Visual Educational Tool Research Articles

Accessible practices and accommodations during lectures for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in higher education

ABSTRACT During the last decades, several students who are deaf or hard of hearing (SDHH) attend higher education institutions. The level of lecturers’ awareness regarding accessible practices and the provision of such practices or accommodations during lectures play a major role in students’ access. The purpose of this study was to investigate the educational practices and accommodations that lecturers used during lectures to enhance academic access to SDHH. In total, 51 lecturers were interviewed. The interviews were analysed using a thematic analysis and a three-stage coding procedure. Lecturers adopted various practices and accommodations that enhanced the access of SDHH during lectures, such as using visual educational tools, explaining difficult terms, monitoring comprehension, maintaining visual contact, repeating and providing environmental accommodations. Lecturers pointed out the importance of accessible educational practices for all students. The study indicates the need to make lecturers aware of the use of flexible teaching approaches and accommodations that benefit SDHH and other students promoting a culture of inclusion.

The impact of visual educational methods on enhancing the speaking skills of ninth-grade students at Al-Qadriyya Model High School, Jambar, for the academic year 2020-2021

This research explores the impact of visual educational tools on enhancing the speaking skills of ninth-grade students at Al-Qadriyya Model High School Jambar during the academic year 2020-2021. The study employs quantitative research methods, particularly utilizing surveys to collect data. Results indicate a significant positive effect of visual educational tools, both highlighting and non-highlighting, on promoting students' speaking skills. Specific conclusions reveal a high correlation between the use of these tools and improved speaking proficiency. Recommendations are provided for teachers, students, the school administration, and future researchers to maximize the benefits of educational tools in language learning.

Implementation of a visual aid to improve disease comprehension in patients with new breast cancer diagnoses.

358 Background: Studies have shown that patients with new cancer diagnoses are overwhelmed due to the large amount of information presented at their initial oncology visit. Inability to meet these high informational demands has been associated with poorer outcomes. Most patient education is done verbally despite data showing that patients only retain 14% of verbal communication compared to 85% of information with visual aids. The aim of this study was to determine if implementation of a visual educational tool on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment would improve comprehension in patients with new diagnoses. Methods: We designed an educational tool to visually depict breast cancer subtype, stage, and treatment plan. We recruited English-speaking patients with new diagnoses of breast cancer who were seen for an initial oncology visit at the Mount Sinai Dubin Breast Center. Patients were randomized to receive the visual aid (intervention) or continue with standard-of-care (control). For patients randomized to the intervention arm, the oncologist used the visual aid to provide education on their diagnosis and treatment plan during the visit. All patients completed a survey at their initial visit and approximately 1 month after diagnosis. The survey included demographic information, patient preferences, and assessment of their understanding of diagnosis and treatment. The worksheet and surveys were piloted with 5 patients with breast cancer and modified based on their feedback. A knowledge score was calculated based on their survey responses with scores ranging from 2 (low knowledge) to 6 (all questions answered correctly). We utilized paired t-test to compare the means of knowledge scores at initial visit and 1 month follow up. Results: Twenty female patients were enrolled from 2022-2023 with a median age of 61 years. Ten patients were randomized to the intervention arm and 10 to the control arm. The initial mean knowledge score of the control group was 4.9 and the follow up mean score was 5.6 (P = 0.11). The initial mean score of the intervention group was 5.3 whereas the follow up mean score was 5.6 (P = 0.84). There was no significant difference between the intervention group and the control group (P = 0.944). An increase in overall scores was noted from initial to follow up survey in all groups. There was a complete elimination of all low scores (< 3) across both groups in the follow up survey. Conclusions: Education at the initial visit improves understanding of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our study demonstrated a standardized informational tool did not improve understanding when compared to individualized teaching with their oncologist. However, our study was limited to a single breast cancer center with a small sample size and English-speaking patients. Next steps include translation of the educational tool into additional languages, as well as expansion of this study to a larger patient population.

