Content Of Handbook Research Articles

Understanding dyslexia guidance for parents and teachers: A review of states’ handbooks

Most U.S. states have laws related to supporting students with dyslexia, including dyslexia screening, intervention, and teacher training. Additionally, 40 states have published dyslexia handbooks that include information about defining dyslexia, screening, core instruction, intervention, and progress monitoring. This study utilized a qualitative content analysis to identify the major topics and themes included in these handbooks. Results showed that most of the handbooks included details about the intended audience, defining dyslexia, methods of assessment, types of instruction and intervention, information for parents, and additional resources. Dominant themes in the handbook content were translating research to practice, educator focus, intervention over instruction, and a lack of information related to multilingual learners. The findings suggest that the current handbooks offer consistent information about the definition and features of dyslexia but do not always include information from research-based practices to support students with dyslexia.

Фотография и фотолитература как часть языка идеологий ХХ века

Soviet photography has been the subject of various disciplines. The role of photographic handbooks and magazines in the creation of iconic images remains uncovered. The following questions remain ambiguous: What is the type of photographic handbook content? How were handbooks designed in different countries? Is there a connection between the handbook’s content and the images they create? The base for the study was manuals for photographers published in the USSR and the USA in 1920–1960s; images from retrospective editions of photographic collections; photographs published in the Soviet Photo; photo collections presented on the website of the State Catalog of the Museum Fund of the Russian Federation. Based on the analysis and comparison of the content of handbooks, research shows the main trends in educational strategies for photographers. Comparison of the representative part of the works of Soviet and American photographers of the 1920s–1960s gives an idea of similar plots and themes with differences in each chronological period. The article contributes to the study of photography as a tool of political ideologies and demonstrates the universality of photographic images in countries with different socio-economic policies. This work provides a basis for future studies of Soviet educational programs in photography.

Awareness and Use of Bulacan State University Handbook: A Survey

This descriptive quantitative research is about students’ awareness and use of the Bulacan State University handbook. The survey method is utilized to collect data from different colleges using random sampling. Results show that 76.4% are aware of the student handbook availability at Bulacan State University. Regarding the students’ handbook content, awareness of academic regulations recorded the highest percentage of 68.5%, and awareness of the policies and guidelines in educational field trips, and understanding of the institutional services (17.5%) being the least. The challenges encountered by the respondents are: prone to losing (37.2%), difficulties in bringing (32.6%), not interacting (27.9%), and boring (12.8%). Two additional challenges were revealed: (1) Never experienced having student handbook; heard its content through Freshmen Orientation and recitation in previous courses only, and (2) Getting drown by the unexpected flood. Simultaneously, other respondents did not respond to the students’ handbook challenges because they did not see said handbook's content. 40% of respondents are prepared to use a student handbook mobile application. With these results, it can safely be concluded that there is an immediate need for a BulSU student e-handbook mobile application. It is highly recommended to educate more students and parents about the institutions' different policies and services.

Translating reablement research for dementia practice: development of a handbook using implementation science

Purpose Reablement is a strategy recommended in clinical practice guidelines that could maximise functioning and quality of life in people living with dementia. This project sought to develop a practical handbook for health professionals illustrating the best, currently available evidence via newly-developed composite reablement programs. Materials and methods Handbook development occurred over five phases, informed by Normalisation Process Theory: (1) literature review, (2) sector interviews to explore how handbook implementation may impact practice, (3) workshop to determine final handbook content, (4) reablement program synthesis and handbook development, and (5) dissemination and implementation planning to support optimal uptake and normalisation within the sector. Results Interviews (n = 22) identified sector support for development of the reablement handbook. Workshop (n = 24 participants) outcomes informed the final eight reablement programs sorted by functional outcomes (everyday living activities; mobility and physical function; and cognition and communication). A technical guide and consumer information booklet were developed to support the handbook. A comprehensive handbook implementation plan involving dynamic assessment and monitoring was developed. Conclusions The reablement handbook provides a practical and accessible avenue to support function in people with dementia. Robust, coordinated dissemination, implementation and assessment of the new resource across a range of practice settings is now required. Implications for rehabilitation Dementia leads to disability and dependence, impacting the person with dementia, their family and society. Reablement, an approach consistent with rehabilitation, is a strategy recommended in clinical practice guidelines that could maximise functional performance and quality of life in people living with dementia. This study describes development of a freely available evidence-informed reablement handbook designed to support delivery of high-quality reablement programs by allied health/nursing professionals for people living with dementia. Outcomes have potential to inform future implementation work and to ultimately improve the quality of services offered within the dementia sector.

