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Bruijnzeels, Marc, Jeroen Struijs, Nina Daha, and Mattijs Numans. "Research Master in Population Health Management: work in progress." International Journal of Integrated Care 18, s2 (October 23, 2018): 394. http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/ijic.s2394.
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Reeves, Patricia M., and Trina Colleen Salm Ward. "Dual Master of Social Work – Master of Public Health (MSW/MPH)." Advances in Social Work 19, no. 2 (March 22, 2020): 478–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.18060/22579.
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While there has been a proliferation of MSW/MPH programs concurrent with dramatic changes in the U.S. health system, there is minimal research on these programs. The purpose of this article is to describe the conceptualization, development, and implementation of an innovative MSW/MPH program at a southeastern university—the only such program in the state. Our goal as the first two directors of the program, serving consecutively, is to share knowledge and offer “lessons learned” for universities seeking to develop or enhance an MSW/MPH program, as well as agencies interested in forming collaborative partnerships. “Lessons learned” include the importance of strong ongoing communication among all MSW/MPH stakeholders, thoughtful consideration of the time demands associated with the program director’s role, viewing a developmental evaluation plan as a critical component for success, and recognizing the benefits of purposeful linkages between the two disciplines.
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Smith, Jan. "To Master or not to Master? Reflections on completing two Master’s degrees." PsyPag Quarterly 1, no. 102 (March 2017): 31–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.53841/bpspag.2017.1.102.31.
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Personal reflections and assisting others have characterised many of my experiences to date. As a postdoctoral researcher and current Health Psychologist in Training, I decided to reflect on my experiences of completing a MSc in Health Psychology and a MSc in Research Methods in Psychology in order to help and inspire others. I hope that reflecting on my journey will offer some pearls of wisdom for those considering MSc study.
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Miller, Robin, and James Rees. "Mental health commissioning: master or subject of change?" Mental Health Review Journal 19, no. 3 (September 2, 2014): 145–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mhrj-04-2014-0013.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore change within the commissioning of third sector mental health services in England. Design/methodology/approach – A case study methodology based on survey and interview data of a sample of third sector organisations and commissioners within an English conurbation. Findings – Normative commissioning models based on sequential cycles were not fully implemented with the main focus being on the procurement and contracting elements. There were examples of commissioning being an enabler of service improvement but overall it seems to have been limited in its ability to bring about whole system change. Barriers included commissioners’ capacity and competence, ineffectual systems within their organisations, and fragmentation in commissioning processes between user groups, organisations and sectors. Research limitations/implications – The case study conurbation may not represent practice in all urban areas of England and there may be particular issues of difference within rural localities. The view of private and public sector providers and those working in Commissioning Support Units were not sought. Practical implications – To lead whole system change the commissioning function needs to be adequately resourced and skilled with better integration across public sector functions and organisations. Greater emphasis needs to be placed on implementing the full commissioning cycle, including the engagement of relevant stakeholders throughout the process and the practical application of outcomes. Originality/value – This research adds to the limited body of empirical work regarding commissioning in mental health.
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Goh, Michael. "Cultural Competence and Master Therapists: An Inextricable Relationship." Journal of Mental Health Counseling 27, no. 1 (January 1, 2005): 71–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.17744/mehc.27.1.wjqja36crjhhn12n.
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Striving for cultural competence and developing expertise are both highly desirable objectives in the field of mental health counseling. That the two concepts have been investigated rather independently of each other is surprising. The importance of and rationale for combining two scientific knowledge bases of cultural competence and research about expertise in mental health counseling are the focus of this article. The case for a more deliberate juxtaposing of the two research areas of cultural competence and expertise in mental health counseling is made by highlighting the interrelatedness of cultural competence and master therapist research, the diversity of mental health consumers, the requirements of ethical practice, and the need to reduce bias in how mental health research is conducted.
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Kumar, KN Sunil. "Opportunities for allied health science subjects in Ayurveda research and development." Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine 2, no. 1 (February 25, 2016): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.31254/jahm.2016.2101.
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The science behind Ayurveda has been researched by scholars from Ayurvedic and allied science fraternity. Ayurvedic science is offered as bachelor, master and doctoral degrees from Ayurveda medical colleges and universities. There are courses for allied science subjects such as Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular biology, Microbiology, Phytochemistry, Pharmacognosy, Botany, Agriculture etc. at all levels of study under every university falling under UGC.
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Altwaijiri, M., and B. Aldosari. "Health Informatics Master Program at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." Yearbook of Medical Informatics 17, no. 01 (August 2008): 145–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1638593.
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Summary Objective The purpose of this paper is to describe the Health Informatics Master Program at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods We have reviewed health informatics master programs worldwide with more emphasis on the recommendations of the International Medical Informatics Association on education in health informatics, research, and faculty/trainee participation at KSAU-HS. Results An applied health informatics master program has been designed where graduates will be able to deploy information and communication technology in support of health systems’ processes. This is due to the fact that most of health organizations are driven by information and communication technology. The program embodies the features of effective applied health informatics master programs recommended by the International Medical Informatics Association on education in health informatics and delineated as curricula integrating three areas of knowledge and skills: 1) Methodology and technology for the processing of data, information and knowledge in medicine and healthcare, 2) Medicine, health and biosciences, and 3) Informatics/ computer science, mathematics and biometry. Conclusions The health informatics master program (MHI) immerses students in the multidisciplinary field of health informatics education. Graduates of the MHI program will be wellprepared informaticians for leadership positions, able to meet the increasing demands in the field of health informatics to manage, plan, develop, and provide expert consultations to the healthcare sectors.
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Komaie, Goldie, Christine C. Ekenga, Vetta L. Sanders Thompson, and Melody S. Goodman. "Increasing Community Research Capacity to Address Health Disparities." Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics 12, no. 1 (February 2017): 55–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1556264616687639.
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The Community Research Fellows Training program is designed to enhance capacity for community-based participatory research; program participants completed a 15-week, Master of Public Health curriculum. We conducted qualitative, semistructured interviews with 81 participants from two cohorts to evaluate the learning environment and how the program improved participants’ knowledge of public health research. Key areas that provided a conducive learning environment included the once-a-week schedule, faculty and participant diversity, and community-focused homework assignments. Participants discussed how the program enhanced their understanding of the research process and raised awareness of public health–related issues for application in their personal lives, professional occupations, and in their communities. These findings highlight key programmatic elements of a successful public health training program for community residents.
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Jacobsen, Kathryn H., Xiaojie Li, Meredith Gartin, Rebecca A. Malouin, and Caryl E. Waggett. "Master of Science (MS) and Master of Arts (MA) Degrees in Global Health: Applying Interdisciplinary Research Skills to the Study of Globalization-Related Health Disparities." Pedagogy in Health Promotion 6, no. 1 (February 18, 2020): 14–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2373379919895032.
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Graduate global health education has grown in popularity over the past decade. The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health has defined global public health competencies for Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees, but there are no similarly established lists of learning outcomes for other types of master’s degrees in global health. The objective of this study was to examine the program goals, curricula, and applied learning requirements for non-MPH master’s degrees in order to understand how global health is being defined and operationalized by these programs. We identified the 14 universities in the United States and Canada offering Master of Science (MS) or Master of Arts (MA) degrees in global health in 2019. Their program descriptions typically emphasize applied research skills, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches, health disparities, and globalization. Both MS and MA degree pathways use a similar research-oriented core curriculum in which (1) foundational courses introduce the social and environmental determinants of health and global burden of disease trends in the context of globalization, global health ethics, and health systems and policy; (2) a research core develops competencies in biostatistics, epidemiology, and quantitative and qualitative research methods; and (3) a thesis or other written capstone project synthesizes and applies knowledge. Only 4 of the 14 programs require an international field experience, but most encourage applied experiential learning activities. Global health appears to be maturing as an academic discipline, with non-MPH graduate degrees in global health emphasizing similar knowledge areas, research skills, and competencies.
