Interactive Educational Tool Research Articles

The antimicrobial resistance travel tool, an interactive evidence-based educational tool to limit antimicrobial resistance spread.

BackgroundInternational travel has been recognized as a risk factor contributing to the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). However, tools focused on AMR in the context of international travel and designed to guide decision-making are limited. We aimed at developing an evidence-based educational tool targeting both healthcare professionals (HCPs) and international travellers to help prevent the spread of AMR.MethodsA literature review on 12 antimicrobial-resistant bacteria (ARB) listed as critical and high tiers in the WHO Pathogen Priority List covering four key areas was carried out: AMR surveillance data; epidemiological studies reporting ARB prevalence data on carriage in returning travellers; guidance documents reporting indications on screening for ARB in returning travellers and recommendations for ARB prevention for the public. The evidence, catalogued at country-level, provided the content for a series of visualizations that allow assessment of the risk of AMR acquisition through travel.ResultsUp to January 2021, the database includes data on: (i) AMR surveillance for 2.018.241 isolates from 86 countries; (ii) ARB prevalence of carriage from 11.679 international travellers and (iii) 15 guidance documents published by major public health agencies. The evidence allowed the development of a consultation scheme for the evaluation of risk factors, prevalence of carriage, proportion and recommendations for screening of AMR. For the public, pre-travel practical measures to minimize the risk of transmission were framed.ConclusionsThis easy-to-use, annually updated, freely accessible AMR travel tool (https://epi-net.eu/travel-tool/overview/), is the first of its kind to be developed. For HCPs, it can provide a valuable resource for teaching and a repository that facilitates a stepwise assessment of the risk of AMR spread and strengthen implementation of optimized infection control measures. Similarly, for travellers, the tool has the potential to raise awareness of AMR and outlines preventive measures that reduce the risk of AMR acquisition and spread.

EP308: Factors associated with acquisition of inherited cancer knowledge after viewing a web-based educational tool among Black women with breast cancer

Prior to genetic testing for inherited cancer, national guidelines recommend patients receive basic content focused on inherited cancers, including concepts focused on inheritance, types of genetic test results, cancer risks and medical care, benefits of testing, and laws against genetic discrimination. We sought to evaluate factors associated with acquisition of knowledge pertaining to inherited cancer content after viewing an interactive web-based educational tool among Black women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at or below the age of 50. Study participants were drawn from an existing IRB approved study. All participants were consented and asked to view a scalable, easy-to-use, 12-minute web-based educational tool that included standard pre-test genetic counseling elements related to panel-based genetic testing for multiple cancer risk genes. All participants completed a pre- and post-tool survey before and after viewing the educational tool to collect demographic and clinical characteristics (ie, income, education, employment status, marital status, health insurance, parity, and genetic testing history), as well as 10 knowledge questions. Overall knowledge scores ranged from 0 to 10, with 1 point assigned for each correct answer. Median pre- and post-tool knowledge scores were compared using Wilcoxon signed rank test to assess knowledge acquisition. Overall post-tool knowledge scores were categorized as ≤ 50% versus > 50% and compared across demographic and clinical characteristics using binary logistic regression. All statistical tests were considered significant at an alpha of 0.05. Of the 68 participants who consented and completed the pre- and post-tool surveys, mean age was 50, including 37 (54%) with an income of ≥ $50k, 42 (62%) who graduated college, 48 (71%) who had full-time employment, 30 (44%) who were married or cohabitating, 41 (60%) with private insurance, 49 (72%) with at least one child, and 55 (81%) who had genetic testing prior to study enrollment. Median knowledge scores significantly increased from 4 to 6 after viewing the tool (p<.001). Participants who had a college degree were more likely to receive a post-tool knowledge score of higher than 50% compared with those who did not graduate college (p=.019) as shown in Table 1. Our findings demonstrate that inherited cancer knowledge significantly increased after viewing our web-based educational tool among study participants, and knowledge acquisition was higher among those with a college education. Our findings suggest that a web-based tool may be an effective educational method in the pre-test genetic counseling setting among Black women with breast cancer.Table 1Logistic Regression Results for Knowledge AcquisitionPost-tool Knowledge Score of > 50%POR95% CIIncome ≥ $50k2.9970.880 – 10.206.079College graduate4.9571.303 – 18.855.019Employed full-time4.0150.653 – 24.699.134Married or cohabitating1.7350.483 – 6.226.398Private insurance0.1750.027 – 1.140.068Has children2.1670.580 – 9.096.250Had previous genetic testing2.2150.492 – 9.977.300 Open table in a new tab

