difficult to link physiological gains to improvements in the relative
rankings of individual competitors under either light or high wind conditions; the main factor changing
relative standings seems to have been the additional year of competitive experiences in younger team
members. PMID:963372
296. Mental health promotion in the Internet age: a consultation with Australian young people to inform the
design of an online mindfulness training programme.
PubMed
Monshat, Kaveh; Vella-Brodrick, Dianne; Burns, Jane; Herrman, Helen
2012-06-01
Mindfulness training (MT) has been shown to lead to significant improvements in psychological distress
and emotion regulation skills. The Internet has many advantages as a medium for building emotional skills
in young people. The aim of this study was to involve young people in designing an online MT
programme. A draft programme was initially designed based on a review of the literature and an
established face-to-face programme for medical students. Twenty young people were then recruited
through online advertising and 13 (age 16-26) interviewed. They were asked to comment on how useful,
easy to use and enjoyable they found the proposed programme and how the draft version and its planned
evaluation strategy could be improved. Interviewee responses were independently processed by two of the
authors within a qualitative thematic analysis paradigm. The results showed that young people were eager
to engage with the design of this health promotion programme and provided valuable input. All
interviewees believed that young people would find the programme desirable. They provided a variety of
suggestions about how training structure and content could be improved, how best it could be evaluated
and how young people could be encouraged to engage with and complete the programme. It thus appears
that online MT is a feasible mental health promotion strategy for young people and that it can be evaluated
in a controlled trial. The result of this consultation process was the Mindful Awareness Training and
Education (MATE) programme, which has been detailed.
297. Emotionally Evocative Environments for Training
DTIC Science & Technology
2002-01-01
Sense of Our Senses,â€ Howard Hughes Medical Institute Report, pp. 48-55, 1995. Ulate, S. O., â€œ
The Impact of Emotional Arousal on Learning in Virtual...paper describes a project currently in progress
at the University of Southern Californiaâ€™s Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT). Much of the
...research at ICT involves developing better graphics, sound and artificial intelligence to be used in
creating the next generation of training tools for
298. Shovelling Smoke? The Experience of Being a Philosopher on an Educational Research Training
Programme
Suissa; Judith
2006-01-01
This paper is a reflective account of the experience of designing and teaching a philosophy module as part
of a research training programme for students studying for research degrees in education. In the course of
the discussion, I address various problems and questions to do with the relationship between philosophy
and educational research, theâ€¦
299. Teaching Emotion Recognition Skills to Young Children with Autism: A Randomised Controlled Trial of
an Emotion Training Programme
Williams, Beth T.; Gray, Kylie M.; Tonge, Bruce J.
2012-01-01
Background: Children with autism have difficulties in emotion recognition and a number of interventions
have been designed to target these problems. However, few emotion training interventions have been
trialled with young children with autism and co-morbid ID. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an
emotion training programme for a groupâ€¦
300. Suitability of FIFA's "The 11" Training Programme for Young Football Players - Impact on Physical
Performance.
PubMed
Kilding, Andrew E; Tunstall, Helen; Kuzmic, Dejan
2008-01-01
There is a paucity of evidence regarding the use of injury prevention programmes for preadolescents
participating in sport. "The 11 "injury prevention programme was developed by FIFA's medical research
centre (F-MARC) to help reduce the risk of injury in football players aged 14 years and over. The aim of
this study was to determine the suitability and effectiveness of "The 11 "for younger football players.
Twenty-four [12 experimental (EXP), 12 control (CON)] young football players (age 10.4 Â± 1.4 yr)
participated. The EXP group followed "The 11 "training programme 5 days per week, for 6 weeks,
completing all but one of the 10 exercises. Prior to, and after the intervention, both EXP and CON groups
performed a battery of football-specific physical tests. Changes in performance scores within each group
were compared using independent t-tests (p â‰¤ 0.05). Feedback was also gathered on the young players'
perceptions of "The 11". No injuries occurred during the study in either group. Compliance to the
intervention was 72%. Measures of leg power (3 step jump and counter-movement jump) increased
significantly (3.4 and 6.0% respectively, p < 0.05). Speed over 20 m improved by 2% (p < 0.05). Most
players considered "The 11 "beneficial but not enjoyable in the prescribed format. Given the observed
improvements in the physical abilities and the perceived benefits of "The 11", it would appear that a
modified version of the programme is appropriate and should be included in the training of young football
players, for both physical development and potential injury prevention purposes, as well as to promote fair
play. To further engage young football players in such a programme, some modification to "The 11
"should be considered. Key pointsChildren who participate in recreational and competitive sports,
especially football, are susceptible to injury.There is a need for the design and assessment of injury
prevention programmes for children.The 11 "improves essential physical
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301. Mindful decision making and inhibitory control training as complementary means to decrease snack
consumption.
PubMed
Forman, Evan M; Shaw, Jena A; Goldstein, Stephanie P; Butryn, Meghan L; Martin, Lindsay M; Meiran,
Nachshon; Crosby, Ross D; Manasse, Stephanie M
2016-08-01
Obesity is largely attributable to excess caloric intake, in particular from "junk" foods, including salty
snack foods. Evidence suggests that neurobiological preferences to consume highly hedonic foods
translate (via implicit processes) into poor eating choices, unless overturned by inhibitory mechanisms or
interrupted by explicit processes. The primary aim of the current study was to test the independent and
combinatory effects of a computerized inhibitory control training (ICT) and a mindful decision-making
training (MDT) designed to facilitate de-automatization. We randomized 119 habitual salty snack food
eaters to one of four short, training conditions: MDT, ICT, both MDT and ICT, or neither (i.e.,
psychoeducation). For 7 days prior to the intervention and 7 days following the intervention, participants
reported on their salty snack food consumption 2 times per day, on 3 portions of their days, using a
smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment system. Susceptibility to emotional eating cues was
measured at baseline. Results indicated that the effect of MDT was consistent across levels of trait
emotional eating, whereas the benefit of ICT was apparent only at lower levels of emotional eating. No
synergistic effect of MDT and ICT was detected. These results provide qualified support for the efficacy
of both types of training for decreasing hedonically-motivated eating. Moderation effects suggest that
those who eat snack foods for reasons unconnected to affective experiences (i.e., lower in emotional
eating) may derive benefit from a combination of ICT and MDT. Future research should investigate the
additive benefit of de-automization training to standard weight loss interventions. Copyright Â© 2016
Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
302. ICT Usage by Distance Learners in India
Awadhiya, Ashish Kumar; Gowthaman, K.
2014-01-01
Open Universities across the world are embracing ICT based teaching and learning process to disseminate
quality education to their learners spread across the globe. In India availability and access of ICT and
learner characteristics are uneven and vary from state to state. Hence it is important to establish the facts
about ICT access amongâ€¦
303. The Early-Career Development of Science Teachers from Initial Training Onwards: The Advantages of a
Multifaceted Five-Year Programme
Clarke, Julian; Howarth, Sue; King, Chris; Perry, John; Tas, Maarten; Twidle, John; Warhurst, Adrian;
Garrett, Caro
2014-01-01
If a programme were to be devised for the early-career development of science teachers, what might such
a programme look like? This was the focus of a meeting of science educators interested in developing
such a structure, from the start of initial teacher training onwards. The contributions, modified and written
up here, include a suggestedâ€¦
304. Initial evaluation of the training programme for health care professionals on the use of Malaysian clinical
practice guidelines for management of dementia.
PubMed
Yusoff, S; Koh, C T; Mohd Aminuddin, M Y; Krishnasamy, M; Suhaila, M Z
2013-09-01
The Malaysian Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for Management of Dementia (second edition) was
launched in April 2010 by the Ministry of Health Malaysia. A training programme for the management of
dementia, involving all categories of staff working at primary and secondary centres, was implemented to
ensure that care delivery for people with dementia was in accordance with the guidelines. The study aimed
to look into improving knowledge and understanding of dementia following training, and to evaluate the
effectiveness of the training programme using a clinical audit indicator recommended in the guidelines.
The study entailed 2 phases (at national and state levels). The first phase involved the CPG training
programme run as a 1.5-day workshop, in which participants filled up pre- and post-workshop
questionnaires. A second phase involved analysing all the referral letters to the memory clinic at the
Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Bahru 1 year before and after the training programme. There was a
significant improvement in knowledge about dementia and its management among the health care
professionals following training. The mean percentage score for the pre-workshop test was 63% while for
the post-workshop test it was 78%, giving a difference of 15%. Although there was an overall
improvement in knowledge gain following training in both specialist and non-specialist groups, these
differences were not statistically significant (t = 1.32; 95% confidence interval, -2.61 to 9.61; p = 0.25).
The proportion of referrals with a possible diagnosis of dementia from primary clinic referrals to the
memory clinic also increased from 18% to 44% after training. There was an overall improvement in the
knowledge about dementia among the health care professionals following the training, which was
reflected in the increase in referrals to the memory clinic. Although the initial results appeared to be
promising, a multicentre study is warranted to conclude that the training had been
305. The Constraints of Ghanaian Polytechnics in Adopting Competency Based Training (CBT): The Case of a
Pilot-Tested Programme
Alhassan, Munkaila; Habib, Abdallah Mohammed
2016-01-01
Polytechnics in Ghana view Competency Based Training (CBT) as a major intervention to the perennial
constraints confronting its education and training. On the basis of this, and by government policy, a pilot
programme of CBT was instituted in all the 10 polytechnics of Ghana, and was pilot tested in, at least, one
department. Agriculturalâ€¦
306. Tailoring a training based on the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Intervention Guide
(IG) to Tunisia: process and relevant adaptations.
PubMed
Spagnolo, Jessica; Champagne, FranÃ§ois; Leduc, Nicole; Melki, Wahid; Guesmi, Imen; Bram, Nesrine;
Guisset, Ann-Lise; Piat, Myra; Laporta, Marc; Charfi, Fatma
2018-01-01
In order to make mental health services more accessible, the Tunisian Ministry of Health, in collaboration
with the School of Public Health at the University of Montreal, the World Health Organization office in
Tunisia and the Montreal World Health Organization-Pan American Health Organization Collaborating
Center for Research and Training in Mental Health, implemented a training programme based on the
Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Intervention Guide (IG) (version 1.0) , developed by the
World Health Organization. This article describes the phase prior to the implementation of the training,
which was offered to general practitioners working in primary care settings in the Greater Tunis area of
Tunisia. The phase prior to implementation consisted of adapting the standard mhGAP-IG (version 1.0) to
the local primary healthcare context. This adaptation process, an essential step before piloting the training,
involved discussions with stakeholder groups, as well as field observations. Through the adaptation
process, we were able to make changes to the standard training format and material. In addition, the
process helped uncover systemic barriers to effective mental health care. Targeting these barriers in
addition to implementing a training programme may help reduce the mental health treatment gap, and
promote implementation that is successful and sustainable.
307. Emotional and behavioural barriers to learning and development in the inclusive education classrooms in
South Africa: Developing a training programme for teachers.
PubMed
Potgieter-Groot, Lucia; Visser, Maretha; Lubbe-de Beer, Carien
2012-07-01
The interaction between teachers, classroom strategies and learners experiencing emotional and
behavioural barriers to learning and development in a system of inclusive education results in multiple
dynamics on different levels. Many teachers in mainstream education lack training to deal with learners
experiencing emotional and behavioural barriers. Resistance towards inclusive education is therefore
evident. This paper describes the process of developing an in-service training programme for teachers who
deal with learners with emotional and behavioural barriers in their classrooms. A process of action
research was used to allow the researcher, in collaboration with 47 teachers from 2 primary schools, to
develop a training programme to address the specific needs of teachers in dealing with learners
experiencing emotional and behavioural barriers in their classes. Qualitative feedback from teachers and
observations by the researcher and external observers were used to evaluate the appropriateness of the
training. Teachers experienced that appropriate classroom management strategies made a significant
difference in the behaviour of learners experiencing emotional and behavioural barriers. The training
affected teachers' attitudes, teacher-learner interaction, learner behaviour and school organisation. In-
service training for teachers can affect the effective implementation of inclusive education. This
programme can be adapted to address the needs of teachers in other areas.
308. ICT and Pedagogy: Opportunities Missed?
Adams, Paul
2011-01-01
The pace of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development necessitates radical and
rapid change for education. Given the English prevalence for an economically determinist orientation for
educational outcomes, it seems pertinent to ask how learning in relation to ICT is to be conceptualised.
Accepting the view that education needs toâ€¦
309. Action Research and ICT Implementation
Krumsvik, Rune
2012-01-01
This emancipatory action research study investigates implementation of information and communication
technology (ICT) in schools. The case study examined retrospectively was part of a Norwegian ICT
project called PILOT, the focus of which concerns the impact on school development of a locally
developed Internet subject portal and study periods.â€¦
310. Effect of ICT Skills on the Job Satisfaction of Teacher Educators: Evidence from the Universities of the
Sindh Province of Pakistan
Sahito, Zafarullah; Vaisanen, Pertti
2017-01-01
This research paper is a reflection of the results of collected data from Teacher Educators (TEs) regarding
their skills and expertise in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Seven themes were
inductively identified and called, 7Es like as: (a). Expertise in use of windows programmes; (b). Expertise
in use of security measures; (c).â€¦
311. Evaluating a Research Training Programme for People with Intellectual Disabilities Participating in
Inclusive Research: The Views of Participants.
PubMed
Fullana, Judit; Pallisera, Maria; CatalÃ , Elena; Puyalto, Carolina
2017-07-01
This article presents the results of evaluating a research training programme aimed at developing the skills
of people with intellectual disabilities to actively participate in inclusive research. The present authors
opted for a responsive approach to evaluation, using a combination of interviews, questionnaires and focus
groups to gather information on the views of students, trainers and members of the research team
regarding how the programme progressed, the learning achieved and participants' satisfaction with the
programme. The evaluation showed that most of the participants were satisfied with the programme and
provided guidelines for planning contents and materials, demonstrating the usefulness of these types of
programme in constructing the research group and empowering people with intellectual disabilities to
participate in research. The evaluation revealed that the programme had been a positive social experience
that fostered interest in lifelong learning for people with intellectual disabilities. Â© 2016 John Wiley &
Sons Ltd.
312. The Impact of Three-month Training Programme on Foot Care and Self-efficacy of Patients with Diabetic
Foot Ulcers.
PubMed
Bahador, Raziyeh Sadat; Afrazandeh, Seyedeh Sara; Ghanbarzehi, Nezar; Ebrahimi, Maryam
2017-07-01
Patient's self-efficacy in disease management and foot care is considered as an important indicator in
controlling the complications of diabetes. This study was aimed to determine the effect of three-month
training programme on foot care and self-efficacy of patients with diabetic foot ulcers. A quasi-
experimental study was conducted on 60 patients with diabetic foot ulcers in Jiroft Imam Khomeini
hospital from January 2016 to May 2016. These patients were randomly divided into intervention and
control groups (30 patients in each group). The research instrument was a questionnaire on demographic
data, self-efficacy questions for patients with diabetes and a researcher made questionnaire of diabetic foot
care. Training programmes for foot ulcers care and prevention of new ulcers formation and other aspects
of the disease were implemented during three months in the test group. Data were analysed using
descriptive and analytic statistical tests (Mann-Whitney U, paired t-test and Pearson correlation
coefficient) by SPSS version 18.0 software. The results showed statistically significant difference
(p<0.001) in the score of self-efficacy between intervention group (182.25) and control group (93.56), and
the foot care score was 47.43 in the intervention group and 30.18 in control group after the intervention.
The average scores of self-efficacy and foot ulcers care significantly increased in the intervention group
after training programme (p<0.001). The results showed that the implementation of training programme
has been able to increase the self-efficacy of patients and the rate of their foot ulcers care and the
prevention of new ulcers and effectively reduce the complications in diabetic patients.
313. The Role of ICT in Home Care.
PubMed
Wass, Sofie; Vimarlund, Vivian
2017-01-01
With an ageing population and limited resources, ICT is often mentioned as a solution to support elderly
people in maintaining an independent and healthy lifestyle. In this paper, we describe how ICT can
support access to information and rationalization of work processes in a home care context. We do this by
modelling the workflow and identifying the possible impact of ICT. The results show a complex process
and indicate that the available resources are not used in the best possible way. The introduction of ICT
could increase patient safety by reducing the risk of misplacing information about the care recipients and
at the same time provide real time information about the care recipients' needs and health at the point of
care. However, to rationalize the work processes there is a need to combine ICT with a changed procedure
for handling keys.
314. Influence of a pelvic floor training programme to prevent perineal trauma: A quasi-randomised controlled
trial.
PubMed
Leon-Larios, Fatima; Corrales-Gutierrez, Isabel; Casado-MejÃa, Rosa; Suarez-Serrano, Carmen
2017-07-01
perineal injury is common after birth and may be caused by tears or episiotomy or both. Perineal massage
has been shown to prevent episiotomies in primiparous women. On the other hand, pelvic floor exercises
might have an influence by shortening the first and second stages of labour in the primigravida. the aim of
this study was to investigate the effects of a pelvic floor training following a birth programme on perineal
trauma. a single-blind quasi-randomized controlled trial with two groups: standard care and intervention. a
tertiary, metropolitan hospital in Seville, Spain. women (n=466) who were 32 weeks pregnant, having a
singleton pregnancy and anticipating a normal birth were randomised. Women in the experimental groups
were asked to perform a pelvic floor training programme that included: daily perineal massage and pelvic
floor exercises from 32 weeks of pregnancy until birth. They were allocated to an intervention group by
clusters (antenatal education groups) randomized 1:1. The control group had standard care that did not
involve a perineal/pelvic floor intervention. These women were collected in a labour ward at admission
1:3 by midwives. outcomes were analysed by intention-to-treat. Women assigned to the perineal/pelvic
floor intervention showed a 31.63% reduction in episiotomy (50.56% versus 82.19%, p<0.001) and a
higher likelihood of having an intact perineum (17.61% versus 6.85%, p<0.003). There were also fewer
third (5.18% versus 13.12%, p<0.001) and fourth degree-tears (0.52% versus 2.5%, p<0.001). Women
allocated to the intervention group also had less postpartum perineal pain (24.57% versus 36.30%,
p<0.001) and required less analgesia in the postnatal period (21.14% versus 30.82%, p<0.001). a training
programme composed of pelvic floor exercises and perineal massage may prevent episiotomies and tears
in primiparous women. This programme can be recommended to primiparous women in order to prevent
perineal trauma. the pelvic floor programme was
315. Evaluation of interactive computerized training to teach parents to implement photographic activity
schedules with children with autism spectrum disorder.
PubMed
Gerencser, Kristina R; Higbee, Thomas S; Akers, Jessica S; Contreras, Bethany P
2017-07-01
Training parents of children with autism spectrum disorder can be a challenge due to limited resources,
time, and money. Interactive computerized training (ICT)-a self-paced program that incorporates
instructions, videos, and interactive questions-is one method professionals can use to disseminate trainings
to broader populations. This study extends previous research on ICT by assessing the effect of ICT to
teach three parents how to implement a photographic activity schedule using a systematic prompting
procedure with their child. Following ICT, all parents increased their fidelity to implementation of an
activity schedule during role-play sessions with an adult. Fidelity remained high during implementation
with their child and maintained during a 2-week follow-up. Â© 2017 Society for the Experimental
Analysis of Behavior.
316. Emerging ICT implementation issues in aged care.
PubMed
Kapadia, Vasvi; Ariani, Arni; Li, Junhua; Ray, Pradeep K
2015-11-01
Demand for aged care services continues to soar as a result of an aging population. This increasing
demand requires more residential aged care facilities and healthcare workforce. One recommended
solution is to keep older people in their homes longer and support their independent life through the use of
information and communication technologies (ICT). However, the aged care sector is still in the early
stages of adopting ICT. The aim of this study was to identify the key issues that affect the adoption of ICT
in the aged care sector. A systematic literature review was undertaken and involved four steps. The first
two steps aimed to identify and select relevant articles. Data was then extracted from the selected articles
and identified issues were analyzed and grouped into three major categories. ICT adoption issues were
categorized into different perspectives, representing older people, health professionals and management.
Our findings showed that all three groups were mostly concerned with issues around behavior, cost and
lack of technical skills. Findings reported in this study will help decision makers at aged care settings to
systematically understand issues related to ICT adoption and thus proactively introduce interventions to
improve use of ICT in this sector. On the basis of our findings, we suggest future research focus on the
examination of aged care workflow and assessment of return on ICT investment. Copyright Â© 2015.
Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd.
317. Integrated Resources and Training Facilitation--A Strategic Priority When Promoting ICT in Developing
Countries
Khalid, Saifuddin; Islam, Kamrul; Nyvang, Tom
2013-01-01
In a rural context in a developing country purchasing a computer and connecting it to the Internet is in
itself difficult, even when the lack of money is a minor issue. These issues prevent individuals in rural
communities from familiarizing themselves with educational technology and ICT in general. The present
study investigates the specificâ€¦
318. The Efficacy of an 8-Week Concurrent Strength and Endurance Training Programme on Hand Cycling
Performance.
PubMed
Nevin, Jonpaul; Waldron, Mark; Patterson, Stephen; Smith, Paul; Price, Mike; Hunt, Alex
2018-03-20
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of an 8-week concurrent strength and endurance
training programme in comparison to endurance training only on several key determinants of hand cycling
performance. Five H4 and five H3 classified hand cyclists with at least one year's hand cycling training
history consented to participate in the study. Subjects underwent a battery of tests to establish body mass,
body composition, VO2peak, maximum aerobic power, gross mechanical efficiency, maximal upper body
strength, and 30 km time trial performance. Subjects were matched into pairs based upon 30 km time trial
performance and randomly allocated to either a concurrent strength and endurance or endurance training
only, intervention group. Following an 8-week training programme based upon a conjugated block
periodisation model, subjects completed a second battery of tests. A mixed model, 2-way analysis of
variance (ANOVA) revealed no significant changes between groups. However, the calculation of effect
sizes (ES) revealed that both groups demonstrated a positive improvement in most physiological and
performance measures with subjects in the concurrent group demonstrating a greater magnitude of
improvement in body composition (ES -0.80 vs. -0.22) maximal aerobic power (ES 0.97 vs. 0.28), gross
mechanical efficiency (ES 0.87 vs. 0.63), bench press 1 repetition maximum (ES 0.53 vs. 0.33), seated
row 1 repetition maximum (ES 1.42 vs. 0.43), and 30 km time trial performance (ES -0.66 vs. -0.30). In
comparison to endurance training only, an 8-week concurrent training intervention based upon a
conjugated block periodisation model appears to be a more effective training regime for improving the
performance capabilities of hand cyclists.
319. How Do You Get Pre-Service Teachers to Become "Good at ICT" in Their Subject Teaching? The Views
of Expert Practitioners
Haydn, Terry
2014-01-01
The paper reports on a particular strand of the outcomes of the English contribution to an Organisation for
Economic Cooperation and Development comparative study, "ICT in Initial Teacher Training," which
aimed to develop insights into how courses of initial teacher training prepare student teachers to use
information and communicationsâ€¦
320. Faculty and Technology: Implications for Faculty Training and Technology Leadership
Keengwe, Jared; Kidd, Terry; Kyei-Blankson, Lydia
2009-02-01
The purpose of this study was to explore the factors affecting ICT adoption process and the implications
for faculty training and technology leadership. Respondents represented a wide range of academic and
professional positions. They identified themselves as Assistant, Associate, and Professor as well as
Instructional Designer, Director of Technology, Information Manager, eLearning Manager, Assistant
Department Chair, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Consultant. The respondents
identified Organizational Support, Leadership, Training and Development, and Resources as the
predominate themes affecting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption process in
higher education. Evidence from this study offers insights on how higher education administrators and
technology leaders could help their faculty and staff to implement appropriate ICT tools and practices to
improve student learning.
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321. Measuring ICT Use and Contributing Conditions in Primary Schools
Vanderlinde, Ruben; Aesaert, Koen; van Braak, Johan
2015-01-01
Information and communication technology (ICT) use became of major importance for primary schools
across the world as ICT has the potential to foster teaching and learning processes. ICT use is therefore a
central measurement concept (dependent variable) in many ICT integration studies. This data paper
presents two datasets (2008 and 2011) thatâ€¦
322. Hypnosis-Induced Mental Training Programmes as a Strategy to Improve the Self-Concept of Students
De Vos, H. M.; Louw, D. A.
2009-01-01
The creation and implementation of strategies that could improve student development is receiving new
research interest. The main objective of the research was to establish whether hypnosis-induced mental
training programmes as a strategy could alter the self-concept of students which in turn could improve
their overall academic functioning. Twoâ€¦
323. Analysis of ICT Literacy Competence among Vocational High School Teachers
Nurhabibah; Setiawan, A.; Yanti, H.; Miraj, Y. Z.; Yannuar
2018-02-01
To realize learning quality in Vocational Secondary School, and to achieve educational goal, teacher
competence is needed. The application of ICT Literacy in vocational secondary school is intended to
upgrade teachersâ€™ knowledge, skill and competence in ICT. This paper is aimed to describe the
process of teachersâ€™ competence adaptation to ICT integrity in learning in Vocational Secondary
School. This study use descriptive method with literature study and documentation technique. The source
in this study is research journal and research report book. The study result showed that teachers lack of
self-confident in using ICT, and gender factor influence ICT integration in which the level of ICT literacy
in male is higher than female. The group of young teachers aged 21-40 have higher level of ICT literacy
compared with the older group. Demographic factor in ICT literacy competence are gender, education
level and age. This study suggest that teachers enhance the ability in ICT literacy competence, increase
their knowledge and knowledge creation in each aspect of ICT literacy competence.
324. Teaching basic life support to school children using medical students and teachers in a 'peer-training'
model--results of the 'ABC for life' programme.
PubMed
Toner, P; Connolly, M; Laverty, L; McGrath, P; Connolly, D; McCluskey, D R
2007-10-01
The 'ABC for life' programme was designed to facilitate the wider dissemination of basic life support
(BLS) skills and knowledge in the population. A previous study demonstrated that using this programme
10-12-year olds are capable of performing and retaining these vital skills when taught by medical students.
There are approximately 25,000 year 7 school children in 900 primary schools in Northern Ireland. By
using a pyramidal teaching approach involving medical students and teachers, there is the potential to train
BLS to all of these children each year. To assess the effectiveness of a programme of CPR instruction
using a three-tier training model in which medical students instruct primary school teachers who then
teach school children. School children and teachers in the Western Education and Library Board in
Northern Ireland. A course of instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)--the 'ABC for life'
programme--specifically designed to teach 10-12-year-old children basic life support skills. Medical
students taught teachers from the Western Education and Library Board area of Northern Ireland how to
teach basic life support skills to year 7 pupils in their schools. Pupils were given a 22-point questionnaire
to assess knowledge of basic life support immediately before and after a teacher led training session.
Children instructed in cardiopulmonary resuscitation using this three-tier training had a significantly
improved score following training (57.2% and 77.7%, respectively, p<0.001). This study demonstrates
that primary school teachers, previously trained by medical students, can teach BLS effectively to 10-12-
year-old children using the 'ABC for life' programme.
325. Developing a Curriculum for Information and Communications Technology Use in Global Health
Research and Training: A Qualitative Study Among Chinese Health Sciences Graduate Students
PubMed Central
Yang, Lan; Huang, Kaiyong; Yu, Hongping; He, Huimin; Wang, Jiaji; Cai, Le; Wang, Jie; Fu, Hua;
Quintiliani, Lisa; Friedman, Robert H; Xiao, Jian
2017-01-01
Background Rapid development of information and communications technology (ICT) during the last
decade has transformed biomedical and population-based research and has become an essential part of
many types of research and educational programs. However, access to these ICT resources and the
capacity to use them in global health research are often lacking in low- and middle-income country
(LMIC) institutions. Objective The aim of our study was to assess the practical issues (ie, perceptions and
learning needs) of ICT use among health sciences graduate students at 6 major medical universities of
southern China. Methods Ten focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted from December 2015 to
March 2016, involving 74 health sciences graduate students studying at 6 major medical universities in
southern China. The sampling method was opportunistic, accounting for the graduate program enrolled
and the academic year. All FGDs were audio recorded and thematic content analysis was performed.
Results Researchers had different views and arguments about the use of ICT which are summarized under
six themes: (1) ICT use in routine research, (2) ICT-related training experiences, (3) understanding about
the pros and cons of Web-based training, (4) attitudes toward the design of ICT training curriculum, (5)
potential challenges to promoting ICT courses, and (6) related marketing strategies for ICT training
curriculum. Many graduate students used ICT on a daily basis in their research to stay up-to-date on
current development in their area of research or study or practice. The participants were very willing to
participate in ICT courses that were relevant to their academic majors and would count credits. Suggestion
for an ICT curriculum included (1) both organized training course or short lecture series, depending on the
background and specialty of the students, (2) a mixture of lecture and Web-based activities, and (3)
inclusion of topics that are career focused. Conclusions The
326. Baseline Analysis on ICT in General Education of Mongolia
Uyanga, Sambuu
2014-01-01
These days ICT has penetrated into almost all sectors of the economy and society of Mongolia. More and
more effort and attention is being paid to integrating ICT into the education sector. The current education
reforms have a big component related to ICT, which includes the development of a Master plan for ICT in
the Education sector, addressingâ€¦
327. Success Factors for ICT Implementation in Saudi Secondary Schools: From the Perspective of ICT
Directors, Head Teachers, Teachers and Students
Albugami, Sultan; Ahmed, Vian
2015-01-01
The role of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in education is undisputed globally.
Therefore, many developed and developing countries have invested heavily in the ICT sector in education.
Saudi Arabia is one of these countries. However, although it has invested massively in the ICT sector in
education, the progression has often beenâ€¦
328. Same But Different: An Intercultural Training Workshop Manual.
Ching, Judith; And Others
This manual is a product of the Intercultural Training Program (ICT) Workshops which were originally
designed to provide experiential training to Hawaii's teachers, students, and administrators. The training,
however, may be useful to anyone interested in acquiring the experience and knowledge necessary to
communicate effectively with variedâ€¦
329. Interactivity and ICT in the Primary School: Categories of Learner Interactions with and without ICT
Beauchamp, Gary
2011-01-01
This article will analyse primary teachers' views on the role of information and communications
technology (ICT) in the broader context of pedagogy in the classroom. It uses data collected from primary
teacher interviews in the early stages of a funded research project (which analysed interactivity and ICT in
learning and teaching) to explore andâ€¦
330. An Evaluation of Participation in a Schools-Based Youth Mental Health Peer Education Training
Programme
O'Reilly, Aileen; Barry, James; Neary, Marie-Louise; Lane, Sabrina; O'Keeffe, Lynsey
2016-01-01
The use of peer education has been well documented within the discipline of health promotion, but not
within the youth mental health domain. This paper describes an evaluation of an innovative schools-based
peer education training programme that involved preparing young people to deliver a mental health
workshop to their peers. Participantsâ€¦
331. The Impact of ICT as Another Route to Overcome Learning Barriers for Students with SEN: A Case
Study in an Egyptian Context
Al-Gawhary, Wedad; Kambouri, Maria
2012-01-01
The purpose of this case study was to measure the impact of using ICT in Individual Learning
Programmes of students with learning disabilities. Twenty five students and thirteen teachers took part in
the research which was based on classroom observations. The Kappa coefficient was employed as a
measure to statistically quantify the students'â€¦
332. ICT in Teacher Education in an Emerging Developing Country: Vietnam's Baseline Situation at the Start
of "The Year of ICT"
Peeraer, Jef; Van Petegem, Peter
2011-01-01
In many developing countries, integration of ICT is a key component of an educational reform agenda.
These countries can draw on a tradition of research in the developed world on factors determining
integration of ICT in education. In this tradition, this study investigates the current situation of ICT
integration in teacher education in Vietnam,â€¦
333. Designing evaluation studies to optimally inform policy: what factors do policy-makers in China consider
when making resource allocation decisions on healthcare worker training programmes?
PubMed
Wu, Shishi; Legido-Quigley, Helena; Spencer, Julia; Coker, Richard James; Khan, Mishal Sameer
2018-02-23
In light of the gap in evidence to inform future resource allocation decisions about healthcare provider
(HCP) training in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and the considerable donor investments
being made towards training interventions, evaluation studies that are optimally designed to inform local
policy-makers are needed. The aim of our study is to understand what features of HCP training evaluation
studies are important for decision-making by policy-makers in LMICs. We investigate the extent to which
evaluations based on the widely used Kirkpatrick model - focusing on direct outcomes of training, namely
reaction of trainees, learning, behaviour change and improvements in programmatic health indicators -
align with policy-makers' evidence needs for resource allocation decisions. We use China as a case study
where resource allocation decisions about potential scale-up (using domestic funding) are being made
about an externally funded pilot HCP training programme. Qualitative data were collected from high-level
officials involved in resource allocation at the national and provincial level in China through ten face-to-
face, in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions consisting of ten participants each. Data were
analysed manually using an interpretive thematic analysis approach. Our study indicates that Chinese
officials not only consider information about the direct outcomes of a training programme, as captured in
the Kirkpatrick model, but also need information on the resources required to implement the training, the
wider or indirect impacts of training, and the sustainability and scalability to other settings within the
country. In addition to considering findings presented in evaluation studies, we found that Chinese policy-
makers pay close attention to whether the evaluations were robust and to the composition of the evaluation
team. Our qualitative study indicates that training programme evaluations that focus narrowly on direct
training
334. Use of ICT Technologies and Factors Affecting Pre-Service ELT Teachers' Perceived ICT Self-Efficacy
Bozdogan, Derya; Ã–zen, Rasit
2014-01-01
This study aims to identify both level and frequency of ICT technology use and factors affecting perceived
self-efficacy levels of pre-service English Language Teaching (ELT) teachers' (n = 241) ICT self-efficacy.
The data were collected through a survey (Ã‡uhadar & YÃ¼cel, 2010) during the 2011-2012 academic
year that includes items on the useâ€¦
335. Rehabilitation of face-processing skills in an adolescent with prosopagnosia: Evaluation of an online

