Development Of Educational Materials Research Articles

Prevalence and Correlates of Cannabis Use among Cancer Survivors

Abstract Background Delaware has legalized marijuana use for both medical and recreational use. This study identified factors associated with cannabis use among adults with chronic relative to individuals without a history of cancer in the First State. Methods Combined data (2020, 2021 and 2022) from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) were analyzed for Delaware. Multivariable logistic regression examined individual-level demographic, socio-economic, clinical, and behavioral predictors associated with marijuana use stratified by history of cancer. Results Cannabis use was lower among cancer survivors compared to individuals with no history of cancer (6.76% vs. 13.43%). However, a higher proportion of cancer survivors reported use for medical purposes (75.13% vs. 64.28%). Marijuana use prevalence decreased with age among cancer survivors. After adjusting for sex, age, educational attainment, self-reported race/ethnicity, mental health status and physical health status, current smoking (odds ratio [OR], 4.24 vs. 2.74) and binge drinking (OR, 2.45 vs. 1.75) were associated with cannabis use in both groups. Conclusions Adults with cancer were more likely to use marijuana. Marijuana use prevalence decreased with age. Public perceptions of marijuana is becoming more acceptable. Risk of medical conditions such as cancer increase with age. As such, older adults might also become consumers of marijuana. Clinicians should screen for marijuana use among patients and initiate open discussions with patients about the benefits and risks associated with marijuana. Key messages • Need for ongoing cannabis research to better understand and inform its use for medical purposes. • Development of high-quality standardized education materials and clinical practice guidelines for marijuana use.

Development and Validation of an Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Patient Education Material for Ostomy Patients: A Methodological Study.

To develop and test the validity of an artificial intelligence-assisted patient education material for ostomy patients. A methodological study. The study was carried out in two main stages and five steps: (1) determining the information needs of ostomy patients, (2) creating educational content, (3) converting the educational content into patient education material, (4) validation of patient education material based on expert review and (5) measuring the readability of the patient education material. We used ChatGPT 4.0 to determine the information needs and create patient education material content, and Publuu Online Flipbook Maker was used to convert the educational content into patient education material. Understandability and applicability scores were assessed using the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool submitted to 10 expert reviews. The tool inter-rater reliability was determined via the intraclass correlation coefficient. Readability was analysed using the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Gunning Fog Index and Simple Measure of Gobbledygook formula. The mean Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool understandability score of the patient education material was 81.91%, and the mean Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool actionability score was 85.33%. The scores for the readability indicators were calculated to be Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 8.53, Gunning Fog: 10.9 and Simple Measure of Gobbledygook: 7.99. The AI-assisted patient education material for ostomy patients provided accurate information with understandable and actionable responses to patients, but is at a high reading level for patients. Artificial intelligence-assisted patient education materials can significantly increase patient information rates in the health system regarding ease of practice. Artificial intelligence is currently not an option for creating patient education material, and their impact on the patient is not fully known. The study followed the STROBE checklist guidelines. No patient or public contributions.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR OF KAZAKHSTAN: OPPORTUNITIES AND PROSPECTS

This article examines the potential for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the education system of Kazakhstan. It focuses on how AI can contribute to the individualization of learning, improve the quality of education in remote regions, support teachers, and develop digital literacy among students. Key areas of AI use are analyzed, such as the automation of routine tasks, the creation of personalized educational programs, distance learning, and the development of educational materials in the Kazakh language. It also discusses the challenges associated with the use of AI and predicts its long-term effects on the development of the country's educational system.