Evaluating a Structured Online Peer Evaluation System Among Graduate-Level Communication Capstone Students Through Action Research

Although enrollment in online courses continues to accelerate, challenges exist in online learning. A failure to experience collaboration and interaction can impact student retention and success. While peer review activity promotes student interaction, a collaborative community of learners, and critical thinking skills, higher education environments have failed to equip students with the knowledge and tools to ensure adept participation. As students offered limited participation and low-quality engagement in routine online peer review activities, the purpose of this action research was to implement and evaluate the impact of a structured online peer evaluation system for Graduate Communication Capstone students at the University of North Coast Muscari (UNCM). This study incorporated a structured peer evaluation system, including an interactive educational technology peer review tool kit innovation. The theoretical framework of the innovation was aligned to learning theory and grounded in Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development, cognitive and mind tools, and Constructivist theory of cognitive apprenticeship. Data collection offered seven methods and data analysis included quantitative and qualitative approaches as part of a triangulation mixed methods design. Community of Inquiry (CoI) deductive analysis was performed to denote social and cognitive presences, while further validating the themes that had emerged through qualitative data analysis. As an impact of this research study, students used the structured peer evaluation system to transform anxiety into social and cognitive freedom, producing a focused, responsible approach to peer learning.

An Action Research Approach to Designing the Athletic Therapy Interactive Concussion Educational Tool

An Action Research Approach to Designing the Athletic Therapy Interactive Concussion Educational Tool

Student’s Perception towards Food Sensory Fast Learning (FOSFAL) for Theory of Food Course

Learning a basic theory of food before entering a practical class is a must for each of foodservice student in Polytechnic. Ensuring the student is well prepared for the practical class will provide smooth practical work among the students. Without a good basic about the food theory, it may bring difficulties to the student during the practical class. Theoretically learning process is unable to allow students to get close and well-known the food items. Food Sensory Fast Learning (FOSFAL) is designed and addressed for students who have difficulty in recognizing food items such as spices &amp; herbs due to the similar characteristic among the food items. Thus, this study aims to investigate the perception of foodservice students towards the use of FOSFAL as an interactive educational tool for the theory of food course in Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (PTSS). A questionnaires survey has been distributed among the PTSS foodservice students from semester 2 to observe the student perception towards the use of FOSFAL in the class. The result reveal that the student had a positive attitude towards the use of FOSFAL and overall means scores for the effectiveness was at a high level. Moreover, this study shows that FOSFAL has provided students with an interesting group learning process.

Post-endoscopy Esophageal Neoplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus: Consensus Statements From an International Expert Panel

Post-endoscopy Esophageal Neoplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus: Consensus Statements From an International Expert Panel

O007 Sleep health promotion in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: untapped potential of Indigenous youth workers as sleep coaches