perceptual training programme.
PubMed
Bate, Sarah; Bennetts, Rachel; Mole, Joseph A; Ainge, James A; Gregory, Nicola J; Bobak, Anna K;
Bussunt, Amanda
2015-01-01
In this paper we describe the case of EM, a female adolescent who acquired prosopagnosia following
encephalitis at the age of eight. Initial neuropsychological and eye-movement investigations indicated that
EM had profound difficulties in face perception as well as face recognition. EM underwent 14â€…weeks
of perceptual training in an online programme that attempted to improve her ability to make fine-grained
discriminations between faces. Following training, EM's face perception skills had improved, and the
effect generalised to untrained faces. Eye-movement analyses also indicated that EM spent more time
viewing the inner facial features post-training. Examination of EM's face recognition skills revealed an
improvement in her recognition of personally-known faces when presented in a laboratory-based test,
although the same gains were not noted in her everyday experiences with these faces. In addition, EM did
not improve on a test assessing the recognition of newly encoded faces. One month after training, EM had
maintained the improvement on the eye-tracking test, and to a lesser extent, her performance on the
familiar faces test. This pattern of findings is interpreted as promising evidence that the programme can
improve face perception skills, and with some adjustments, may at least partially improve face recognition
skills.
336. Towards Quality Technical Vocational Education and Training (Tvet) Programmes in Nigeria: Challenges
and Improvement Strategies
Ayonmike, Chinyere Shirley; Okwelle, P. Chijioke; Okeke, Benjamin Chukwumaijem
2015-01-01
Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is widely recognized as a vital driving force for the
socio-economic growth and technological development of nations. In achieving the goals and objectives
of TVET in Nigeria, the quality of the programme needs to be improved and sustained. The purpose of
this study is to ascertain the challengesâ€¦
337. Examining the Relationship Between Teachers' ICT Self-Efficacy for Educational Purposes, Collegial
Collaboration, Lack of Facilitation and the Use of ICT in Teaching Practice.
PubMed
Hatlevik, Ida K R; Hatlevik, Ove E
2018-01-01
Information and communication technology (ICT) is now an integrated and central element of modern
life, and its rapid emergence is changing the execution and organization of work and learning. Digital
technology is also important for schools, and hence for teachers' working days. However, among today's
teachers, not everyone has the knowledge required to teach using digital technology. Recent research
indicates that self-efficacy is important for how teachers master their practice. This paper addresses
teachers' ICT self-efficacy for educational purposes, and examines the assumed antecedents of teachers'
self-efficacy. Data from 1,158 teachers at 116 Norwegian schools was analyzed. The results indicate that
teachers' self-efficacy for using ICT in their teaching practice is associated with their use of ICT in
teaching and their general ICT self-efficacy. In addition, the results show that collegial collaboration
among teachers has a positive association with the use of ICT in their teaching practice. One interpretation
of these findings is that general ICT self-efficacy is necessary for developing ICT self-efficacy for
educational purposes and being able to use ICT in education. However, further research is required to
scrutinize the relationships between these concepts.
338. Policy and Practice of Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Training Programmes and Facilities in Nigeria
Oyebade, Stephen A.
2012-01-01
This paper reviewed policy provisions for "pre-service" and "in-service" teacher training programmes and
facilities in Nigeria. It also presented reviews on legislations, agencies involved in teacher affairs
management in Nigeria, using the historical and case study approach. Data on teaching qualifications of
University ofâ€¦
339. Entrepreneurial training for girls empowerment in Lesotho: A process evaluation of a model programme
PubMed Central
Berry, Mary O'Neill; Kuriansky, Judy; Lytle, Megan; Vistman, Bozhena; Mosisili, â€˜Mathato S.;
Hlothoane, Lieketso; Matlanyane, Mapeo; Mokobori, Thabang; Mosuhli, Silas; Pebane, Jane
2014-01-01
A Girls Empowerment Programme held in 2010 in Lesotho, Sub-Saharan Africa, focused on HIV/AIDS
risk reduction and prevention, life skills and entrepreneurial training (income-generating activities).
Entrepreneurial training was a crucial part of equipping the camp attendees with basic skills to help them
develop sustainable livelihoods. Such skills and financial independence are essential to enable rural girls
to complete their secondary schooling (in a fee-based educational system) and to pursue a career, as well
as to further help them be less susceptible to transactional sex and its significant risks. The results of a
brief process evaluation with some nested supporting data showed considerable improvement in the girls'
knowledge about income-generating activities. In addition, almost half of the camp attendees participated
in further entrepreneurial training and about half of these girls went on to develop small businesses.
Replication of this model of camp training is recommended and being explored in other African countries.
PMID:25505804
340. Entrepreneurial training for girls empowerment in Lesotho: A process evaluation of a model programme.
PubMed
Berry, Mary O'Neill; Kuriansky, Judy; Lytle, Megan; Vistman, Bozhena; Mosisili, 'Mathato S; Hlothoane,
Lieketso; Matlanyane, Mapeo; Mokobori, Thabang; Mosuhli, Silas; Pebane, Jane
2013-12-01
A Girls Empowerment Programme held in 2010 in Lesotho, Sub-Saharan Africa, focused on HIV/AIDS
risk reduction and prevention, life skills and entrepreneurial training (income-generating activities).
Entrepreneurial training was a crucial part of equipping the camp attendees with basic skills to help them
develop sustainable livelihoods. Such skills and financial independence are essential to enable rural girls
to complete their secondary schooling (in a fee-based educational system) and to pursue a career, as well
as to further help them be less susceptible to transactional sex and its significant risks. The results of a
brief process evaluation with some nested supporting data showed considerable improvement in the girls'
knowledge about income-generating activities. In addition, almost half of the camp attendees participated
in further entrepreneurial training and about half of these girls went on to develop small businesses.
Replication of this model of camp training is recommended and being explored in other African countries.
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341. The EPOS ICT Architecture
Jeffery, Keith; Harrison, Matt; Bailo, Daniele
2016-04-01
The EPOS-PP Project 2010-2014 proposed an architecture and demonstrated feasibility with a prototype.
Requirements based on use cases were collected and an inventory of assets (e.g. datasets, software, users,
computing resources, equipment/detectors, laboratory services) (RIDE) was developed. The architecture
evolved through three stages of refinement with much consultation both with the EPOS community
representing EPOS users and participants in geoscience and with the overall ICT community especially
those working on research such as the RDA (Research Data Alliance) community. The architecture
consists of a central ICS (Integrated Core Services) consisting of a portal and catalog, the latter providing
to end-users a 'map' of all EPOS resources (datasets, software, users, computing, equipment/detectors
etc.). ICS is extended to ICS-d (distributed ICS) for certain services (such as visualisation software
services or Cloud computing resources) and CES (Computational Earth Science) for specific simulation or
analytical processing. ICS also communicates with TCS (Thematic Core Services) which represent
European-wide portals to national and local assets, resources and services in the various specific domains
(e.g. seismology, volcanology, geodesy) of EPOS. The EPOS-IP project 2015-2019 started October 2015.
Two work-packages cover the ICT aspects; WP6 involves interaction with the TCS while WP7
concentrates on ICS including interoperation with ICS-d and CES offerings: in short the ICT architecture.
Based on the experience and results of EPOS-PP the ICT team held a pre-meeting in July 2015 and set out
a project plan. The first major activity involved requirements (re-)collection with use cases and also
updating the inventory of assets held by the various TCS in EPOS. The RIDE database of assets is
currently being converted to CERIF (Common European Research Information Format - an EU
Recommendation to Member States) to provide the basis for the EPOS-IP ICS Catalog. In
342. When Technology Does Not Add Up: ICT Use Negatively Predicts Mathematics and Science
Achievement for Finnish and Turkish Students in PISA 2012
Bulut, Okan; Cutumisu, Maria
2018-01-01
This study examines the data of students from Finland (n = 8,829) and Turkey (n = 4,848) who
participated in the 2012 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The purpose of this
study is to discern whether the use and availability of information and communication technologies (ICT)
at home and at school have a differential impact onâ€¦
343. Sustainable student retention and gender issues in mathematics for ICT study
Divjak, Blazenka; Ostroski, Mirela; Vidacek Hains, Violeta
2010-04-01
This article reports on the research whose specific objective is to improve student retention in mathematics
included in the first-year ICT study programme by means of improving teaching methods, with an
emphasis on gender issues. Two principal reasons for this research are, first, the fact that first-year
mathematics courses are often viewed as an obstacle for retention in studying ICT, and second, the fact
that female students are strongly underrepresented in ICT. Furthermore, according to recently introduced
research, changes in pedagogy and the content of mathematics have been evaluated. Those changes are
directed towards competency-based and student-centred education and are heavily supported by
technology-based learning. Although only minor gender differences in different skills have been detected,
the pass rate for female students is constantly higher than that for male students. Therefore, the reasons for
the better performance of female students have been investigated taking into account both the motivation
for study and learning styles. The primary sources of data used in the first year of research comprised
questionnaires (n = 130) together with classroom and on-line assessment material for 263 students. In the
next year, 160 students of Information Systems participated in the survey, the central topic of which was
the motivation for study. Additionally, the research focused on finding out if the motivation factors are
gender specific. The research was conducted in Croatia where no research on a similar topic had been
previously available. In terms of the specific features of the socio-cultural environment, conducting such a
research in Croatia proved to be worthwhile, particularly considering the possibility of comparing the
obtained results with those arising from other environments.
344. Setting Research Priorities for HIV/AIDS-related research in a post-graduate training programme: lessons
learnt from the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme scientific workshop
PubMed Central
Poggensee, Gabriele; Waziri, Ndadilnasiya Endie; Bashorun, Adebobola; Nguku, Patrick Mboya; Fawole,
Olufunmilayo Ibitola; Sabitu, Kabir
2014-01-01
In Nigeria the current prevalence of HIV is 4.1% with over 3.5 million infected and estimated 1.5 million
in need of anti-retroviral treatment. Epidemiological and implementation studies are necessary for
monitoring and evaluation of interventions. To define research areas which can be addressed by
participants of the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Training Programme (NFELTP) a workshop was held
in April 2013 in Abuja, Nigeria. Priority research areas were identified using criteria lists for ranking of
the relevance of research questions. Based on a research matrix, NFELTP residents developed the aims
and objectives, study design for HIV-related research proposals. This workshop was the first workshop
held by the NFELTP to establish an inventory of research questions which can be addressed by the
residents within their training period. This inventory will help to increase HIV/AIDS-related activities of
NFELTP which are in accordance with research needs in Nigeria and PEPFAR objectives.
PMID:25426209
345. Setting research priorities for HIV/AIDS-related research in a post-graduate training programme: lessons
learnt from the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme scientific workshop.
PubMed
Poggensee, Gabriele; Waziri, Ndadilnasiya Endie; Bashorun, Adebobola; Nguku, Patrick Mboya; Fawole,
Olufunmilayo Ibitola; Sabitu, Kabir
2014-01-01
In Nigeria the current prevalence of HIV is 4.1% with over 3.5 million infected and estimated 1.5 million
in need of anti-retroviral treatment. Epidemiological and implementation studies are necessary for
monitoring and evaluation of interventions. To define research areas which can be addressed by
participants of the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Training Programme (NFELTP) a workshop was held
in April 2013 in Abuja, Nigeria. Priority research areas were identified using criteria lists for ranking of
the relevance of research questions. Based on a research matrix, NFELTP residents developed the aims
and objectives, study design for HIV-related research proposals. This workshop was the first workshop
held by the NFELTP to establish an inventory of research questions which can be addressed by the
residents within their training period. This inventory will help to increase HIV/AIDS-related activities of
NFELTP which are in accordance with research needs in Nigeria and PEPFAR objectives.
346. A DBTechNet course module on database SQL transactions for VET teachers training and higher
education informatics education
Dervos, D. A.; Skourlas, C.; Laiho, M.
2015-02-01
"DBTech VET Teachers" project is Leonardo da Vinci Multilateral Transfer of Innovation Project co-
financed by the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme. The aim of the project is to renew
the teaching of database technologies in VET (Vocational Education and Training) institutes, on the basis
of the current and real needs of ICT industry in Europe. Training of the VET teachers is done with the
systems used in working life and they are taught to guide students to learning by verifying. In this
framework, a course module on SQL transactions is prepared and offered. In this paper we present and
briefly discuss some qualitative/quantitative data collected from its first pilot offering to an international
audience in Greece during May-June 2013. The questionnaire/evaluation results, and the types of
participants who have attended the course offering, are presented. Conclusions are also presented.
347. A Survey of ICT Competencies among Students in Teacher Preparation Programmes at the University of
Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Danner, R. B.; Pessu, C. O. A.
2013-01-01
Today's fast-paced world is becoming increasingly characterized by technology driven communication,

which has transformed the world into a large global connected community with ever-increasing outreach
of information and communication technology (ICT). Technology plays an increasingly important role in
people's lives, and it is envisaged thatâ€¦
348. Effects of Self-Efficacy Training Programmes on Adolescents' Sexual Risk-Taking Behaviour in Oyo
State, Nigeria
Musa, Titilayo Monsurat
2017-01-01
Adolescents' sexual risk-taking behavioural issues have generated concerns among parents, teachers and
social workers. The study examined the effects of self-efficacy training programmes on adolescents'
sexual risk-taking behaviour and also investigated whether socio-economic status and gender would
moderate the effects of treatment on sexualâ€¦
349. A Programme-Wide Training Framework to Facilitate Scientific Communication Skills Development