Problems and prospects of developing spelling skills in schoolchildren with visual impairments in Uzbekistan

This article addresses issues concerning the development of accurate word pronunciation skills in English among students with visual impairments in Uzbekistan. The challenges include a scarcity of Braille literature, discrepancies in word writing and pronunciation between Uzbek and English, confusion stemming from similarities and differences in the Braille-based English alphabet and the Latin-script Uzbek alphabet, as well as a lack of educational materials and the production of essential and supplementary educational literature. The complexities associated with these issues are examined, with particular focus on psychological obstacles faced by students in the same demographic when learning English. Additionally, practical recommendations for enhancing this field will be formulated based on empirical research findings. Special attention is also given to the needs of consumers requiring educational materials for this demographic, adherence to academic standards, and the promotion of a conducive learning environment for students with visual impairments studying English.In addition, the issue of ensuring communication between schoolchildren with visual disabilities and their teachers, as well as assistants aiding in lesson preparation for the same group of students, in creating child-specific dictionaries and educational literature, is being addressed. There is also a need to coordinate the efforts of both state and non-state organizations on international and local levels to support the development of dictionaries and educational materials for teaching English to visually impaired students in Uzbekistan, along with establishing a system for delivering them and the necessary educational equipment

Towards stem cell therapies for hearing loss: awareness and perspectives of Australian audiologists and their patients.

Aim: Over the last two decades, numerous experimental studies have examined the feasibility of delivering stem cells into the cochlea to restore hearing. While these studies have spawned new cell therapy companies, there is little information on what patients understand or expect from these emerging therapies.Methods: This study sought to understand the awareness and perspectives of Australian audiologists and their adult patients toward stem cell therapies for treating hearing loss.Results: An anonymous survey indicated 91% of patients and 39% of audiologists were unaware of these therapies being developed. Thirty percent of audiologists reported being asked about stem cell therapies for hearing loss, but 70% were not confident answering patient queries about this and were unsure where to gather information. Primary concerns reported by patients were cost (45%) and safety of treatment (42%). Interestingly, 58% of patients were unsure of how this therapy would improve their hearing, yet 25% of these patients expected that their hearing would return to normal.Conclusion: There was strong support for development of educational materials for both patient and clinician. The increasingly important role of audiologists in providing patient counselling was reflected in overwhelming support (from both patient and clinician) for audiologists providing such information.

Effectiveness of caregiver educational materials for paediatric community-acquired pneumonia in the emergency department: a qualitative study.

The objective of this study was to better understand caregiver perspectives on educational materials relating to paediatric community-acquired pneumonia and antibiotic stewardship in the emergency department setting. This was a phenomenologically informed qualitative study. Caregivers of young children in Hamilton, Ontario were presented with four educational materials (animated video, physician led lecture-style video, caregiver led testimony-style video, and a printed brochure) providing information relating to treatment strategies for community-acquired pneumonia. Caregivers were then asked open-ended questions about how they felt about the effectiveness of the media used. The principles of conventional content analysis guided the coding and synthesis of the transcribed interviews. Eleven caregivers were interviewed. Most caregivers preferred the animated video and brochure to the lecture-style physician video and caregiver testimonial video. Common themes for effective educational materials included visually attention-grabbing graphics, accessible language, and formats they could reference following their visit (e.g. brochure). The busy nature of the emergency department setting can impede effective communication between clinicians and parents. Employing educational materials may allow for more informed parent-provider communication on care decision making. Caregivers in our study prioritized the simplest information formats for education around community-acquired pneumonia and antimicrobial stewardship which could be referenced following discharge. This was best accomplished by short, animated videos and brochures. Results from this study can inform development of future educational materials used in paediatric emergency department settings to optimize caregiver education and corresponding care plan adherence.

Developing translational products for adapting evidence-based physical activity interventions in rural communities

The development and distribution of educational materials is a key strategy to support the implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBIs). Rural communities have higher rates of physical inactivity and face higher burden of many diseases that increased physical activity can prevent. To support the translation of a developed physical activity intervention for adults in micropolitan communities (10,000-50,000 people), called Active XXXX, the University of XXXX Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (PRC-RH) created a toolkit and supplemental resources designed to guide implementers through the implementation of the intervention. Through a community-engaged process, the PRC-RH underwent three phases of review and evaluation of the developed products. The first phase involved the Community Advisory Board from the pilot intervention, the second involved the PRC-RH State Advisory Board and public health practitioners from across the state, and the third involved micropolitan leaders and micropolitan health department staff. The feedback received through these three phases resulted in changes to the developed products to improve usability, readability, and clarity. The feedback also resulted in the development of additional materials to further support the implementation of the intervention. The success the PRC-RH experienced in the review process can be attributed to the strong, established partnerships with practitioners across the state who represented a variety of community roles and organizations. The developed materials can be used to improve physical activity rates in rural and micropolitan communities, in turn reducing chronic diseases and improving the quality of life for rural residents.