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Salm Ward, Trina C., and Patricia M. Reeves. "Dual Master of Social Work / Master of Public Health Degrees: Perceptions of Graduates and Field Instructors." Advances in Social Work 18, no. 2 (December 17, 2017): 507–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.18060/21531.
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Despite growing interest in Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health (MSW/MPH) programs, limited research literature is available on MSW/MPH graduates and none has examined field instructors’ perceptions of MSW/MPH students. This study describes the perceptions and experiences of MSW/MPH alumni and field instructors from a recently implemented MSW/MPH program at the University of Georgia. Electronic surveys were administered to 32 alumni and 34 field instructors; response rates were 71.9% (n=23) and 70.6% (n=24), respectively. Alumni reported satisfaction with the dual degree and utilization of both social work and public health skills in the workplace. Field instructors underscored the complementary skill sets of dually-trained students and noted the added value of MSW/MPH professionals in their agencies. Dually-trained MSW/MPH practitioners are uniquely prepared to address the need for transdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations to address long-standing social and health issues.
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Walsh, M. C., A. Trentham-Dietz, and M. Palta. "Availability of Driver's License Master Lists for Use in Government-Sponsored Public Health Research." American Journal of Epidemiology 173, no. 12 (May 13, 2011): 1414–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwr018.
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Andrews, Abby, Katharine A. Wallis, and Felicity Goodyear-Smith. "Master of Primary Health Care degree: who wants it and why?" Journal of Primary Health Care 8, no. 2 (2016): 106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/hc15026.
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Abstract INTRODUCTION The Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care at the University of Auckland is considering developing a Master of Primary Health Care (MPHC) programme. Masters level study entails considerable investment of both university and student time and money. AIM To explore the views of potential students and possible employers of future graduates to discover whether there is a market for such a programme and to inform the development of the programme. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 primary health care stakeholders. Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed and analysed using a general inductive approach to identify themes. FINDINGS Primary care practitioners might embark on MPHC studies to develop health management and leadership skills, to develop and/or enhance clinical skills, to enhance teaching and research skills, or for reasons of personal interest. Barriers to MPHC study were identified as cost and a lack of funding, time constraints and clinical workload. Study participants favoured inter-professional learning and a flexible delivery format. Pre-existing courses may already satisfy the post-graduate educational needs of primary care practitioners. Masters level study may be superfluous to the needs of the primary care workforce. CONCLUSIONS Any successful MPHC programme would need to provide value for PHC practitioner students and be unique. The postgraduate educational needs of New Zealand primary care practitioners may be already catered for. The international market for a MPHC programme is yet to be explored.
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Simoes, Herbert, Caio Sousa, Thiago dos Santos Rosa, Samuel da Silva Aguiar, Lysleine Deus, Erica Rosa, Angelica Amato, and Rosangela Andrade. "Longer Telomere Length in Elite Master Sprinters: Relationship to Performance and Body Composition." International Journal of Sports Medicine 38, no. 14 (November 3, 2017): 1111–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-120345.
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AbstractEmergent evidence suggests that the long-term healthy lifestyle of master athletes may attenuate aging. We compared telomere length (TL) of high-level master sprinters and non-athlete age-matched controls, and analyzed the relationships of TL with performance and body fat. Elite master sprinters (n=11; aged 50.1±9.2yrs) and healthy untrained controls (n=10; aged 45.4±10.9yrs) had blood samples collected for biochemical and biomolecular analyses. Master sprinters had longer TL, lower body fat and BMI, and a better lipid profile than age-matched controls (p<0.05). A large effect size was verified comparing TL between athletes vs. controls (Cohen’s d=1.039), with a significant negative correlation between TL and performance decline per decade (r=−0.624, p<0.01) and a positive correlation of TL and actual performance level (r=0.641, p<0.01). In conclusion, TL of elite master sprinters was longer than their untrained peers, and seems to be not only a marker of health status, but also an indicator of sports longevity since both actual performance level and its decrease over years were related to TL. Further research might assess the TL of elite master endurance athletes for comparison with sprinters, and also investigate the underlying mechanisms by which the attenuation of telomere shortening occurs in master athletes.
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Dudina, Oksana. "PECULIARITIES OF TRAINING MASTERS IN MEDICINE IN CHINISE UNIVERSITIES." Academic Notes Series Pedagogical Science 1, no. 192 (March 2021): 63–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.36550/2415-7988-2021-1-192-63-66.
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The article investigates and theoretically summarizes the peculiarities of training doctors at the master's level at the universities of ROC. Higher education in China is characterized by numerous changes due to the accumulation and adaptation of advanced successful experience in training specialists in different countries of the world. In this context, the property of scientists and educators of ROC concerning the organization of professional training of masters in medicine is of particular interest for Ukraine. Scientists are constantly searching for solutions and improving higher medical education in ROC. In the universities of the Republic of China, according to the field of study, the degree of master in medicine can be obtained as a professional degree and scientific degree. As a result, after completing the master's program in professional field, the master may work in positions such as senior physician, senior physician in health care, senior dentist, senior pharmaceutical, and the master in research field may work as the doctor-scientist, who carries out medical research as the main professional activity. The name of medical degrees is also different, for the professional field – clinical medicine, for the research field – preclinical medicine. Clinical medicine includes such areas of master's programs in medicine as health care, dentistry, pharmacological science; preclinical medicine includes clinical medicine, preventive medicine, dentistry, the science of human progress, the history of science and technology, biomedical engineering, social medicine and health management. The article examines the experience of implementing master's programs in medicine at higher educational institutions in China. The competence-based approach, forms and specialization of training in the organization of training and practicing students due to master's programs in medicine in ROC were determined.
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Zhu, Yan Peng, Jing Bang Li, and Qiang Zhang. "Research of the Health Monitoring System Scheme for High Slope in Zhouqu." Applied Mechanics and Materials 501-504 (January 2014): 166–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.501-504.166.
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The target of this paper is to get proper information of deformation through monitor the health of a large-scale trial. The slope in the process of the governance and reinforced slope are designed in the test in Zhouqu County, Gansu Province. Through Health Monitoring Test to high slope, the teat is to master deformation and internal force changes of the supporting structure, meanwhile determine the trend of slope deformation. It is possible to send out the warning for slope stability. Through researching the program and analyzing the data of future monitoring, it provides a reliable basis of similar slope engineering for future.
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Zhang, Dandan, Junhong Chen, Wei Li, Daniel Bautista Salinas, and Guang-Zhong Yang. "A microsurgical robot research platform for robot-assisted microsurgery research and training." International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery 15, no. 1 (October 11, 2019): 15–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11548-019-02074-1.