amongst Biological Sciences Masters Students
Divan, Aysha; Mason, Sam
2016-01-01
In this article we describe the effectiveness of a programme-wide communication skills training

framework incorporated within a one-year biological sciences taught Masters course designed to enhance
the competency of students in communicating scientific research principally to a scientific audience. In
one class we analysed the numerical marksâ€¦
350. Opening the Black Box of ICT4D: Advancing Our Understanding of ICT4D Partnerships
Park, Sung Jin
2013-01-01
The term, Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D), pertains to programs
or projects that strategically use ICTs (e.g. mobile phones, computers, and the internet) as a means toward
the socio-economic betterment for the poor in developing contexts. Gaining the political and financial
support of the international communityâ€¦
351. Building capacity for antiretroviral delivery in South Africa: A qualitative evaluation of the PALSA PLUS
nurse training programme
PubMed Central
Stein, J; Lewin, S; Fairall, L; Mayers, P; English, R; Bheekie, A; Bateman, E; Zwarenstein, M
2008-01-01
Background South Africa recently launched a national antiretroviral treatment programme. This has
created an urgent need for nurse-training in antiretroviral treatment (ART) delivery. The PALSA PLUS
programme provides guidelines and training for primary health care (PHC) nurses in the management of
adult lung diseases and HIV/AIDS, including ART. A process evaluation was undertaken to document the
training, explore perceptions regarding the value of the training, and compare the PALSA PLUS training
approach (used at intervention sites) with the provincial training model. The evaluation was conducted
alongside a randomized controlled trial measuring the effects of the PALSA PLUS nurse-training (Trial
reference number ISRCTN24820584). Methods Qualitative methods were utilized, including participant
observation of training sessions, focus group discussions and interviews. Data were analyzed thematically.
Results Nurse uptake of PALSA PLUS training, with regard not only to ART specific components but also
lung health, was high. The ongoing on-site training of all PHC nurses, as opposed to the once-off
centralized training provided for ART nurses only at non-intervention clinics, enhanced nurses' experience
of support for their work by allowing, not only for ongoing experiential learning, supervision and
emotional support, but also for the ongoing managerial review of all those infrastructural and system-level
changes required to facilitate health provider behaviour change and guideline implementation. The
training of all PHC nurses in PALSA PLUS guideline use, as opposed to ART nurses only, was also
perceived to better facilitate the integration of AIDS care within the clinic context. Conclusion PALSA
PLUS training successfully engaged all PHC nurses in a comprehensive approach to a range of illnesses
affecting both HIV positive and negative patients. PHC nurse-training for integrated systems-based
interventions should be prioritized on the ART funding agenda. Training
352. Competency-based teacher training: A systematic revision of a proven programme in medical didactics.
PubMed
Griewatz, Jan; Simon, Melanie; Lammerding-Koeppel, Maria
2017-01-01
Objectives: Competency-based medical education (CBME) requires factual knowledge to be practically

applied together with skills and attitudes. With the National Competence-Based Learning Objectives for
Undergraduate Medical Education (NKLM) representing a strong official demand for competence-
orientation, it is generally important to explicitly outline its characteristics and review its realisation in
teacher trainings. Further requirements are given by the core competencies for medical teachers (KLM).
As an example the MQ programme ("Medizindidaktische Qualifikation") in Baden-Wuerttemberg, a long
established and well-accepted training, has been critically revised on this basis, concerning its suitability
for the demands of CBME, its needs for adjustment and the efforts to be undertaken for its
implementation. Methods: In a systematic quality management process the MQ curriculum and its
organisational framing were analysed and further developed in a step-wise comprehensive approach, using
the six-step cycle by Kern. The procedures included a thorough needs assessment (e.g. literature research,
programme mapping), strategic decisions on structure and content, piloting and evaluation. During the
process essential elements of project and change management were considered. Results: The experiences
of the MQ example revealed helpful information for key factors to be considered in the pending change
process any training provider will be confronted with. Guiding questions were developed related to the
process phases. Our analyses showed persistent key points of proven value as stable foundation for
change, as well as components needing special consideration to foster competence-oriented aims and
transfer into practice: reflection, feedback, application-oriented methods and transparent competence
development. These aspects have to be consciously perceived and experienced by participants. Taking this
into account, we re-designed the course evidence-based. Besides
353. Competency-based teacher training: A systematic revision of a proven programme in medical didactics
PubMed Central
Griewatz, Jan; Simon, Melanie; Lammerding-Koeppel, Maria
2017-01-01
Objectives: Competency-based medical education (CBME) requires factual knowledge to be practically

applied together with skills and attitudes. With the National Competence-Based Learning Objectives for
Undergraduate Medical Education (NKLM) representing a strong official demand for competence-
orientation, it is generally important to explicitly outline its characteristics and review its realisation in
teacher trainings. Further requirements are given by the core competencies for medical teachers (KLM).
As an example the MQ programme (â€œMedizindidaktische Qualifikationâ€) in Baden-Wuerttemberg, a
long established and well-accepted training, has been critically revised on this basis, concerning its
suitability for the demands of CBME, its needs for adjustment and the efforts to be undertaken for its
implementation. Methods: In a systematic quality management process the MQ curriculum and its
organisational framing were analysed and further developed in a step-wise comprehensive approach, using
the six-step cycle by Kern. The procedures included a thorough needs assessment (e.g. literature research,
programme mapping), strategic decisions on structure and content, piloting and evaluation. During the
process essential elements of project and change management were considered. Results: The experiences
of the MQ example revealed helpful information for key factors to be considered in the pending change
process any training provider will be confronted with. Guiding questions were developed related to the
process phases. Our analyses showed persistent key points of proven value as stable foundation for
change, as well as components needing special consideration to foster competence-oriented aims and
transfer into practice: reflection, feedback, application-oriented methods and transparent competence
development. These aspects have to be consciously perceived and experienced by participants. Taking this
into account, we re-designed the course evidence-based. Besides
354. The utility and impact of information communication technology (ICT) for pre-registration nurse
education: A narrative synthesis systematic review.
PubMed
Webb, Lucy; Clough, Jonathan; O'Reilly, Declan; Wilmott, Danita; Witham, Gary
2017-01-01
To evaluate and summarise the utility and impact of information communication technology (ICT) in
enhancing student performance and the learning environment in pre-registration nursing. A systematic
review of empirical research across a range of themes in ICT health-related education. Science Direct,
Cinahl, AMED, MEDLINE, PubMed, ASSIA, OVID and OVID SP (2008-2014). Further date parameters
were imposed by theme. Evidence was reviewed by narrative synthesis, adopting Caldwell's appraisal
framework and CASP for qualitative methods. Selection and inclusion was grounded in the PICOS
structure, with language requirements (English), and further parameters were guided by theme
appropriateness. Fifty studies were selected for review across six domains: reusable learning objects,
media, audience response systems, e-portfolios, computer-based assessment and faculty adoption of e-
learning. Educational ICT was found to be non-inferior to traditional teaching, while offering benefits to
teaching and learning efficiency. Where support is in place, ICT improves the learning environment for
staff and students, but human and environmental barriers need to be addressed. This review illuminates
more advantages for ICT in nurse training than previously. The key advantage of flexibility is supported,
though with little evidence for effect on depth of learning. Crown Copyright Ã‚Â© 2016. Published by
Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
355. ICT in Education: A Critical Literature Review and Its Implications
Fu, Jo Shan
2013-01-01
This review summarizes the relevant research on the use of information and communication technology
(ICT) in education. Specifically, it reviews studies that have touched upon the merits of ICT integration in
schools, barriers or challenges encountered in the use of ICT, factors influencing successful ICT
integration, in-service and pre-serviceâ€¦
356. "Functional" Inspiratory and Core Muscle Training Enhances Running Performance and Economy.
PubMed
Tong, Tomas K; McConnell, Alison K; Lin, Hua; Nie, Jinlei; Zhang, Haifeng; Wang, Jiayuan
2016-10-01
Tong, TK, McConnell, AK, Lin, H, Nie, J, Zhang, H, and Wang, J. "Functional" inspiratory and core
muscle training enhances running performance and economy. J Strength Cond Res 30(10): 2942-2951,
2016-We compared the effects of two 6-week high-intensity interval training interventions. Under the
control condition (CON), only interval training was undertaken, whereas under the intervention condition
(ICT), interval training sessions were followed immediately by core training, which was combined with
simultaneous inspiratory muscle training (IMT)-"functional" IMT. Sixteen recreational runners were
allocated to either ICT or CON groups. Before the intervention phase, both groups undertook a 4-week
program of "foundation" IMT to control for the known ergogenic effect of IMT (30 inspiratory efforts at
50% maximal static inspiratory pressure [P0] per set, 2 sets per day, 6 days per week). The subsequent 6-
week interval running training phase consisted of 3-4 sessions per week. In addition, the ICT group
undertook 4 inspiratory-loaded core exercises (10 repetitions per set, 2 sets per day, inspiratory load set at
50% post-IMT P0) immediately after each interval training session. The CON group received neither core
training nor functional IMT. After the intervention phase, global inspiratory and core muscle functions
increased in both groups (p â‰¤ 0.05), as evidenced by P0 and a sport-specific endurance plank test
(SEPT) performance, respectively. Compared with CON, the ICT group showed larger improvements in
SEPT, running economy at the speed of the onset of blood lactate accumulation, and 1-hour running
performance (3.04% vs. 1.57%, p â‰¤ 0.05). The changes in these variables were interindividually
correlated (r â‰¥ 0.57, n = 16, p â‰¤ 0.05). Such findings suggest that the addition of inspiratory-loaded
core conditioning into a high-intensity interval training program augments the influence of the interval
program on endurance running performance and that this may be
357. Developing a Curriculum for Information and Communications Technology Use in Global Health
Research and Training: A Qualitative Study Among Chinese Health Sciences Graduate Students.
PubMed
Ma, Zhenyu; Yang, Li; Yang, Lan; Huang, Kaiyong; Yu, Hongping; He, Huimin; Wang, Jiaji; Cai, Le;
Wang, Jie; Fu, Hua; Quintiliani, Lisa; Friedman, Robert H; Xiao, Jian; Abdullah, Abu S
2017-06-12
Rapid development of information and communications technology (ICT) during the last decade has
transformed biomedical and population-based research and has become an essential part of many types of
research and educational programs. However, access to these ICT resources and the capacity to use them
in global health research are often lacking in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) institutions. The
aim of our study was to assess the practical issues (ie, perceptions and learning needs) of ICT use among
health sciences graduate students at 6 major medical universities of southern China. Ten focus group
discussions (FGDs) were conducted from December 2015 to March 2016, involving 74 health sciences
graduate students studying at 6 major medical universities in southern China. The sampling method was
opportunistic, accounting for the graduate program enrolled and the academic year. All FGDs were audio
recorded and thematic content analysis was performed. Researchers had different views and arguments
about the use of ICT which are summarized under six themes: (1) ICT use in routine research, (2) ICT-
related training experiences, (3) understanding about the pros and cons of Web-based training, (4) attitudes
toward the design of ICT training curriculum, (5) potential challenges to promoting ICT courses, and (6)
related marketing strategies for ICT training curriculum. Many graduate students used ICT on a daily
basis in their research to stay up-to-date on current development in their area of research or study or
practice. The participants were very willing to participate in ICT courses that were relevant to their
academic majors and would count credits. Suggestion for an ICT curriculum included (1) both organized
training course or short lecture series, depending on the background and specialty of the students, (2) a
mixture of lecture and Web-based activities, and (3) inclusion of topics that are career focused. The
findings of this study suggest that a need exists
358. Tapping into the "Standing-Reserve": A Comparative Analysis of Workers' Training Programmes in
Kolkata and Toronto
Maitra, Saikat; Maitra, Srabani
2015-01-01
This paper examines employment-related training programmes offered by state funded agencies and
multinational corporations in Toronto (Canada) and Kolkata (India). In recent years both cities have
witnessed a rise in the service sector industries aligned with global regimes of flexible work and the
consequent reinvention of a worker subject thatâ€¦
359. Intervening with Care--Varying Outcomes of a Training and Development Programme in Elderly Care in
Sweden
Hauer, Esther; Westerberg, Kristina; Nordlund, Annika M.
2017-01-01
Awareness of the mechanisms underlying training and development (T&D) programmes is crucial in
creating sustainable learning conditions in organisations. The organisational and psychosocial aspects of
the work environment in Swedish elderly care is the focus of this longitudinal study, and the relation
between process and results of a T&Dâ€¦
360. The Role and Use of E-Materials in Vocational Education and Training: The Case of Slovenia
MaÅ¾gon, Jasna; Å ebart, Mojca Kovac; Å tefanc, Damijan

2015-01-01
In the paper some issues and problems regarding the implementation of ICT in initial vocational education
and training in Slovenia are discussed. After the brief analysis of the main theoretical characteristics of
ICT and e-materials, the key findings from the recent EU survey on the ICT in schools are presented and
some conclusions on the basisâ€¦
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361. Effectiveness of the Power Dry-Land Training Programmes in Youth Swimmers
PubMed Central
Sadowski, Jerzy; Mastalerz, Andrzej; Gromisz, Wilhelm; NiÅ¸nikowski, Tomasz
2012-01-01
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of the dry-land power training on swimming force,
swimming performance and strength in youth swimmers. Twenty six male swimmers, free from injuries
and training regularly at least 6 times a week, were enrolled in the study and randomly assigned to one of
two groups: experimental (n=14, mean age 14.0 Â± 0.5 yrs, mean height 1.67Â±0.08 m and mean body
mass 55.71 Â±9.55 kg) and control (n=12, mean age 14.1 Â± 0.5 yrs, mean height 1.61Â±0.11 m and
mean body mass 49.07 Â±8.25 kg). The experimental group took part in a combined swimming and dry-
land power training. The control group took part in swimming training only. The training programmes in
water included a dominant aerobic work in front crawl. In this research the experimental group tended to
present slightly greater improvements in sprint performance. However, the stroke frequency
insignificantly decreased (âˆ’4.30%, p>0.05) in the experimental group and increased (6.28%, p>0.05) in
the control group. The distance per stroke insignificantly increased in the experimental group (5.98%,
p>0.05) and insignificantly decreased in the control group (âˆ’5.36%, p>0.05). A significant improvement
of tethered swimming force for the experimental group (9.64%, p<0.02) was found, whereas the increase
was not statistically significant in the control group (2.86%, p>0.05). The main data cannot clearly state
that power training allowed an enhancement in swimming performance, although a tendency to improve
swimming performance in tethered swimming was noticed. PMID:23486353
362. Training future doctors to be patient-centred: efficacy of a communication skills training (CST)
programme in a Malaysian medical institution.
PubMed
Lukman, H; Beevi, Z; Yeap, R
2009-03-01
This study evaluates the efficacy of the preclinical communication skills training (CST) programme at the
International Medical University in Malaysia. Efficacy indicators include students' (1) perceived
competency (2) attitude (3) conceptual knowledge, and (4) performance with regard to patient-centred
communication. A longitudinal study with a before-after design tracked a preclinical cohort's progress on
the aforementioned indicators as they advance through the training. Results indicate that following the
CST, students perceived themselves to be more competent in interpersonal communication, had more
positive attitude towards patient-centred communication, and developed a better conceptual knowledge of
doctor-patient communication. In addition, those with good conceptual knowledge tend to demonstrate
better communication skills performance at the Objective Structure Clinical Examination 12 months
following the initial CST.
363. Evaluating the effect of Japan's 2004 postgraduate training programme on the spatial distribution of
physicians.
PubMed
Sakai, Rie; Tamura, Hiroshi; Goto, Rei; Kawachi, Ichiro
2015-01-24
In 2004, the Japanese government permitted medical graduates for the first time to choose their training
location directly through a national matching system. While the reform has had a major impact on
physicians' placement, research on the impact of the new system on physician distribution in Japan has
been limited. In this study, we sought to examine the determinants of physicians' practice location choice,
as well as factors influencing their geographic distribution before and after the launch of Japan's 2004
postgraduate medical training programme. We analyzed secondary data. The dependent variable was the
change in physician supply at the secondary tier of medical care in Japan, a level which is roughly
comparable to a Hospital Service Area in the US. Physicians were categorized into two groups according
to the institutions where they practiced; specifically, hospitals and clinics. We considered the following
predictors of physician supply: ratio of physicians per 1,000 population (physician density), age-adjusted
mortality, as well as measures of residential quality. Ordinary least-squares regression models were used to
estimate the associations. A coefficient equality test was performed to examine differences in predictors
before and after 2004. Baseline physician density showed a positive association with the change in
physician supply after the launch of the 2004 programme (P-value < .001), whereas no such effect was
found before 2004. Urban locations were inversely associated with the change in physician supply before
2004 (P-value = .026), whereas a positive association was found after 2004 (P-value < .001). Urban
location and area-level socioeconomic status were positively correlated with the change in hospital
physician supply after 2004 (P-values < .001 for urban centre, and .025 for area-level socioeconomic
status), even though in the period prior to the 2004 training scheme, urban location was inversely
associated with the change in physician supply
364. ICT in English Schools: Transforming Education?
Yang, Hao
2012-01-01
The use of information and communications technology (ICT) as a learning tool has long been acclaimed
as a catalyst for educational transformation. Over the past decade, evidence of good uses of ICT has
emerged in numerous studies. While such use promises transformation in supporting teaching and
learning, evidence suggests that progress isâ€¦
365. Evaluation of a training programme to induct medical students in delivering public health talks
PubMed Central
Tan, Ngiap Chuan; Mitesh, Shah; Koh, Yi Ling Eileen; Ang, Seng Bin; Chan, Hian Hui Vincent; How,
Choon How; Tay, Ee Guan; Hwang, Siew Wai
2017-01-01
INTRODUCTION It is uncommon for medical students to deliver public health talks as part of their
medical education curriculum. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a novel training programme that
required medical students to deliver public health talks during their family medicine (FM) clerkship in a
Singapore primary care institution. METHODS The FM faculty staff guided teams of third-year medical
students to select appropriate topics for health talks that were to be conducted at designated polyclinics.
The talks were video-recorded and appraised for clarity, content and delivery. The appraisal was done by
the studentâ€™s peers and assigned faculty staff. The audience was surveyed to determine their
satisfaction level and understanding of the talks. The students also self-rated the effectiveness of this new
teaching activity. RESULTS A total of 120 medical students completed a questionnaire to rate the
effectiveness of the new teaching activity. 85.8% of the students felt confident about the delivery of their
talks, 95.8% reported having learnt how to deliver talks and 92.5% perceived this new training modality as
useful in their medical education. Based on the results of the audience survey, the speakers were perceived
as knowledgeable (53.1%), confident (51.3%) and professional (39.0%). Assessment of 15 video-recorded
talks showed satisfactory delivery of the talks by the students. CONCLUSION The majority of the
students reported a favourable overall learning experience under this new training programme. This
finding is supported by the positive feedback garnered from the audience, peers of the medical students
and the faculty staff. PMID:26891745
366. Attitudes Towards and Limitations to ICT Use in Assisted and Independent Living Communities: Findings
from a Specially-Designed Technological Intervention
PubMed Central
Berkowsky, Ronald W.; Cotten, Shelia R.; Yost, Elizabeth A.; Winstead, Vicki P.
2012-01-01
While much literature has been devoted to theoretical explanations of the learning processes of older
adults and to the methods of teaching best utilized in older populations, less has focused on the education
of older adults who reside in assisted and independent living communities (AICs), especially with regards
to information and communication technology (ICT) education. The purpose of this study is to determine
whether participantsâ€™ attitudes and views towards computers and the Internet are affected as a result of
participating in an eight-week training program designed to enhance computer and Internet use among
older adults in such communities. Specifically, we examine if ICT education specially designed for AIC
residents results in more positive attitudes towards ICTs and a perceived decrease in factors that may limit
or prevent computer and Internet use. We discuss the implications of these results for enhancing the
quality of life for older adults in AICs and make recommendations for those seeking to decrease digital
inequality among older adults in these communities through their own ICT classes. PMID:24244065
367. Clinical Study: Change in Outlook Towards Birth After a Midwife Led Antenatal Education Programme
Versus Hypnoreflexogenous Self-Hypnosis Training for Childbirth
PubMed Central
Streibert, L. A.; Reinhard, J.; Yuan, J.; Schiermeier, S.; Louwen, F.
2015-01-01
Aim: To compare the change of maternal outlook towards birth due to a midwife led antenatal education
programme versus hypnoreflexogenous self-hypnosis training for childbirth. Method: Before beginning of
the classes and after the last class maternal perception on birth was evaluated using Osgood semantic
differential questionnaire. The GieÃŸen personality score was evaluated once. Results: 213 patients were
enrolled in this study. 155 were in the midwife led education programme and 58 in the self-hypnosis
training programme. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in regard of
participantsÊ¼ characteristics, GieÃŸen personality score and initial Osgood semantic differential scores.
After the midwife led course childbirth was emotionally more negatively scored (displeasure, tarnishing,
dimension evaluation [pâ€‰<â€‰0.05]), whereas after the hypnosis course childbirth was emotionally
more positively evaluated (pleasure, harmony, dimension evaluation [pâ€‰<â€‰0.01] and brightness
[pâ€‰<â€‰0.05]). Summary: In this study hypnoreflexogenous self-hypnosis training resulted in a
positive maternal outlook towards childbirth, in comparison to the midwife led course. Further prospective
randomised studies are required to test these initial results. PMID:26719600
368. The Effect of ICT Assisted Project Based Learning Approach on Prospective ICT Integration Skills of
Teacher Candidates
Pilten, Pusat; Pilten, Gulhiz; Sahinkaya, Nihan
2017-01-01
The purpose of the present research is studying the effects of information and communication technologies
(ICT) assisted project based learning practices on ICT integration skills of pre-service classroom teachers.
The research adopted a mixed method. The quantitative dimension of the research was designed with pre-
test-post-test control groups.â€¦
369. Scaling up family medicine training in Gezira, Sudan - a 2-year in-service master programme using
modern information and communication technology: a survey study.
PubMed
Mohamed, Khalid G; Hunskaar, Steinar; Abdelrahman, Samira Hamid; Malik, Elfatih M
2014-01-21
In 2010 the Gezira Family Medicine Project (GFMP) was initiated in Gezira state, Sudan, designed as an
in-service training model. The project is a collaboration project between the University of Gezira, which
aims to provide a 2-year master's programme in family medicine for practicing doctors, and the Ministry
of Health, which facilitates service provision and funds the training programme. This paper presents the
programme, the teaching environment, and the first batch of candidates enrolled. In this study a self-
administered questionnaire was used to collect baseline data at the start of the project from doctors who
joined the programme. A checklist was also used to assess the health centres where they work. A total of
188 out of 207 doctors responded (91%), while data were gathered from all 158 health centres (100%)
staffed by the programme candidates. The Gezira model of in-service family medicine training has
succeeded in recruiting 207 candidates in its first batch, providing health services in 158 centres, of which
84 had never been served by a doctor before. The curriculum is community oriented. The mean age of
doctors was 32.5 years, 57% were males, and 32% were graduates from the University of Gezira.
Respondents stated high confidence in practicing some skills such as asthma management and post-
abortion uterine evacuation. They were least confident in other skills such as managing depression or
inserting an intrauterine device. The majority of health centres was poorly equipped for management of
noncommunicable diseases, as only 10% had an electrocardiography machine (ECG), 5% had spirometer,
and 1% had a defibrillator. The Gezira model has responded to local health system needs. Use of modern
information and communication technology is used to facilitate both health service provision and training.
The GFMP represents an example of a large-volume scaling-up programme of family medicine in Africa.
370. The Educational and Technical Courses in the ELT Program in Turkey: Do They Contribute to ICT Skills?
Uzun, Levent
2016-01-01
The present study investigated the contribution of the educational and technical courses in the English
Language Teacher Training Program (ELTTP) at universities in Turkey to the information and
communication technologies (ICT) knowledge and skills of the students. The participants were 74
teachers/trainees who were attending their last year inâ€¦
371. Take-home experience of overseas doctors at the end of their two years training placements in the
International Doctors Training Programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom: A
questionnaire-based study.
PubMed
Hosni, Mohamed M; Rishard, Mohamed
2017-01-01
This was a questionnaire-based study of overseas doctors, who came to the United Kingdom through the
International Doctors Training Programme (IDTP) of Obstetrics and Gynaecology during the period of
2009-2012. The study was conducted at the end of their two-years training placement to find out what
went well, what did not go well, where problems were encountered, and how they could have been
avoided. We traced 48 overseas doctors, 35 (73%) responded to our questionnaire. Only 30% (9) felt that
less than 50% of their expectations were met during their training period, 73.3% (22) of them received
adequate help and support from their supervisors and 83.3% (25) would recommend IDTP to their
colleagues. In conclusion, identification of the educational needs of international trainees, establishing a
framework for their effective supervision and streamlining their training programme, in collaboration with
the Royal College, regional deaneries and hosting hospitals are essential pre-requisites for overseas
doctors to get the most out of their training.
372. Empowerment of Bilingual Education Professionals: The Training of Trainers Programme for Educators
in Multilingual Settings in Southern Africa (ToTSA) 2002-2005
Benson, Carol; Pluddemann, Peter
2010-01-01
This article describes a South Africa-based training programme in multilingual education for African
educators and assesses its potentially transformative effects on participants. Based on a range of data
collected during four course runs, as well as an e-mail survey of past participants, the authors explore how
the programme has supportedâ€¦
373. Modeling Preservice Teachers' TPACK Competencies Based on ICT Usage

