Communication Of Specialists Research Articles

Prospects for the Organization Expanded Surveillance System for Salmonella in Russia

The results of development and implementation of a global Salmonella surveillance system performed by a reference center for the salmonellosis monitoring in a number of areas around Russia, which are the main bases of the center, are discussed in the paper. Given that the representatives of the three Salmonella serovars (S. Enteritidis, S. Typhimurium and S. Infantis) make up to 80% of all Salmonella isolates from various sources, it is advisable to exclude data on groups BCD salmonellosis from the form number 2 (Reports on infectious and parasitic diseases), replacing it with three major Salmonella serovars. It is reasonable to exclude information regarding serogroups. The conclusion is that within the global surveillance system it is necessary to promote interagency collaboration and communication of specialists in different fields. The forecast of epidemic situation for salmonellosis in the next few years is also generated.

Technology of Students’ Professional Competences Formation While Teaching a Foreign Language

The Russian education system nowadays passes a reforming stage, influencing a transition of state standards of higher education to a competence-based format. It means definitions, classification, the contents and estimation of competences are specified. While teaching a foreign language it is possible to form and improve not only proficiency in language and culture, but professional communication of future specialists, to develop initiative personality, ability to work in a team and getting ready to life-long learning. Pedagogical monitoring of higher institutions entrants’ communicative, organizational, reflexive, informational and other general and educational skills level came back with rather low results. This paper introduces the technology of teaching a foreign language in order to form professional competences. The technology involves the use of technological cards to train self-determination, cognitive, analytical and practical abilities. For monitoring their professional competences, their levels of motivation, their progress and changes in behavior, students themselves imply the proposed indicators.

Techniques of Teaching English by Information-Communication Technologies (The North-Eastern Federal University)

The article contains research of the education system and techniques of teaching English to students of non-linguistic faculties by communication technologies in all aspects of cognition, education and science at the North-Eastern federal university in Republic Sakha (Yakutia) Russia. The authors analyze language teaching to students of non-linguistic specialties according to the Federal State Educational standards. The purpose of this paper is to reflect upon the value and role of learning activity with a proposal of possible measures that could be taken to improve foreign-languages teaching in the university by means of information-communication technologies. The article contains research of the educational system capable to provide effective communication of specialists in global space as a necessary condition of education quality of the modern students. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n3s3p255

Intercultural communication of future specialists: the nature of the concept

In the article the author has analyzed on the scientific approach to the essence of definitions interpretation of physical education specialists lifelong professional learning the base definitions of physical education (such as culture, physical culture, physical education, physical education system and the education in the physical culture field) and the definition that reveals both the essence and the specificity of lifelong professional learning, that enables reaching the “acme” as the peak of personal abilities.To analyze the basic concepts of the study the principles of research problems of continuous professional education as knowledge about the dedication of productive human activity throughout life concepts classification were used. As a basis of “higher education” definition concept the one in the law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” was taken. The notion of “culture” from the interpretation after of Cicero, and G.Skovoroda and to The Great Dictionary of modern Ukrainian language was analyzed. The article presents the analyses of the “physical culture” concept genesis and transformation after the different authors’ publications. The debatable interpretations of “physical education” and “physical education” terms, taking into account their use in the constitutional and legislative acts of the European countries were analyzed.The author analyzes the interpretation of the term “professional training” either following the Law of Ukraine “About the Higher Education”, or the results of leading scientists. The paper investigates the genesis of studying the idea of “lifelong learning” since the scientists and philosophers of antiquity.The article deals with the concept of “acme”, characterized by the main feature – being the peak and appears as the highest stage of development; the top, blooming power, perfection; man’s peak of perfection; zenith, prime of human capabilities; top in their chosen profession; peak as a result of activities.