Perception of Students and Faculty about Mounted Display of Dry Human Bones as Visual Educational Tool

This study aimed to assess the usefulness of mounted display boards of dry human bones as a self-directed learning tool for 1st year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students studying osteology. A prospective observational questionnaire-based study was conducted in a medical college attached to a tertiary care hospital in western Maharashtra. Feedback was obtained from 159 out of 200 participating students and was subjected for analysis. The results showed that the majority of students found the mounted display boards to be interesting (89%), beneficial for presentation skills (83%), improving thinking ability (82%), easing drawing tasks (62%), facilitating self-directed learning (79%), reducing mistakes during assessments (84%), enhancing subject understanding (91%), and promoting departmental involvement. The findings suggest that the development of department-specific display boards can enhance students' drawing skills, improve subject comprehension, thinking ability, and reduce errors made by students (75% students). Furthermore, the inclusion of charts with muscle attachments on the display boards was recommended by 94\% students for additional utility. Overall, these findings highlight the significance of incorporating mounted display boards into anatomy departments as a valuable educational resource.

The "Know Your Lemons" Tools: A strategy to improve breast cancer warning signs recognition in Malaysia.

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in Malaysia, with many diagnosed at late stages. The "Know Your Lemons" (KYL) visual educational tools were developed by KYL Foundation. This study aimed to evaluate participants' confidence levels and perceived knowledge in identifying BC symptoms before and after exposure to KYL tools. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 788 participants in three KYL health campaigns from 2017 to 2020. Perceived knowledge (a 5-item Likert scale was used, zero means "very poor" and 4 means "excellent knowledge") and confidence in identifying BC symptoms were studied. A Wilcoxon Matched-Paired Signed-Rank Test was performed to assess the perceived knowledge. There was a significant improvement in the perceived knowledge Mean (±SD) score (2.84 ± 1.02) versus (4.31 ± 0.66) before and after the campaign (P < 0.01). About 95.6% agreed that the language used in KYL materials was clear and understandable, 89.8% agreed it is acceptable in Malaysian culture, and 80% felt more confident in identifying BC symptoms. Therefore, 90.8% had the intention of breast self-examination and 90.8% would consult a doctor if symptomatic. The majority (92.7%) agreed that the KYL tools clarified the BC tests needed. The KYL tools enhanced perceived BC symptom recognition knowledge and confidence levels.

Assessment of an Educational Tool for Pediatric Cardiac Nurses on Individualized Family-Centered Developmental Care.

Prevention of neurodevelopmental sequelae is a high priority in the care of infants with congenital heart defects. Individualized family-centered developmental care has been identified as a promising approach to promote infant neurodevelopment during hospitalization. To educate nurses on the concept of individualized family-centered developmental care and its application to nursing practice and to reduce perceived barriers to its implementation. Two evidence-based visual educational tools called "developmental care flowers" were created and implemented in the inpatient and procedural units of a cardiac center. Each flower petal represented a core component of individualized family-centered developmental care: cue-based care, patient positioning, supportive environment, and parent engagement. Surveys were administered before and after the educational intervention to assess changes in nurses' knowledge and perceptions of individualized family-centered developmental care. Nurses reported that the developmental care flowers improved their understanding of individualized family-centered developmental care. The educational tools reduced some perceived barriers to implementation of this care model and increased nurse-reported inclusion of parents in care. Qualitative feedback from staff members regarding the tools was positive and acknowledged that individualized family-centered developmental care should be an ongoing priority. The inpatient and procedural developmental care flowers are useful tools for educating nurses about individualized family-centered developmental care. They could be revised into more interactive tools that might be used to educate parents and further support the integration of this care concept into nursing practice.

A New Visual Educational Tool to Foster Understanding of the Lorentz Force Using a Flow of an Electrolyte Solution Caused by Electrochemical Reactions Under a Magnetic Field

A New Visual Educational Tool to Foster Understanding of the Lorentz Force Using a Flow of an Electrolyte Solution Caused by Electrochemical Reactions Under a Magnetic Field

The Cleft Clinic Passport-Improving the Patient Experience.

Challenges in patient and public understanding of the cleft multidisciplinary team (MDT) clinic were highlighted in the Cleft Care UK report in 2012. An innovative personalized visual guide was designed to improve understanding of cleft MDT clinic and encourage child engagement at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. We demonstrate the use of Public and Patient Involvement to produce this novel visual educational tool in the Cleft MDT setting, which can form part of a personal health record.

