Computer-Assisted Instruction

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A descriptive study of registered nurses experiences with web-based learning.

AIMS: To describe the experiences of registered nurses (RNs) who enrolled in a web-based course from either their home or the workplace. RATIONALE: In order to maintain competency in rapidly changing health care systems, and meet the challenge of ...
Lynda Atack, James Rankin (J Adv Nurs, 200211)
descriptive-study-registered-nurses-experiences-web-based-learning.asp

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Assessment of perceptions of nutrition knowledge and disease using a group interactive system: the Perception Analyzer.

Food labels can be used as a tool for nutrition education, but the information available is of little value to consumers who do not understand how to apply it. In an effort to assess nutrition knowledge and identify misconceptions, a group interactive ...
Emilia Papakonstantinou, James L Hargrove, Chung-Liang Huang, Connie C Crawley, Nancy L Canolty (J Am Diet Assoc, 200211)
assessment-perceptions-nutrition-knowledge-disease-group-interactive.asp

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Anatomy online: presentation of a detailed WWW atlas of human gross anatomy--reference for medical education.

We present an online anatomy atlas based on the Visible Human Project (VHP) of the US National Library of Medicine. The objective is to provide original unlabeled as well as labeled sections of the human body of high quality and resolution on the ...
Holger Jastrow, Lutz Vollrath (Clin Anat, 200211)
anatomy-online-presentation-detailed-www-atlas-human-gross-anatomy.asp

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Computer-assisted instruction of carpal bone radiograph interpretation.

This paper describes the development of a computer-assisted self-directed learning module to teach carpal bone radiograph interpretation to clinical clerks, and the evaluation of its efficacy as a teaching tool. The module was developed using ...
Matthew W Westendorp, Robert C McGraw (Med Teach, 200211)
computer-assisted-instruction-carpal-bone-radiograph-interpretation.asp

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Using virtual reality technology for aircraft visual inspection training: presence and comparison studies.

The aircraft maintenance industry is a complex system consisting of several interrelated human and machine components. Recognizing this, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has pursued human factors related research. In the maintenance arena the ...
Jeenal Vora, Santosh Nair, Anand K Gramopadhye, Andrew T Duchowski, Brian J Melloy, Barbara Kanki (Appl Ergon, 200211)
virtual-reality-technology-aircraft-visual-inspection-training.asp

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Randomized prospective blinded study validating acquistion of ureteroscopy skills using computer based virtual reality endourological simulator.

PURPOSE: Surgical simulation has emerged in the last decade as a potential tool for aiding acquisition of technical skills, including anesthesia protocols, trauma management, cardiac catheterization and laparoscopy. We evaluate and validate the use of a ...
James D Watterson, Darren T Beiko, James K Kuan, John D Denstedt (J Urol, 200211)
randomized-prospective-blinded-study-validating-acquistion.asp

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Development of a CD-ROM Internet Hybrid: a new thoracic surgery curriculum.

The TSDA Prerequisite Curriculum Committee has successfully developed the content for a didactic curriculum to be mastered by the residents before their matriculation in a thoracic surgical residency program. In addition the committee assembled an ...
Jeffrey P Gold, Edward A Verrier, Gordon N Olinger, Mark B Orringer (Ann Thorac Surg, 200211)
development-cd-rom-internet-hybrid-new-thoracic-surgery-curriculum.asp

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A computer assisted surgical trainer for transurethral resection of the prostate.

PURPOSE: We developed a realistic and reusable computer assisted surgical training system for transurethral resection of the prostate. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A disposable prostate model is housed in a model abdomen. A software program that provides a ...
P V S Kumar, M P S F Gomes, B L Davies, A G Timoney (J Urol, 200211)
computer-assisted-surgical-trainer-transurethral-resection-prostate.asp

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360 degrees: planning a new pediatric clerkship.

OBJECTIVE: Mount Sinai School of Medicine is midway through a major curriculum revision. The immediate goal for the core third-year clerkships was to create a modular schedule with varied and integrated clinical experiences. Some clerkships were ...
Jennifer L Koestler (Acad Med, 200211)
degrees-planning-new-pediatric-clerkship.asp

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Reaching and teaching new medical students.

OBJECTIVE: Each year 150 new medical students enter UCLA. During Foundations week they are introduced to the resources and services, which will support their studies, as well as to the problem-based learning (PBL) approach of instruction. The library is ...
Joan Kaplowitz, LuAnn Wilkerson (Acad Med, 200211)
reaching-teaching-new-medical-students.asp