Development and implementation of a three-dimensional (3D) printing elective course for health science students

Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has become more affordable, accessible, and relevant in healthcare, however, the knowledge of transforming medical images to physical prints still requires some level of training. Anatomy educators can play a pivotal role in introducing learners to 3D printing due to the spatial context inherent to learning anatomy. To bridge this knowledge gap and decrease the intimidation associated with learning 3D printing technology, an elective was developed through a collaboration between the Department of Anatomy and the Makers Lab at the University of California, San Francisco. A self-directed digital resource was created for the elective to guide learners through the 3D printing workflow, which begins with a patient's computed tomography digital imaging and communication in medicine (DICOM) file to a physical 3D printed model. In addition to practicing the 3D printing workflow during the elective, a series of guest speakers presented on 3D printing applications they utilize in their clinical practice and/or research laboratories. Student evaluations indicated that their intimidation associated with 3D printing decreased, the clinical and research topics were directly applicable to their intended careers, and they enjoyed the autonomy associated with the elective format. The elective and the associated digital resource provided students with the foundational knowledge of 3D printing, including the ability to extract, edit, manipulate, and 3D print from DICOM files, making 3D printing more accessible. The aim of disseminating this work is to help other anatomy educators adopt this curriculum at their institution.     

Harmonization of pre-analytical quality indicators

Quality indicators (QIs) measure the extent to which set targets are attained and provide a quantitative basis for achieving improvement in care and, in particular, laboratory services. A body of evidence collected in recent years has demonstrated that most errors fall outside the analytical phase, while the pre- and post-analytical steps have been found to be more vulnerable to the risk of error. However, the current lack of attention to extra-laboratory factors and related QIs prevent clinical laboratories from effectively improving total quality and reducing errors. Errors in the pre-analytical phase, which account for 50% to 75% of all laboratory errors, have long been included in the ‘identification and sample problems’ category. However, according to the International Standard for medical laboratory accreditation and a patient-centered view, some additional QIs are needed. In particular, there is a need to measure the appropriateness of all test request and request forms, as well as the quality of sample transportation. The QIs model developed by a working group of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) is a valuable starting point for promoting the harmonization of available QIs, but further efforts should be made to achieve a consensus on the road map for harmonization.     

浅谈药学新专业方向的课程设置

传统的药学教育课程设置均是以化学类学科为主,仅仅从“药”的角度进行学位教育．这样的课程设置已远远不能满足药学专业学生在其他行业的工作需求。为了能更好地适应社会需求,目前已有多所大学开设了临床药学专业及药品营销专业,为医药市场提供更多的高素质医药卫生类人才。     

临床实习阶段影响护理本科生专业承诺的相关因素及策略研究

临床实习作为护理本科生接受护理教育的最后阶段,即将面临择业和就业问题,是护理专业承诺的形成关键阶段,此时形成的专业承诺与未来职场上的专业承诺显著相关。通过探讨临床实习阶段影响护理本科生专业承诺的相关因素,制定提高护生专业承诺水平的相关策略,从而为减少护士离职率打下坚实的基础。     

Justifying an Automated Library Network

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ClinicalAccess: A Clinical Decision Support Tool

ClinicalAccess is a new clinical decision support tool that uses a question-and-answer format to mirror clinical decision-making strategies. The unique format of ClinicalAccess delivers concise, authoritative answers to more than 120,000 clinical questions. This column presents a review of the product, a sample search, and a comparison with other point-of-care search engines.     

实施素质教育 优化课程结构 改革教学内容——师专物理专业主干课程教学内容和课程体系改革的总体设计

在广泛调查研究的基础上 ,运用系统科学的思想、原理和方法 ,提出了师专三年制物理专业主干课程教学内容和课程体系改革的总体构想 ,包括改革的基本原则 ,改革的基本思路 ,主干课程设置方案 ,主干课程内容改革的初步设想等教学改革中的几个基本问题     

教练员教育的专业化概念的研究

在运动训练科学化的今天，教练员的职业与专业面临着高学历、高素质的冲击与挑战，就教练员专业的发展及教练员教育的专业化取向，在理论上提供对策与途径。     

图书馆员如何适应图书馆事业发展的需要

对图书馆员应该如何自我调节适应今后图书馆事业的发展提出了一些思考和建议。