Educational Needs and Considerations for a Visual Educational Tool to Discuss Parkinson's Disease.

In our clinical experience, people with Parkinson's disease (PwP) and their caregivers have difficulty understanding the complexities of the disease, which has a multitude of symptoms and involved therapies. We undertook a needs assessment to understand the need for, and to guide the development of, an educational tool. We invited PwP, caregivers and health care providers (HCP) from across Canada to participate in an online survey to determine the need and desired content for such a tool. Respondents included 450 PwP, 335 caregivers, and 96 HCP from across Canada. 86.5% of HCP reported that it was "very important" for patients to understand issues in PD and 84.4% would use a visual aid to explain these issues. Results showed that 81.9-95.7% of caregivers and PwP were not "very satisfied" with the explanations of all domains in PD. Non-motor symptoms and cognitive issues were highly ranked by all groups as difficult to understand or explain. Older PwP (those with PD for less than 5years and those who reported that their HCP spent less than 15minutes counselling in each clinic visit) were less likely to fully understand and be satisfied with the explanations of most issues in PD. There is a need for better patient education when discussing PD issues in the clinical setting. Older PwP that have been recently diagnosed have the greatest educational needs. Potential users indicate that a visual aid would help and non-motor symptoms, particularly cognitive issues, need to be a focus of such a tool.

تصور مقترح لبعض القصص المصورة لأمیرات دیزنى وأثره فى تنمیة السلوک البیئى المسئول ووجهة الضبط الداخلیة لدى تلمیذات الصف الثانى الإعدادى

Suggested conception for some Pictorial stories of Disney princesses and its effect in developing Responsible environmental behavior and internal locus of control of Second Preparatory Female StudentsThe study aimed at Recognizing the effectiveness of using suggested conception for some Pictorial stories of Disney princesses in developing Responsible environmental behavior and Internal locus of control of Second Preparatory Female StudentsQuasi-experimental approach was applied on two research groups (control & experimental) using pretest-posttest technique. The sample consisted of (67) second preparatory female students from El Shaheed Hisham Shata preparatory school for girls, Giza governorate.Both the responsible environmental behavior and locus of control scales were applied before studying using the pictorial stories of Disney princesses, then the pictorial stories of Disney princesses was applied on the experimental group, then both scales were applied again. The researcher used Statistical Package for Social Science)SPSS (program to calculate arithmetic means , standard deviations ,T-test , ANOVA and Pearson correlation were used, where the results revealed thatthere is significant difference between the average grades of the control group and the grades of the experimental group at a level of (0.05) of responsible environmental behavior scale in the post-test for the favor of the experimental group and , there is significant difference between the average grades of the control group and the grades of the experimental group at a level of (0.05) of locus of control scale in the post-test for the favor of the experimental group ,and there is a statistically significant positive correlation between the performance of female students in both responsible environmental behavior skills and locus of control scales as well . The researcher recommended the importance of using the pictorial story, as a visual educational tool, and a popular reading for children because of its ability to motivate students , as well as it can serve as an intermediate step to difficult concepts .

Možnosti efektivní edukace v diabetologii - návod pro edukátory

Continuous process of diabetic patient´s education is essential. Educator´s task is to select situationally and individually appropriate form of education and educational tools. Than he becomes capable to motivate patients to participate actively and cooperate. Use of practical and visual educational tools increases the memorability. Studies have shown positive effect on improvement of glycemic control for both individual and group education. When properly educated diabetic patient is able to make independent decisions and manage the disease. Achieving good long-term glycemic control with reduced risk of chronic complications in compliant diabetic patient is the expected target of treatment. Thus the medical care becomes cost-effective.Key words: conversation map tools - diabetes mellitus - educator - group education - individual education.