Experience of a tertiary acute care hospital in Southeast Asia in initiating patient engagement with the aid of digital solutions.

With the goal of patient engagement, an initiative was formulated to equip each patient in the general wards with a tablet whereby they can access their health information and patient education materials and communicate with their healthcare team. This paper presented the methodology of the implementation efforts as well as an evaluation of the preliminary outcomes. The process of hospital-wide implementation was shared using the implementation research logic model. The bedside tablets were rolled out hospital-wide in a step-wedge manner over 12 months. Barriers and facilitators to this implementation were discussed together with strategies to optimize the situation. Preliminary outcomes of the implementation were evaluated using the RE-AIM framework. The initial adoption rate for the bedside tablet was low. Additional strategies, such as survey audits and provision of feedback, development of education materials for patients, facilitation, and purposefully re-examining the implementation strategies, were used to improve adoption. The trend of adoption increased over the course of 2 years from the start of implementation. The initial lower adoption rates may reflect Singapore's paternalistic healthcare culture. While this implementation was driven by the need to move away from paternalism and toward patient engagement, more time is required for significant cultural change.

ФИЛОЛОГ-СТУДЕНТТЕРДІҢ ӘДІСТЕМЕЛІК ҚҰЗЫРЕТТІЛІГІН ҚАЛЫПТАСТЫРУ ЖОЛДАРЫ

This article discusses the ways of forming the methodological competence of a future teacher of the Kazakh language and literature. Theoretical works are summarized and studies related to the disclosure of the essence of the concept of "methodological competence of a university student" are analyzed. It is known that methodological training is an important component in the content of teaching philology students. The importance of methodological training as an integral part of the student's professional competence in the formation of methodological competence is determined. Using the example of the research directions of scientists, it was suggested that various factors influence the definition of ways to form methodological competence. In addition, the criteria for the formation of such types of methods as modeling of pedagogical situations, analysis of pedagogical situations, design, game method, case method, problem seminar, problem lecture, used in the formation of methodological competence of students, are clarified and defined. It is known that the formation of methodological competence of students of philology is an important and multifaceted process. Here are some main ways to achieve this goal: providing fundamental knowledge in the field of theoretical education, linguistics, literary studies and pedagogy, deep learning in teaching methods and technologies, and the development of practical skills. Conducting micro-lessons, drawing up curricula, analysis, development of educational materials, pedagogical practice, practical training in schools and other educational institutions, participation in the real educational process help to effectively form the methodological competence of students of philology. It was found that the personalization of this process is also important, taking into account the individual characteristics of each student.

Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Initiative to Educate Healthcare Providers and Patients in the United States about the Risk of Drug-Drug Interactions Associated with Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This case study describes the development of a comprehensive drug-drug interaction (DDI) education initiative for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid™) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following Emergency Use Authorization in December of 2021, the rapid dissemination of information on identification and management of DDIs was needed to ensure appropriate use of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir when treating patients with COVID-19 who were at an increased risk of progression to severe illness. The initiative included comprehensive outreach activities to compliantly inform healthcare providers and patients through the development of various educational materials and omnichannel engagement strategies. This case study may serve as an example to guide best practices for therapeutics requiring timely and comprehensive approaches to the dissemination of medical information in the future.