Yurdakul, I. Kabakci; Coklar, A. N.
2014-01-01
The purpose of this study was to build a model that predicts the relationships between the Technological
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) competencies and information and communication technology
(ICT) usages. Research data were collected from 3105 Turkish preservice teachers. The TPACK-Deep
Scale, ICT usage phase survey and the ICT usageâ€¦
374. Measuring Achievement of ICT Competency for Students in Korea
Cha, Seung Eun; Jun, Soo Jin; Kwon, Dai Yong; Kim, Han Sung; Kim, Seung Bum; Kim, Ja Mee; Kim,
Young Ae; Han, Sun Gwan; Seo, Soon Sik; Jun, Woo Cheon; Kim, Hyun Cheol; Lee, Won Gyu
2011-01-01
In the current information society, the need for securing human resources acquired with ICT competency
is becoming a very important issue. In USA, England, Japan, India and Israel improving students' ICT
competency has become a pedagogical issue. Accordingly, education on ICT competency is changing in
many countries emphasizing the basis ofâ€¦
375. No Pain, No Gain? Teachers' Implementing ICT in Instruction
Sipila, Keijo
2011-01-01
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the differences between 99 Finnish primary and
secondary teachers in their frequency and nature of information and communication technology (ICT) use,
levels of ICT implementation, functional uses and perceived values about educational use of ICT.
Design/methodology/approach: The data wereâ€¦
376. Using Technology to Train Teachers: Appropriate Uses of ICT for Teacher Professional Development in
Developing Countries
Gaible, Edmond; Burns, Mary
2005-01-01
This handbook is intended to help decision makers in developing-country governments and donor
agencies in their efforts to utilize information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve and
expand teacher professional development (TPD) activities. To the extent possible in a brief work, the
handbook combines a global perspective--includingâ€¦
377. A Maturity Model for Assessing the Use of ICT in School Education
Solar, Mauricio; Sabattin, Jorge; Parada, Victor
2013-01-01
This article describes an ICT-based and capability-driven model for assessing ICT in education
capabilities and maturity of schools. The proposed model, called ICTE-MM (ICT in School Education
Maturity Model), has three elements supporting educational processes: information criteria, ICT
resources, and leverage domains. Changing the traditionalâ€¦
378. Soccer vs. running training effects in young adult men: which programme is more effective in
improvement of body composition? Randomized controlled trial
PubMed Central
PanteliÄ‡, S; KostiÄ‡, R; TrajkoviÄ‡, N; SporiÅ¡, G
2015-01-01
The aims of this study were: 1) To determine the effects of a 12-week recreational soccer training
programme and continuous endurance running on body composition of young adult men and 2) to
determine which of these two programmes was more effective concerning body composition. Sixty-four
participants completed the randomized controlled trial and were randomly assigned to one of three groups:
a soccer training group (SOC; n=20), a running group (RUN; n=21) or a control group performing no
physical training (CON; n=23). Training programmes for SOC and RUN lasted 12-week with 3 training
sessions per week. Soccer sessions consisted of 60 min ordinary five-a-side, six-a-side or seven-a-side
matches on a 30-45 m wide and 45-60 m long plastic grass pitch. Running sessions consisted of 60 min of
continuous moderate intensity running at the same average heart rate as in SOC (~80% HRmax). All
participants, regardless of group assignment, were tested for each of the following dependent variables:
body weight, body height, body mass index, percent body fat, body fat mass, fat-free mass and total body
water. In the SOC and RUN groups there was a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in body composition
parameters from pre- to post-training values for all measures with the exception of fat-free mass and total
body water. Body mass index, percent body fat and body fat mass did not differ between groups at
baseline, but by week 12 were significantly lower (p < 0.05) in the SOC and RUN groups compared to
CON. To conclude, recreational soccer training provides at least the same changes in body composition
parameters as continuous running in young adult men when the training intensity is well matched.
PMID:26681832
379. Investigating Variables Predicting Turkish Pre-service Teachers' Integration of ICT into Teaching Practices
Aslan, Aydin; Zhu, Chang
2017-01-01
Pre-service teachers need to acquire information and communications technology (ICT) competency in
order to integrate ICT into their teaching practices. This research was conducted to investigate to what
extent ICT-related variables--such as perceived ICT competence, perceived competence in ICT
integration, attitudes toward ICT, anxiety around ICTâ€¦
380. First Steps: Initial Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Events.
Clarke, Alan
This document is intended to assist practitioners who are designing and organizing an initial information
and communication technology (ICT) experience for adult learners. Section 1 presents an overview of the
initial ICT learning experience. The concept of transferable skills is discussed in the context of ICT in
Section 2. Section 3 explains newâ€¦
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381. "Who's afraid?": attitudes of midwives to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs)
for delivery of pregnancy-related health information.
PubMed
Dalton, J A; Rodger, D L; Wilmore, M; Skuse, A J; Humphreys, S; Flabouris, M; Clifton, V L
2014-09-01
Usage rates for information and communication technologies (ICTs) in healthcare have been increasing in
recent years, but often lag behind general usage rates for populations as a whole. Research into such
differential rates of ICT use across different segments of the population has identified a number of
possible causal factors that limit usage. The research investigated midwives' attitudes and experiences of
ICT use to identify potential causal factors that encourage or inhibit their usage in antenatal care. Semi-
structured interviews, focus groups and short surveys were conducted with midwives who provide
antenatal education at an Australian metropolitan hospital. Thematic and statistical analyses were used to
interpret the data. Although midwives recognised the potential benefits of using ICTs to deliver
pregnancy-related health information many had reservations about their use in everyday work. These
reservations centred on lack of training in use of ICTs, the perceived legal risks associated with social
media, potential violations of patient privacy, misdiagnosis and misunderstandings between midwife and
client. Midwives face a number of barriers to effective use of ICTs in healthcare including material access,
skills access, usage access and motivational access. Motivational access appears to be a key concern due
to the high perception of risk associated with social media in particular. Reducing the motivational barriers
through a range of interventions with midwifery staff may assist in overcoming other barriers to ICT use
in antenatal care. Further research is required to determine whether these findings are generalisable to
other healthcare contexts. Copyright Â© 2014 Australian College of Midwives. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
All rights reserved.
382. Translating the family medicine vision into educational programmes in Singapore.
PubMed
Wong, Teck Yee; Cheong, Seng Kwing; Koh, Gerald Ch; Goh, Lee Gan
2008-05-01
The core of the Family Medicine (FM) vision is patient-centred care, requiring specific education and
vocational training. We traced how FM education started and what have been achieved. FM training began
in 1971 with the formation of the College of General Practitioners Singapore. Previously, training
consisted of self-directed learning, lunchtime talks and examination preparation courses run by hospital
specialists. Formal FM vocational training programmes in the United Kingdom and Australia provided the
model for a 3-year programme in 1988. The tripartite relationship between the local university, College of
Family Physicians and Ministry of Health, together with a structured training programme, contributed to
its success. To date, more than 240 Family Physicians in Singapore have been awarded the Masters in
Medicine (FM) degree. The Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine programme (GDFM) was introduced
in 2000 for Family Physicians who wished to practice at an enhanced level. This programme has trained
194 doctors since then. Behind the scenes, the following were important developments: counterculture
with a difference, tripartite stake-holding, training the trainers and learning from others. For the FM
undergraduate programme, our aim is to develop the knowledge base, core values and roles of the Family
Physician. Sustaining the value of Family Medicine as a career choice is the enduring vision.
383. An Open-Label Randomized Control Trial of Hopping and Jumping Training versus Sensorimotor
Rehabilitation Programme on Postural Capacities in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Borji, Rihab; Sahli, Sonia; Baccouch, Rym; Laatar, Rabeb; Kachouri, Hiba; Rebai, Haithem
2018-01-01
Background: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a hopping and jumping training programme
(HJP) versus a sensorimotor rehabilitation programme (SRP) on postural performances in children with
intellectual disability. Methods: Three groups of children with intellectual disability participated in the
study: the HJP group, the SRP groupâ€¦
384. ICT Research and School Performance Feedback: A Perfect Marriage?
Vanderlinde, Ruben; Hermans, Ruben; van Braak, Johan
2010-01-01
An important step towards the successful integration of Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) in schools is to facilitate their capacity to develop a school based ICT policy. However, one of the
biggest challenges for schools is to gather data that could help shape such policy development. In this
context, ICT researchers can be veryâ€¦
385. The Role of ICT in Early Childhood Education: Scale Development and Research on ICT Use and
Influencing Factors
Kerckaert, Stephanie; Vanderlinde, Ruben; van Braak, Johan
2015-01-01
Nowadays, more and more authors are convinced that ICT (information and communication technology)
in early childhood education provides multiple possibilities for young children. The current study,
conducted in Flanders, aims to get a clearer picture of ICT use in Flemish preschools. For this purpose, a
questionnaire was composed consisting ofâ€¦
386. ["Practical clinical competence" - a joint programme to improve training in surgery].
PubMed
Ruesseler, M; Schill, A; Stibane, T; Damanakis, A; Schleicher, I; Menzler, S; Braunbeck, A; Walcher, F
2013-12-01
skills will be evaluated regarding their methodological quality and evidence. The existing surgical
curricula will be revised and adapted on the basis of these results (second pillar). Qualification
programmes for physicians will be implemented in order to improve both undergraduate education and the
attractiveness of educational research, the required teaching quality will be imparted in a nationwide
"train-the-teacher" program for surgical clinical skills (third pillar). Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart Â·
New York.
387. Deploying a culture change programme management approach in support of information and
communication technology developments in Greater Glasgow NHS Board.
PubMed
Frame, Joanne; Watson, Janice; Thomson, Katie
2008-06-01
This article reports on the project management and Culture Change Programme adopted by the NHS
Greater Glasgow Health Board to deliver an electronic patient record (EPR) to support cardiology and
stroke clinical services. To achieve its vision for the EPR (;to "really make a difference" to patient care by
providing to the right person, the right information, under the right safeguards') the Board recognized that
attending to social and organizational issues is at least of equal importance to addressing strictly technical
concerns. Consequently, an ICT Culture Change Programme (ICT CCP) was devised and implemented to
assist in the management of change, and in particular to facilitate a visionary clinical and cultural
environment operating in conjunction with the evolving technical environment. In this article we describe
the key components of this approach, outline the benefits we believe have accrued, and describe the steps
being taken to build upon lessons learned.
388. Preventing Australian football injuries with a targeted neuromuscular control exercise programme:
comparative injury rates from a training intervention delivered in a clustered randomised controlled trial
PubMed Central
Twomey, Dara M; Fortington, Lauren V; Doyle, Tim L A; Elliott, Bruce C; Akram, Muhammad; Lloyd,
David G
2016-01-01
Background Exercise-based training programmes are commonly used to prevent sports injuries but
programme effectiveness within community men's team sport is largely unknown. Objective To present
the intention-to-treat analysis of injury outcomes from a clustered randomised controlled trial in
community Australian football. Methods Players from 18 male, non-elite, community Australian football
clubs across two states were randomly allocated to either a neuromuscular control (NMC) (intervention
n=679 players) or standard-practice (control n=885 players) exercise training programme delivered as part
of regular team training sessions (2Ã— weekly for 8-week preseason and 18-week regular-season). All
game-related injuries and hours of game participation were recorded. Generalised estimating equations,
adjusted for clustering (club unit), were used to compute injury incidence rates (IIRs) for all injuries,
lower limb injuries (LLIs) and knee injuries sustained during games. The IIRs were compared across
groups with cluster-adjusted Injury Rate Ratios (IRRs). Results Overall, 773 game injuries were recorded.
The lower limb was the most frequent body region injured, accounting for 50% of injuries overall, 96
(12%) of which were knee injuries. The NMC players had a reduced LLI rate compared with control
players (IRR: 0.78 (95% CI 0.56 to 1.08), p=0.14.) The knee IIR was also reduced for NMC compared
with control players (IRR: 0.50 (95% CI 0.24 to 1.05), p=0.07). Conclusions These intention-to-treat
results indicate that positive outcomes can be achieved from targeted training programmes for reducing
knee and LLI injury rates in men's community sport. While not statistically significant, reducing the knee
injury rate by 50% and the LLI rate by 22% is still a clinically important outcome. Further injury
reductions could be achieved with improved training attendance and participation in the programme.
PMID:26399611
389. Developing and validating a localised, self-training mindfulness programme for older Singaporean adults:
effects on cognitive functioning and implications for healthcare
PubMed Central
Tam, Bryan Wei Hoe; Lo, Dana Rui Ting; Seah, Daniel Wen Hao; Lee, Jun Xian; Foo, Zann Fang Ying;
Poh, Zoe Yu Yah; Thong, Fionna Xiu Jun; Sim, Sam Kim Yang; Chee, Chew Sim
2017-01-01
There is a paucity of research available on the effect of mindfulness on cognitive function. However, the
topic has recently gained more attention due to the ageing population in Singapore, catalysed by recent
findings on brain function and cellular ageing. Recognising the potential benefits of practising
mindfulness, we aimed to develop a localised, self-training mindfulness programme, guided by expert
practitioners and usability testing, for older Singaporean adults. This was followed by a pilot study to
examine the potential cognitive benefits and feasibility of this self-training programme for the cognitive
function of older adults in Singapore. We found that the results from the pilot study were suggestive but
inconclusive, and thus, merit further investigation. PMID:27868134
390. Encouraging the Use of Technology in Problem-Solving: Some Examples from an Initial Teacher
Education Programme
Lopez-Real, Francis; Lee, Arthur
2006-01-01
As part of a module on mathematical problem solving in an Initial Teacher Education programme, the
student teachers are encouraged to produce alternative solutions to the problems they tackle and, in
particular, to consider whether ICT can help. In this paper we discuss a number of unusual solutions
produced for some of the problems, specificallyâ€¦
391. Implications and Challenges in Studying as a Full Distance Learner on a Masters Programme: Students'
Perspectives
Fincham, David
2017-01-01
There has been a growing interest in the application of information and communication technology (ICT)
as a means of improving and extending participation in Higher Education and in its impact on pedagogy.
Six years ago, two students were recruited to a Masters Degree programme at St Mary's University,
London, as Full Distance Learners. Fullâ€¦
392. Efficacy of the Otago Exercise Programme to reduce falls in community-dwelling adults aged 65-
80Â years old when delivered as group or individual training.
PubMed
Albornos-MuÃ±oz, Laura; Moreno-Casbas, MarÃa Teresa; SÃ¡nchez-Pablo, Clara; Bays-Moneo, Ana;

FernÃ¡ndez-DomÃnguez, Juan Carlos; Rich-Ruiz, Manuel; Gea-SÃ¡nchez, Montserrat
2018-04-06
This study will compare how falls can be reduced in non-institutionalized older Spanish adults aged 65-
80Â years by providing group or individual exercise sessions using the Otago Exercise Programme. The
Otago Exercise Programme is a progressive home-based exercise programme, where trained health
professionals help people engage in strength, balance and endurance exercises. Its format is based on the
evidence from four clinical trials. The benefits of the Otago Exercise Programme are the same for people
who have and have not suffered falls and it can also be used for visually impaired people. A multicentre,
simply blinded, randomized, non-inferiority clinical trial, with two arms-group training and individual
training-that started in January 2017 and will continue until December 2019. Each study group has 364
subjects, who will take part in four individual or group sessions delivered mainly by nurses over an 8-
week period, with a reinforcement session 6Â months later. Data will be collected at baseline and after 6
and 12Â months. The fall percentage will be the most relevant clinical variable and we will also consider
safety, viability, compliance, economic analysis and therapeutic value. Approval and funding was granted
in December 2016 for this 3-year study by the Spanish Health Research Fund (PI16CIII/00031). Older
people from 65-80Â years old tend to be more isolated and tackling worries about falls can improve social
activities and independence. It has been shown that group training provides better adherence to exercise
than individual training and this study will test that hypothesis for the Otago Exercise Programme. Â©
2018 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
393. Effects of interval exercise training programme on the indices of adiposity and biomarker of inflammation
in hypertension: a randomised controlled trial.
PubMed
Lamina, S; Okoye, C G; Hanif, S M
2014-06-01
Hypertension remains a significant risk factor in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The purpose of
the present study was to investigate the effects of 8 weeks interval training programme on blood pressure,
aerobic capacity (VO max), indices of adiposity and marker of inflammation in black African men with
essential hypertension. Two hundred and forty five (245) male subjects with stage 1 and 2 (systolic blood
pressure [SBP] between 140-179 & diastolic blood pressure [DBP] between 90-109 mmHg) essential
hypertension were age matched and grouped into experimental and control groups. The experimental
(n=140; 58.90 Â± 7.35 years) group involved in an 8 weeks interval training (60-79% HRmax)
programme of between 45 and 60 minutes, while age-matched control hypertensive (n=105; 58.27Â±6.24
years) group remain sedentary during this period. All subjects in both groups were on antihypertensive
drugs throughout the study period. Cardiovascular parameters (SBP, DBP) & VO max and percent body
fat [%BF], waist to hip ratio [WHR] and C-reactive protein [CRP] were assessed. Independent t-test and
Pearson correlation test were used in data analysis. Findings of the study revealed significant decreased
effects of interval training programme on SBP, DBP, %BF, WHR and CRP and significant increased effect
on VO max at p< 0.05. Also, changes in CRP as a result of exercise training significantly and positively
correlated with changes in SBP, DBP, %BF, WHR, CRP and negatively correlated with VO max at p<
0.05.
394. Ensuring implementation success: how should coach injury prevention education be improved if we want
coaches to deliver safety programmes during training sessions?
PubMed
White, Peta E; Otago, Leonie; Saunders, Natalie; Romiti, Maria; Donaldson, Alex; Ullah, Shahid; Finch,
Caroline F
2014-03-01
Coaches play a major role in encouraging and ensuring that participants of their teams adopt appropriate
safety practices. However, the extent to which the coaches undertake this role will depend upon their
attitudes about injury prevention, their perceptions of what the other coaches usually do and their own
beliefs about how much control they have in delivering such programmes. Fifty-one junior netball coaches
were surveyed about incorporating the teaching of correct (safe) landing technique during their delivery of
training sessions to junior players. Overall, >94% of coaches had strongly positive attitudes towards
teaching correct landing technique and >80% had strongly positive perceptions of their own control over
delivering such programmes. Coaches' ratings of social norms relating to what others think about teaching
safe landing were more positive (>94%) than those relating to what others actually do (63-74%). In
conclusion, the junior coaches were generally receptive towards delivering safe landing training
programmes in the training sessions they led. Future coach education could include role modelling by
prominent coaches so that more community-level coaches are aware that this is a behaviour that many
coaches can, and do, engage in.
395. ICT Integration in Education: Incorporation for Teaching & Learning Improvement
Ghavifekr, Simin; Razak, Ahmad Zabidi Abd; Ghani, Muhammad Faizal A.; Ran, Ng Yan; Meixi, Yao;
Tengyue, Zhang
2014-01-01
Over the last two decades, the rapid growth of ICT has become one of the most important topics discussed
by the scholars in education. This is due to the capability of ICT in providing a dynamic and proactive
teaching and learning environment. In line with the current digital era, teachers are required to integrate
ICT in their daily teaching andâ€¦
396. Effects of a Short Teacher Training Programme on the Management of Children's Sexual Behaviours: A
Pilot Study
Charnaud, Jean-Paul; Turner, William
2015-01-01
This small-scale quasi-experimental study set out to examine the effects of a brief training programme
aiming to develop primary school teachers' knowledge, attitudes and confidence in recognising and
responding to children who display sexual behaviours. Data on prevalence of sexual behaviours observed
by teachers in the study, their level ofâ€¦
397. Is ICT Really Essential for Learning? Perceptions and Uses of ICTs for Language Acquisition in
Secondary Level Environme