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Abstract Purpose Ocular surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery and neurosurgery are typical types of microsurgery. A versatile training platform can assist microsurgical skills development and accelerate the uptake of robot-assisted microsurgery (RAMS). However, the currently available platforms are mainly designed for macro-scale minimally invasive surgery. There is a need to develop a dedicated microsurgical robot research platform for both research and clinical training. Methods A microsurgical robot research platform (MRRP) is introduced in this paper. The hardware system includes a slave robot with bimanual manipulators, two master controllers and a vision system. It is flexible to support multiple microsurgical tools. The software architecture is developed based on the robot operating system, which is extensible at high-level control. The selection of master–slave mapping strategy was explored, while comparisons were made between different interfaces. Results Experimental verification was conducted based on two microsurgical tasks for training evaluation, i.e. trajectory following and targeting. User study results indicated that the proposed hybrid interface is more effective than the traditional approach in terms of frequency of clutching, task completion time and ease of control. Conclusion Results indicated that the MRRP can be utilized for microsurgical skills training, since motion kinematic data and vision data can provide objective means of verification and scoring. The proposed system can further be used for verifying high-level control algorithms and task automation for RAMS research.
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Arias V, María Mercedes, María Victoria López L, and Diva Estela Jaramillo V. "Teaching research: the experience in the collective health master program.at the University of Antioquia, Colombia." Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem 15, no. 3 (June 2007): 487–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0104-11692007000300019.
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The idea that one learns to do research only by taking methodological courses is false, as it is false the idea that one learns how to do research only through investigative practice. We consider both strategies pertinent and necessary and that is the reason we believe graduated courses based on investigation must contemplate both. This study aims to share with the academic community the concept, the intention, the context, and how the Seminar on Lines of Research in the Collective Health Master's Program at the University of Antioquia, Colombia has been developed. This study emphasizes the development and the results of such experience in the education of researchers, describes its onset, the curriculum structure and the relationship with the research groups, the transformation of students and the professor's role.
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Cruz, Isabel Cristina Fonseca da. "The Professional Master in Nursing at the Fluminense Federal University Nursing School will begin in 2004." Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing 2, no. 3 (October 20, 2004): 84–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.17665/1676-4285.20034893.
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The role of nurse with Master Degree represents an challenge career opportunity for professional nurses. Currently, there are only 2 Professional Master in Nursing in Brazil, one is at São Paulo Federal University (SP) and the other, recently approved by CAPES, is at Fluminense Federal University (RJ). At the Fluminense Federal University, the Professional Master in Nursing Program was designed for experienced nurses who is seeking preparation for advanced practice as a clinical specialist, educator, researcher, or administrator. It includes course work and clinical experience in advanced health assessment, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology, as well as research, nursing theories, health promotion and disease prevention, healthcare policy, health and culture, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical decision making. In addition to course work, nurses are required to publish an original article and to produce a dissertation. The Professional Master in Nursing encompass a 2 year program of study with specialized clinical experiences. Upon graduation, the nurse will have a base of knowledge in a specific area of nursing care; and can participate knowledgeably in research activity and application. Advanced clinical education and experience based on scientifc evidences have been identified as requirements for practice as a nurse with Professional Master Degree. The nursing practice has recently expanded as a result of changes occurring in health care settings, including increased acuity of hospitalized patients, demands of management hability to reduce length of stay and to coordinate patient/family care. The scope of practice for nurses with a Professional Master Degree is broad-based and involves, mainly, providing advanced nursing care to patients and their families according to the practice setting and patient population. For example, it may comprehend also therapeutic procedure work, aspects of case management, discharge planning, monitoring quality standards, clinical research, undergraduate preceptorship, and inservice education of nursing staff for the instituition. The Professional Master in Nursing at the Fluminense Federal University will offer a unique advanced practice opportunity for nurses to develop their nursing careers and for healthcare institutions and nursing faculties to improve the quality of their services.The Professional Master in Nursing at the Fluminense Federal University will be offered in March 2004. Do not miss the deadlines!
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Cruz, Isabel Cristina Fonseca da. "The professional master in nursing: an new opportunity for brazilian nurse and an improvement in quality for the healthcare instituition." Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing 2, no. 1 (April 2, 2003): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.17665/1676-4285.20034796.
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The role of nurse with Master Degree represents an challenge career opportunity for professional nurses. Currently, there are only 2 Professional Master in Nursing in Brazil, one is at São Paulo Federal University (SP) and the other, recently created, is at Fluminense Federal University (RJ). At the Fluminense Federal University, the Professional Master in Nursing includes course work and clinical experience in advanced health assessment, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology, as well as research, nursing theories, health promotion and disease prevention, healthcare policy, health and culture, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical decision making. In addition to course work, nurses are required to publish an original article and to produce a dissertation. The Professional Master in Nursing encompass a 2 year program of study with specialized clinical experiences. Advanced clinical education and experience based on scientifc evidences have been identified as requirements for practice as a nurse with Professional Master Degree. The nursing practice has recently expanded as a result of changes occurring in health care settings, including increased acuity of hospitalized patients, demands of management hability to reduce length of stay and to coordinate patient/family care. The scope of practice for nurses with a Professional Master Degree is broad-based and involves, mainly, providing advanced nursing care to patients and their families according to the practice setting and patient population. For example, it may comprehend also therapeutic procedure work, aspects of case management, discharge planning, monitoring quality standards, clinical research, undergraduate preceptorship, and inservice education of nursing staff for the instituition. The Professional Master in Nursing at the Fluminense Federal University will offer a unique advanced practice opportunity for nurses to develop their nursing careers and for healthcare institutions and nursing faculties to improve the quality of their services.
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ÖKSÜZ, Büşra, Şener ŞENTÜRK, Murat YALÇINKAYA, and Kâşif DEMİRTAŞ. "INVESTIGATION OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP INDICATORS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION CENTER MASTER TRAINERS ACCORDING TO VARIOUS VARIABLES." SOCIAL SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL 7, no. 34 (November 15, 2022): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.31567/ssd.747.
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The rapid development in the field of information and technology has transformed today's information age into a digital process. This process has deeply affected all social systems, from education to health, from communication to entertainment. Learning and renewal skills, life and professional skills, information media and technology skills, learning environment and methods have changed. While the philosophy of lifelong learning gained importance, non-formal education institutions played an important role in adapting people to this changing process. The most important share in this role falls to the teachers working in institutions. In this research, it is aimed to reveal the digital citizenship indicators of master trainers working in Public Education Centers, which is one of the non-formal education institutions. The sample, which was designed with the descriptive scanning method, consisted of 530 masters working in Samsun Public Education Centers. The data in the research were obtained with the form and the "Digital Citizenship Scale", in which personal information about the digital tool usage preferences of the master trainers is included. In the analysis of the normally distributed data, it was seen that the perspectives of the master trainers on digital citizenship were only in the "correct use" sub-dimension, with an average of 4.47, in the other dimensions, and in the general average, "agree". It was determined that there were significant differences in favor of young master trainers in terms of gender and age variable. In addition, all of the participants in the study used smartphones; while all of them use WhatsApp, followed by social networks such as Youtube, Instagram and Facebook, respectively; While almost all of the participants use e-government applications, applications such as health, education, social security issues and obtaining information come respectively according to the purpose of use; It was determined that %80 of the participants shopped online.
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White, David, June C. Carroll, Sara Crann, Marla Shapiro, Cynthia Whitehead, Risa Freeman, Richard H. Glazier, Danielle Martin, and Michael Kidd. "A Master Class in Family Doctor Leadership: Evaluating an Innovative Program." Family Medicine 53, no. 8 (September 3, 2021): 701–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.22454/fammed.2021.512946.