Involving People with Memory Loss in the Development of a Patient Handbook: A Strengths-Based Approach.

A memory clinic used two key approaches in developing a patient and family handbook: partnership with people with memory loss and strengths-based social work practice. Social worker coeditors of the handbook intentionally sought guidance from people with mild to moderate memory loss regarding handbook content, design, and overall tone. A focus group, three sessions of a review group, e-mails, and personal interviews were used to solicit and review input from participants. The editors also incorporated content contributions in the form of essays, quotations, and an original poem from people with memory loss, alongside contributions from clinic staff, university faculty, and community service providers. People with memory loss provided input in five areas: response to a new diagnosis, coping with memory loss, messages to other newly diagnosed people and health care professionals, available community resources, and recommendations for handbook design. The development process reinforced a key message of the handbook: People with memory loss exhibit ongoing strengths, which help them participate in life. The process also ensured that the handbook content and design would be relevant and applicable to its users. The handbook is now regularly distributed as a primary patient education tool in the memory clinic and community programs.

Student perceptions of clerkship handbooks.

When students transition into new clerkships, it can be useful to provide them with information to assist them in their adjustment to the new social environment. Handbooks could support students by providing information, particularly during clerkship orientation. The authors explored aspects of existing handbooks that students found useful, and sought additional desirable content. During seven semi-structured focus group discussions, 48 final-year medical students discussed their perceptions of six handbooks at the end of their training. Focus group discussions continued until data saturation. Transcripts were thematically analysed. Students appreciated handbooks that were concise, and valued reviewing handbooks with faculty members who could highlight important content. Most students valued and desired content related to assessment, and specifically used handbooks when preparing for examinations. Most students appreciated handbooks that provided study guidance such as a syllabus. Students also appreciated logistical aspects such as a timetable and information on clerkship cultural norms. Students disliked handbooks with vague descriptions of faculty member expectations and students' roles. Students liked, disliked and desired many aspects of clerkship handbooks. The findings of our study could be used when designing handbooks to enhance their perceived value to students. Further research is needed on the impact of handbooks on learning and increasing students' engagement with handbook content. There are many aspects of handbook content and delivery that could be used to improve students' perceptions regarding handbooks. Handbooks could support students by providing information.

CHORUS: a computer-based radiology handbook for international collaboration via the World Wide Web.

To facilitate collaboration among physicians, a computer-based radiology handbook was developed and published electronically via the World Wide Web on the Internet. This system, called CHORUS (Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology), allows physicians without computer expertise to read documents, contribute knowledge, and critically review the handbook's content by using a simple, graphical user interface from virtually any type of computer system. CHORUS contains 1,168 "note-card" documents that describe radiologic findings; differential diagnoses; technical information; and pertinent anatomy, pathology, and physiology. Documents are indexed by title and by organ system and are linked to related documents. Data entry forms allow physicians to comment on published documents, submit new documents, and review submitted documents. CHORUS uses public-domain technologies to present useful, easily accessible knowledge for education and clinical decision making, and it provides a medium for international medical collaboration via the Internet.

Corrections to the American Institute of Physics Handbook

Handbooks as a group possess one unfortunate combination of characteristics. On the one hand, the very nature of their function makes errors and inconsistencies more serious in handbooks than in many other types of publication. On the other, because handbook content is so largely tabular and composed of relatively unrelated sections, mistakes are not as obvious from the context as in publications with greater over-all continuity of thought; thus errors are not as readily recognized in manuscript and proof. In the American Institute of Physics Handbook, avoidance of errors and achievement of complete consistency were further complicated by the magnitude of the copy (some 3500–4000 manuscript pages) and the fact that, to speed publication, production was begun on some parts before the entire manuscript had been completed.