Benini, Silvia
2014-01-01
Information and communications technology (ICT) has become an acknowledged and integral part of
everyday life for many people. As research shows, the use of ICT in appropriate contexts in education can
add value to teaching and learning by enhancing the effectiveness of learning itself and being a significant
motivational factor in the students'â€¦
398. The effect of a training programme on school nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and depression recognition
skills: The QUEST cluster randomised controlled trial.
PubMed
Haddad, Mark; Pinfold, Vanessa; Ford, Tamsin; Walsh, Brendan; Tylee, Andre
2018-07-01
Mental health problems in children and young people are a vital public health issue. Only 25% of British
school children with diagnosed mental health problems have specialist mental health services contact;
front-line staff such as school nurses play a vital role in identifying and managing these problems, and
accessing additional services for children, but there appears limited specific training and support for this
aspect of their role. To evaluate the effectiveness of a bespoke short training programme, which
incorporated interactive and didactic teaching with printed and electronic resources. Hypothesized
outcomes were improvements in school nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and recognition skills for depression.
A cluster-randomised controlled trial. 146 school nurses from 13 Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) in London
were randomly allocated to receive the training programme. School nurses from 7 PCTs (nâ€¯=â€¯81)
were randomly allocated to receive the training intervention and from 6 PCTs (nâ€¯=â€¯65) for waiting
list control. Depression detection was measured by response to vignettes, attitudes measured with the
Depression Attitude Questionnaire, and knowledge by the QUEST knowledge measure. These outcomes
were measured at baseline and (following training) 3 months and nine months later, after which nurses in
the control group received the training programme. At 3 months, 115 nurses completed outcome
measures. Training was associated with significant improvements in the specificity of depression
judgements (52.0% for the intervention group and 47.2% for the control group, Pâ€¯=â€¯0.039), and there
was a non-significant increase in sensitivity (64.5% compared to 61.5% Pâ€¯=â€¯0.25). Nurses'
knowledge about depression improved (standardised mean differenceâ€¯=â€¯0.97 [95% CI 0.58 to 1.35],
Pâ€¯<â€¯0.001); and confidence about their professional role in relation to depression increased. There
was also a significant change in optimism about depression outcomes, but no
399. 'Getting to Know Me': The second phase roll-out of a staff training programme for supporting people with
dementia in general hospitals.
PubMed
Elvish, Ruth; Burrow, Simon; Cawley, Rosanne; Harney, Kathryn; Pilling, Mark; Gregory, Julie; Keady,
John
2018-01-01
Objectives The aims were to evaluate a second phase roll-out of a dementia care training programme for
general hospital staff and to further develop two outcome scales: the Confidence in Dementia scale for
measuring confidence in working with people with dementia and the Knowledge in Dementia scale for
measuring knowledge in dementia. Method Following a 'training the trainers' phase, the study involved the
delivery of the 'Getting to Know Me' training programme to a large number of staff (nâ€‰=â€‰517)
across three National Health Service (NHS) Trusts situated in North-West England. The impact of the
programme was evaluated using a pre-post design which explored: (i) changes in confidence in dementia,
(ii) changes in knowledge in dementia, and (iii) changes in beliefs about behaviours that challenge.
Results Statistically significant change was identified between pre-post training on all outcome measures
(Confidence in Dementia: eight point increase, pâ€‰<â€‰0.001; Knowledge in Dementia: two point
increase pâ€‰<â€‰0.001; controllability beliefs scale: four point decrease, pâ€‰<â€‰0.001). Medium
to large effect sizes were demonstrated on all outcome measures. The psychometric properties of the
Confidence in Dementia and Knowledge in Dementia scales are reported. Conclusion Staff knowledge in
dementia and confidence in working with people with dementia significantly increased following
attendance at the training sessions. The findings are consistent with preliminary findings and strengthen
current knowledge about the impact of dementia care training in general hospitals. The Confidence in
Dementia and Knowledge in Dementia scales continue to demonstrate psychometrically sound properties
and demonstrate utility in the field of dementia research.
400. The inclusion of LGBT+ health issues within undergraduate healthcare education and professional
training programmes: A systematic review.
PubMed
McCann, Edward; Brown, Michael
2018-05-01
An inclusive health curriculum within undergraduate and continuing professional development

programmes (CPD) should include issues related to people whom identify as LGBT+. The aim of this
systematic review was to examine the education and training requirements of undergraduate students and
health professionals regarding the inclusion of LGBT+ health issues. A systematic review of the available
published empirical studies. A systematic literature search was undertaken of the following databases:
CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase and Sociological Abstracts. All papers reviewed were from the
years 2007 to 2017 and written in English. Three research questions informing the literature review were:
(i) What are the education and training requirements of undergraduate students and health professionals
regarding the health needs of LGBT+ people? (ii) What are the approaches utilized in the education and
training of undergraduate students and health professionals regarding the health needs of LGBT+ people?
(iii) What are the best practice examples of the education and training of undergraduate students and
health professionals? Following the application of definitive criteria, 22 papers were included in the
review. Quality appraisal and data extraction was undertaken by the two authors. The 22 papers were
reviewed in detail in the final data analysis and synthesis where four main themes were identified: (1)
Cultural competence and inclusivity. (2) Existing knowledge of LGBT+ health-related issues. (3)
Curriculum developments and outcomes. (4) Evidence of best practice in education delivery. The review
highlights the importance of the inclusion of LGBT+ health-related issues within the health curriculum
and continuing professional development programmes and the implications for education and training,
clinical practice and research. Copyright Â© 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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PubMed
Berg, M; Aarts, J; van der Lei, J
2003-01-01
The importance of the social sciences for medical informatics is increasingly recognized. As ICT requires
inter-action with people and thereby inevitably affects them, understanding ICT requires a focus on the
interrelation between technology and its social environment. Sociotechnical approaches increase our
understanding of how ICT applications are developed, introduced and become a part of social practices.
Socio-technical approaches share several starting points: 1) they see health care work as a social, 'real life'
phenomenon, which may seem 'messy' at first, but which is guided by a practical rationality that can only
be overlooked at a high price (i.e. failed systems). 2) They see technological innovation as a social
process, in which organizations are deeply affected. 3) Through in-depth, formative evaluation, they can
help improve system design and implementation.
402. Informationist programme in support of biomedical research: a programme description and preliminary
findings of an evaluation
PubMed Central
Whitmore, Susan C.; Grefsheim, Suzanne F.; Rankin, Jocelyn A.
2008-01-01
Background The informationist programme at the Library of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in
Bethesda, MD, USA has grown to 14 informationists working with 40 clinical and basic science research
teams. Purpose This case report, intended to contribute to the literature on informationist programmes,
describes the NIH informationist programme including implementation experiences, the informationists'
training programme, their job responsibilities and programme outcomes. Brief description The NIH
informationist programme was designed to enhance the library's service capacity. Over time, the steps for
introducing the service to new groups were formalized to ensure support by leadership, the team being
served and the library. Job responsibilities also evolved from traditional library roles to a wide range of
knowledge management activities. The commitment by the informationist, the team and the library to
continuous learning is critical to the programme's success. Results/outcomes NIH scientists reported that
informationists saved them time and contributed to teamwork with expert searching and point-of-need
instruction. Process evaluation helped refine the programme. Evaluation method High-level, preliminary
outcomes were identified from a survey of scientists receiving informationist services, along with key
informant interviews. Process evaluation examined service implementation, informationists' training, and
service components. Anecdotal evidence has also indicated a favorable response to the programme.
PMID:18494648
403. Informationist programme in support of biomedical research: a programme description and preliminary
findings of an evaluation.
PubMed
Whitmore, Susan C; Grefsheim, Suzanne F; Rankin, Jocelyn A
2008-06-01
The informationist programme at the Library of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD,
USA has grown to 14 informationists working with 40 clinical and basic science research teams. This case
report, intended to contribute to the literature on informationist programmes, describes the NIH
informationist programme, including implementation experiences, the informationists' training
programme, their job responsibilities and programme outcomes. The NIH informationist programme was
designed to enhance the library's service capacity. Over time, the steps for introducing the service to new
groups were formalized to ensure support by leadership, the team being served and the library. Job
responsibilities also evolved from traditional library roles to a wide range of knowledge management
activities. The commitment by the informationist, the team and the library to continuous learning is critical
to the programme's success. RESULTS / OUTCOMES: NIH scientists reported that informationists saved
them time and contributed to teamwork with expert searching and point-of-need instruction. Process
evaluation helped refine the programme. High-level, preliminary outcomes were identified from a survey
of scientists receiving informationist services, along with key informant interviews. Process evaluation
examined service implementation, informationists' training and service components. Anecdotal evidence
has also indicated a favourable response to the programme.
404. Evaluating a Research Training Programme for People with Intellectual Disabilities Participating in
Inclusive Research: The Views of Participants
Fullana, Judit; Pallisera, Maria; CatalÃ , Elena; Puyalto, Carolina
2017-01-01
Background: This article presents the results of evaluating a research training programme aimed at
developing the skills of people with intellectual disabilities to actively participate in inclusive research.
Methods: The present authors opted for a responsive approach to evaluation, using a combination of
interviews, questionnaires and focusâ€¦
405. A Teacher Competence Development Programme for Supporting Students' Reflection Skills
Dekker-Groen, Agaath M.; van der Schaaf, Marieke F.; Stokking, Karel M.
2013-01-01
This study aimed to evaluate a training programme for Dutch teachers in six institutes for nursing
education to support students' reflection skills. The research question was: what are the feasibility, quality
and effects of the programme? The training programme focused on four competences of teachers
regarding instructing, guiding, givingâ€¦
406. Teachers' Journeys towards Critical Use of ICT
Schibeci, Renato; MacCallum, Judith; Cumming-Potvin, Wendy; Durrant, Cal; Kissane, Barry; Miller,
Erica-Jane
2008-01-01
Teachers have a central role in developing new learning models in schools. This paper describes a study
that explored teachers' confidence and competence in using Information and Communication Technologies
(ICT) as they participated in an ICT development project conducted by an Australian education system in
12 primary schools. The project aimedâ€¦
407. Medical team training and coaching in the Veterans Health Administration; assessment and impact on the
first 32 facilities in the programme.
PubMed
Neily, Julia; Mills, Peter D; Lee, Pamela; Carney, Brian; West, Priscilla; Percarpio, Katherine; Mazzia,
Lisa; Paull, Douglas E; Bagian, James P
2010-08-01
Communication is problematic in healthcare. The Veterans Health Administration is implementing

Medical Team Training. The authors describe results of the first 32 of 130 sites to undergo the programme.
This report is unique; it provides aggregate results of a crew resource-management programme for
numerous facilities. Facilities were taught medical team training and implemented briefings, debriefings
and other projects. The authors coached teams through consultative phone interviews over a year.
Implementation teams self-reported implementation and rated programme impact: 1='no impact' and
5='significant impact.' We used logistic regression to examine implementation of briefing/debriefing.
Ninety-seven per cent of facilities implemented briefings and debriefings, and all implemented an
additional project. As of the final interview, 73% of OR and 67% of ICU implementation teams self-
reported and rated staff impact 4-5. Eighty-six per cent of OR and 82% of ICU implementation teams self-
reported and rated patient impact 4-5. Improved teamwork was reported by 84% of OR and 75% of ICU
implementation teams. Efficiency improvements were reported by 94% of OR implementation teams.
Almost all facilities (97%) reported a success story or avoiding an undesirable event. Sites with lower
volume were more likely to conduct briefings/debriefings in all cases for all surgical services (p=0.03).
Sites are implementing the programme with a positive impact on patients and staff, and improving
teamwork, efficiency and safety. A unique feature of the programme is that implementation was facilitated
through follow-up support. This may have contributed to the early success of the programme.
408. The Beliefs behind the Teacher that Influences Their ICT Practices
Prestridge, Sarah
2012-01-01
This paper explores teacher beliefs that influence the ways Information and Communications
Technologies (ICT) are used in learning contexts. Much has been written about the impact of teachers'
beliefs and attitudes to ICT as "barriers" to ICT integration (Ertmer, Ottenbreit-Leftwich, & York, 2007;
Higgins & Moseley, 2001;â€¦
409. An AHP-based evaluation method for teacher training workshop on information and communication
technology.
PubMed
Lucas, Rochelle Irene; Promentilla, Michael Angelo; Ubando, Aristotle; Tan, Raymond Girard; Aviso,
Kathleen; Yu, Krista Danielle
2017-08-01
The emergence of information and communication technology (ICT) has created opportunities for
enhancing the learning process at different educational levels. However, its potential benefits can only be
fully realized if teachers are properly trained to utilize such tools. The rapid evolution of ICT also
necessitates rigorous assessment of training programs by participants. Thus, this study proposes an
evaluation framework based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to systematically evaluate such
workshops designed for teachers. The evaluation model is decomposed hierarchically into four main
criteria namely: (1) workshop design, (2) quality of content of the workshop, (3) quality of delivery of the
content of the workshop, and the (4) relevance of the workshop. These criteria are further disaggregated
into 24 sub-indicators to measure the effectiveness of the workshop as perceived by the participants based
on their own expectations. This framework is applied to a case study of ICT workshops done in the
Philippines. In this case, relevance of the workshop is found to be the most important main criterion
identified by the participants, particularly on the new ICT knowledge that promotes teachers' professional
growth and development. The workshop evaluation index (WEI) is also proposed as a metric to support
decision-making by providing a mechanism for benchmarking performance, tracking improvement over
time, and developing strategies for the design and improvement of training programs or workshops on ICT
for teachers. Copyright Â© 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
410. Convergence and Divergence: Examining Perceptions of Chinese and Expatriate Project Implementers on
Cross-Cultural Teacher Training Programmes
Yan, Chunmei
2009-01-01
This article reports on a study of perceptions of Chinese and expatriate personnel on a Sino-British
English teacher training programmme on a range of issues with regard to the programme. Semi-structured
one-to-one interviews were conducted to gather information from 17 Chinese and three British project
participants. It was found that thereâ€¦
411. Teaching Secondary Mathematics with ICT. Learning & Teaching with ICT
Johnston-Wilder, Sue; Pimm, David
2004-01-01
This book shows the reader how to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) effectively to
enhance the teaching of mathematics in the secondary school. It explains which forms of technology can
be used to improve mathematics teaching and learning, how to get started and where to go for further
information. The book includes practicalâ€¦
412. Preschool Children's Interaction with ICT at Home
Konca, Ahmet Sami; Koksalan, Bahadir
2017-01-01
The purpose of this research is to determine preschool students' usage profile of information and
communication technology (ICT). To investigate children's use of ICT, a questionnaire was completed by
the parents of 703 children, age 4-6. Frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to
describe the interaction. In addition,â€¦
413. Acceptability of Service Targets for ICT-Based Healthcare
PubMed Central
Jeon, Eun Min
2016-01-01
Objectives In order to adopt and activate telemedicine it is necessary to survey how medical staff, who are
providers of medical service, and consumers, who are the service targets, perceive information and
communication technology (ICT)-based healthcare service. Methods This study surveyed the awareness
and acceptability of ICT-based healthcare by involving service targets, specifically workers and students
living in the Seoul and Gyeonggi regions who are consumers of healthcare service. To determine the
correlation among awareness of ICT-based healthcare, the need for self-management, and acceptability,
this study conducted a correlation analysis and a simple regression analysis. Results According to the
responses to the questions on the need for ICT-based healthcare service by item, blood pressure (n = 279,
94.3%) and glucose (n = 277, 93.6%) were revealed to be the physiological signal monitoring area.
Among the six measurement factors affecting ICT-based healthcare service acceptability, age, health
concerns, and effect expectation had the most significant effects. As effect expectation increased,
acceptability became 4.38 times higher (p < 0.05). Conclusions This study identified a positive awareness
of service targets on ICT-based healthcare service. The fact that acceptability is higher among people who
have family disease history or greater health concerns may lead to service targetsâ€™ more active
participation. This study also confirmed that a policy to motivate active participation of those in their 40s
(who had high prevalence rates) was needed. PMID:27895966
414. Acceptability of Service Targets for ICT-Based Healthcare.
PubMed
Jeon, Eun Min; Seo, Hwa Jeong
2016-10-01
In order to adopt and activate telemedicine it is necessary to survey how medical staff, who are providers
of medical service, and consumers, who are the service targets, perceive information and communication
technology (ICT)-based healthcare service. This study surveyed the awareness and acceptability of ICT-
based healthcare by involving service targets, specifically workers and students living in the Seoul and
Gyeonggi regions who are consumers of healthcare service. To determine the correlation among
awareness of ICT-based healthcare, the need for self-management, and acceptability, this study conducted
a correlation analysis and a simple regression analysis. According to the responses to the questions on the
need for ICT-based healthcare service by item, blood pressure (n = 279, 94.3%) and glucose (n = 277,
93.6%) were revealed to be the physiological signal monitoring area. Among the six measurement factors
affecting ICT-based healthcare service acceptability, age, health concerns, and effect expectation had the
most significant effects. As effect expectation increased, acceptability became 4.38 times higher ( p <
0.05). This study identified a positive awareness of service targets on ICT-based healthcare service. The
fact that acceptability is higher among people who have family disease history or greater health concerns
may lead to service targets' more active participation. This study also confirmed that a policy to motivate
active participation of those in their 40s (who had high prevalence rates) was needed.
415. Expand Your Horizon: A programme that improves body image and reduces self-objectification by
training women to focus on body functionality.
PubMed
Alleva, Jessica M; Martijn, Carolien; Van Breukelen, Gerard J P; Jansen, Anita; Karos, Kai
2015-09-01
This study tested Expand Your Horizon, a programme designed to improve body image by training
women to focus on the functionality of their body using structured writing assignments. Eighty-one
women (Mage=22.77) with a negative body image were randomised to the Expand Your Horizon
programme or to an active control programme. Appearance satisfaction, functionality satisfaction, body
appreciation, and self-objectification were measured at pretest, posttest, and one-week follow-up.
Following the intervention, participants in the Expand Your Horizon programme experienced greater
appearance satisfaction, functionality satisfaction, and body appreciation, and lower levels of self-
objectification, compared to participants in the control programme. Partial eta-squared effect sizes were of
small to medium magnitude. This study is the first to show that focusing on body functionality can
improve body image and reduce self-objectification in women with a negative body image. These findings
provide support for addressing body functionality in programmes designed to improve body image.
Copyright Â© 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
416. Helping doctors in training to STEP-UP: A leadership and quality improvement programme in the Belfast
Health and Social Care Trust.
PubMed
Donaghy, Grainne; McKeever, Kris; Flanagan, Catherine; O'Kane, Donal; McQuillan, Bernie; Cash,
Johnny; Jack, Cathy; Lundy, Claire
2018-05-01
Medical engagement in healthcare organisations can improve service development and patient experience.
Doctors in training have limited opportunities to engage in service improvement work and develop
leadership skills. We describe the Specialist Trainees Engaged in Leadership Programme (STEP) , a
programme developed to introduce concepts of medical leadership and quality improvement skills in the
Belfast Trust. STEP started in 2013 and over 140 trainees have now participated in the programme. Over
42 quality improvement projects have been completed with the support of the programme. Evaluation of
STEP has demonstrated an improvement across all domains explored throughout the duration of the
programme, with benefits for the individual trainee and the wider organisation. We describe the
programme in detail. The STEP curriculum can easily be adapted to meet the needs of NHS trainees,
allowing them to understand the objectives and strategy of their employers and improve their ability to
plan and deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care.
417. A Framework for Analysing ICT Adoption in Australian Primary Schools
Way, Jenni; Webb, Colin
2007-01-01
Over 400 e-learning grant applications from Australian primary schools were analysed to determine the
nature of the proposed ICT based projects in literacy and numeracy. Three key dimensions emerged from
the teacher descriptions: ICT infrastructure, motivation and ICT use, and pedagogy and innovation. The
three dimensions, and the interactionsâ€¦
418. A 31-day time to surgery compliant exercise training programme improves aerobic health in the elderly.
PubMed
Boereboom, C L; Phillips, B E; Williams, J P; Lund, J N
2016-06-01
Over 41,000 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) in the UK in 2011. The incidence of
CRC increases with age. Many elderly patients undergo surgery for CRC, the only curative treatment.
Such patients are exposed to risks, which increase with age and reduced physical fitness. Endurance-based
exercise training programmes can improve physical fitness, but such programmes do not comply with the
UK, National Cancer Action Team 31-day time-to-treatment target. High-intensity interval training (HIT)
can improve physical performance within 2-4Â weeks, but few studies have shown HIT to be effective in
elderly individuals, and those who do employ programmes longer than 31Â days. Therefore, we
investigated whether HIT could improve cardiorespiratory fitness in elderly volunteers, age-matched to a
CRC population, within 31Â days. This observational cohort study recruited 21 healthy elderly
participants (8 male and 13 female; age 67Â years (range 62-73Â years)) who undertook cardiopulmonary
exercise testing before and after completing 12 sessions of HIT within a 31-day period. Peak oxygen
consumption (VO2 peak) (23.9Â Â±Â 4.7 vs. 26.2Â Â±Â 5.4Â ml/kg/min, pÂ =Â 0.0014) and oxygen
consumption at anaerobic threshold (17.86Â Â±Â 4.45 vs. 20.21Â Â±Â 4.11Â ml/kg/min, pÂ =Â 0.008)
increased after HIT. It is possible to improve cardiorespiratory fitness in 31Â days in individuals of
comparable age to those presenting for CRC surgery.
419. ICT, openness and CO2 emissions in Africa.
PubMed
Asongu, Simplice A
2018-04-01
This study investigates how information and communication technology (ICT) complements globalisation
in order to influence CO 2 emissions in 44 Sub-Saharan African countries over the period 2000-2012. ICT
is measured with internet penetration and mobile phone penetration whereas globalisation is designated in
terms of trade and financial openness. The empirical evidence is based on the generalised method of
moments. The findings broadly show that ICT can be employed to dampen the potentially negative effect
of globalisation on environmental degradation like CO 2 emissions. Practical, policy and theoretical
implications are discussed.
420. Developing and validating a localised, self-training mindfulness programme for older Singaporean adults:
effects on cognitive functioning and implications for healthcare.
PubMed
Tam, Bryan Wei Hoe; Lo, Dana Rui Ting; Seah, Daniel Wen Hao; Lee, Jun Xian; Foo, Zann Fang Ying;
Poh, Zoe Yu Yah; Thong, Fionna Xiu Jun; Sim, Sam Kim Yang; Chee, Chew Sim
2017-03-01
There is a paucity of research available on the effect of mindfulness on cognitive function. However, the
topic has recently gained more attention due to the ageing population in Singapore, catalysed by recent
findings on brain function and cellular ageing. Recognising the potential benefits of practising
mindfulness, we aimed to develop a localised, self-training mindfulness programme, guided by expert
practitioners and usability testing, for older Singaporean adults. This was followed by a pilot study to
examine the potential cognitive benefits and feasibility of this self-training programme for the cognitive
function of older adults in Singapore. We found that the results from the pilot study were suggestive but
inconclusive, and thus, merit further investigation. Copyright: Â© Singapore Medical Association.
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421. Enhancing the quality and safety of care through training generalist doctors: a longitudinal, mixed-
methods study of a UK broad-based training programme.
PubMed
Bullock, Alison; Webb, Katie Louise; Muddiman, Esther; MacDonald, Janet; Allery, Lynne; Pugsley,
Lesley
2018-04-12
Changing patient demographics make it ever more challenging to maintain the quality and safety of care.
One approach to addressing this is the development of training for generalist doctors who can take a more
holistic approach to care. The purpose of the work we report here is to consider whether a broad-based
training programme prepares doctors for a changing health service. We adopted a longitudinal, mixed-
methods approach, collecting questionnaire data from trainees on the broad-based training (BBT)
programme in England (baseline n=62) and comparator trainees in the same regions (baseline n=90). We
held 15 focus groups with BBT trainees and one-to-one telephone interviews with trainees post-BBT
(n=21) and their Educational Supervisors (n=9). From questionnaire data, compared with comparator
groups, BBT trainees were significantly more confident that their training would result in: wider
perspectives, understanding specialty complementarity, ability to apply learning across specialties, manage
complex patients and provide patient-focused care. Data from interviews and focus groups provided
evidence of positive consequences for patient care from BBT trainees' ability to apply knowledge from
other specialties. Specifically, insights from BBT enabled trainees to tailor referrals and consider patients'
psychological as well as physical needs, thus adopting a more holistic approach to care. Unintended
consequences were revealed in focus groups where BBT trainees expressed feelings of isolation. However,
when we explored this sentiment on questionnaire surveys, we found that at least as many in the
comparator groups sometimes felt isolated. Practitioners with an understanding of care across specialty
boundaries can enhance patient care and reduce risks from poor inter-specialty communication.
Internationally, there is growing recognition of the place of generalism in medical practice and the need to
take a more person-centred approach. Broad-based approaches to
422. [Infection control team (ICT) in cooperation with microbiology laboratories].
PubMed
Okazaki, Mitsuhiro
2012-10-01
Infection control as a medical safety measure is an important issue in all medical facilities. In order to
tackle this measure, cooperation between the infection control team (ICT) and microbiological laboratory
is indispensable. Multiple drug-resistant bacteria have shifted from Gram-positive bacteria to Gram-
negative bacilli within the last ten years. There are also a variety of bacilli, complicating the examination
method and test results further. Therefore, cooperation between the ICT and microbiological laboratory
has become important to understand examination results and to use them. In order to maintain functional
cooperation, explanatory and communicative ability between the microbiological laboratory and ICT is
required every day. Such positive information exchange will develop into efficient and functional ICT
activity.
423. What Is the Headteacher's Role in ICT Progress in Schools?
Makkawi, Fawzieh
2010-01-01
This article describes the role of the headteacher (or principal) in successful implementation of ICT in
schools. It highlights the importance of the headteacher to understand and lead the change process, and
having a clear and shared ICT strategic plan. The article also explores the major factor of ICT progress,
the continuous professionalâ€¦
424. A daily comprehensive muscle training programme increases lean mass and spontaneous activity in
children with Prader-Willi syndrome after 6 months.
PubMed
Schlumpf, Michael; Eiholzer, Urs; Gygax, Muriel; Schmid, Silvia; van der Sluis, Inge; l'Allemand,
Dagmar
2006-01-01
The reduction of spontaneous physical activity (PA) and of muscle tissue are thought to be major causes of
fat accretion and metabolic deterioration in Prader-Labhart-Willi syndrome (PWS). We investigated
whether a generalized physical training programme in a home setting improves these parameters. The
prospective study included 11 prepubertal children (mean age 8.7 years, range 5.9-11.8) with documented
PWS and under continuous growth hormone treatment for at least 2.8 years. Seven children were enrolled
in a training programme for several muscle groups during 4-10 minutes daily. Twelve matched children
with PWS served as controls (average age 8.8 years, 6.1-11.3). Before and after training, at 6 months, PA
was assessed by measuring walking distance by pedometer registration and by an activity score, and body
composition by DEXA expressed as standard deviation scores (SDS) related to height. After training, lean
mass (LM) increased from -1.83 to -1.48 SDS, p <0.05, whereas the controls showed no change. In the
training group, walking distance and PA increased from 4.2 to 4.7 km/d and from 255 to 266 points,
respectively, and these rises significantly exceeded those observed in controls. Children with PWS can be
motivated by their families to follow a short daily training, which has general effects on PA and does
increase, but not normalize LM.
425. ICT-Supported, Scenario-Based Learning in Preclinical Veterinary Science Education: Quantifying