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Background and Objectives: In family medicine, leadership is critical for health care delivery, advancing curricula, research, and quality improvement. Systematic reviews of leadership development programs in health care identify limitations, calling for innovative designs and rigorous assessment. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of applying master class principles to leadership development in academic family medicine. Methods: We used mixed methods to assess the impact of an innovative master class program on 15 emerging leaders in a large academic department of family medicine. The program consisted of five sessions where family physician masters shared their wisdom, techniques, and feedback with promising leaders. Quantitative evaluation involved participants’ ratings of each session’s content and delivery using a 5-point Likert scale. We assessed postcourse semistructured interviews with participants qualitatively using descriptive thematic content analysis. Results: Individual sessions were highly evaluated, with a combined mean of 4.82/5. Qualitative thematic analysis identified self-perceived increased effectiveness in leadership activities; increased confidence as a leader; increased motivation to be a leader; and perceptions of value from the program, contributing to what participants described as unexpected potential change within themselves. Themes related to effectiveness of the program were practical advice; networking; diverse topics; accessible speakers sharing personal stories; and small-group, informal, early-evening format. Conclusions: Master class concepts can be adapted to leadership development in academic family medicine, with evidence of early positive impact on participants’ self-perception of leadership skills and confidence. Further research is warranted to assess organizational impact and applicability to other settings.
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Bitterman, Danielle S., Daniel N. Cagney, Lisa L. Singer, Paul L. Nguyen, Paul J. Catalano, and Raymond H. Mak. "Master Protocol Trial Design for Efficient and Rational Evaluation of Novel Therapeutic Oncology Devices." JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute 112, no. 3 (August 27, 2019): 229–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djz167.
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Abstract Historically, the gold standard for evaluation of cancer therapeutics, including medical devices, has been the randomized clinical trial. Although high-quality clinical data are essential for safe and judicious use of therapeutic oncology devices, class II devices require only preclinical data for US Food and Drug Administration approval and are often not rigorously evaluated prior to widespread uptake. Herein, we review master protocol design in medical oncology and its application to therapeutic oncology devices, using examples from radiation oncology. Unique challenges of clinical testing of radiation oncology devices (RODs) include patient and treatment heterogeneity, lack of funding for trials by industry and health-care payers, and operator dependence. To address these challenges, we propose the use of master protocols to optimize regulatory, financial, administrative, quality assurance, and statistical efficiency of trials evaluating RODs. These device-specific master protocols can be extrapolated to other devices and encompass multiple substudies with the same design, statistical considerations, logistics, and infrastructure. As a practical example, we outline our phase I and II master protocol trial of stereotactic magnetic resonance imaging–guided adaptive radiotherapy, which to the best of our knowledge is the first master protocol trial to test a ROD. Development of more efficient clinical trials is needed to promote thorough evaluation of therapeutic oncology devices, including RODs, in a resource-limited environment, allowing more practical and rapid identification of the most valuable advances in our field.
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Lang, Delia L., Elizabeth Reisinger Walker, Riley J. Steiner, and Rebecca C. Woodruff. "Implementation and Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Team-Based Learning in a Graduate Public Health Research Methods Course." Pedagogy in Health Promotion 4, no. 2 (May 8, 2017): 140–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2373379917707222.
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Master of Public Health (MPH) students must develop skills to work in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and interprofessional teams upon graduation. Teaching pedagogies that involve active learning and collaboration between students, such as team-based learning (TBL), may be helpful in preparing students to work in teams. To our knowledge, there is no literature examining TBL specifically in the context of graduate public health education to date. This study evaluated the implementation of TBL in a Behavioral Science Research Methods course on the following outcomes: (a) engagement with the course material, (b) perceived effectiveness of TBL components, (c) experience working in teams, and (d) perceived mastery of learning outcomes. We conducted a survey of first-year MPH students enrolled in the TBL research methods course ( n = 45 respondents) and three focus groups ( n = 17 total). Two focus groups were conducted with second-year MPH students who previously took a lecture-based version of the course ( n = 10 total). Overall, students in the TBL research methods course felt confident in their mastery of learning outcomes. Students appeared more engaged with the TBL course material than with material from lecture-based courses. They also perceived this instructional method to be effective in facilitating learning. Main themes that emerged around working in teams included the central role of teammates in students’ learning, the logistic and procedural roles students took on within their teams, and team dynamics. The TBL format engages MPH students in course content and has strong potential for preparing students for collaborative work in diverse teams.
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Holthaus, Kathryn, David Goldberg, Carolyn Connelly, Brian Corning, Christina Nascimento, Elizabeth Witte, and Barbara E. Bierer. "Facilitating collaborative animal research: The development and implementation of a Master Reciprocal Institutional Agreement for Animal Care and Use." Journal of Clinical and Translational Science 4, no. 2 (February 26, 2020): 96–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cts.2019.431.
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AbstractEnsuring appropriate review, approval, and oversight of research involving animals becomes increasingly complex when researchers collaborate across multiple sites. In these situations, it is important that the division of responsibilities is clear and that all involved parties share a common understanding. The National Institutes of Health Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service require an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to review the care and use of animals in research, and both agree that it is acceptable for one IACUC to review the work taking place at multiple institutions. With this in mind, several Harvard-affiliated hospitals and academic centers developed the Master Reciprocal Institutional Agreement for Animal Care and Use (Master IACUC Agreement) to support collaboration, decrease administrative burden, increase efficiencies, reduce duplicative efforts, and ensure appropriate protections for animals used in research. Locally, the Master IACUC Agreement has fostered greater collaboration and exchange while ensuring appropriate review and oversight of research involving animals. As multisite animal protocols become more prevalent, this Agreement could provide a model for a distributed, national network of IACUC reliance.
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Cotonieto-Martínez, E. "Bioethics and Human Rights in the Area of Health-related Research: A Brief Review of Resource." Mexican Bioethics Review ICSA 1, no. 1 (July 5, 2019): 22–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.29057/mbr.v1i1.4859.
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Bioethics and Human Rights are knowledge fields that every health professional has to master to perform their work with quality and respect to human dignity, especially regarding health-related research. The purpose of this review is to identify the main documents that allow the researcher to be able to obey national and international ethical guidelines during the design, implementation, information management and evaluation of health-related researches. Promoting the use of this type of resources will strengthen the related procedures to produce scientific material about health respecting bioethical principles and protecting human rights.
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Cruz, Isabel Cristina Fonseca da. "Professional master in nursing at the Fluminense Federal University Nursing School." Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing 4, no. 1 (April 18, 2005): 64. http://dx.doi.org/10.17665/1676-4285.20054837.
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Graduate studies at the EEAAC/UFF will expand your horizons and create an academic pathway to fulfill your goals. The Professional Master challenge us to aggressively pursue new sources of funding and scholarships for the nursing research. We hope that the following informations will help you maximize the chance to find a financial support to your education. The health organizations (governmental or non-governmental) needs create a traineeship program to support masters nursing students. Traineeships support nurses while they are pursuing advanced training. As well, the nursing schools must create the research and teaching assistantships to develop experience, and coverage of faculty ́s fees. The institutions may also create a Loan Repayment Program so the awardees are obligated to work for a certain period, with salary, to qualify for payment or forgiveness of their educational loans.
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Ziebland, Sue. "An introduction to qualitative methods for health professionals. Master classes in primary care research No. 1." Family Practice 17, no. 3 (June 2000): 281. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/fampra/17.3.281.
