Virtual microscopy may be defined as the simulation of microscopy, over a computer network, as opposed to real microscopy using a physical microscope. The term ‘‘microscopy’’ is derived from Greek roots: ‘‘mikros’’ (small) and ’’skopeo’’ (to view). A technical definition for the term ‘‘virtual’’ is a ‘‘simulation of the real thing’’ [1]. Synonyms for virtual microscopy include digital microscop...

WHO Human Resources for Health are leading an international joint special issue which is now accepting papers for joint special issues addressing the critical need for a skilled, sustainable health workforce in the developing world. Submitted articles must fall under the broad theme: "Towards a scaling-up of training and education for health workers" The World Health Report 2006: Working togeth...

CONTEXT Understanding implementation strategies of Approved Clinical Instructors (ACIs) who use evidence-based practice (EBP) in clinical instruction will help promote the use of EBP in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE To examine the perspectives and experiences of ACIs using EBP concepts in undergraduate athletic training education programs to determine the importance of using these concepts in ...

BACKGROUND Although training and education have long been accepted as integral to disaster preparedness, many currently taught practices are neither evidence-based nor standardized. The need for effective evidence-based disaster training of healthcare staff at all levels, including the development of standards and guidelines for training in the multi-disciplinary health response to major events...

Narrative-centered learning environments hold much promise for education and training. Much of the appeal of narrative-centered learning lies in the belief that narrative context provides a meaningful structure integrating pedagogical objectives into a unifying, coherent form that serves as a powerful motivating force for students. This paper explores the relationship between narrative-centered...

CONTEXT As evidence-based practice (EBP) becomes prevalent in athletic training education, the barriers that Approved Clinical Instructors (ACIs) experience in implementing it with students need to be understood. OBJECTIVE To investigate barriers ACIs face when implementing EBP concepts in clinical practice and in teaching EBP to professional athletic training students and to investigate the ...

CONTEXT The success of any academic program, including athletic training, depends upon attracting and keeping quality students. Therefore, understanding potential recruits' perceptions of athletic training is important. OBJECTIVE To (1) gain insight regarding undergraduate students' decisions to enter or not enter an athletic training education program (ATEP), and (2) examine potential athlet...

Anyone who began reading this report with the expectation that simple prescriptions would be given for increasing productivity in higher education using information technology might be confused at this point, if not disappointed. Far from sketching an easy fix, we have reviewed a wide array of Internet and Web-based applications for education and training. And the applications are not just nume...

BACKGROUND Knowledge mobilisation in healthcare organisations is often carried out through relatively short-term projects dependent on limited funding, which raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of implementation and improvement. It is becoming increasingly recognised that the translation of research evidence into practice has to be supported by developing the internal capacity of...

Zoonoses with a wildlife reservoir represent a major public health problem, affecting all continents. Hundreds of pathogens and many different transmission modes are involved, and many factors influence the epidemiology of the various zoonoses. The importance and recognition of wildlife as a reservoir of zoonoses are increasing. Cost-effective prevention and control of these zoonoses necessitat...