Abstract Purpose The lack of culturally appropriate sleep health programs and community-led support services are significant barriers to sleep health promotion in Indigenous communities. This project offers Australia’s first-ever training and upskilling program for Indigenous youth workers (IYWs) to work as “Sleep Coaches” in Indigenous communities. Methods Key stakeholders, i.e., community elders, service providers, Indigenous youth and sleep scientists, were consulted to develop a training program for IYWs. Stakeholder consultations ensured community ownership of the program, facilitated co-design of educational and training activities, and integrated traditional and scientific sleep health knowledge for developing sleep health resources. Results Consultations with the advisory group (n=48) identified the need for a multipronged approach for IYWs capacity building. The education and training activities are centred around sleep and include cultural training to cover Indigenous Australians’ understanding and interpretation of sleep health, youth mental health first aid training, and participation in youth alcohol and drug education workshops. For sleep education, two blocks of activities, i.e., foundation and advanced level, are offered to cover triaging, sleep education/support and monitoring. An interactive tool for diabetes education in Indigenous communities (FeltMan/FeltMum) has been adapted to offer culturally appropriate sleep education. Conclusion IYWs’ capacity building as sleep coaches is an innovative way to empower Indigenous communities to embrace sleep health. Going forward, the program will engage with youth mental health services to evaluate the program effectiveness and transferability to other Indigenous communities. There is a need to define the scope of practice and certification to ensure compliance with industry standards.

An Interactive Video Educational Tool Does Not Improve the Quality of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Inadequate bowel preparation leads to poor outcomes in colonoscopy. Prior investigations have demonstrated improved bowel preparation with pre-procedural educational videos. We aimed to determine whether an interactive, online educational video could improve bowel preparation scores in an outpatient population. We performed a prospective, endoscopist-blinded, randomized controlled trial at our hospital-based outpatient endoscopy center. Eligible patients were randomized to two groups. Both groups received standard verbal and written instructions, while the intervention group also received access to an interactive, online video. The primary outcome was improvement in the bowel preparation scores graded using the Boston bowel prep score (BBPS). Secondary outcomes included adenoma detection rate, total number of polyps detected, patient satisfaction, pre-procedure anxiety, and complication rates. The difference in BBPS in the intervention group (8) compared to the control group (7.6) did not meet statistical significance in our primary outcome of improvement in BBPS (p = 0.076). However, on subgroup analysis, there was a statistically significant improvement in BBPS in the intervention group among African Americans (p = 0.007) and patients older than 65 (p = 0.026). Those in the intervention arm rated pre-procedural materials "very easy" to understand significantly more often than in the control arm (p = 0.018). Use of an interactive, online educational video for bowel preparation did not lead to improvement in overall BBPS. However, among patients at higher risk for inadequate bowel preparation, such as African Americans and elderly patients, there may be a benefit.

Parallelism exploration in sequential algorithms via animation tool

Different high performance techniques, such as profiling, tracing, and instrumentation, have been used to tune and enhance the performance of parallel applications. However, these techniques do not show how to explore the potential of parallelism in a given application. Animating and visualizing the execution process of a sequential algorithm provide a thorough understanding of its usage and functionality. In this work, an interactive web-based educational animation tool was developed to assist users in analyzing sequential algorithms to detect parallel regions regardless of the used parallel programming model. The tool simplifies algorithms’ learning, and helps students to analyze programs efficiently. Our statistical t-test study on a sample of students showed a significant improvement in their perception of the mechanism and parallelism of applications and an increase in their willingness to learn algorithms and parallel programming.

Replat-Chaos-edu: an interactive educational tool for secondary school students for the illustration of the spreading of volcanic ash clouds

The continental- and global-scale spreading of pollutants emitted from volcano eruptions or industrial accidents is an everyday issue in our life. Nevertheless, students are generally not aware of the fact that pollutant clouds do not spread in the atmosphere like dye blobs on clothes, rather an initially small and compact pollutant cloud becomes soon strongly stretched, while becoming filamentary and folded. This paper introduces an application called Replat-Chaos-edu by means of which students can investigate the characteristics of the atmospheric dispersion of volcanic ash clouds and other pollutants in an interactive way. The simulations utilize meteorological data and follow the time evolution of pollutant clouds consisting of a large number of individual particles. Replat-Chaos-edu is also a suitable tool for studying the so-called chaotic features of the advection. The software was tested at the Berzsenyi Dániel Grammar School and the Szent István Grammar School (Budapest, Hungary) in the framework of Physics classes and during a project week, respectively.

