This article introduces a powerful ODE solver called the Taylor Center for PCs (http://www.ski.org/gofen/TaylorMethod.htm) as a tool for teaching and performing numeric experiments with ODEs. The Taylor Center is an All-in-One GUI-style application for integrating ODEs by applying the modern Taylor Method (Automatic Differentiation). The Taylor Center also offers dynamic graphics (including 3D ...

the purpose of educational technology is to facilitate, develop, and strengthen teaching-learning processes. computer-assisted language education technology is developed as a result of introducing information and communication technology in humanities. this technology has a multidisciplinary nature and is based on investigations carried out in theoretical and practical principles of applied lin...

This paper describes a mobile learning project, where mobile devices are used for educational activities. The main focus of this paper is teacher training. Experiences on the use of mobile technology and how it was used in teacher training, especially how trainees and supervising teachers felt about it, are presented. The pilot study was carried out at the Department of Home Economics and Craft...

OBJECTIVES To determine the perceived education and training needs of health professionals involved in transitional care for adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). METHODS Two distinct questionnaires to identify transitional issues in JIA were distributed to key health professionals (n = 908) and clinical personnel involved in the implementation of a transitional care programme...

BACKGROUND: Accurate recording of the nursing care indicates the care performance and its quality. It is so that any failure in documentation can be a reason for inadequate patient care. Therefore, improving nurses’ skills in this field with help of effective educational methods is of high importance. Since traditional teaching methods are not suitable for communities with rapid knowledge expan...

BACKGROUND At the time this study was undertaken, clinical pharmacy services at the authors' institution, a tertiary care teaching hospital, were largely reactive in nature, with patients and units receiving inconsistent coverage. OBJECTIVE To develop an evidence-based model of proactive practice and to evaluate the satisfaction of pharmacists and other stakeholders after restructuring of cli...

Nurses need to assess patients and provide care that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. However, in many cases, nurses may not know what to say to the patient, may be uncomfortable with silence, may not want to pry into the patient’s personal life, or may feel hesitant to invade the patient’s private ‘‘space.’’ In 1 study, nurses reveal that 92% of the time, they feel inadequately prepared...

BACKGROUND Patient satisfaction is essential and must be taken into account when decisions are being made about changes and enhancements to services. OBJECTIVES The aim of the current study was to assess patient satisfaction with the medical and nursing services provided to patients admitted to teaching hospitals affiliated to Arak University of Medical Sciences. MATERIALS AND METHODS This ...