Use of artificial intelligence in nursing

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) encompasses technologies such as machine learning and neural networks, with applications across various fields. The World Health Organization recognizes its potential to enhance healthcare, yet emphasizes the need to address ethical considerations in its implementation. In nursing, AI has the potential to increase autonomy and efficiency in care, though its use remains limited and poorly understood within the profession.Objective: To analyze the use of AI in nursing by evaluating its impact on care functions, administrative tasks, educational activities, and research.Methods: A literature review was conducted, including original articles, reviews, and bibliometric studies. The research focused on AI applications across the four primary functions of nursing.Results: AI has demonstrated benefits in predictive analytics and improving patient care efficiency, as well as in administrative management and patient classification. In education, generative AI facilitates the development of educational materials, although it presents risks of bias. In research, AI serves as an assistant in data search and analysis, despite facing ethical and methodological challenges.Conclusions: AI has the potential to significantly transform nursing practice, enhancing both the quality and efficiency of care. However, its integration necessitates careful management to address its limitations and ensure a positive impact in the field.

Perceptions of primigravida and their husbands regarding the need for maternal-fetal attachment stimulation

Prenatal class programs for primigravidas are important to improve fetal care behavior and reduce infant mortality. In prenatal classes, there is no maternal-fetal attachment stimulation education program which is important for improving maternal-fetal attachment and fetal well-being. The perceptions of pregnant women and their husbands regarding knowledge and experience of pregnancy as well as maternal-fetal attachment (MFA) stimulation are important for assessing the need for MFA educational materials. The research aimed to examine the perceptions of primigravidas and their husbands regarding pregnancy and MFA stimulation. Exploratory descriptive qualitative study method. Data were collected using in-depth interviews with 10 primigravidas and their husbands at the Community Health Center in Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, using an interview guide. Data analysis by condensing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions, verbatim results of interviews are presented in coding, found categories, and themes. Four themes were produced: knowledge of pregnancy and fetal growth and development; concept of maternal-fetal attachment skills; management of pregnancy emotional management; and husband's support. The conclusion of this theme's findings underlies the development of maternal-fetal attachment educational materials in prenatal classes to prepare mothers for their role, and improve MFA and maternal-fetal health.

Desain Kurikulum dan Bahan Ajar Bahasa Arab yang Menarik dan Efektif

This article reviews the design of an effective and interesting Arabic curriculum and teaching material, aimed at improving students' understanding and skills in the language. The main focus is on the creation of curricula that are dynamic and responsive to student needs, as well as the development of educational materials that vary and utilize technology. The methodology described includes the analysis of students' needs to design a competence-based curriculum, the integration of technology into the teaching material, and the use of interactive media to create an exciting learning experience. Implementation of these curricula and teaching materials shows positive results, with significant increases in student motivation and involvement, as well as improvements in their language skills. Continuous evaluation and adjustment based on student feedback are key to ensuring that the curriculum and the teaching material remain relevant and effective. This article provides insight into how a systematic approach to curriculum design and the development of teaching materials can improve the quality of Arabic learning and meet student learning needs in a comprehensive way.

The development of digital educational materials on tribology and their application in the formation of the professional competence of future physics teachers

Tribology, as a science that studies friction in mechanisms and their wear, occupies an important place in the combination of education, science and industry. Therefore, the training of future physics teachers in the field of tribology is one of the urgent issues. The purpose of this study is to increase the effectiveness of teaching in the field of tribology and to evaluate the effectiveness of digital education in forming the professional competencies of students in this field. This research also used the methods of modeling in a digital environment, software and constructive design along with the methods of theoretical analysis. In addition, a pedagogical experiment was conducted in which 86 students participated. The learning outcomes were assessed using questionnaires. As a result of the research, an elective course “Physical Foundations of Tribology” was developed and digital resources for the discipline are included in the educational program. The results showed that the students in these programs have a high level of professional creativity and a positive attitude towards creative educational activities. They are also sufficiently prepared to use digital learning materials for this course (M = 3.89). The educational and methodological test showed how well e-learning resources have been developed to help students master the discipline of tribology at a professional level. This is evidenced by the fact that about 75% of students demonstrated a high level of professional knowledge and abilities. The results of the study are recommended to be used at all stages of training future teachers.