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Cho, Yongjoo, and Kyoung Shin Park. "The Chongchong Step Master Game for Gait and Balance Training." Multimodal Technologies and Interaction 4, no. 3 (August 18, 2020): 56. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mti4030056.
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Exercise can help to improve health, strengthen vitality and prevent brain disease, especially for the elderly. Exercise games, or exergames, which combine both exercise and video gaming, train people in a fun and competitive manner to lead a healthy lifestyle. Exergames promote more physical effort and have the potential to contribute to physical education. This research presents a full-body virtual reality exercise game called the Chongchong Step Master, which is designed to improve gait and balance function and prevent dementia in the elderly. This system used Kinect sensors to accurately recognize the user’s body movements and the stepping board mat to recognize and guide the user’s walking motion. It aims to help the elderly exercise more easily and independently with the virtual physical trainer.
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BABA, D., and L. BALINT. "HEALTH ISSUES OF THE ROMANIAN MASTERS ATHLETES, THE CORRELATION BETWEEN THE MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND THE RECOVERIES." Series IX Sciences of Human Kinetics 14(63), no. 1 (June 10, 2021): 33–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.31926/but.shk.2021.14.63.1.4.
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The purpose of the present study is to investigate the health issues of Romanian master athletes who practice endurance running and the methods for recovering after their workout. The research method was the investigation. The tool which is used is a questionnaire developed for the present research. Of the 111 respondents, 61.8% are men and 38.2% are women. The results collected show that 46.8% of the athletes came across health issues and that there is a certain correlation between the medical conditions suffered by master athletes and the recovery methods (p <1%). Conclusions: we consider that the attention paid to the “training” of the athletes regarding the crucial role of adequate recovery after the workout reduces the risk of injury. In the first weeks after a serious injury, in order to avoid any recurrence, a full recovery and a progressive increase of the workout level are necessary.
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Satrio, Dara, Vanessa Rijkeboer, Angelica Reitsma, Edo Roos Lindgreen, Katja C. Wolthers, and Dasja Pajkrt. "When science meets entrepreneurship." Open Research Europe 3 (January 13, 2023): 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.15318.1.
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Science industries, such as the health and medical industry, are experiencing increases in competition regarding commercializing, patenting, and funding of scientific outputs. As such, scientists are facing increased expectation to engage in academic entrepreneurship. OrganoVIR (Organoids for Virus Research) is a Horizon2020 Innovative Training Network (ITN) that aims to train Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) to lead innovation in the field of human organoids for virus research. To assist them in this process, OrganoVIR introduced a pre-Master of Business Administration program that introduced OrganoVIR’s ESRs to the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the competitive industry. In this article, we describe this innovative pre-Master of Business Administration program and highlight the importance as well as the need for having a pre-Master of Business Administration programs in a scientific training network.
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Markey, Kathleen, Brid O’Brien, Margaret M. Graham, and Claire O’Donnell. "Juggling to survive: Master of Science postgraduate nursing students’ experiences of studying far from home." Journal of Research in Nursing 24, no. 3-4 (June 2019): 250–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1744987118812537.
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Background Globally, government and higher education institutions are expected to increase international student numbers. Programme development, marketing international collaboration and management has been the focus of strategy roll out. Aims This study aimed to explore international student experiences while undertaking Master of Science postgraduate education far from home. Methods A qualitative descriptive design was used. Following ethical approval, 11 students studying on a Master of Science Nursing postgraduate programme in one health education institute in Ireland volunteered to participate. Students were of Asian origin and mixed gender and the average age was 27. Data were collected using face-to-face semi-structured interviews and data analysis followed Burnard’s thematic framework. Results The data provide evidence of the complexities and challenges experienced when studying on a Master of Science postgraduate nursing programme. Students described a process of juggling to survive and succeed. Three overarching categories emerged: differing realities, working through, and learning new ways. Conclusions This study adds to international debate regarding structures and processes supporting international nurse education. In meeting ethnic and culturally-diverse student learning needs, consideration of learning and teaching approaches is warranted. For globalisation in nurse education to prosper, investment needs to move from focusing on recruitment towards structures and processes to nurture intercultural learning.
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McKenzie-Mohr, Suzanne, and Michelle N. Lafrance. "Narrative resistance in social work research and practice: Counter-storying in the pursuit of social justice." Qualitative Social Work 16, no. 2 (March 2017): 189–205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1473325016657866.
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In this article, we propose ‘narrative resistance’ as a potent and useful concept for both social work research and practice. A concept that attends to power and oppression, narrative resistance provides a platform for tangible applications to support people’s efforts to resist harmful storyings of their lives. The aim of this article is to provide practical guidance for how social workers can attend to and support people’s acts of narrative resistance. This is achieved by introducing the functions of narrative in people’s lives and its inextricable links to power; discussing ‘master narratives’ and their potential for harm; and exploring narrative resistance by articulating the role of ‘counter narratives’ as a means to ‘talk back’ to injurious master narratives. The remainder of the article outlines considerations, skills and tools required to enhance counter-storying efforts in the service of emancipatory change. We spotlight examples of narrative resistance in the literature to illustrate the pragmatic mobilization of this work.
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Mann, Steve. "Wearables and Sur(over)-Veillance, Sous(under)-Veillance, Co(So)-Veillance, and MetaVeillance (Veillance of Veillance) for Health and Well-Being." Surveillance & Society 18, no. 2 (June 16, 2020): 262–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.24908/ss.v18i2.13937.
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At the University of Toronto, we’re embarking on a bold new initiative to bring together these four disciplines: law, business, engineering, and medicine, through what we call “sousveillant systems”—grassroots systems of “bottom up” facilitation of cross-, trans-, inter-, meta-, and anti-disciplinarity, or, more importantly, cross-, trans-, and inter-passionary efforts. Passion is a better master than discipline (to paraphrase Albert Einstein’s “Love is a better master than duty”). Our aim is not to eliminate “big science,” “big data,” and “big watching” (surveillance), but to complement these things with a balancing force. There will still be “ladder climbers,” but we aim to balance these entities and individuals with those who embody the “integrity of authenticity” and to provide a complete picture that is otherwise a half-truth when only the “big” end is present. This generalizes the notion of “open source,” where each instance of a system (e.g., computer operating system) contains or can contain its own seeds (e.g., source code). Sousveillant systems are an alternative to the otherwise sterile world of closed-source, specialist silos that are not auditable by end-users (i.e., are only auditable by authorities from “above”).
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Nishimi, Kristen, Emma Glickman, Kathryn Smith, Eran Ben-Joseph, Shelley Carson, Ana-Maria Vranceanu, and Erin C. Dunn. "Master-planned communities in the United States as novel contexts for individual and population-level research." Preventive Medicine 154 (January 2022): 106864. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106864.
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Biljanoska-Nakjeva, Elena. "Application of Positive Design Principles Towards Improvement of Human Mental Health." South East European Journal of Architecture and Design 2018 (June 20, 2018): 123. http://dx.doi.org/10.3889/seejad.2018.10037.