Learning Outcomes and Facilitating the Novice-Expert Transition
Seddon, Jennifer M.; McDonald, Brenda; Schmidt, Adele L.
2012-01-01
Problem and/or scenario-based learning is often deployed in preclinical education and training as a means
of: (a) developing students' capacity to respond to authentic, real-world problems; (b) facilitating
integration of knowledge across subject areas, and; (c) increasing motivation for learning. Six information
and communication technology (ICT)â€¦
426. Role of ICT in Shaping the Future of Pakistani Higher Education System
Shaikh, Zaffar Ahmed; Khoja, Shakeel Ahmed
2011-01-01
This study examined the challenges faced by the Pakistani higher education system (HES) in integrating
information and communication technology (ICT); it aimed at understanding ICT needs, measuring the
increase in ICT demand, determining the relationship between ICT and HES performance, and
understanding how the HES copes with the challenges ofâ€¦
427. Enhancing Teachers' ICT Capacity for the 21st Century Learning Environment: Three Cases of Teacher
Education in Korea
Kim, Hyeonjin; Choi, Hyungshin; Han, Jeonghye; So, Hyo-Jeong
2012-01-01
Korean teachers are generally considered well trained to integrate ICT into their teaching since the
inception of the first IT Master Plan of Korea in 1996. However, the emergence and adoption of cutting-
edge technologies create demands for evolving roles and competencies of teachers in the new knowledge
society. Given this changing landscape ofâ€¦
428. Controlled ecological evaluation of an implemented exercise training programme to prevent lower limb
injuries in sport: differences in implementation activity.
PubMed
Donaldson, Alex; Gabbe, Belinda J; Lloyd, David G; Cook, Jill; Finch, Caroline F
2018-04-24
The public health benefits of injury prevention programmes are maximised when programmes are widely
adopted and adhered to. Therefore, these programmes require appropriate implementation support. This
study evaluated implementation activity outcomes associated with the implementation of FootyFirst, an
exercise training injury prevention programme for community Australian football, both with
(FootyFirst+S) and without (FootyFirst+NS) implementation support. An evaluation plan based on the
Reach Effectiveness Adoption Implementation Maintenance (RE-AIM) Sports Setting Matrix was applied
in a controlled ecological evaluation of the implementation of FootyFirst. RE-AIM dimension-specific
(range: 0-2) and total RE-AIM scores (range: 0-10) were derived by triangulating data from a number of
sources (including surveys, interviews, direct observations and notes) describing FootyFirst
implementation activities. The mean dimension-specific and total scores were compared for clubs in
regions receiving FootyFirst+Sâ€‰and FootyFirst+NS, through analysis of variance. The mean total RE-
AIM score forclubs in the FootyFirst+S regions was 2.4 times higher than for clubs in the
FootyFirst+NSâ€‰region (4.73 vs 1.94; 95%â€‰CI for the difference: 1.64 to 3.74). Similarly, all
dimension-specific scores were significantly higher for clubs in the FootyFirst+S regions compared with
clubs in the FootyFirst+NSâ€‰region. In all regions, the dimension-specific scores were highest for reach
and adoption, and lowest for implementation. Implementing exercise training injury prevention
programmes in community sport is challenging. Delivering programme content supported by a context-
specific and evidence-informed implementation plan leads to greater implementation activity, which is an
important precursor to injury reductions. Â© Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise
stated in the text of the article) 2018. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise
429. Effects of a relaxation training programme on immediate and prolonged stress responses in women with
preterm labour.
PubMed
Chuang, Li-Lan; Lin, Li-Chan; Cheng, Po-Jen; Chen, Chung-Hey; Wu, Shiao-Chi; Chang, Chuan-Lin
2012-01-01
This paper is a report of an experimental study of the effects of relaxation-training programme on

immediate and prolonged stress responses in women with preterm labour. Hospitalized pregnant women
with preterm labour experience developmental and situational stress. However, few studies have been
performed on stress management in such women. An experimental pretest and repeated post-test design
was used to compare the outcomes for two groups in northern Taiwan from December 2008, to May 2010.
A total of 129 women were randomly assigned to an experimental (n = 68) or control (n = 61) group. The
experimental group participants were instructed to listen daily to a 13-minute relaxation programme.
Measurements involved the stress visual analogue scale, finger temperatures, State Trait Anxiety
Inventory, Perceived Stress Scale and Pregnancy-related Anxiety. Two-way analysis of variance and
hierarchical linear modelling were used to analyse the group differences. Compared with those in the
control group, participants in the experimental group showed immediate improvements in the stress visual
analogue scale scores and finger temperatures. The State Trait Anxiety Inventory-State subscale score for
the experimental group was significantly lower than that for the control group (P = 0Â·03). However, no
statistically significant differences for the Perceived Stress Scale and Pregnancy-related Anxiety scores
were found between the experimental group and the control group. The relaxation-training programme
could improve the stress responses of women with preterm labour. Â© 2011 The Authors. Journal of
Advanced Nursing Â© 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
430. A qualitative evaluation of foundation dentists' and training programme directors' perceptions of clinical
audit in general dental practice.
PubMed
Thornley, P; Quinn, A; Elley, K
2015-08-28
This study reports on an investigation into clinical audit (CA) educational and service delivery outcomes
in a dental foundation training (DFT) programme. The aim was to investigate CA teaching, learning and
practice from the perspective of foundation dentists (FDs) and to record suggestions for improvement. A
qualitative research methodology was used. Audio recordings of focus group interviews with FDs were
triangulated by an interview with a group of training programme directors (TPDs). The interviews were
transcribed and thematically analysed using a 'Framework' approach within Nvivo Data Analysis
Software. FDs report considerable learning and behaviour change. However, TPDs have doubts about the
long-term effects on service delivery. There can be substantial learning in the clinical, managerial,
communication and professionalism domains, and in the development of time management, organisational
and team-working skills. Information is provided about use of resources and interaction with teachers and
colleagues. CA provides learning opportunities not produced by other educational activities including
'awkward conversations' with team-members in the context of change management and providing
feedback. This is relevant when applying the recommendations of the Francis report. This paper should be
useful to any dentist conducting audit or team training. Suggestions are made for improvements to
resources and support including right touch intervention. Trainers should teach in the 'Goldilocks Zone'.
431. The European Urology Residents Education Programme Hands-on Training Format: 4 Years of Hands-on
Training Improvements from the European School of Urology.
PubMed
Somani, Bhaskar K; Van Cleynenbreugel, Ben; Gozen, Ali; Palou, Jaun; Barmoshe, Sas; Biyani, Shekhar;
Gaya, Josep M; Hellawell, Giles; Pini, Gio; Oscar, Faba R; Sanchez Salas, Rafael; Macek, Petr;
Skolarikos, Andreas; Wagner, Christian; Eret, Viktor; Haensel, Stephen; Siena, Giampaolo; Schmidt,
Marek; Klitsch, Max; Vesely, Stepan; Ploumidis, Achilles; Proietti, Silvia; Kamphuis, Guido; Tokas,
Theodore; Geraghty, Rob; Veneziano, Dominico
2018-03-14
The European School of Urology (ESU) started the European Urology Residents Education Programme
(EUREP) in 2003 for final year urology residents, with hands-on training (HOT) added later in 2007. To
assess the geographical reach of EUREP, trainee demographics, and individual quality feedback in relation
to annual methodology improvements in HOT. From September 2014 to October 2017 (four EUREP
courses) several new features have been applied to the HOT format of the EUREP course: 1:1 training
sessions (2015), fixed 60-min time slots (2016), and standardised teaching methodology (2017). The
resulting EUREP HOT format was verified by collecting and prospectively analysing the following data:
total number of participants attending different HOT courses; participants' age; country of origin; and
feedback obtained annually. A total of 796 participants from 54 countries participated in 1450 HOT
sessions over the last 4 yr. This included 294 (20%) ureteroscopy (URS) sessions, 237 (16.5%)
transurethral resection (TUR) sessions, 840 (58%) basic laparoscopic sessions, and 79 (5.5%) intermediate
laparoscopic sessions. While 712 residents (89%) were from Europe, 84 (11%) were from non-European
nations. Of the European residents, most came from Italy (16%), Germany (15%), Spain (15%), and
Romania (8%). Feedback for the basic laparoscopic session showed a constant improvement in scores
over the last 4 yr, with the highest scores achieved last year. This included feedback on improvements in
tutor rating (p=0.017), organisation (p<0.001), and personal experience with EUREP (p<0.001).
Limitations lie in the difficulties associated with the use of an advanced training curriculum with wet
laboratory or cadaveric courses in this format, although these could be performed in other training centres
in conjunction with EUREP. The EUREP trainee demographics show that the purpose of the course is
being achieved, with excellent feedback reported. While European trainees dominate the
432. Effectiveness of a workplace training programme in improving social, communication and emotional
skills for adults with autism and intellectual disability in Hong Kong--a pilot study.
PubMed
Liu, Karen P Y; Wong, Denys; Chung, Anthony C Y; Kwok, Natalie; Lam, Madeleine K Y; Yuen, Cheri M
C; Arblaster, Karen; Kwan, Aldous C S
2013-12-01
This pilot study explored the effectiveness of workplace training programme that aimed to enhance the
work-related behaviours in individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. Fourteen participants with
autism and mild to moderate intellectual disability (mean ageâ€‰=â€‰24.6â€‰years) were recruited.
The workplace training programme included practices in work context and group educational sessions. A
pre-test-post-test design was used with the Work Personality Profile, the Scale of Independent Behaviour
Revised and the Observational Emotional Inventory Revised to evaluate the targeted behaviours.
Improvement in social and communication skills specific to the workplace was achieved. For emotional
control, participants became less confused and had a better self-concept. However, improvement in other
general emotional behaviours, such as impulse control, was limited. The results indicated that a structured
workplace training programme aimed at improving social, communication and emotional behaviours can
be helpful for people with autism and intellectual disability. Further study with a larger sample size and a
control group is recommended. The development of specific programme to cater for the emotional control
needs at workplace for people with autism is also suggested. Copyright Â© 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
433. Effectiveness of the palliative care â€Ãvailability, Current issues and Anticipationâ€™ (ACA)
communication training programme for general practitioners on patient outcomes: A controlled trial
PubMed Central
Blankenstein, Annette H; Schweitzer, Bart PM; Knol, Dirk L; van der Horst, HenriÃ«tte E; Aaronson,
Neil K; Deliens, Luc
2014-01-01
Background: Although communicating effectively with patients receiving palliative care can be difficult,
it may contribute to maintaining or enhancing patientsâ€™ quality of life. Little is known about the effect
of training general practitioners in palliative careâ€“specific communication. We hypothesized that
palliative care patients of general practitioners exposed to the â€Ãvailability, Current issues and
Anticipationâ€™ communication training programme would report better outcomes than patients of
control general practitioners. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Availability, Current issues and
Anticipation training programme for general practitioners on patient-reported outcomes. Design: In a
controlled trial, general practitioners followed the Availability, Current issues and Anticipation
programme or were part of the control group. Patients receiving palliative care of participating general
practitioners completed the Palliative Care Outcome Scale, the European Organisation for Research and
Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 15 Palliative, the Rest & Peace Scale, the Patient
Satisfaction Questionnaireâ€“III and the Availability, Current issues and Anticipation Scale, at baseline
and 12 months follow-up. We analysed differences between groups using linear mixed models. Trial
registration: ISRCTN56722368. Setting/participants: General practitioners who attended a 2-year
Palliative Care Training Course in the Netherlands. Results: Questionnaire data were available for 145
patients (89 in intervention and 56 in control group). We found no significant differences over time
between the intervention and control groups in any of the five outcome measures. Ceiling effects were
observed for the Rest & Peace Scale, Patient Satisfaction Questionnaireâ€“III and Availability, Current
issues and Anticipation Scale. Conclusion: General practitioner participation in the Availability, Current
issues and Anticipation training programme did not have
434. Routine HIV testing in the context of syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections: outcomes
of the first phase of a training programme in Botswana
PubMed Central
Weaver, M R; Myaya, M; Disasi, K; Regoeng, M; Matumo, H N; Madisa, M; Puttkammer, N; Speilberg,

F; Kilmarx, P H; Marrazzo, J M
2008-01-01
Objective: In 2004, the Ministry of Health adopted revised protocols for the syndromic management of
sexually transmitted infections (STI) that included routine HIV testing. A training programme for
providers was developed on the revised protocols that featured interactive case studies and training videos.
An objective of the first phase of the training programme was to test its effect on four measures of clinical
practice: (1) routine HIV testing; (2) performance of physical examination; (3) risk-reduction counselling
and (4) patient education. Methods: Clinical practice in a district where providers were trained was
compared with a district without training. The measures of clinical practice were reported by 185 patients
of providers who had been trained and compared with reports by 124 patients at comparison clinics.
Results: Relative to patients at comparison clinics, a higher percentage of patients of trainees reported that
the provider: (1) offered an HIV test (87% versus 29%; p<0.001); (2) conducted a physical examination
(98% versus 64%; p<0.001); (3) helped them to make a plan to avoid future STI acquisition (95% versus
76%; p<0.001) and (4) provided patient-specific information about HIV risk (65% versus 32%; p<0.001).
Among patients offered HIV testing, the percentage who accepted did not differ between groups (38% of
161 patients of trainees versus 50% of 36 comparison patients; pâ€Š=â€Š0.260). Overall, 33% of patients
of trainees and 14% of comparison patients were tested (p<0.001). Conclusion: A multifaceted training
programme was associated with higher rates of HIV testing, physical examination, risk-reduction
counselling and better HIV risk education. PMID:18256107
435. From ICT Coordination to ICT Integration: A Longitudinal Case Study
Tondeur, J.; Cooper, M.; Newhouse, C. P.
2010-01-01
This study utilizes a school-improvement perspective to examine the role of curriculum coordination in
the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) into primary schools. The nature
and impact of this role is examined in seven primary schools in Australia. These seven schools were
drawn from a longitudinal intervention thatâ€¦
436. Active Learning Approaches by Visualizing ICT Devices with Milliseconds Resolution for Deeper
Understanding in Physics
Kobayashi, Akizo; Okiharu, Fumiko
2010-07-01
We are developing various modularized materials in physics education to overcome students'