COMPARISON OF LADDER SNAKE AND BUSY BOOK ANDARA ON KNOWLEDGE OF PERSONAL SAFETY SKILLS AGAINST CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Background: The high Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) case in the Bengkulu City need anticipation intensive action. Children need to are provided with knowledge about the program underware rules that is useful as for Personal Safety Skill to protect themselves from risk of child sexual abuse. Aim: the purpose of this study is to compare ladder snake and busy book Andara in increasing knowledge of personal safety skills (PSS) against child sexual abuse for preschool. Methods: A quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest control group design was used in this study. One hundred and seven pre-school were divided into two groups, ladder snake Andara group, and the busy book group. Samples were taken using a simple random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney with SPSS software version 22.0. Result: There was a significant difference in knowledge of PSS between the two groups before and after treatment (p=0.000), and there was a significant difference knowledge of PSS in between the ladder snake and busy book Andara (p=0.002), with a higher mean rank ladder snake of 62,95. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that there was a significant difference in knowledge of PSS between two groups, and the ladder snake Andara showed better results in increasing knowledge of PSS among preschool compared to the busy book Andara. Recommendation: Development of interactive educational game tools with peers or parents is very important to improve children's knowledge of personal safety skills.

A Novel Mixed Reality Solution Based on Learning Environment for Sutures in Minor Surgery

Minor Surgery Sutures is a fundamental skill for healthcare professionals. However, in the educational field, the practice of suturing is sometimes limited and reduced, with more theoretical than practical study. In order to facilitate learning, our goal is to develop an immersive and interactive educational tool that complements theoretical study, called Suture MR. This application could enhance suture procedural skills in the fields of nursing and medicine. Applying Mixed Reality techniques, we generate a 3D model of an arm with a full-scale wound. Realistically, the user will simulate the suture movements as part of the learning process. The application has surgical clamps and a needle holder that are virtually visualized in the user’s hands, allowing gestures and movements faithful to the real ones. In this article, we want to demonstrate the usability of our environment and the feasibility of using Mixed Reality learning experiences in clinical practical training as a complement to theoretical training. The results of the study reveal a greater perception of learning and the willingness of students to use this methodology.

An Improved Mathematical Model Derivation Based on Circuitry Approach for Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Module

This paper revises the five-parameter model, an approach that contributes the fundamental knowledge on performing accurate mathematical modelling for most of the commercially-available photovoltaic cells. However, such model can be further improved in order to increase the modelling accuracy while reducing the required modelling parameters at the same time. Improvement is made through formula derivation for photo-generated current and diode saturation current, while the remaining parameters (series resistance, shunt resistance, and diode ideality factor) remained un-managed for the parameterisation procedure. The derivations presented in this paper are direct, yet such procedures are frequently overlooked by others. The comparison between conventional and proposed modelling methods is presented. The methodology of this work is presented through MATLAB script demonstrated on the measured field data for 70W mono and poly-crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules. The performed methodology justifies that formula derivation can be applied for photo-generated and diode saturation current parameters that originated from five-parameter model. Such approach simplifies the works of parameterising the theoretical model matches with the experimental I-V curve. Generally, the work of this paper contributes to the mathematical modelling of photovoltaic module, simulation of experimental I-V curve result, and interactive education tool.

Cancer Risk Reduction Through Education of Adolescents: Development of a Tailored Cancer Risk-Reduction Educational Tool.