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In this master thesis, a research process for obtaining a creative solution which will contribute to solving problems created by the "urban jungle" we live in, and will help for the general improvement of people's mental health is presented. This goal is achieved by a detailed interdisciplinary research and application of modern methods and principles in the field of industrial design. The research allowed a better view of the problem-lack of adequate spaces in the city for productive time spending and increasing positive moods-that needs to be solved, and better defining of the main needs and desires of the target group from which the concepts and ideas emerged. Generally, this research, besides the theoretical analysis of the subject positive design, contains ethnographic research methods like observation of the target group, collecting photo materials, analysis of different situations, informative polls, analysis and systematization of data. In addition, the research is complemented in the field of urban design from aspect of analysis of the urban design principles, design for good mental health, existing ideas of urban solutions around the world and in Macedonia, and also, application of modular systems, ergonomics and inspiration from nature for eco design in urbanism.
As a result of all the research done in this master thesis, an innovative, urban pavilion was designed. Pavilion which would achieve the goal-stress reduction and alleviating the everyday life of residents of modern cities. Also, the need for increasing awareness about the significance of positive design in the modern lifestyle was promoted, since design is the main element in all our surroundings that allows possibilities for deep influence in the way we think and feel which means that it can be used as a tool to improve the general wellbeing and society advancement.
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Petillion, Wendy, Sherri Melrose, Sharon L. Moore, and Simon Nuttgens. "Graduate students’ experiences with research ethics in conducting health research." Research Ethics 13, no. 3-4 (November 14, 2016): 139–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1747016116677635.
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Graduate students typically first experience research ethics when they submit their masters or doctoral research projects for ethics approval. Research ethics boards in Canada review and grant ethical approval for student research projects and often have to provide additional support to these novice researchers. Previous studies have explored curriculum content, teaching approaches, and the learning environment related to research ethics for graduate students. However, research does not exist that examines students’ actual experience with the research ethics process. Qualitative description was used to explore the research ethics review experience of 11 masters and doctoral students in health discipline programs. Data analysis revealed four themes: curriculum, supervisor support, the ethics application process, and students’ overall experience. The results of this research suggest ideas for enhancing curriculum, deepening students’ relationships with supervisors, and developing the role of research ethics boards to support education for novice researchers. This study contributes to comprehension of the research ethics experience for graduate students and what they value as new researchers.
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Schulz, Emily K. "How a Himalayan Master and Teacher Promotes Healthy Behavior among His Followers in the Vedic Tradition." International Journal of Studies in Nursing 3, no. 1 (November 3, 2017): 56. http://dx.doi.org/10.20849/ijsn.v3i1.280.
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The current article describes how a Himalayan Master and Satguru, Professor and Dr. Sri Svami Purna Maharaj, uses the Vedic/Ayurvedic and other related Himalayan methodology and tradition to address the prevention of disease and promote healthy behavior among the spiritual community of students and seekers through a system developed under his guidance and supervision called the Purna Health Management System (PHMS). The article also explains some of the Vedic/Ayurvedic traditions the PHMS is based on and how they are supported by Western literature and research. Finally, it reports findings of a pilot study investigating outcomes related to self-reported physical health, mental/emotional health, and stress for those who follow the PHMS teachings and framework. The pilot study involved a cross-sectional, mixed-methods anonymous online survey of people who were practicing the PHMS teachings and implementing the system. Out of the 100 potential participants, 41 chose to complete the survey, a 41% response rate. Non-parametric Spearman’s ρ Correlation Coefficients were used to test hypotheses for relationships between frequency of implementation of the four key factors of the PHMS and the self-reported outcomes of physical health, mental/emotional health, overall stress level, and ability to manage stress. A two-tailed p < .05 was considered statistically significant. Participants of the pilot study who reported frequently implementing the PHMS also reported positive health outcomes; for example, those who reported implementing the life balance (stress management) aspect of the PHMS more frequently also reported increased physical health, increased mental/emotional health, increased ability to manage stress, and decreased overall stress. Although further research is needed, the findings of this pilot study suggest that the PHMS approach may be useful to both faith communities and health professionals wanting to promote health and prevent disease in those whom they serve.
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Meyer, Lois D., Alan R. Hodgkinson, Rosemary Knight, Maria Theresa Ho, Sophie K. di Corpo, and Sonal Bhalla. "Graduate capabilities for health service managers: reconfiguring health management education @UNSW." Australian Health Review 31, no. 3 (2007): 379. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah070379.
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The Master of Health Administration program at UNSW was extensively revised in 2006 to ensure that it effectively meets the challenging and dynamic environment of health service managers in local and global health contexts. This paper describes the innovative approach to the redesign of the health management program within the Faculty of Medicine. It outlines the method and considerations undertaken, particularly in identifying and embedding new graduate capabilities within the program. The paper concludes that using an outcomes-based approach and engaging with key stakeholders provides opportunity to identify and promote critical capabilities needed by managers to support the challenges confronting health services, including workforce flexibility. Further research is required on how such curriculum initiatives might impact on the performance of health service managers, but initial indications are that the health industry recognises the need and value of this approach.
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Magali, Joseph. "Research Projects Writing Skills and Other Challenges Faced by Master and PhD Students at the Open University of Tanzania." International Journal of Social Science Research 7, no. 1 (April 16, 2019): 41. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijssr.v7i1.14668.
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Every Master and PhD student at the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) has to make a research project as one of the requirements for completing their degree programmes. However, most students at the OUT face challenges in their research writing process due to lack of the research writing skills. This paper discusses the research writing skills and other challenges which the Master and PhD students face at the OUT. The challenges were learned from the researcher’s personal experiences of five years in supervising and training students on research methodology course for Master and PhD students at the OUT. Foremost, this paper presents the sections of the research proposal and research report which are mostly problematic to students and the author provides the suggestions on improvements. These sections include background information, the problem statement, research objectives, theoretical and empirical literature review, the research gap, research design, approach, strategy and philosophy, variables and measurements, data analysis, results and interpretation and conclusion and recommendations. Secondly, the paper also discusses other challenges which hinder students’ theses and dissertations timely completion at the OUT which include insufficient research orientation, lack of reading culture lack of facilitation methods’ integration for research course trainers, lack of awareness on students-supervisors responsibilities, lack of research completion strategy, low level of English language proficiency and lack of funds and health problems. Finally, the paper presents conclusions and recommendations for improvements.
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Burgos, Dra Carmen. "Between the specificity of Social Work and the loss of disciplinary boundaries: an interdisciplinary postgraduate training experience." International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention 8, no. 01 (January 23, 2021): 6340–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/ijsshi/v8i01.01.
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This research presents an analysis of the academic experience of the Master in Qualitative Research Methodologies in Health, taught by the University of Atacama (Chile). The objective of the study is to first reflect conceptually regarding interdiscipline in the educational field, also reviewing the concepts of multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary, to later analyze the expression of interdiscipline in the professional training of Social Work in public universities in Chile. In this way, based on the previous conceptualizations, the Master in Qualitative Health Research Methodologies is particularly analyzed, which shows the complementarity of Social Work with the field of Health, and is presented as an element that contributes to overcome the lack of advanced human capital in the Atacama region. The analysis allows to indicate that this Magister is the first program within the country as an alternative of methodological specialization for people in the social and health area, through knowledge of health phenomena with a qualitative perspective. The study concludes that the interdisciplinary base of the Magister effectively expresses the linkage of different knowledge and practices, which allows predicting auspicious results of this postgraduate course, in addition to leaving challenges, advantages and projections of the Magister.
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Ferrari, Madeleine, and Stephney Whillier. "Mental health knowledge and common misconceptions in a master of chiropractic final year cohort." Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice 12, no. 3 (May 8, 2017): 150–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jmhtep-09-2016-0045.