misconceptions by use of ICT, i.e. video analysis software and ultra-high-speed digital movies, motion
detector, force sensors, current and voltage probes, temperature sensors etc. Furthermore, we also present
some new modules of active learning approaches on electric circuit using high speed camera and voltage
probes with milliseconds resolution. We are now especially trying to improve conceptual understanding by
use of ICT devices with milliseconds resolution in various areas of physics education We give some
modules of mass measurements by video analysis of collision phenomena by using high speed
camerasâ€”Casio EX-F1(1200 fps), EX-FH20(1000 fps) and EX-FC100/150(1000 fps). We present
several new modules on collision phenomena to establish deeper understanding of conservation laws of
momentum. We discuss some effective results of trial on a physics education training courses for science
educators, and those for science teachers during the renewal years of teacher's license after every ten years
in Japan. Finally, we discuss on some typical results of pre-test and post-test in our active learning
approaches based on ICT, i.e. some evidence on improvements of physics education (increasing ratio of
correct answer are 50%-level).
437. Measuring the Use of ICTs in the Classroom
Jamieson-Proctor, Romina; Watson, Glenice; Finger, Glenn; Grimbeek, Peter; Burnett, Paul C.
2007-01-01
In 2003, the "ICT Curriculum Integration Performance Measurement Instrument" was developed from an
extensive review of the contemporary international and Australian research pertaining to the definition and
measurement of ICT curriculum integration in classrooms (Proctor, Watson, & Finger, 2003). The 45-item
instrument that resultedâ€¦
438. Simulation training for improving the quality of care for older people: an independent evaluation of an
innovative programme for inter-professional education.
PubMed
Ross, Alastair J; Anderson, Janet E; Kodate, Naonori; Thomas, Libby; Thompson, Kellie; Thomas, Beth;
Key, Suzie; Jensen, Heidi; Schiff, Rebekah; Jaye, Peter
2013-06-01
This paper describes the evaluation of a 2-day simulation training programme for staff designed to
improve teamwork and inpatient care and compassion in an older persons' unit. The programme was
designed to improve inpatient care for older people by using mixed modality simulation exercises to
enhance teamwork and empathetic and compassionate care. Healthcare professionals took part in: (a) a 1-
day human patient simulation course with six scenarios and (b) a 1-day ward-based simulation course
involving five 1-h exercises with integrated debriefing. A mixed methods evaluation included
observations of the programme, precourse and postcourse confidence rating scales and follow-up
interviews with staff at 7-9 weeks post-training. Observations showed enjoyment of the course but some
anxiety and apprehension about the simulation environment. Staff self-confidence improved after human
patient simulation (t=9; df=56; p<0.001) and ward-based exercises (t=9.3; df=76; p<0.001). Thematic
analysis of interview data showed learning in teamwork and patient care. Participants thought that
simulation had been beneficial for team practices such as calling for help and verbalising concerns and for
improved interaction with patients. Areas to address in future include widening participation across multi-
disciplinary teams, enhancing post-training support and exploring further which aspects of the programme
enhance compassion and care of older persons. The study demonstrated that simulation is an effective
method for encouraging dignified care and compassion for older persons by teaching team skills and
empathetic and sensitive communication with patients and relatives.
439. Post-license education for novice drivers: evaluation of a training programme implemented in Spain.
PubMed
Molina, J Gabriel; SanmartÃn, Jaime; Keskinen, Esko; Sanders, Nick
2007-01-01
This study evaluated the implementation of a second phase training program for novice drivers in Spain,
which puts the primary focus of the training on the higher hierarchical levels of driver behavior. Two
hundred and sixty-three participants took part throughout the study, which was implemented as an
experimental design with the test and control groups assessed before and after the one day safety training.
Measurement of the impact of the training program focused on the participants' self-evaluation and self-
reporting of some driving behavior indicators related to accident risk. Data analysis showed a change in
the expected direction in the scale related to the skills for careful driving, but not for the other four scales
considered. A feedback survey about the training course offered some important input for evaluating the
organization, contents, tuition, and results of the three parts of the training program (discussion group, on-
road and track training) as reported by the participants in the test group. The results of the experiment
show that using a one day driver safety course, it is possible to change some of the drivers' evaluations
connected to safe driving style into safe direction. The follow-up period was exceptionally long (9
months) and the design (randomly divided experimental and control groups with before and after
measurements) was reliable. More effort should be devoted to improving the on-road part of the training,
which was often perceived as a typical driving lesson rather than a feedback drive. The findings suggest
consideration of a mandatory 2nd phase driver training programme as a means to raise awareness of the
full range of risks encountered by novice drivers, and as already introduced in 5 EU countries: Austria,
Estonia, Finland, Luxembourg and Switzerland.
440. ICT Design for Collaborative and Community Driven Disaster Management.
PubMed
Kuziemsky, Craig E
2017-01-01
Information and communication technologies (ICT) have the potential to greatly enhance our ability to
develop community reliance and sustainability to support disaster management. However, developing
community resilience requires the sharing of numerous resources and the development of collaborative
capacity, both of which make ICT design a challenge. This paper presents a framework that integrates
community based participatory research (CBPR) and participatory design (PD). We discuss how the
framework provides bounding to support community driven ICT design and evaluation.
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441. Preventing Australian football injuries with a targeted neuromuscular control exercise programme:
comparative injury rates from a training intervention delivered in a clustered randomised controlled trial.
PubMed
Finch, Caroline F; Twomey, Dara M; Fortington, Lauren V; Doyle, Tim L A; Elliott, Bruce C; Akram,
Muhammad; Lloyd, David G
2016-04-01
Exercise-based training programmes are commonly used to prevent sports injuries but programme
effectiveness within community men's team sport is largely unknown. To present the intention-to-treat
analysis of injury outcomes from a clustered randomised controlled trial in community Australian football.
Players from 18 male, non-elite, community Australian football clubs across two states were randomly
allocated to either a neuromuscular control (NMC) (intervention n=679 players) or standard-practice
(control n=885 players) exercise training programme delivered as part of regular team training sessions
(2Ã— weekly for 8-week preseason and 18-week regular-season). All game-related injuries and hours of
game participation were recorded. Generalised estimating equations, adjusted for clustering (club unit),
were used to compute injury incidence rates (IIRs) for all injuries, lower limb injuries (LLIs) and knee
injuries sustained during games. The IIRs were compared across groups with cluster-adjusted Injury Rate
Ratios (IRRs). Overall, 773 game injuries were recorded. The lower limb was the most frequent body
region injured, accounting for 50% of injuries overall, 96 (12%) of which were knee injuries. The NMC
players had a reduced LLI rate compared with control players (IRR: 0.78 (95% CI 0.56 to 1.08), p=0.14.)
The knee IIR was also reduced for NMC compared with control players (IRR: 0.50 (95% CI 0.24 to 1.05),
p=0.07). These intention-to-treat results indicate that positive outcomes can be achieved from targeted
training programmes for reducing knee and LLI injury rates in men's community sport. While not
statistically significant, reducing the knee injury rate by 50% and the LLI rate by 22% is still a clinically
important outcome. Further injury reductions could be achieved with improved training attendance and
participation in the programme. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use
(where not already granted under a licence) please go to
442. Training in paediatric clinical pharmacology in the UK
PubMed Central
Choonara, Imti; Dewit, Odile; Harrop, Emily; Howarth, Sheila; Helms, Peter; Kanabar, Dipak; Lenney,
Warren; Rylance, George; Vallance, Patrick
2004-01-01
Aims To produce a training programme in paediatric clinical pharmacology. Methods A working group,
consisting of clinical pharmacologists (paediatric and adult), general paediatricians and the pharmaceutical
industry was established to produce the training programme. Results Following a two year training
programme in general paediatrics, a three year training programme in clinical pharmacology has been
established. This includes one year of research in clinical pharmacology (paediatric or adult). The other
two years involve training in different aspects of paediatric clinical pharmacology and general paediatrics.
Conclusion The existence of a formal training programme should result in a significant increase in the
number of paediatric clinical pharmacologists. PMID:15255806
443. Scaling up family medicine training in Gezira, Sudan â€“ a 2-year in-service master programme using
modern information and communication technology: a survey study
PubMed Central
2014-01-01
Background In 2010 the Gezira Family Medicine Project (GFMP) was initiated in Gezira state, Sudan,
designed as an in-service training model. The project is a collaboration project between the University of
Gezira, which aims to provide a 2-year masterâ€™s programme in family medicine for practicing doctors,
and the Ministry of Health, which facilitates service provision and funds the training programme. This
paper presents the programme, the teaching environment, and the first batch of candidates enrolled.
Methods In this study a self-administered questionnaire was used to collect baseline data at the start of the
project from doctors who joined the programme. A checklist was also used to assess the health centres
where they work. A total of 188 out of 207 doctors responded (91%), while data were gathered from all
158 health centres (100%) staffed by the programme candidates. Results The Gezira model of in-service
family medicine training has succeeded in recruiting 207 candidates in its first batch, providing health
services in 158 centres, of which 84 had never been served by a doctor before. The curriculum is
community oriented. The mean age of doctors was 32.5 years, 57% were males, and 32% were graduates
from the University of Gezira. Respondents stated high confidence in practicing some skills such as
asthma management and post-abortion uterine evacuation. They were least confident in other skills such
as managing depression or inserting an intrauterine device. The majority of health centres was poorly
equipped for management of noncommunicable diseases, as only 10% had an electrocardiography
machine (ECG), 5% had spirometer, and 1% had a defibrillator. Conclusions The Gezira model has
responded to local health system needs. Use of modern information and communication technology is
used to facilitate both health service provision and training. The GFMP represents an example of a large-
volume scaling-up programme of family medicine in Africa. PMID:24443978
444. Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Collection Development in Scientific and
Research Institute Libraries in Iran: A study
Khademizadeh, Shahnaz
2012-08-01
The explosion of information communication technology (ICT) since the beginning of the 20th century
has been rendering manual-based library system in academic, research, special and public libraries less
relevant. This is because using and implementing information communication technology in the library
depend largely on the librarian attitude toward the current digital age. This study examined the attitudinal
correlates of some selected scientific and research institutes libraries in Irantowards the use and
application of ICT in their various libraries. A total of ten libraries from all the forty nine libraries in Iran
formed the studyÃs population. It is observed that 'Internet/intranet etc' (1046; 67.5%) is the most
important source through which the users become aware of modern information technologies used in their
libraries. The vast majority of the respondents who answered electronic sources make it 'Easier' to gather
and use information are (1313; 84.7%). The results indicate that there is a significant relationship between
e-environment and collection development (?262.86, p=0.000). Findings further show that all of librarians
(9; 100%) opined they feel that ICT application affects the collection development of library. Based on
these findings, it is recommended that libraries in the developing countries should consider training those
librarians who do not have knowledge of ICT in order to remove the fear and anxiety hindering them from
developing good attitude towards the use of ICT in their libraries.
445. Farmers Functional Literacy Programme.
Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, New Delhi (India).
The Farmers Training and Functional Literacy Programme, initiated by the government of India in 1968,
was an effort to translate into practice the concept of linking education (not only vocational training) to
development, particularly for increasing production. The project, a joint enterprise of three government
ministries, provides participatingâ€¦
446. Higher education in health promotion in Europe: a comparative analysis of master's level training
programmes using HP-Source.net.
PubMed
KÃ¶nig, Claudia; Mittelmark, Maurice B
2008-01-01
This report summarises opportunities in Europe for master's degree level training in health promotion.
Using data available at www.HP-Source.net, 105 study programmes at 71 institutions, spread over 20
European countries, were identified that include health promotion as a main subject. The programmes
were analysed along a number of dimensions, including title, learning objectives, curricula, learning and
teaching methods, entry requirements, duration, accreditation, language(s) of instruction and participation
in European educational structures. The present analysis reveals great diversity along all these dimensions,
but also several clusters of programmes that offer quite similar education in health promotion. Of special
interest is the range of options available in Europe for length of study, ranging from one to two years, with
part-time as well as full-time options.
447. ICT Fluency and High Schools: A Workshop Summary
National Academies Press, 2006
2006-01-01
Information and communications technology (ICT) pervades virtually all domains of modern life--
educational, professional, social, and personal. Yet although there have been numerous calls for linkages
that enable ICT competencies acquired in one domain to benefit another, this goal has largely remained
unrealized. In particular, while technologyâ€¦
448. How Can ICT Help Us To Improve Education?
Flecknoe, Mervyn
2002-01-01
Discusses the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve education. Highlights
include virtual discussions; the need for data about students to help them learn effectively; listening to
students; current uses of ICT in teaching; feedback from students; and a proposed model for virtual
classrooms. (LRW)
449. Influencing Factors and Integration of ICT into Teaching Practices of Pre- Service and Starting Teachers
Aslan, Aydin; Zhu, Chang
2016-01-01
Teachers need to be competent in integrating ICT into education to support teaching and learning process.
This study aims to investigate both the pre-service and starting teachers' perceptions for ICT-related
variables--perceived ICT competence, perceived competence in ICT integration, attitudes towards ICT,
anxiety around ICT usage, externalâ€¦
450. An Analysis of Ict Development Strategy Framework in Chinese Rural Areas
Duan, Meiying; Warren, Martyn; Lang, Yunwen; Lu, Shaokun; Yang, Linnan
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development strategy in Chinese rural areas is an
indispensable part of national development strategies. This paper reviews the ICT framework in
agriculture and rural areas launched by the Department of Agriculture in China. It compares the rural ICT
policies and strategies between China and the European Union (EU). The ICT development strategy
framework is analyzed based on the situation in Chinese rural area and the experiences of the EU. Some
lessons and suggestions are provided.
451. Current National Approach to Healthcare ICT Standardization: Focus on Progress in New Zealand.
PubMed
Park, Young-Taek; Atalag, Koray
2015-07-01
Many countries try to efficiently deliver high quality healthcare services at lower and manageable costs
where healthcare information and communication technologies (ICT) standardisation may play an
important role. New Zealand provides a good model of healthcare ICT standardisation. The purpose of
this study was to review the current healthcare ICT standardisation and progress in New Zealand. This
study reviewed the reports regarding the healthcare ICT standardisation in New Zealand. We also
investigated relevant websites related with the healthcare ICT standards, most of which were run by the
government. Then, we summarised the governance structure, standardisation processes, and their output
regarding the current healthcare ICT standards status of New Zealand. New Zealand government bodies
have established a set of healthcare ICT standards and clear guidelines and procedures for healthcare ICT
standardisation. Government has actively participated in various enactments of healthcare ICT standards
from the inception of ideas to their eventual retirement. Great achievements in eHealth have already been
realized, and various standards are currently utilised at all levels of healthcare regionally and nationally.
Standard clinical terminologies, such as International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Systematized
Nomenclature of Medicine - Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT) have been adopted and Health Level Seven
(HL7) standards are actively used in health information exchanges. The government to New Zealand has
well organised ICT institutions, guidelines, and regulations, as well as various programs, such as e-
Medications and integrated care services. Local district health boards directly running hospitals have
effectively adopted various new ICT standards. They might already be benefiting from improved
efficiency resulting from healthcare ICT standardisation.
452. Cyber physical system based on resilient ICT
Iwatsuki, Katsumi
2016-02-01
While development of science and technology has built up the sophisticated civilized society, it has also
resulted in quite a few disadvantages in global environment and human society. The common recognition
has been increasingly shared worldwide on sustainable development society attaching greater importance
to the symbiotic relationship with nature and social ethics. After the East Japan Great Earthquake, it is
indispensable for sustainable social development to enhance capacity of resistance and restoration of
society against natural disaster, so called "resilient society". Our society consists of various Cyber
Physical Systems (CPSs) that make up the physical systems by fusing with an Information
Communication Technology (ICT). We describe the proposed structure of CPS in order to realize resilient
society. The configuration of resilient CPS consisting of ICT and physical system is discussed to introduce
"autonomous, distributed, and cooperative" structure, where subsystems of ICT and physical system are
simultaneously coordinated and cooperated with Business Continuity Planning (BCP) engine,
respectively. We show the disaster response information system and energy network as examples of BCP
engine and resilient CPS, respectively. We also propose the structure and key technology of resilient ICT.
453. The Relationship between Teachers' Self-Efficacy, Attitudes towards ICT Usefulness and Students'
Science Performance in the Lebanese Inclusive Schools 2015
Kazan, Sara; EL-Daou, Badrie
2016-01-01
The current study explores the relationship of the perceived teacher's self-efficacy related to ICT
usefulness and attitudes after training and the students' science education performance results. Also, this
study examines the impact of using technology on the science learning process, the students' interaction
with their teacher and colleagues,â€¦
454. The Effect of a Training Programme in Creativity on Developing the Creative Abilities among Children
with Visual Impairment
Al-Dababneh, Kholoud A.; al-Masa'deh, Mu'tasem M.; Oliemat, Enass M.
2015-01-01
This study aims to investigate the effects of a training programme in creativity on developing creative
abilities among 9-10-year-old children with visual impairment in Jordan. The study sample consisted of 41
students from fourth and fifth grades, who were randomly selected and divided into two experimental
groups and two control groups. Toâ€¦
455. Feasibility and effectiveness of a cognitive remediation programme with original computerised cognitive
training and group intervention for schizophrenia: a multicentre randomised trial.
PubMed
Matsuda, Yasuhiro; Morimoto, Tsubasa; Furukawa, Shunichi; Sato, Sayaka; Hatsuse, Norifumi; Iwata,
Kazuhiko; Kimura, Mieko; Kishimoto, Toshifumi; Ikebuchi, Emi
2018-04-01
Devising new methods to improve neurocognitive impairment through cognitive remediation is an

important research goal. We developed an original computer programme termed the Japanese Cognitive
Rehabilitation Programme for Schizophrenia (JCORES) that provides cognitive practice across a broad
range of abilities. The current study examined for the first time whether a cognitive remediation
programme, including both computerised cognitive training using JCORES and group intervention such as
enhancing meta-cognition and teaching strategies, is more effective than treatment as usual for improving
neurocognitive and social functioning. Sixty-two outpatients with schizophrenia were randomised to either
a cognitive remediation group or a control group. Participants engaged in two computerised cognitive
training sessions and one group meeting per week for 12 weeks. The average number of total sessions
attended (computerised cognitive practiceâ€‰+â€‰group intervention) was 32.3 (89.7%). The cognitive
remediation group showed significantly more improvements in verbal memory, composite score of the
Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia, Japanese version (BACS-J), and general
psychopathology on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) than the control group. These
findings demonstrate that a cognitive remediation programme is feasible in Japan and is a more effective
way to improve neurocognitive functioning and psychiatric symptoms.
456. Development and pilot testing of an interprofessional patient-centered team training programme in
medical rehabilitation clinics in Germany: a process evaluation.
PubMed
Becker, Sonja; KÃ¶rner, Mirjam; MÃ¼ller, Christian; Lippenberger, Corinna; Rundel, Manfred;
Zimmermann, Linda
2017-07-14
Interprofessional teamwork is considered to be a key component of patient-centred treatment in

