Use of CD-ROM in the Medical Library: 8 Year Follow-Up

1997 ◽  
pp. 98-98
Author(s):  
Françoise Pasleau ◽  
Martine Evraud ◽  
Philippe Jacquet ◽  
Nicole Quinaux ◽  
Anne-Marie Severyns
Keyword(s):  
Cd Rom ◽  
Medical Library

scholarly journals Effect of Hypnotic Group Treatment on Distress Psychopathology in Mixed-group Outpatients with Depression and Anxiety

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 264-271
Author(s):  
Roberto Truzoli ◽  
Bruno Renzi ◽  
Marta Romanò ◽  
Ilaria Gremizzi ◽  
Veronica Pirola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Effect Size ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
The Body ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Mixed Group ◽  
Cd Rom

Background: There is evidence of hypnosis being effective in reducing both emotional distress, anxiety, and depression. Hypnosis as a technique promotes enhanced mental mastery over the body. This may result in hypnosis being particularly salient in treating distress associated with somatic and psychological symptoms. Objective: This research aims at verifying the effectiveness of a group treatment, which provides for the use of hypnosis-related techniques in mixed-group outpatients with anxiety or depression. Methods: Participants. 31 outpatients (average age= 49.005; DS =12.1) including 13 with mild-moderate depression (average age= 49.17; DS=12.20) and 18 with mild-moderate anxiety (average age=48.84; DS=13.02). Procedure. The group treatment comprised 8 sessions, during which a hypnotic state was induced, aimed at generating a sensation of profound wellbeing in the participants. They could share their experience in a penultimate group session, and were provided with individualised recommendations on nutrition and lifestyle in the last individual session. Patients were prescribed to practice self-hypnosis every day at home with the support of a CD-ROM. Psychopathological symptomatology (SCL-90R), depression (BDI), and anxiety (STAI-Y1, SAS) were assessed at pre, post, and 3-month follow-up. Statistical analysis. Friedman, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitey tests were used. The Bonferroni’s correction was applied as needed. The effect size (Cohen’s d) was also measured. Results: For the total sample, for all tests, significant differences were observed in the phases. The effect size was found to vary from “small” at pre to ”medium” at post. A “large” effect size was observed when comparing pre and follow-up phases. An overall reduction in the symptoms of distress measured by the SCL-90 R – with the anxiety group showing better outcomes – alongside with an improvement in the symptoms of depression and anxiety were observed in all participants. Conclusion: The clinical impact appears to be relevant, as shown by the values for d. The treatment is cost-effective for highly prevalent disorders in outpatients. The outcomes of this study support the effectiveness of hypnotic group treatment.

A Mixed Environment for Effective Heat Transfer Learning

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Washington Braga
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Undergraduate Teaching ◽  
Cd Rom ◽  
Work Sharing ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
Effective Life

Abstract This paper discusses aspects related to the undergraduate teaching of Heat Transfer in an environment using both Internet and classroom. The use of such an environment can be focused on the learning process of each student, using the classroom as formal check point for group work, sharing experiences and questioning, while the Internet is used for private follow-up, study and self evaluation. The paper describes the experience of one term using such an environment and several using Internet only as a tool for the learning process. The advantages already observed are reported, as well as the major difficulties still noticed. Internet is used continually throughout the course. Available material consists of quizzes, solved exercises, tutorials, spreadsheets, applets and others that the student may use through the Net or through a CD-Rom. Interaction between students and teacher is done mostly using an e-groups conference. Teamwork is strongly recommended, but challenging questions or exercises are expected to be solved exclusively on an individual basis. This paper supports the idea that the skill and attitude towards learning are most important to an effective life long learning.

scholarly journals Health sciences librarian competency perceptions: a survey of national community college librarians

2021 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra C. McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Professional Community ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
College Health ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Medical Library ◽  
Competency Perceptions

Objective: The primary objective of this study was to determine how community college health sciences librarians perceive their proficiencies in the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary for the practice of a health information professional as defined by the Medical Library Association (MLA) Competencies for Lifelong Learning and Professional Success. A secondary objective was to determine their current level of engagement with the professional community and identify barriers to further professional development.Methods: A survey was posted to various email discussion lists, and volunteer follow-up interviews were conducted.Results: The survey was completed by seventy-five community college health sciences librarians, and seven follow-up interviews were performed. Survey results indicated that community college health sciences librarians perceived themselves as having intermediate or advanced intermediate proficiency in the six MLA competencies. Survey and interview results indicated that community college health sciences librarians were engaged with the profession and faced the same barriers to continued professional development and continued education as other academic librarians.Conclusion: The results affirm that community college librarians who are responsible for collections and services in the health sciences meet the MLA competencies, which fills a gap in the literature regarding how these librarians develop professional competencies and are involved in professional associations. The results suggest that community college librarians can improve their skill levels by continuing their education and following trends in the literature.

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