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Purpose Given rising incidence rates of mental health concerns in the general population it is important for all primary health care practitioners, including chiropractors, to have knowledge of such presentations. Practitioners frequently need to refer clients to appropriate mental health services, manage the biopsychosocial aspects of all conditions they treat, and work in interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The mental health literacy (MHL) of these practitioners may, however, be influenced by both learnt knowledge and common misconceptions. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the MHL of a final year Master of Chiropractic student cohort. Design/methodology/approach In total, 89 students completed an online questionnaire assessing mental health knowledge, misconceptions, perceived value of such knowledge for practicing chiropractors and demographic information. Findings Student knowledge of the primary symptoms for depression and schizophrenia was competent, similar to community samples. However a high false positive response suggested students were poor at mental health differential diagnosis. A high number of common misconceptions about mental health were also endorsed, particularly in relation to depression, anxiety and suicide. Age and value of such knowledge seemed to predict greater MHL. Research limitations/implications The present study offers direction for chiropractic education. In addition to content-based education, MHL may improve through targeting the students’ perceived value of the information for chiropractors and combating common misconceptions. Future research could evaluate the incremental value of these approaches, and assess subsequent behavioural responses such as the students’ confidence in managing patients with mental health concerns, and knowing when to refer on. Originality/value Taken together, the current results suggest chiropractic students are able to identify symptoms causing distress; however tend to over-pathologise and endorse false symptoms as indicative of specific mental illnesses. In other words, students are poor at mental health differential diagnosis. Students also seemed to simultaneously hold a large number of misconceptions about mental health in general. It is of great importance to better understand gaps in student knowledge about mental health to prepare them for working with patients in a health setting.
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Klingeman, William, Beth Babbit, and Charles Hall. "Master Gardener Perception of Genetically Modified Ornamental Plants Provides Strategies for Promoting Research Products Through Outreach and Marketing." HortScience 41, no. 5 (August 2006): 1263–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.41.5.1263.
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Although genetically modified (GM) ornamental cut flowers are now available commercially, we have no knowledge of consumer perception about GM ornamental plants for landscape use and must make inferences from models drawn for GM foods. If we misjudge the customer, and consumers object to GM ornamental plant products for moral reasons, governmental or scientific mistrust, or limited understanding about GM technology, the market for GM ornamental plant commodities will fail. A survey of Master Gardener volunteers was conducted in 2004 to address this gap. Although Master Gardener perceptions likely differ from those of general U.S. consumers, responses are expected provide insight about beliefs applicable to the gardening public. Results from 607 Tennessee respondents revealed that concerns about GM ornamental plants parallel those expressed in the United States about GM foods. On average, Master Gardeners anticipate slight benefits to both the environment and human health should GM ornamental plants be introduced into the landscape. Male respondents chose perennials to provide the most environmental benefits, whereas females indicated grasses and turf. Genetically modified ornamental plants are also expected to be about the same or less invasive in the landscape than non-GM plants. Of respondents who anticipated more potential for GM ornamental plant invasiveness, women were more likely than men to predict plant escape. Men and women differed in relative acceptance of genes added from different organisms as a method of achieving genetic transformations in plants. This result suggests that outreach and marketing to promote new GM plant products should emphasize attributes of benefit rather than processes used to accomplish the goal. Regardless, although ≈73% of TN Master Gardener respondents reported interest in buying GM ornamental plants if sold commercially, participants advocated a requirement that GM plant products be clearly labeled at point-of-sale.
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Muazansyah, Imam, and Irsyad Sudirman. "IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT AT PT PESONA KHATULISTIWA NUSANTARA." DIA Jurnal Ilmiah Administrasi Publik 18, no. 2 (December 1, 2020): 54–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.30996/dia.v18i2.4147.
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Research with a focus on Community Development and Empowerment in Mineral and Coal Mining Business Activities based on the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation Number 41 of 2016 formulates 8 (eight) main programs from the PPM Master Plan (Community Development and Empowerment), namely programs in the fields of education, health, income or real work level, economic independence, socio-culture, environment, the formation of community institutions and infrastructure. Thank you to the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia for funding this research through the Beginner Lecturer Research Grant (PDP) Contract Number 087/ SP2H/LT/DRPM/2020. In the Keputusan Menteri Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral Nomor 1824K/30/MEM/2018, it explains the main points of the Guidelines for Preparation of Blueprints (Blue Print) and Guidelines for Preparation of the Master Plan for PPM. Minerba mining companies are required to carry out PPM throughout the cycle (exploration to post-mining) and are required to prepare a PPM Master Plan which is consulted and reported on its implementation to the Provincial Government and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Provincial governments in areas that have a mining sector are required to prepare a PPM Blueprint and provide instructions to mining companies to prepare a PPM Master Plan. The output expected from this research is: Implement and find out the obstacles faced in the implementation of Community Development and Empowerment at PT Pesona Khatulistiwa Nusantara.
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Alawafi, Rana, Sheeba Rosewilliam, and Andrew Soundy. "A qualitative study of illness narratives: ‘overcoming the monster’ master plot for patients with stroke." International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 29, no. 9 (September 2, 2022): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2021.0131.
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Background/Aims Research that considers illness narrative ‘master plots’ (common and recognisable story plots related to the experience of illness), as expressed by individuals who have had a stroke, is needed Thus far, the literature has focused on identifying pre-established illness narrative master plots: the restitution, the chaos and the quest narrative. However, these narrative plots represent extreme psychological responses to the experience of illness; other narratives need to be understood in order to most effectively support individuals with stroke. Further research must identify if other master plots exist, and consider the implication of such plots. Methods A narrative methodology was undertaken, contextualised within a social constructivist worldview. A purposive sample of individuals with stroke undertook a single online semi-structured interview. A categorical-form narrative analysis was undertaken in five stages. Results A total of eight individuals were interviewed. Following analysis, six individuals were identified as illustrating experiences related to a master plot termed ‘overcoming the monster’. The ‘monster’ was represented in several ways, which included: a mental health problem or an expression relating to internal feelings; a sense of being isolated from others; a threat to the individual's independence; and a negative interaction or experience related to health care. Individuals identified clear strategies for ‘overcoming the monster’. These included: adopting a different way of viewing life; identifying and attaining both big and small goals; persistence and determination in the face of adversity; and giving support to others through activities and receiving support. Conclusions Allied health professionals need to understand the importance of this narrativisation of stroke because research has shown that allied health professionals can stereotype interactions by plots and seek to correct them. Implications of these findings ilustate the importance of understanding the individuals experience, not immediately reacting to a narrative type that may seem to fit, understanding the plot of overcoming the monster varies and may need time to be observed.
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Vílchez, Susana. "A Tribute to a Bacillus thuringiensis Master: Professor David J. Ellar." Toxins 12, no. 12 (December 3, 2020): 764. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxins12120764.
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This Special Issue, on Bacillus thuringiensis and its toxins, seems to be the right place to pay tribute to one of the most influential scientists in the field of research into this peculiar bacterium [...]
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Paxton, Anne, Aravind Pillai, Batya Elul, and Wafaa M. El-Sadr. "A Decade of Training in Global Public Health: Achievements and Lessons Learned." Pedagogy in Health Promotion 6, no. 1 (June 28, 2019): 31–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2373379919859032.