Return to Work in Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Multidisciplinary Intervention Versus Brief Intervention: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Objective: This randomized clinical trial was performed to compare the effect of a new multidisciplinary intervention (MI) programme to a brief intervention (BI) programme on return to work (RTW), fully and partly, at a 12-month and 24-month follow-up in patients on long-term sick leave due to musculoskeletal pain. Methods: Patients (n = 284, mean age 41.3 years, 53.9 % women) who were sick-listed with musculoskeletal pain and referred to a specialist clinic in physical rehabilitation were randomized to MI (n = 141) or BI (n = 143). The MI included the use of a visual educational tool, which facilitated patient-therapist communication and self-management. The MI also applied one more profession, more therapist time and a comprehensive focus on the psychosocial factors, particularly the working conditions, compared to a BI. The main features of the latter are a thorough medical, educational examination, a brief cognitive assessment based on the non-injury model, and a recommendation to return to normal activity as soon as possible. Results: The number of patients with full-time RTW developed similarly in the two groups. The patients receiving MI had a higher probability to partly RTW during the first 7 months of the follow-up compared to the BI-group. Conclusions: There were no differences between the groups on full-time RTW during the 24 months. However, the results indicate that MI hastens the return to work process in long-term sick leave through the increased use of partial sick leave.Trial Registration: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov with the registration number NCT01346423.

Multidisciplinary Intervention in Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain: a Randomized Clinical Trial.

BackgroundMusculoskeletal pain is associated with comorbidity, extensive use of health services, long-term disability and reduced quality of life. The scientific literature on effects of treatment for musculoskeletal pain is inconclusive.PurposeThe purpose of this study is to compare a multidisciplinary intervention (MI), including use of the novel Interdisciplinary Structured Interview with a Visual Educational Tool (ISIVET), with a brief intervention (BI), on effects on mental and physical symptoms, functioning ability, use of health services and coping in patients sick-listed due to musculoskeletal pain.MethodTwo hundred eighty-four adults aged 18–60, referred to a specialist clinic in physical rehabilitation, were randomized to MI or BI. Patients received a medical examination at baseline and completed a comprehensive questionnaire at baseline, 3 months and 12 months.ResultsBoth groups reported improvements in mental and physical symptoms, including pain, and improved functioning ability at 3 and 12 months, but the MI group improved faster than the BI group except from reports of pain, which had a similar course. Significant interactions between group and time were found on mental symptoms (anxiety (p < 0.05), depression (p < 0.01), somatization (p < 0.01)) and functioning ability (p < 0.01) due to stronger effects in the MI group at 3 months. At 3 and 12 months, the MI group reported significantly less use of health services (general practitioner (p < 0.05)). At 12 months, the MI group reported better self-evaluated capability of coping with complaints (p < 0.001) and they took better care of their own health (p < 0.001), compared to the BI group.ConclusionThe results indicate that the MI may represent an important supplement in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain.

Experience with Using Multiple Types of Visual Educational Tools during Problem-Based Learning.

This study describes the experience of using multiple types of visual educational tools in the setting of problem-based learning (PBL). The author intends to demonstrate their roles in diverse and efficient ways of clinical reasoning and problem solving. Visual educational tools were introduced in a lecture that included their various types, possible benefits, and some examples. Each group made one mechanistic case diagram per week, and each student designed one diagnostic schema or therapeutic algorithm per week, based on their learning issues. The students were also told to provide commentary, which was intended to give insights into their truthfulness. Subsequently, the author administered a questionnaire about the usefulness and weakness of visual educational tools and the difficulties with performing the work. Also, the qualities of the products were assessed by the author. There were many complaints about the adequacy of the introduction of visual educational tools, also revealed by the many initial inappropriate types of products. However, the exercise presentation in the first week improved the level of understanding regarding their purposes and the method of design. In general, students agreed on the benefits of their help in providing a deep understanding of the cases and the possibility of solving clinical problems efficiently. The commentary was helpful in evaluating the truthfulness of their efforts. Students gave suggestions for increasing the percentage of their scores, considering the efforts. Using multiple types of visual educational tools during PBL can be useful in understanding the diverse routes of clinical reasoning and clinical features.