STRUCTURAL-FUNCTIONAL MODEL OF PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE ECONOMIC SPECIALISTS

Purpose The structural-functional model of professional business communication development of future economic specialists is presented by the author. Its basic components, purpose, function, principles, methods of its practical realization are characterized in the article. Methodology The considered model is aimed at providing advanced and competent levels of professional business communication / cross-cultural business communication of future specialists in economics by means of relevant to the problem special course within a system of humanitarian cycle disciplines, and integrated class hours and extracurricular activity. The main feature of the special course is its integrated character determined by the necessity to synthesize contents of humanitarian cycle disciplines for the purpose of training material comprehensive awareness. Results In this context focused professional extracurricular activity carried out in strict accordance with an overall objective of young specialist training is effective. Successful implementation of structural functional model is possible providing that integrated approach to creative specialists training by means of entire educational and extracurricular activity system. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12731/2218-7405-2013-5-8

Abstract P2-11-02: Perception and practice of reproductive specialists towards fertility preservation of young breast cancer patients

Abstract Background: The potential for infertility caused by treatment is one of the important quality-of-life issues in young breast cancer (YBC) patients. Insufficient communication and partnership between oncologists and reproductive specialists has been identified as a major barrier to meeting their needs. However, the perception of reproductive specialists towards fertility preservation (FP) of YBC has not been evaluated. Objective: To investigate the perception and needs of reproductive specialists towards FP of YBC patients. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was developed and sent to 423 certified reproductive specialists registered to the Japan Society for Reproductive Medicine to self-evaluate their perceptions and practices regarding FP in YBC patients. Results: Two hundred reproductive specialists (47%) responded to the survey. 99% responded that reproductive specialists should be engaged in FP of YBC patients. 46% responded that cancer treatment is more important than childbirth even if the patient was recurrence-free five years after primary treatment. 83% responded that they would like to treat YBC patients. Respondents affiliated with private clinics were more likely to accept both fertilized egg and unfertilized egg preservation than those affiliated with academic or general hospitals (p < 0.01). 58% responded that ovulation induction methods should be modified in YBC patients. The choice of ovulation induction methods varied both in non-cancer women and YBC patients, however, the frequency of the use of letrozole was significantly higher (p < 0.01) and that of LHRH-agonist short protocol was significantly less (p < 0.05) in the management of breast cancer patients than in the practice of non-cancer women. 70% of the reproductive specialists responded that they were anxious in treating YBC patients. Concerns for greater or unknown risk of disease recurrence (66%), insufficient knowledge about breast cancer (47%), and lack of patient's spouse/partner (24%) were identified as major barriers in supporting FP for YBC patients. Conclusion Reproductive specialists recognize the needs of FP in YBC patients and are willing to participate and support care for YBC. Affiliation of reproductive specialists was related to positive attitude towards to egg preservation. Various concerns regarding FP among reproductive specialists indicate the need for evidence that supports the safety of FP for YBC patients and guidelines that facilitate the practice and communication of oncologists and reproductive specialists. Citation Information: Cancer Res 2012;72(24 Suppl):Abstract nr P2-11-02.

Determinants of quality of life in patients with advanced cancer

Improving health-related quality of life (HRQL) is the main goal of palliative care and an important outcome for oncology trials. This study examines medical and sociodemographic determinants of HRQL in outpatients with advanced cancer. Patients with metastatic gastrointestinal, genitourinary, breast, lung or gynecological cancer, ECOG 0-2, and clinical prognosis of 6 months to 2 years were recruited from outpatient medical oncology clinics. HRQL was measured using the FACT-G questionnaire and the FACIT-Sp meaning and peace (existential) subscale. The influence of demographic and medical characteristics on HRQL was determined using t tests and analysis of variance, with Tukey's correction for multiple comparisons. Multivariate linear regression was used to determine independent predictors. Of 285 patients, 57% were female and the median age was 61 years; 44% were alive at latest follow-up; and of those deceased, the mean survival time was 10 months. The strongest determinants of overall HRQL were increased age (p < 0.001), good performance status (PS; p < 0.001) and survival time >6 months (p = 0.001). Compared to patients receiving cancer treatment, those awaiting new treatment had worse emotional well-being (p < 0.001), while those on surveillance or whose treatment had been stopped had worse existential well-being (p = 0.03). Male gender predicted better emotional and physical well-being and lower income predicted worse social well-being. Age, PS, survival time, and treatment status are important determinants of HRQL in patients with advanced cancer. Decision aids, open communication, and involvement of supportive care specialists may improve emotional and existential distress associated with changing or stopping cancer treatment.