Environmental literacy curriculum: an analysis of science textbooks for lower secondary education

ABSTRACT The issue of current environmental changes is increasingly being highlighted. For relevant decision-making and behaviour in society, it is desirable to develop the environmental literacy of all students. To do this, teachers need to be given adequate support. Textbooks may reflect the implemented curriculum. The research aimed to find out how selected aspects of environmental literacy are considered in Czech lower-secondary science textbooks. A quantitative analysis of 126 textbooks using closed coding was conducted to identify the inclusion of topics targeting Environmental Processes and Systems. Environmental literacy aspects were found to receive relatively little attention in textbooks and significant consistency within subjects was identified. The findings point to a lack of support for development of environmental literacy and form the basis for further innovation and development of educational materials.

Research trends in nurse-parent partnership: A scoping review of the paediatric field in South Korea.

To analyse and describe the trends concerning nurse-parent partnerships in South Korean research, presenting their implications in paediatric care and guiding future directions for partnership research. A scoping review. The scoping review was conducted according to the framework outlined by Arksey and O'Malley. This review method consists of five stages: (1) identifying a research question, (2) identifying relevant studies, (3) selecting relevant studies, (4) charting the data extraction and (5) collating, summarizing and reporting the results. The studies reviewed were searched from electronic databases. Thirty studies were analysed for general characteristics, type of research method and findings from quantitative and qualitative research. Among the quantitative research, factors associated with partnerships, such as self-efficacy, quality of care and coping, were commonly associated with nurse-parent partnerships regardless of parent-, child- and nurse-related factors. The intervention methods included active parental participation and the development of educational materials. In the review of qualitative research, parents and paediatric nurses experienced that even when both groups occupied the same environment simultaneously, a disparity existed between the paediatric nurses' and parents' perceptions of their partnership experiences. Strengthening nurse-parent partnerships is crucial in improving health outcomes and quality of life for paediatric patients in South Korea. Effective collaboration, emphasizing mutual respect, effective communication, and shared decision-making, is essential in paediatric nursing care. This requires ongoing research, including both parents and a multidisciplinary approach to build supportive relationships across various age groups. Recognizing parents as key members of the care team, with valuable insights and contributions, enhances care quality. Additionally, enhancing paediatric nurses' self-efficacy, empowerment, and communication skills through continuous education is vital to improving parents' perceived quality of nursing. Partnership-centred practices not only boost care quality but also fortify the bond between healthcare providers and families, promoting better health outcomes. This work did not incorporate patient or public contributions, as its methodology was centred on a scoping review approach.

Competitive dynamics in a multi-sided mobile payment platform market: an agent-based modeling perspective

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to develop a comprehensive model to better understand competitive dynamics between mobile payment providers in a multi-sided market featuring customers and merchants. This is undertaken by modeling customers performing financial transactions with merchants while two mobile payment systems (MPS) providers deploy different strategies to compete for market share.Design/methodology/approachThe authors developed an agent-based simulation model using the NetLogo environment. The simulation featured two competing platform providers, 1,000 customer agents and 50 merchant agents. Past research, interviews and surveys were conducted to accurately model the behavior of the agents. Each simulation run lasted for 50 time periods. A total of 1,024 experimental conditions were designed to model different competitive environments, and 50 replications were conducted for a total of 51,200 experiments.FindingsThe simulation model provides insight into MPS platform providers’ competitive strategies by simultaneously modelling socioeconomic interactions between customers, merchants and MPS.Research limitations/implicationsFrom a methodological perspective, the paper contributes a comprehensive model that can be used to study competitive dynamics between competing platforms in a multi-sided market. From the perspective of competitive strategies, the results show that pricing alone is not sufficient to influence MPS diffusion. Interactions between pricing, customers’ risk perception, perceived security and ease of use of the platform create unexpected same-side and cross-side network effects, which affect MPS diffusion.Practical implicationsWhile pricing remains a crucial lever for MPS to compete for market share, they should focus on enhancing customers’ and merchants’ trust and reduce their risk perception. This can be done through the improvement of the user experience of their platform, development of educational materials and marketing campaigns that address concerns around security, data breaches and perceived risk.Originality/valueThe paper is a direct response to a recent call for action on studying competition between MPS platforms by simultaneously modelling the socio-economic behavior of heterogeneous consumers and merchants. The proposed agent-based simulation model can be used to provide insights into competitive strategies and as a building block for subsequent research in this area.