healthcare, and especially in the rehabilitation sector. To date, however, no interventions exist for
improving teamwork in rehabilitation clinics in Germany. A team training programme was therefore
designed that is individualised in content but standardised regarding methods and process. It is clinic
specific, task related, solution focused and context oriented. The aim of the study was to implement and
evaluate this training for interprofessional teams in rehabilitation clinics in Germany. The measure
consists of a training of a varying number of sessions with rehabilitation teams that consists of four
distinct phases. Those are undergone chronologically, each with clinic-specific contents. It was
implemented between 2013 and 2014 in five rehabilitation clinics in Germany and evaluated by the
participants via questionnaire (nÂ =Â 52). Staff in three clinics evaluated the programme as helpful, in
particular rating moderation, discussions and communication during the training positively. Staff in the
remaining two clinics rated it as not very or not helpful and mentioned long-term structural problems or a
lack of need for team training as a reason for this. The team training is applicable and accepted by staff. It
should, however, be tested in a greater sample and compared with a control group. Processes should be
studied in more detail in order to determine what differentiates successful from non-successful
interventions and the different requirements each of these might have.
457. Use of ICT in College Libraries in Karnataka, India: A Survey
Kumar, B. T. Sampath; Biradar, B. S.
2010-01-01
Purpose; The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of information communication technology (ICT)
in 31 college libraries in Karnataka, India by investigating the ICT infrastructure, current status of library
automation, barriers to implementation of library automation and also librarians' attitudes towards the use
of ICT.â€¦
458. Factors Influencing Undergraduates Attitudes towards ICT: An Empirical Study in Kheis
Meerza, Alyya; Beauchamp, Gary
2017-01-01
The increasing use of information and communication technology (ICT) in higher education has been
explored largely in relation to undergraduate's attitude towards the usage of ICT in the universities.
However, the success of ICT in any learning institution including Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
depends on the attitudes of undergraduatesâ€¦
459. Collaborative Inquiry: Building Pre-Service Teachers' Capacity for ICT Pedagogical Integration
Henderson, Michael; Cerovac, Milorad; Bellis, Natalie; Lancaster, Greg
2013-01-01
As part of the Teaching Teachers for the Future (TTF) project, Monash University initiated several
strategies to assist pre-service teachers' integration of ICTs in their classroom practice. These included
modelling of ICT pedagogical integration, assessment of ICT pedagogical integration, relocating pre-
service teacher classes to a workingâ€¦
460. Factors predicting teachers' attitudes towards the use of ICT in teaching and learning
Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi Mohd; Bakar, Kamariah Abu; Ismail, Rohayati
2015-10-01
Technology has revolutionized in the field of Education. The importance of technology in schools cannot
be ignored. While it is important that mathematics teachers should have positive attitudes towards
adopting ICT in their teaching, various problems can arise when integrating ICT into classroom lessons.
This study explored the factors that influence the attitudes of mathematic teachers in the integration of
ICT in the teaching and learning process. A total of 187 mathematics teachers from the state of Selangor
in Malaysia were randomly selected from a stratified cluster sample. The research examined five factors
that were postulated to impact teachers' attitudes towards the integration of ICT in their lessons, viz.
teachers' technology competence, school culture, access to ICT, school support, and years of classroom
teaching experience. The findings showed that the teachers' attitudes towards using ICT in teaching and
learning were positively correlated with the teachers' technology competence [r = .41; p < .01], ICT school
culture [r = .261; p < .01], school support [r = .366; p < .01] and access to ICT resources [r = .220; p <
.01]. However, a negative relationship existed between years of teaching and attitudes towards using ICT
in teaching and learning [r = -0.192; p < .01]. A multiple regression analysis showed that 29.1% of the
variation in teachers' attitudes towards using ICT in the classroom was explained by the variation in
teachers' technology competence, school support and school culture, with the effects of teaching
experience and ICT resource access being negligible.
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461. The Evaluation of Foreign-Language-Teacher Education Programmes
Peacock, Matthew
2009-01-01
This article presents a new procedure for the evaluation of EFL teacher-training programmes based on
principles of programme evaluation and foreign-language-teacher (FLT) education. The procedure focuses
on programme strengths and weaknesses and how far the programme meets the needs of students. I tested
the procedure through an evaluation of aâ€¦
462. The GILDA t-Infrastructure: grid training activities in Africa and future opportunities
Ardizzone, V.; Barbera, R.; Ciuffo, L.; Giorgio, E.
2009-04-01
Scientists, educators, and students from many parts of the worlds are not able to take advantage of ICT
because the digital divide is growing and prevents less developed countries to exploit its benefits. Instead
of becoming more empowered and involved in worldwide developments, they are becoming increasingly
marginalised as the world of education and science becomes increasingly Internet-dependent. The Grid
Infn Laboratory for Dissemination Activities (GILDA) spreads since almost five years the awareness of
Grid technology to a large audience, training new communities and fostering new organisations to provide
resources. The knowledge dissemination process guided by the training activities is a key factor to ensure
that all users can fully understand the characteristics of the Grid services offered by large existing e-
Infrastructure. GILDA is becoming a "de facto" standard in training infrastructures (t-Infrastructures) and
it is adopted by many grid projects worldwide. In this contribution we will report on the latest status of
GILDA services and on the training activities recently carried out in sub-Saharan Africa (Malawi and
South Africa). Particular care will be devoted to show how GILDA can be "cloned" to satisfy both
education and research demands of African Organisations. The opportunities to benefit from GILDA in
the framework of the EPIKH project as well as the plans of the European Commission on grid training and
education for the 2010-2011 calls of its 7th Framework Programme will be presented and discussed.
463. Integrating ICT in Teacher Colleges--A Change Process
Magen-Nagar, Noga; Maskit, Ditza
2016-01-01
The National Israeli Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Program that called for the
"adaption of the educational system to the 21st century", has been implemented in Israel since 2010. The
program's purpose intended to introduce an "ICT culture" in the educational system--pre-schools and
lower-level schools, as wellâ€¦
464. Education with ICT in South Korea and Chile
Sanchez, Jaime; Salinas, Alvaro; Harris, Jordan
2011-01-01
This article presents a linear-analytical case study on the development of ICT within the educational
systems of Chile and South Korea. Through a comprehensive meta-data analysis and bibliographic review,
we collected information on both educational systems and their ICT adoption policies. Key differences
necessary to understand how both countriesâ€¦
465. Report on the Present Trainer Training Course of the Pestalozzi Programme (Council of Europe)
"Evaluation of Transversal Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge" (Module A)
Gebauer, Bernt
2016-01-01
In July 2015, the Pestalozzi Programme of the Council of Europe launched a 15-month trainer training
course on the "Evaluation of transversal attitudes, skills and knowledge." The tradition of offering trainer
training courses that relate to the Council of Europe's core values of human rights, democracy and rule of
law has been wellâ€¦
466. Marathon Running, Accreditation of Study Programmes and Professional Development in Consultancies:
Are They All about the Same? A Cognitive Perspective on Transfer of Training
Gruber, Hans
2013-01-01
Three challenges are presented which address problems of transfer of training: running marathon,
accreditation of study programmes, professional development in consultancies. It is discussed in-how-far
and why different approaches to transfer of training stress commonalities or differences between these
challenges. The results are used to analyseâ€¦
467. ICT and Play in Preschool: Early Childhood Teachers' Beliefs and Confidence
Nikolopoulou, Kleopatra; Gialamas, Vasilis
2015-01-01
This study investigated early childhood teachers' beliefs about information and communications
technology (ICT) and play in preschool, as well as their confidence in integrating ICT in the classroom. A
28-item questionnaire was compiled and administered to 190 early childhood teachers in Greece.
Although ICT play (which can provide learningâ€¦
468. A Longitudinal Investigation of the Preservice Science Teachers' Beliefs about Science Teaching during a
Science Teacher Training Programme
Buldur, Serkan
2017-01-01
The aim of this longitudinal study was to investigate the changes in preservice science teachers' beliefs
about science teaching during a science teacher training programme. The study was designed as a panel
study, and the data were collected from the same participants at the end of each academic year during a
four-year period. The participantsâ€¦
469. Evaluation of a Staff Training Programme using Positive Psychology coaching with film and theatre
elements in care homes: views and attitudes of residents, staff and relatives.
PubMed
GuzmÃ¡n, Azucena; Wenborn, Jennifer; Ledgerd, Ritchard; Orrell, Martin
2017-03-01
There is a recognised need to improve staff training in care homes. The aim of this study was to conduct a
qualitative evaluation of the Ladder to the Moon Culture Change Studio Engagement Programme
(CCSEP), a staff training programme aimed at enhancing staff-resident communication. Focus groups
were conducted with residents able to provide consent; staff and relatives and managers were interviewed
in two care homes. A theoretical framework was developed to interpret the impact of CCSEP using
Framework Analysis. Residents noted that the programme appeared to result in staff interacting more with
them, as well as enjoying working together as a team. Staff reported an improved sense of teamwork,
developing more positive attitudes towards residents, as well as their concerns about using theatrical
techniques in the care setting. Relatives identified care home organisational aspects as being barriers to
implementation, and some regarded CCSEP simply as 'entertainment' rather than 'creative care'. This study
provides an insight into the potential of this staff training programme to improve staff-resident
interactions. However, participants' varying views of CCSEP highlight the need to brief staff, residents
and relatives before implementation so as to enable full understanding of the aim. Â© 2016 John Wiley &
Sons Ltd.
470. "Stay Tuned": The Role of ICTs in Elderly Life.
PubMed
Colombo, Fausto; Aroldi, Piermarco; Carlo, Simone
2014-01-01
Ageing in western society has become a key issue in political and academic debate: politicians,
sociologists, doctors, demographers, psychologists, economists are trying to understand how ageing will
impact our future society. In this frame, media and communication technologies seem to be more and
more relevant for the elderly, thanks to those services and devices helping people to grow old actively.
Technologies, the Internet and ICTs could help the elderly to improve their quality of life, to be healthy
and independent and to get better assistance. Our ongoing research investigates the relationship between
the elderly and use of technologies, and explores the role played by media and ICTs in building a friendly
and positive environment for the elderly, and in constructing and maintaining social relations and
promoting healthy ageing. Specifically, the research will investigate the use of ICTs by the elderly by
taking into account two different perspectives: a) Exchanges between generations: lengthening of life
corresponds to a longer period of cohabitation between at least three generations (grandparents, children,
grandchildren), and also of co-use of digital media. The research wants to investigate relations between
two age groups (grandparents and grandchildren; young people and older people) to understand the
dynamics of intergenerational mutuality in the use of technologies and ICTs. b) Media, ICTs, Health: the
Western world is increasingly populated by elderly population. Technologies and ICTs can help elderly
people to improve their quality of life, to be healthy and independent and to get better assistance. ICTs
should encourage active ageing and, in the case of health technologies, new models of care. The project,
lasting 1 year, is based on (1) a survey on young elderly (65-74 yrs) population in Italy, and (2) a field-
work which consists of family interviews and ethnographical sections in natural contexts.
471. Principals' Attitudes towards ICT and Their Perceptions about the Factors that Facilitate or Inhibit ICT
Integration in Primary Schools of Cyprus
Papaioannou, Photos; Charalambous, Kyriacos
2011-01-01
This study explores the Cyprus primary school principals' attitudes towards Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT) as well as their perceptions about the factors that facilitate or inhibit
ICT integration in primary schools in Cyprus. A sequential mixed method approach was used to answer
the research questions that guided this study.â€¦
472. ICT reuse in socio-economic enterprises
SciTech Connect
Ongondo, F.O., E-mail: f.ongondo@soton.ac.uk; Williams, I.D.; Dietrich, J.
Highlights: â€¢ We analyse ICT equipment reuse operations of socio-economic enterprises. â€¢ Most
common ICT products dealt with are computers and related equipment. â€¢ In the UK in 2010,
âˆ¼143,750 appliances were reused. â€¢ Marketing and legislative difficulties are the common hurdles to
reuse activities. â€¢ Socio-economic enterprises can significantly contribute to resource efficiency. -
Abstract: In Europe, socio-economic enterprises such as charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-
profit companies are involved in the repair, refurbishment and reuse of various products. This paper
characterises and analyses the operations of socio-economic enterprises that are involved in the reuse of
Information and Communication TechnologymoreÂ Â» (ICT) equipment. Using findings from a survey,
the paper specifically analyses the reuse activities of socio-economic enterprises in the UK from which
Europe-wide conclusions are drawn. The amount of ICT products handled by the reuse organisations is
quantified and potential barriers and opportunities to their operations are analysed. By-products from
reuse activities are discussed and recommendations to improve reuse activities are provided. The most
common ICT products dealt with by socio-economic enterprises are computers and related equipment. In
the UK in 2010, an estimated 143,750 appliances were reused. However, due to limitations in data, it is
difficult to compare this number to the amount of new appliances that entered the UK market or the
amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment generated in the same period. Difficulties in
marketing products and numerous legislative requirements are the most common barriers to reuse
operations. Despite various constraints, it is clear that organisations involved in reuse of ICT could
contribute significantly to resource efficiency and a circular economy. It is suggested that clustering of
their operations into â€œreuse parksâ€ would enhance both their profile and
473. ICT Teachers' Assigned Roles and Expectations from Them
Topu, Fatma Burcu; Goktas, Yuksel
2012-01-01
The aim of this study was to provide a better understanding of ICT teachers' assigned position and to
determine school administrators' and other teachers' perceptions towards ICT teachers and these teachers'
positions, and to reveal the similar and discrepant aspects of their tertiary education and the roles (work
and responsibilities) assigned toâ€¦
474. [The Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nursing Education].
PubMed
Chiou, Shwu-Fen; Su, Hsiu-Chuan; Huang, Ean-Wen
2017-12-01
With the rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the 21st century, all
walks of life have experienced disruptive changes, including the healthcare profession. Although nurses
represent the largest number of professionals in medical institutions, it is doubtful whether nurses possess
sufficient capabilities to face challenges in this era of rapid medical informatization. Currently, the courses
necessary to cultivate information literacy in nursing students are insufficient in Taiwan, and traditional
instruction methods are largely adopted as nursing teaching strategies. Additionally, most teachers hold a
passive attitude towards the application of ICT in teaching. On the contrary, ICT have been integrated into
nursing education in many countries around the world for nearly 20 years, achieving good levels of
teaching efficacy. Reflecting the Taiwan government's promotion of digital learning projects, academic
circles in various fields have also started to gradually integrate ICT into teaching. Nursing educators in
Taiwan have much to reference and to learn from these disparate integration experiences. Therefore, this
article introduces the concepts of integration of ICT into teaching, the current status of the application of
ICT in international nursing education, and the issues faced during this application as a reference for
nursing education in Taiwan in order to promote the integration of ICT into nursing education.
475. The Politics of the ICT4ED (Fatih) Project in Turkey
Tolu, HÃ¼seyin
2014-01-01
Information and communications technology (ICT) is crucial in any contemporary society, especially if its
online presence is to be widely significant, but, in a national context, it is important to investigate whether
there is a compelling ICT "politic" in the education sector in Turkey. This study specifically focuses on the
ICT forâ€¦
476. The Use of ICT to Support Perpetual Undergraduate Students
Rahayu, N. W.; Huda, S. N.
2017-03-01
Perpetual students are problematic, both for campus and for themselves. Inefficient student management
could lead to bad lecturer: studentsâ€™ ratio and cause complicated problem for students and parents.
This paper describes ICT used by an Informatics department of a big private university in Indonesia to
help 203 perpetual undergraduate students finishing their study in a short time. Lengths of study are
varying from 7 until 15 years and most of them suffered from some compulsory credits and mandatory
internship project. We observed wide-range of ICT used for data management and communication during
the beginning, middle and the end of periods. Success rate of finding perpetual students and producing
graduates are almost 70%, but this percentage could be higher if we maximize ICT use. Information
sharing type, social media, privacy and patience become important issues related with the use of ICT.
477. The Impact of ICT Training through Wikis on In-Service EFL Teachers: Changes in Beliefs, Attitudes,
and Competencies
FandiÃ±o Parra, Yamith JosÃ©
2012-01-01
The development of information and communication technology (ICT) invites teachers to abandon
traditional roles and act more as mentors, exploring the new media themselves as learners and thus acting
as role models for their students (Fitzpatrick & Davies, 2003). For turning students into producers of
online content and creating aâ€¦
478. Fostering Distance Training Programme (DTP) Students' Access to Semester Examination Results via
SMS at University of Rwanda-College of Education
Nizeyimana, Gerard; Yonah, Zaipuna O.; Nduwingoma, Mathias
2015-01-01
This paper presents a situation analysis and implementation of Distance Training Programme (DTP)
Semester Examination Results Access (SERA) through Short Message Service (SMS) available anytime
and anywhere. "Texting" or SMS mobile phone messaging is rapidly increasing communication in
business and community service. The promptingâ€¦
479. European Training and Research in Peritoneal Dialysis: scientific objectives, training, implementation and
impact of the programme.
PubMed
Foster, Tom L; Ferrantelli, Evelina; van Wier-van der Schaaf, Tanja; Beelen, Robert H J
2014-03-01
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) offers many advantages over hospital-based haemodialysis, including better
quality of life. Despite this, there is a general under-utilisation of PD in Europe, which, to some extent,
can be attributed to a lack of knowledge and education amongst renal clinicians and nurses. The specific
aim of the European Training and Research in Peritoneal Dialysis (EuTRiPD) programme is to address
this lack of knowledge, to develop a minimum of five biomarkers that allow the prediction of outcome in
PD and three therapeutic treatments to improve outcome in PD. EuTRiPD is a EU-wide consortium with
clinical, academic and commercial partners set up to address this knowledge gap. By training through
research and close collaboration between academic and commercial entities we hope to improve the
outcome and uptake of PD. It is the goal of EuTRiPD to improve the currently hampered diagnostic
therapeutic developments in renal replacement therapy (RRT) and structure existing high-quality PD-
related research across Europe. It is hoped that EuTRiPD can and will have a significant impact on socio-
economic and scientific aspects of PD. It is the aim for EuTRiPD to boost the uptake of PD throughout
Europe by making PD the obvious choice for patients. Â© 2013 European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses
Association/European Renal Care Association.
480. [Evaluation of ICT malaria immunochromatographic Binax NOW ICT P.f/P.v test for rapid diagnosis of
malaria in a Colombian endemic area].
PubMed
PabÃ³n, Adriana; Alvarez, Gonzalo; YÃ¡nez, Jorge; CÃ©spedes, Carlos; RodrÃguez, Yensa; Restrepo,
Angela; Blair, Silvia
2007-06-01
One of the strategies to reduce malarial morbidity and mortality is to make an early diagnosis, using
simple rapid tests which are highly sensitive and specific. Furthermore, the tests must be easy to perform
and understand by local people in such a way that a suitable and prompt antimalarial treatment is
guaranteed. The sensitivity and specificity was determined for the immuno-chromographic malaria
dipstick (ICT Pf/Pv) test for the rapid diagnosis of malaria in Turbo, Antioquia. The sample consisted of
171 patients distributed into two groups: the first group was 118 patients with acute febrile syndrome
compatible with malaria to which ICT Pf/Pv and thick smears were applied simultaneously; a second
group was 53 patients with positive diagnosis by thick smear, with follow-up on the 4th and 7th days after
beginning treatment. Sensitivity and specificity of the ICT Pf/Pv test for Plasmodium falciparum
infections were 54.2% (95%CI: 52.0-53.4%) and 93.6% (95%CI: 93.1-94.2%), respectively. In addition,
for Plasmodium vivax the sensitivity and specificity were 80% (95%CI: 77.9-82.1%) and 100% (95%CI:
99.5-100%); there was a 21.4% loss of sensitivity for P. falciparum 21.4% and a 33% loss for P. vivax
malaria with parasitaemias under 500 parasites/ul. For the confirmatory test, ICT Pf/Pv showed a global
sensitivity of 71.6% with 20.7% false positive and 5.6% false negative results. During follow-up, ICT
showed 36% and 34% false positive results for day 4 and 7, respectively. The ICT Pf/Pv test has a poor
sensitivity for P. falciparum malaria and its capacity to detect parasitemias under 500 parasites/ul is
minimal. As a confirmatory test, the ICT Pf/Pv has a good sensitivity for P. falciparum. Its use for patient
follow-up is not recommended.
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481. Comparison between ICT and PCR for diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis.
PubMed
Khan, E R; Hossain, M A; Paul, S K; Mahmud, C; Hasan, M M; Rahman, M M; Nahar, K; Kubayashi, N
2012-04-01
Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular gram-negative bacterium which is the most prevalent
cause of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STI). The present study was carried to diagnose genital
Chlamydia trachomatis infection among women of reproductive age, attending Mymensingh Medical
College Hospital, during July 2009 to June 2010 by Immunochromatographic test (ICT) and Polymerase
chain reaction (PCR). A total of 70 females were included in this study. Out of 70 cases 56 were
symptomatic and 14 asymptomatic. Endocervical swabs were collected from each of the cases and
examined by Immunochromatographic test (ICT) for antigen detection and Polymerase chain reaction
(PCR) for detection of endogenous plasmid-based nucleic acid. A total 29(41.4%) of the cases were found
positive for C. trachomatis either by ICT or PCR. Of the 56 symptomatic cases, 19(33.9%) were found
ICT positive and 17(30.4%) were PCR positive. Among 14 asymptomatic females, 2(14.3%) were ICT
positive and none were PCR positive. Though PCR is highly sensitive but a total of twelve cases were
found ICT positive but PCR negative. It may be due to presence of plasmid deficient strain of C
trachomatis which could be amplified by ompA based (Chromosomal gene) multiplex PCR.
482. NEETin with ICT
Barbas, Maria; Branco, Paulo; Loureiro, Ana; Matos, Pedro
2017-01-01
Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC) outlines that 49% of EU citizens identified "job
creation" and 33% identified "education and skills" as the top priorities for science and technology
innovation over the next fifteen years. Both documents justify the needs in Europe for the ICT field
especially for the NEET (not inâ€¦
483. Teaching with and Learning through ICTs in Zimbabwe's Teacher Education Colleges
Musarurwa, Charles
2011-01-01
The use of ICTs (information and communication technologies) in Zimbabwe's teacher education colleges
is of paramount importance. The teacher trainees have a dual role to play: learning through ICTs and also
learning how to teach through them. Interestingly, the rate at which schools have embraced the use of ICTs
is unprecedented, but this has notâ€¦
484. Possibilities and Challenges of ICT Integration in the Bangladesh Education System
Mou, Shahrina
2016-01-01
Over the past few decades, information and communications technology (ICT) has been used in changing
the traditional education system. It has helped to improve the quality of education and the overall
teaching-learning process. Unfortunately, many teachers still do not use ICT effectively; or, even if they
use ICT, it is not integrated into theirâ€¦
485. Examination on ICT Integration into Special Education Schools for Developing Countries
Aksal, Fahriye Altinay; Gazi, Zehra Altinay
2015-01-01
Information, communication and technology (ICT) is a bridge in fostering learning who have special
needs in education. It becomes a medium of connecting their way of lives and their socialization within
education life. Integration of ICT plays a great role in special education. Most of the developing countries
pay attention to ICT practices inâ€¦
486. Health-enabling technologies for pervasive health care: on services and ICT architecture paradigms.
PubMed
Haux, Reinhold; Howe, Jurgen; Marschollek, Michael; Plischke, Maik; Wolf, Klaus-Hendrik
2008-06-01
Progress in information and communication technologies (ICT) is providing new opportunities for
pervasive health care services in aging societies. To identify starting points of health-enabling
technologies for pervasive health care. To describe typical services of and contemporary ICT architecture
paradigms for pervasive health care. Summarizing outcomes of literature analyses and results from own
research projects in this field. Basic functions for pervasive health care with respect to home care
comprise emergency detection and alarm, disease management, as well as health status feedback and
advice. These functions are complemented by optional (non-health care) functions. Four major paradigms
for contemporary ICT architectures are person-centered ICT architectures, home-centered ICT
architectures, telehealth service-centered ICT architectures and health care institution-centered ICT
architectures. Health-enabling technologies may lead to both new ways of living and new ways of health
care. Both ways are interwoven. This has to be considered for appropriate ICT architectures of sensor-
enhanced health information systems. IMIA, the International Medical Informatics Association, may be an
appropriate forum for interdisciplinary research exchange on health-enabling technologies for pervasive
health care.
487. Investigating Teacher Perceptions of Teaching ICT in Wales
Barnes, Jan; Kennewell, Steve
2017-01-01
Regardless of what is intended by government curriculum specifications and advised by educational

experts, the ICT competencies or skills taught and learned in and out of classrooms can vary considerably.
In this paper, we explore how we can investigate the perceptions that individual teachers have of ICT as a
subject, and how these and otherâ€¦
488. Employee Post-Training Behaviour and Performance: Evaluating the Results of the Training Process
Diamantidis, Anastasios D.; Chatzoglou, Prodromos D.
2014-01-01
Despite the fact that firms invest in training, there is considerable evidence to show that training
programmes often fail to achieve the intended result of improving worker and organization performance.
The purpose of this paper is to examine the medium- to long-term effects of training programmes on firms
by means of an integrated research modelâ€¦
489. Safer@home-Simulation and training: the study protocol of a qualitative action research design.
PubMed
Wiig, Siri; Guise, VeslemÃ¸y; Anderson, Janet; Storm, Marianne; Lunde HusebÃ¸, Anne Marie; Testad,
Ingelin; SÃ¸yland, Elsa; Moltu, Kirsti L
2014-07-29
While it is predicted that telecare and other information and communication technology (ICT)-assisted
services will have an increasingly important role in future healthcare services, their implementation in
practice is complex. For implementation of telecare to be successful and ensure quality of care, sufficient
training for staff (healthcare professionals) and service users (patients) is fundamental. Telecare training
has been found to have positive effects on attitudes to, sustained use of, and outcomes associated with
telecare. However, the potential contribution of training in the adoption, quality and safety of telecare
services is an under-investigated research field. The overall aim of this study is to develop and evaluate
simulation-based telecare training programmes to aid the use of videophone technology in elderly home
care. Research-based training programmes will be designed for healthcare professionals, service users and
next of kin, and the study will explore the impact of training on adoption, quality and safety of new
telecare services. The study has a qualitative action research design. The research will be undertaken in
close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team consisting of researchers and managers and clinical
representatives from healthcare services in two Norwegian municipalities, alongside experts in clinical
education and simulation, as well as service user (patient) representatives. The qualitative methods used
involve focus group interviews, semistructured interviews, observation and document analysis. To ensure
trustworthiness in the data analysis, we will apply member checks and analyst triangulation; in addition to
providing contextual and sample description to allow for evaluation of transferability of our results to
other contexts and groups. The study is approved by the Norwegian Social Science Data Services. The
study is based on voluntary participation and informed written consent. Informants can withdraw at any
point in
490. Safer@homeâ€”Simulation and training: the study protocol of a qualitative action research design
PubMed Central
Wiig, Siri; Guise, VeslemÃ¸y; Anderson, Janet; Storm, Marianne; Lunde HusebÃ¸, Anne Marie; Testad,
Ingelin; SÃ¸yland, Elsa; Moltu, Kirsti L
2014-01-01
Introduction While it is predicted that telecare and other information and communication technology
(ICT)-assisted services will have an increasingly important role in future healthcare services, their
implementation in practice is complex. For implementation of telecare to be successful and ensure quality
of care, sufficient training for staff (healthcare professionals) and service users (patients) is fundamental.
Telecare training has been found to have positive effects on attitudes to, sustained use of, and outcomes
associated with telecare. However, the potential contribution of training in the adoption, quality and safety
of telecare services is an under-investigated research field. The overall aim of this study is to develop and
evaluate simulation-based telecare training programmes to aid the use of videophone technology in elderly
home care. Research-based training programmes will be designed for healthcare professionals, service
users and next of kin, and the study will explore the impact of training on adoption, quality and safety of
new telecare services. Methods and analysis The study has a qualitative action research design. The
research will be undertaken in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team consisting of researchers
and managers and clinical representatives from healthcare services in two Norwegian municipalities,
alongside experts in clinical education and simulation, as well as service user (patient) representatives.
The qualitative methods used involve focus group interviews, semistructured interviews, observation and
document analysis. To ensure trustworthiness in the data analysis, we will apply member checks and
analyst triangulation; in addition to providing contextual and sample description to allow for evaluation of
transferability of our results to other contexts and groups. Ethics and dissemination The study is approved
by the Norwegian Social Science Data Services. The study is based on voluntary participation and
informed
491. Structured patient education: the X-PERT Programme.
PubMed
Deakin, Trudi; Whitham, Claire
2009-09-01
The X-PERT Programme seeks to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence in diabetes treatment for
health-care professionals and diabetes self-management. The programme trains health-care professionals
to deliver the six-week structured patient education programme to people with diabetes. Over 850 health-
care professionals have attended the X-PERT 'Train the Trainer' course and audit results document
improved job satisfaction and competence in diabetes treatment and management. National audit statistics
for X-PERT implementation to people with diabetes illustrate excellent attendance rates, improved
diabetes control, reduced weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and waist circumference and more
confidence in self-managing diabetes that has impacted positively on quality of life.
492. Which Factors Obstruct or Stimulate Teacher Educators to Use ICT Innovatively?
Drent, Marjolein; Meelissen, Martina
2008-01-01
This article discusses the factors which stimulate or limit the innovative use of ICT by teacher educators in
the Netherlands. Innovative use of ICT is defined as the use of ICT applications that support the
educational objectives based on the needs of the current knowledge society. Explorative path analysis and
case studies were used to study theâ€¦
493. Analyzing ICT Policy in K-12 Education in Sudan (1990-2016)
Tairab, Adam; Ronghuai, Huang
2017-01-01
The aim of this study of ICT policy in K-12 education in Sudan is to investigate the status of planning for
technology in education and then determine how the advantage of ICT can best serve the educational
system and improve educational outcomes. The study examined two plans for ICT in education, addition
to an interview with the educationalâ€¦
494. ICT in Language Learning--Benefits and Methodological Implications
Mullamaa, Kristina
2010-01-01
ICT as a medium for teaching is becoming more and more acknowledged. In this article we wish to share
some aspects of using ICT that have proved positive and stimulating both for students and the teacher. We
share our experience in using the Blackboard e-learning environment for teaching language courses in
English and Swedish (different levels),â€¦
495. ICT on the Margins: Lessons for Ugandan Education
Mutonyi, Harriet; Norton, Bonny
2007-01-01
In this end piece, the authors argue that while this special issue shifts debates on the digital divide to
address students' capacity to use Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for productive
social purposes, access to ICT remains a major challenge in countries like Uganda, in which less than 1%
of the population has access to theâ€¦
496. Impact of a structured ICU training programme in resource-limited settings in Asia.
PubMed
Haniffa, Rashan; Lubell, Yoel; Cooper, Ben S; Mohanty, Sanjib; Alam, Shamsul; Karki, Arjun; Pattnaik,
Rajya; Maswood, Ahmed; Haque, R; Pangeni, Raju; Schultz, Marcus J; Dondorp, Arjen M
2017-01-01
To assess the impact on ICU performance of a modular training program in three resource-limited general
adult ICUs in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. A modular ICU training programme was evaluated using
performance indicators from June 2009 to June 2012 using an interrupted time series design with an 8 to
15 month pre-intervention and 18 to 24 month post-intervention period. ICU physicians and nurses trained
in Europe and the USA provided training for ICU doctors and nurses. The training program consisted of
six modules on basic intensive care practices of 2-3 weeks each over 20 months. The performance
indicators consisting of ICU mortality, time to ICU discharge, rate at which patients were discharged alive
from the ICU, discontinuation of mechanical ventilation or vasoactive drugs and duration of antibiotic use
were extracted. Stepwise changes and changes in trends associated with the intervention were analysed.
Pre-Training ICU mortality in Rourkela (India), and Patan (Nepal) Chittagong (Bangladesh), was 28%,
41% and 62%, respectively, compared to 30%, 18% and 51% post-intervention. The intervention was
associated with a stepwise reduction in cumulative incidence of in-ICU mortality in Chittagong (adjusted
subdistribution hazard ratio [aSHR] (95% CI): 0.62 (0.40, 0.97), p = 0.03) and Patan (aSHR 0.16 (0.06,
0.41), p<0.001), but not in Rourkela (aSHR: 1.17 (0.75, 1.82), p = 0.49). The intervention was associated
with earlier discontinuation of vasoactive drugs at Rourkela (adjusted hazard ratio for weekly change
[aHR] 1.08 (1.03, 1.14), earlier discontinuation of mechanical ventilation in Chittagong (aHR 2.97 (1.24,
7.14), p = 0.02), and earlier ICU discharge in Patan (aHR 1.87 (1.02, 3.43), p = 0.04). This structured
training program was associated with a decrease in ICU mortality in two of three sites and improvement of
other performance indicators. A larger cluster randomised study assessing process outcomes and longer-
term indicators is warranted.
497. Vocational Teacher Perceptions on the use of ICT in Learning Computer Network
Yannuar; Rohendi, D.; Yanti, H.; Nurhabibah; Mi'raj, Y. Z.
2018-02-01
ICT has been widely used in primary education to vocational schools, but has not been so clearly integrate
ICT in the learning process. While the teacher is the key to the effective use of ICT processed. This paper
reports a study of surveys that examine the perspective of vocational school teachers. Current research
aims to examine a vocational school teacher knowledge about ICT and support for computer use for
learning. The sample in this research group consists of 25 teachers of vocational schools. The findings of
this research use descriptive method with engineering survey with sampling purposes. Resources in
research is journals and book report research results. The results showed teachers have a positive outlook
towards the use of ICT in learning. The conclusions resulting from this research is the use of ICT to help
teachers be more effective in teaching in the classroom and can improve student learning.
498. A training programme involving automatic self-transcending meditation in late-life depression:

preliminary analysis of an ongoing randomised controlled trial.
PubMed
Vasudev, Akshya; Arena, Amanda; Burhan, Amer M; Ionson, Emily; Hirjee, Hussein; Maldeniya,
Pramudith; Wetmore, Stephen; Newman, Ronnie I
2016-03-01
Late-life depression affects 2-6% of seniors aged 60 years and above. Patients are increasingly embracing
non-pharmacological therapies, many of which have not been scientifically evaluated. This study aimed to
evaluate a category of meditation, automatic self-transcending meditation (ASTM), in alleviating
symptoms of depression when augmenting treatment as usual (NCT02149810). The preliminary results of
an ongoing single-blind randomised controlled trial comparing a training programme involving ASTM
with a wait-list control indicate that a 12-week ASTM programme may lead to significantly greater
reductions in depression and anxiety severity. As such, ASTM may be an effective adjunctive therapy in
the treatment of late-life depression. R.I.N. is Director of Research and Health Promotion for the Art of
Living Foundation, Canada and supervised the staff providing ASTM training. Â© The Royal College of
Psychiatrists 2016. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons
Non-Commercial, No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) licence.
499. Insider Perspectives vs. Public Perceptions of ICT: Toward Policy for Enhancing Female Student
Participation in Academic Pathways to Professional Careers in ICT
Courtney, Lyn; Lankshear, Colin; Anderson, Neil; Timms, Carolyn
2009-01-01
This article reports findings of a national online survey of Australian women employed in Information and
Communication Technology (ICT)-related careers. The Women in ICT Industry Survey was the
culminating stage of a larger Australian Research Council Linkage Grant project investigating factors
associated with low and declining femaleâ€¦
500. Evaluation of the COMETT Programme.
Thompson, Quentin; Ambler, Mark
1990-01-01
The evaluation report of the European Community Action Programme for Education and Training for
Technology (COMETT) examines COMETT program content, COMETT projects, and initial program
impact. It was concluded that COMETT has alerted the educational sector and industry to benefits of
cooperative training but that transnational cooperativeâ€¦
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