Educating a new profession: Developing the communication and information management skills of health information specialists

Health information specialists are an expanding workforce in the UK, based in a range of settings, including voluntary sector organisations, hospitals and community services. The backgrounds of health information specialists are very varied: some will have strong clinical skills, while others may be librarians or customer care managers. They are expected to be able to develop strategic plans, promote services, manage information services and help individuals to cope with the personal consequences of information. The following paper outlines findings from research into the educational needs of health information specialists. This research suggests that a multi-faceted view of the communication skills used in different tasks by health information specialists is needed and that skills are needed to develop information management systems and resources that complement the communication process. Macmillan Cancer Support and the University of Central England developed a postgraduate programme in partnership, based on this research, to meet the educational needs of health information specialists. The paper reports on the students' views on the content and the impact of the course up to two years after completing the programme. The initial research and students' experience demonstrate the commonality of skills needed by health information specialists, regardless of professional background. This may lead the health information specialist workforce to become a professional group in its own right.

Educating a new profession: Developing the communication and information management skills of health information specialists

Health information specialists are an expanding workforce in the UK, based in a range of settings, including voluntary sector organisations, hospitals and community services. The backgrounds of health information specialists are very varied: some will have strong clinical skills, while others may be librarians or customer care managers. They are expected to be able to develop strategic plans, promote services, manage information services and help individuals to cope with the personal consequences of information. The following paper outlines findings from research into the educational needs of health information specialists. This research suggests that a multi-faceted view of the communication skills used in different tasks by health information specialists is needed and that skills are needed to develop information management systems and resources that complement the communication process. Macmillan Cancer Support and the University of Central England developed a postgraduate programme in partnership, based on this research, to meet the educational needs of health information specialists. The paper reports on the students' views on the content and the impact of the course up to two years after completing the programme. The initial research and students' experience demonstrate the commonality of skills needed by health information specialists, regardless of professional background. This may lead the health information specialist workforce to become a professional group in its own right.

Modifying Chest Press Exercises for Athletes With Shoulder Pathology

June 2005 • Strength and Conditioning Journal M aintaining the integrity of the shoulder joint should be a major focus for professionals who work with the strength and conditioning of athletes. The focus should be on maximizing the benefit of any particular exercise while minimizing the risk. Risk usually comes in the form of repetitive microtrauma, which leads to chronic and painful conditions. There are many exercises that cause unnecessary stress and strain when the exercise is performed as typically instructed. Unnecessary stress and strain could also come from the fact that the lifting technique is not as sound as it should be. The strength and conditioning specialist can limit the amount of strain by simply fine-tuning the technique and modifying the actual exercise. Through effective communication of strength and conditioning specialists with physical therapists and athletic trainers, guiding principles often used as a foundation for rehabilitation protocols can be adapted and applied to strength and conditioning protocols. Sound shoulder rehabilitation protocols are replete with guidelines to ensure the protection of the joint while simultaneously promoting an environment for reconditioning. These guiding principles allow the treating health care professional to do no harm to the patient while facilitating an optimal environment for healing. It seems only reasonable that one should continue to use these principles as the athlete leaves rehabilitation and moves into more traditional strength-training regimes.

Telemedicine in Tatarstan

Remote transmission of medical information has been carried out in our country since the late 60s. Let's recall, for example, the use of a regular phone to transmit an ECG. But only thanks to modern achievements in the field of telecommunications, the necessary conditions for full-fledged communication of specialists in real time have appeared. On March 6, 2001, the first TV show was held in the ICDC of Kazan with the connection of several telemedicine centers in Russia. Preparation for it was conducted for several years. It included the provision of modern types of digital communication, which made it possible to implement this project.