BACKGROUND Blended learning describes a combination of teaching methods, often utilizing digital technologies. Research suggests that learner outcomes can be improved through some blended learning formats. However, the cost-effectiveness of delivering blended learning is unclear. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the cost-effectiveness of a face-to-face learning and blended learning app...

BACKGROUND Primary care providers play an important role in preventing and managing cardiovascular disease. This study compared the quality of preventive cardiovascular care delivery amongst different primary care models. METHODS This is a secondary analysis of a larger randomized control trial, known as the Improved Delivery of Cardiovascular Care (IDOCC) through Outreach Facilitation. Using...

blended with face-to-face treatment: Results from a naturalistic study. Internet Interventions, Abstract Objective Research has convincingly demonstrated that Internet interventions are effective for anxiety and depression and it is suggested that these interventions can reduce therapist time and thus save costs. Therefore, many Dutch mental health organizations have started to implement these ...

BACKGROUND Many studies have provided evidence for the effectiveness of Internet-based stand-alone interventions for mental disorders. A newer form of intervention combines the strengths of face-to-face (f2f) and Internet approaches (blended interventions). OBJECTIVE The aim of this review was to provide an overview of (1) the different formats of blended treatments for adults, (2) the stage ...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a new blended dental contract incentivising improved oral health compared with a traditional dental contract based on units of dental activity (UDAs). DESIGN Non-randomised controlled study. SETTING Six UK primary care dental practices, three working under a new blended dental contract; three matched practices under a traditional ...

BACKGROUND There is need for more cost and time effective treatments for depression. This is the first randomised controlled trial in which a blended treatment--including four face-to-face sessions and a smartphone application--was compared against a full behavioural treatment. Hence, the aim of the current paper was to examine whether a blended smartphone treatment was non-inferior to a full b...

In 2013, the University of Glasgow set out a Blended and Online Learning Development scheme focussing on fully online distance learning programmes blended programmes. 2017 School Mathematics Statistics within developed part-time, (PG Diploma/PG Certificate/MSc) in Data Analytics. The have used considerable innovation terms course content, assessment, management delivery, student support. this c...

In recent years, the use of the Blended Learning (BL) methods has experienced worldwide uptake and is responsible for enormous changes, not only in developed country education, but in developing country education, particularly sub-Saharan Africa. Given the role that blended learning can play in educational development, educational institutions, students, employers, and governments are increasin...

JavaScript is widely used in Web applications; however, its dynamism renders static analysis ineffective. Our JavaScript Blended Analysis Framework is designed to handle JavaScript dynamic features. It performs a flexible combined static/dynamic analysis. The blended analysis focuses static analysis on a dynamic calling structure collected at runtime in a lightweight manner, and refines the sta...