Computer-Assisted Instruction

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Training postgraduate urologists in laparoscopic surgery: the current challenge.

PURPOSE: We established a new mini-fellowship training model for teaching laparoscopic urological surgery to practicing urologists that provides a learning experience beyond that of a pelvic trainer or hands-on, animal laboratory based laparoscopic ...
Arieh L Shalhav, Mark D Dabagia, Theodore T Wagner, Michael O Koch, James E Lingeman (J Urol, 200205)
training-postgraduate-urologists-laparoscopic-surgery-current.asp

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Real-time, evidence-based medicine instruction: a randomized controlled trial in a neonatal intensive care unit.

PURPOSE: The study assesses potential for improving residents evidence-based medicine searching skills in MEDLINE through real-time librarian instruction. SUBJECTS: Ten residents on a rotation in a neonatal intensive care unit participated. METHODOLOGY: ...
Doreen R Bradley, Gurpreet Kaur Rana, Patricia W Martin, Robert E Schumacher (J Med Libr Assoc, 200204)
real-time-evidence-based-medicine-instruction-randomized-controlled.asp

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Can virtual reality be used to measure and train surgical skills?

The quantitative literature on the use of virtual environments to measure and train a variety of surgical skills is critically reviewed. We selected works from the years 1995-2000. Theoretical perspectives, such as those of Saltzman (1979), Bernstein ...
Paul Arnold, Martin J Farrell (Ergonomics, 200204)
virtual-reality-measure-train-surgical-skills.asp

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Online learning: enhancing nurse education?

BACKGROUND: The need to integrate information technology into nursing education has been recognized and well documented. In spite of this, information technology remains a neglected subject in many nursing programmes. Strategies have been considered for ...
Amanda Kenny (J Adv Nurs, 200204)
online-learning-enhancing-nurse-education.asp

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Simulation and the future of military medicine.

The U.S. military currently faces serious difficulties in training medical personnel in peacetime for the tasks of war. The military beneficiary population comprises fit young service men and women, their dependents, and retirees. Their peacetime care, ...
Robert A Leitch, Gerald R Moses, Harvey Magee (Mil Med, 200204)
simulation-future-military-medicine.asp

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The role of medical libraries in undergraduate education: a case study in genetics.

Between 1996 and 2001, the Health Science Center Libraries and Department of Zoology at the University of Florida partnered to provide a cohesive and comprehensive learning experience to undergraduate students in PCB3063, "Genetics." During one semester ...
Michele R Tennant, Michael M Miyamoto (J Med Libr Assoc, 200204)
role-medical-libraries-undergraduate-education-case-study-genetics.asp

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Using a decade of data on medical student computer literacy for strategic planning.

PURPOSE: From 1991 through 2000, incoming medical students (M-Is) at the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University have been surveyed with a written questionnaire on their computer literacy. The surveys purpose is to learn the students ...
Brenda L Seago, Jeanne B Schlesinger, Carol L Hampton (J Med Libr Assoc, 200204)
decade-data-medical-student-computer-literacy-strategic-planning.asp

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The new face of gross anatomy.

The nature of anatomy education has changed substantially over the past decade due to both a new generation of students who learn differently from those of past years and the enormity of advances in anatomical imaging and viewing. At Mount Sinai School ...
Joy S Reidenberg, Jeffrey T Laitman (Anat Rec, 200204)
new-face-gross-anatomy.asp

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Can Internet-based education improve physician confidence in dealing with domestic violence?

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Domestic violence (DV) is a common, under-recognized source of visits to health care professionals. Even when recognized, physicians are reluctant to deal with DV, citing a lack of education and lack of confidence in addressing ...
John M Harris, Randa M Kutob, Zita J Surprenant, Roland D Maiuro, Thomas A Delate (Fam Med, 200204)
internet-based-education-improve-physician-confidence-dealing.asp

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New choices for continuing education: a statewide survey of the practices and preferences of nurse practitioners.

Technological innovations in the past decade have made possible several promising new modes for delivering continuing education (CE). Offering a wide variety of educational approaches is necessary to satisfy the different learning needs and preferences ...
Patricia A Charles, Edward M Mamary (J Contin Educ Nurs, 200203-04)
new-choices-continuing-education-statewide-survey-practices.asp