Obesity Management and the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in Greece

Overweight and obesity consists of a severe global pandemic having harmful and undesired health, social and economic impacts. Obesity management is not included in the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals of UN which should be achieved by 2030 according to the international agreement signed in the global summit for climate change in 2015 in Paris. The problem of obesity is severe in Greece where many children and adults are overweight and obese. The achievement of SDGs in Greece has been monitored indicating that, in 2022, their achievement was not satisfactory and more efforts are required to reach in the desired targets by 2030. Many international studies have indicated that obesity treatment is indirectly related with the achievement of several UN SDGs. Other studies in various countries have indicated that education is negatively related with obesity while education is one available tool for fighting the harmful pandemic. Similar studies in Greece are limited while appropriate policies focusing simultaneously in obesity reduction and in the achievement of the UN SDGs are lacking. The development of new policies in Greece targeting jointly in obesity reduction and the achievement of the SDGs could be useful having many health, social, economic and environmental benefits. The development of educational material for treating overweight and obesity could contribute in the mitigation of the obesity pandemic in Greece.

HISTORICAL EVENTS INFLUENCE ON THE FORMATION OF MILITARY VOCABULARY IN THE UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST AND SECOND WORLD WARS)

The paper deals with the influence of various historical events on the emergence, evolution and adaptation of military terms in the Ukrainian language. The object of research is the military vocabulary of the Ukrainian language, and the subject is the processes of its formation under the influence of historical circumstances. The study focuses on the identification and analysis of specific military terms that arose in different historical periods, namely, during the First and Second World Wars. The article examines the reasons and circumstances of the appearance of certain lexemes or word combinations, their consolidation in the military terminology system, as well as how these terms are defined and described in modern dictionaries. The methodological basis of the research includes historical-comparative analysis, methods of semantic and etymological analysis, as well as a contextual approach to the study of terminology. Special attention is paid to how social and political circumstances influenced the transformation of military lexicon and its adaptation to the modern linguistic environment. The study also investigates the preservation and relevance of these terms in today’s usage, particularly in military literature, official documents, and mass media. A complex analysis model of the influence of historical events on the formation of the term system of military vocabulary in the Ukrainian language is proposed. As a result of the research, several possible options for changing the initial meaning of the military term will be demonstrated. The research conclusions are interesting not only from a linguistic point of view, but also contribute to a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical processes that influenced the development of the language. These results can be useful for linguistic studies, creation of dictionaries, for teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language, and development of educational materials for foreign students studying the Ukrainian language.

Implementasi Konsep Manajemen Pendidikan dalam Surat Luqman Ayat 13-19: Studi Kasus di SMAN 1 Solok

This study examines the implementation of the values contained in Surat Luqman verses 13-19 in education management at SMAN 1 Solok, Indonesia. Through a qualitative approach involving observation, interviews, and analysis of documents, the study explores how these values are integrated into school policies and practices. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that the integration of Islamic values contributes significantly to the development of students' character, the increase of teachers' pedagogical capacity, and the strengthening of parental involvement. Despite facing challenges such as lack of resources and diversity of student backgrounds, SMAN 1 Solok has managed to implement these values effectively through the development of adaptive educational materials, inclusive educational approaches, and strengthened teacher training programs. This study emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach in education that focuses not only on academic achievement but also on the formation of students' morals and ethics