A welcome opportunity to foster interdisciplinary research

Welcome to Thyroid Research

Welcome to the first issue of Thyroid Research, a new journal published by BioMed Central, which aims at providing a platform for both researchers and clinicians to discuss a broad spectrum of thyroidology and related issues. These include physiological mechanisms of thyroid hormone action, secretory regulations, immunological and genetic aspects and, finally, news and information on state-of-t...

Simulation as a means to foster collaborative interdisciplinary education.

The purpose of this study was multifaceted: to initiate an interdisciplinary collaborative relationship between nursing and medical students; to determine the usefulness of an interdisciplinary approach using simulations as an educational strategy; and to analyze students' perceptions of collaboration. A pre/posttest design was used to assess students' perceptions of interdisciplinary collabora...

Welcome to Journal of Membrane Science and Research

Welcome to Medical Gas Research

Cultures of interdisciplinary teams: how to foster good dynamics.

Teamwork is the most effective approach in which to accomplish complex tasks. In general, teamwork has been shown to improve production, augment organizational and employee performance, increase job satisfaction, and enhance decision making. In health care, teamwork is of vital importance in order to maximize patient care delivery. Interdisciplinary teamwork is recommended as a comprehensive ap...