Growing evidence links adolescent exposures to cancer risk later in life, particularly for common cancers like breast. The adolescent time period is also important for cancer risk reduction as many individual lifestyle behaviors are initiated including smoking and alcohol use. We developed a cancer risk-reduction educational tool tailored for adolescents that focused on five modifiable cancer risk factors. To contextualize risk factors in adolescents' social and physical environments, the intervention also focused on structural barriers to individual- and community-level change, with an emphasis on environmental justice or the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. The educational tool consisted of a 50-min module that included an introduction to cancer biology including genetic susceptibility and environmental interactions, cancer burden in the local community, and risk reduction strategies. The module also included an interactive activity in which adolescent students identify cancer risk factors and brainstorm strategies for risk reduction at both the individual and community level. We administered the module to 12 classes of over 280 high school and college students in New York City. Cancer risk reduction strategies identified by the students included family- or peer-level strategies such as team physical activity and community-level action including improving parks and taxing sugary foods. We developed a novel and interactive cancer risk-reduction education tool focused on multiple cancers that can be adopted by other communities and educational institutions.

ArchXant: Archaeological and Epigraphic Research in Digital Humanities Era

This paper presents shortly the ArchXant program, the aim of which is to digitize and make available to the public the whole of the archives of Xanthos-Letoon expedition. It will then focus on the most famous edifice of Xanthos, the Nereid Monument which was discovered by Charles Fellows in 1840 and is today partially reconstructed in the British Museum. On the basis of the architectural study of the edifice, published in 1969 by the French archaeologists Coupel and Demargne, and thanks to photogrammetric pictures of architectural elements stored in London, the use of 3D technologies allowed to produce a model of this edifice, assisted by interactive educational tools. This process made it possible to evaluate the monument reconstructions from the 19th century to the present day. Problems or inadequacies in the publication came into light and lead us to propose a new virtual reconstruction that will be published soon. This study received financial support from the French government in the framework of the University of Bordeaux’s IdEx “Investments for the Future” program / GPR Human Past.

Hybrid environments for training engineering students the basics of working with geodetic equipment

Problem and goal. The article describes an approach to solving the actual problem of identifying effective and approved by students blended learning tools in the initial stages of working with equipment for engineering education courses. The goal of the research was to study the applicability of hybrid environments of simplified configuration for learning work with geodetic equipment based on interactive virtual educational tools and students' mobile devices in the Novosibirsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (Sibstrin). Methodology. A variant of hybrid laboratories with a virtual component and a variable (on-site or mobile) physical component is quite new for pedagogical research. The physical component is important when learning geodetic equipment since stationary devices are studied at university laboratories when portable analogs are used in real geodetic practice. The virtual component of a hybrid environment during initial work with engineering equipment can be represented by a set of multimedia educational tools that simulate the operation of engineering instruments and devices with a high degree of interactivity which available on one online platform for a specific engineering course. Results. The study found that the presented configuration of the hybrid environment is effectively applicable for initial work with geodetic equipment and is approved by students both during laboratory work in an on-site stationary laboratory, as well when using portable equipment and mobile devices in geodetic practice. Conclusion. For the initial stages of training students for working with geodetic equipment, a hybrid learning environment configuration is proposed based on interactive virtual educational tools and mobile devices which is an affordable and functional solution for engineering universities. Virtual e-learning tools can be accumulated on the site with online support for a separate engineering course and supplemented by means of distance interaction and cooperation of the lecturer and students. The hybrid environment can be used for initial training when working in a stationary laboratory or for conducting a professional business game or individual practical tasks on the ground with portable geodetic equipment.

Educational needs of patients and caregivers living with sickle cell disease results in development of web-based patient decision aid.