Teaching Innovation in Computer Network Course for Undergraduate Students with Packet Tracer

It is one of the most concerns to improve the innovation and creativity of college students in China. Researchers have developed many pedagogical tools to improve the creativity of students. Because classroom is still the main place to get face–to–face education for undergraduate students in China, it is necessary for teachers to know how to create a creative culture environment when lecturing. This paper will discuss how to improve students’ innovation in computer network course. Computer network is a complex and evolving topic. Students usually find this subject technical and boring. Teaching computer network is challenging because of the abstract network concepts. This paper presents a visual educational tool named Packet Tracer and shows how it can be used for teaching innovation in computer network courses. Packet Tracer provides the network simulation, visualization and collaboration capabilities. It can not only help students to understand computer network principles but also improve students’ network practical skills. With Packet Tracer tools, students can design solutions for the projects. Positive feedbacks from students and teaching team show that the visual tools and designed projects make students more innovative and creative

Sibling stem cell donor experiences at a single institution

Allogeneic bone marrow (BM) and cytokine mobilized peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplantation can be curative for patients with malignant and nonmalignant hematologic diseases. Siblings are most often selected as a donor match; however, research on sibling donors is limited and has focused primarily on conventional BM donors. This exploratory study describes the experiences of PBSC sibling donors at a single institution. Through retrospective interviews, 14 sibling donors shared their perceived needs and concerns before and after their stem cell collection. Donors identified fears about the donation procedure, and expressed the need for more information about transplant outcome and complications. The inclusion of the sibling donors themselves, rather than the report of their parents or health-care providers and the qualitative nature of the structured design allowed sibling donors to describe their concerns and thoughts without being restrained by the beliefs of the participant's parents, researcher or sibling's medical team. Suggestions for visual educational tools, psychosocial interventions and future research are provided.

Antibiogram-derived radial decision trees: Innovative visual educational tools for discussing empirical antibiotic selections

This article describes a unique visual pedagogical tool that displays appropriate empirical antimicrobial treatment choices for anticipated pathogens. This new tool, a probability-based radial decision tree (RDT), transforms data from a traditional hospital antibiogram into a format that can be used as an epidemiologic tool, a guide to empiric antimicrobial therapy and a robust educational tool for display of therapy options for pan-susceptible and drug-resistant isolates. As well-described resistance mechanisms serve the basis for the antimicrobial treatment choices in the RDT, use of this tool provides a means for both displaying treatment choices and explaining the rationale for such options in a logical and systematic manner. Teaching fellow pharmacists and pharmacy students with this tool provides both verbal and visual cues that may allow more efficient conveying of key concepts important to understanding options for treatment of select pathogens.

Treatment With Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors During Pregnancy: Deceleration of Weight Gain Because of Depression or Drug?

Treatment With Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors During Pregnancy: Deceleration of Weight Gain Because of Depression or Drug?

DIABETIC FOOT CARE: DEVELOPING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

ABSTRACT: Evidence shows that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the highest national percentage of morbidity in relation to diabetes. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people also suffer the greatest risk of amputation as a complication of diabetes. This participatory action research project sought to discover the opinions of a range of people, including registered nurses, general practitioners, Aboriginal health workers, cross‐cultural liaison officers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes. Focus groups provided valuable information regarding relevant issues of foot care education in the Northern Territory. The emergent themes included communication issues, educational resources, changing behaviour and other practical resources required for health education. The themes provided evidence of the inherent issues of foot care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and guidance for the development of a visual educational tool. The results have lead to the development of a foot care educational tool that will be used by health‐care professionals and clients in urban, community, rural and remote areas. The use of a participant action research process will ensure that the educational tool will be owned by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and health‐care professionals.

Diabetic foot care: developing culturally appropriate educational tools for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Northern Territory, Australia.

Evidence shows that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the highest national percentage of morbidity in relation to diabetes. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people also suffer the greatest risk of amputation as a complication of diabetes. This participatory action research project sought to discover the opinions of a range of people, including registered nurses, general practitioners, Aboriginal health workers, cross-cultural liaison officers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes. Focus groups provided valuable information regarding relevant issues of foot care education in the Northern Territory. The emergent themes included communication issues, educational resources, changing behaviour and other practical resources required for health education. The themes provided evidence of the inherent issues of foot care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and guidance for the development of a visual educational tool. The results have lead to the development of a foot care educational tool that will be used by health-care professionals and clients in urban, community, rural and remote areas. The use of a participant action research process will ensure that the educational tool will be owned by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and health-care professionals.