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Accumulating evidence demonstrates an increasing interest among students in global experiences, particularly among students engaged in public health professional training and scholarship. The 2-year Global Health Training Program within the Master of Public Health program at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health was created with the goal of developing global health professionals equipped with skills, experience, and perspectives to address the global health challenges of today and the future. The 2-year Master of Public Health program is interdisciplinary, involving faculty and students from five departments across the School, and offering students a wide range of global health courses selected from the School and University. In addition, students are required to undertake a 6-month, continuous, mentored professional practicum experience in a low- or middle-income country. A total of over 300 students have graduated from this program over the past 10 years. Students have completed practica in 75 countries at global health agencies, academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and community-based organizations. The involvement of a large number of faculty in global health research and practice provides a critical asset to the program given the emphasis of the program on applied experience.
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Steinman, Lesley, Mark Doescher, David Levinger, Cynthia Perry, Louise Carter, Amy Eyler, Semra Aytur, et al. "Master Plans for Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation: Community Characteristics." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 7, s1 (January 2010): S60—S66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.7.s1.s60.
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Background:Recent research demonstrates the importance of targeting the built environment to support individual physical activity, particularly for people experiencing health disparities. Master plans to promote biking and/or pedestrians (BPMPs) are a potential method for environmental change. This descriptive study aims to provide a snapshot of plan attributes and better understand demographic, social and transportation characteristics of communities with BPMPs.Methods:We collected a census sample of BPMPs from 4 states. Population and commuting data were obtained from national statistics.Results:294 master plans were included, with most plans representing municipalities. 62% of plans targeted biking only, one-fifth targeted biking and walking, and 15% targeted walking only. The sampled locations have a similar demographic profile as the overall U.S. for median age and household income, people of color, high school education, and income inequality. The degree of racial diversity of sampled communities is slightly less than the U.S. average and the percentage of people who walk to work were slightly higher.Conclusions:Given that communities with master plans have a similar profile as the overall U.S., BPMPs could feasibly be spread to communities throughout the country. Further research is planned to describe BPMPs in detail toward informing future plan development.
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Zhou, Fei. "Research on Teaching Resource Recommendation Algorithm Based on Deep Learning and Cognitive Diagnosis." Journal of Healthcare Engineering 2022 (January 7, 2022): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/5776341.
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With the increasing abundance of network teaching resources, the recommendation technology based on network is becoming more and more mature. There are differences in the effect of recommendation, which leads to great differences in the effect of recommendation algorithms for teaching resources. The existing teaching resource recommendation algorithm either takes insufficient consideration of the students’ personality characteristics, cannot well distinguish the students’ users through the students’ personality, and pushes the same teaching resources or considers the student user personality not sufficient and cannot well meet the individualized learning needs of students. Therefore, in view of the above problem, combining TDINA model by the user for the students to build cognitive diagnosis model, we put forward a model based on convolution (CUPMF) joint probability matrix decomposition method of teaching resources to recommend the method combined with the history of the students answer, cognitive ability, knowledge to master the situation, and forgetting effect factors. At the same time, CNN is used to deeply excavate the test question resources in the teaching resources, and the nonlinear transformation of the test question resources output by CNN is carried out to integrate them into the joint probability matrix decomposition model to predict students’ performance on the resources. Finally, the students’ knowledge mastery matrix obtained by TDINA model is combined to recommend corresponding teaching resources to students, so as to improve learning efficiency and help students improve their performance.
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Cruz, Isabel Cristina Fonseca da. "Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing." Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing 3, no. 3 (December 3, 2004): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.17665/1676-4285.20044924.
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This editorial is devoted to celebrate the anniversary of the Aurora de Afonso Costa School of Nursing (AACSN), at Fluminense Federal University (FFU). Rich in history, the AACSN celebrates its sixtieth year in 2004 meeting the health challenges of our developing country. An undergraduate program was first offered by the School of Nursing in 1944. The AACSN alumni impact the State of Rio de Janeiro, the nation and the world in health care delivery because they are prepared to be highly educated nurse leaders in research, teaching, training and care. So, practicing nurses play an essential role in linking the findings of research with the communities in which they work.The AACSN completed 60 years and will continue with the primary goals of excellence in nursing education, research and practice, as well as a commitment to service. In 1979, the AACSN initiated its first graduate experience: a nursing service administration certificate course, lato sensu graduate program, leading to a specialist degree. The School added programs in succeeding years that were created and coordinated by Dr. Isabel Cruz: Health Promotion (1994), Intensive Care, Renal Substitutive Therapies (2000), and Professional Master of Science (2003).We invite you to learn more about our School's three major departments, the Master Degree Program, and our Antonio Pedro University Hospital. Please, visit the Jane da Fonseca Proença Nursing Library.Read the NEPAE-NESEN the newsletter published by 2 School of Nursing´s research groups and check out the Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing, a scholarly peer-reviewed journal with free-access, for an inside look at the School of Nursing Professional Master´s Degree Program and our research production.The AACSN nursing faculty provide education and research training in the social, behavioral, and biological sciences focused on health, illness, and health care, and offer innovative teaching-learning strategies:a. on-city “labs” that prepare students from culturally diverse backgrounds for real life hospital or community clinical situations;b. evidenced-based practice integrated into campus classroom discussions;c. and student cultural emersion in Oriximiná - FFU campus, at Amazonian region.As you can see, the AACSN undergraduate (bachelor degree) and graduate (master´s degree) programs prepare students from the beginning generalist to the advanced practice nurse and the nurse scientist. The AACSN nursing research is recognized nationally for answering questions related to African-Brazilian health and institutional racism, women and children topics (Rosalda Paim, RN, PhD, Full Professor [former]), mental health, and other themes. The AACSN nursing faculty and students benefit the public, the profession, and the University through active individual and group involvement in service activities, promoting and demonstrating excellence in professional nursing practice. Taking advantage of its long history as a part of the Fluminense Federal University, the AACSN will continue to work cooperatively with other health professionals on campus, nationally, and internationally in its search for excellence in teaching, research, practice, and public service.Happy anniversary to the AACSN and a happy new year for all!
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Ammenwerth, E., and W. O. Hackl. "Job Profiles of Biomedical Informatics Graduates." Methods of Information in Medicine 54, no. 04 (2015): 372–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.3414/me14-01-0139.
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SummaryBackground: Biomedical informatics programs exist in many countries. Some analyses of the skills needed and of recommendations for curricular content for such programs have been published. However, not much is known of the job profiles and job careers of their graduates.Objectives: To analyse the job profiles and job careers of 175 graduates of the biomedical informatics bachelor and master program of the Tyrolean university UMIT.Methods: Survey of all biomedical informatics students who graduated from UMIT between 2001 and 2013.Results: Information is available for 170 graduates. Eight percent of graduates are male. Of all bachelor graduates, 86% started a master program. Of all master graduates, 36% started a PhD. The job profiles are quite diverse: at the time of the survey, 35% of all master graduates worked in the health IT industry, 24% at research institutions, 9% in hospitals, 9% as medical doctors, 17% as informaticians outside the health care sector, and 6% in other areas. Overall, 68% of the graduates are working as biomedical informaticians. The results of the survey indicate a good job situation for the graduates.Conclusions: The job opportunities for biomedical informaticians who graduated with a bachelor or master degree from UMIT seem to be quite good. The majority of graduates are working as biomedical informaticians. A larger number of comparable surveys of graduates from other biomedical informatics programs would help to enhance our knowledge about careers in biomedical informatics.