We performed an assessment to understand perceived decisional needs among those living with sickle cell disease. Additionally, we desired understanding of their preferred methods and quality of learning and sought guidance in development of a web-based patient decision aid. The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine ways patients and caregivers receive education about sickle cell disease and available therapies. We sought to understand preferences for education, quality of current knowledge and information they would like to obtain. Recruitment for the initial needs assessment occurred between October 2013 -April 2014. Further recruitment for clarification of internet-based searches occurred between January 2015 -September 2016. We conducted a total of 201 semi-structured qualitative interviews with patients and caregivers. Six themes emerged: healthcare provider education is good but does not meet all the learning needs of the patient/caregiver; patients/caregivers feel a strong desire to seek information about treatment options on their own; adult patients and parents diverged in their core objectives in seeking information: quality of life (QOL) was the major outcome of interest in considering potential treatment options; experience of peers is preferred source for learning about treatment options; and educational needs may be supplemented with a web-based interactive educational tool. Patients with sickle cell disease and their caregivers are motivated by a desire to improve QOL in seeking treatment options and use many methods to seek education to supplement what they learn from their healthcare providers and may benefit from the use of a web-based decision aid. Impact Educational needs of patients/caregivers with sickle cell disease were identified and provide the basis to inform the design of educational strategies for them. Nurses and others can assist with learning needs by sharing the website and answering questions that arise.

The development and evaluation of an online educational tool for the evidence-based management of neck pain by chiropractic teaching faculty.

To develop an online, interactive educational tool to deliver an evidence-based clinical practice guideline to faculty members at a Canadian chiropractic college. Second, to evaluate the learning, design, and engagement constructs of the tool in a sample of chiropractic faculty members. Using an integrated knowledge translation methodology and the Knowledge to Action Framework, we developed an evidence-based online learning tool. The context of the tool focused on a clinical practice guideline on the management of neck pain. We evaluated the learning, design, and engagement constructs in a sample of faculty members and residents using the Learning Object Evaluation Scale for Students. Participants were also asked to provide suggestions for improvement of the tool. Sixteen participants completed the evaluation. Most (68.8%) participants were chiropractors, 75% were male and 56% were between the ages of 25 and 44 years. At least 75% of participants agreed that the learning, design, and engagement constructs of the learning tool were adequate. The open-ended suggestions unveiled 3 pedagogical themes, relating to multimedia, thinking skills, and learner control, within the tool that could benefit from further development. These themes informed recommendations to improve the tool. Our online, interactive, module-based learning tool has sound pedagogical properties. Further research is needed to determine if its use is associated with a change in knowledge.

Py-MLBUF: Development of an online-platform for gamma-ray shielding calculations and investigations

Detailed information about various gamma-ray shielding parameters (GSP) is required to investigate the building's gamma-ray shielding efficacy. The computer plays an essential role in such investigations by calculating the GSP. The multi-layered shields provide better shielding efficacy than the single-layered protectors. This work aims to describe the development of an online-platform to calculate 36 GSP for both types of shields. A computer code for the platform has been written in Python and named as Py-MLBUF. It calculates the GSP, in the energy range 0.015–15 MeV. One can use the developed platform free of cost from https://pymlbuf.pythonanywhere.com. It is accessible from computers and smartphones. The added features like fast calculation speed, higher accuracy, graph plotting capability, analyzing and suggesting an improvement in shielding efficacy, and sending the results via e-mail, make it unique. Py-MLBUF will serve as a free interactive educational tool to provide free research consultancy in improving radiological safety.

COMICS AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOLFOR CHILDREN UNDERGOING SURGERY: LITERATURE REVIEW

Children undergoing surgery become more vulnerable to their needs; particularlythe psychological needs, becoming more susceptible to an emotional imbalance, anguish,fear, which often translates into anxiety and depression. Anxiety needs to be overcome byproviding appropriate intervention, one of these is by providing education. Being informedand having an accurate expectation through preparatory information produce cognitivecontrol that decreases the deleterious impact of the imminent stressors.This literatureaimed to present an overview summary of comics as a promising educational tool throughstudy the impact of preoperative education using comics on surgery-related children'sinformation and their preoperative anxiety level. Comics and graphic novels as educationallearning tools is still a fairly new field of research. Comicalstorytelling narrative may bean innovative and interactive educational tool in today’s media-rich environment.