A Replication and Extension of the Use of On-Line Discussion Boards: Teaching Chronic Pain to Health Psychology Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 009862832110410
Author(s):  
Mercedes Sheen ◽  
Hajar A. K. Yekani ◽  
Timothy R. Jordan
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Discussion Boards ◽  
Lecture Material ◽  
On Line ◽  
Personal Accounts ◽  
Teaching Implications

Background Case studies are often used to supplement lecture material to students of psychology. Recent research on the use of online support forums has been shown to be more effective in increasing student attainment of course learning objectives than the use of case studies. Objective The current research replicated two studies on the use of online support forums and extended this work to chronic pain and compared midterm exam scores from two different semesters when case studies and online support forums were used as a supplementary learning exercise. Method Following a lecture on chronic pain students were randomly assigned to either the case study or online support forum condition and asked to rate their experience based on four learning objectives. Results Students who took part in the online support forum learning exercise rated the four learning objectives higher and obtained higher marks on a midterm exam than students in the case study exercise. Conclusion Reading people’s personal accounts of their experience with chronic pain through online support forums is more effective in increasing student understanding of the effects of chronic pain than the traditional case study. Teaching Implications Implications for teaching material that is highly emotional are discussed.

RECYCLED WATER RISK PERCEPTION - A COMPARISON OF TWO CASE STUDIES

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Hurlimann
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Recycled Water ◽  
Urban Centre ◽  
On Line ◽  
Line Survey ◽  
Water Uses

This paper reports results from a study comparing perceived risk associated with various recycled water uses in two Australian locations, both in the state of Victoria: the capital city Melbourne, and Bendigo a regional urban centre. Both locations are experiencing ‘drought’, but Bendigo is experiencing this in a more acute manner. A case study is used in each location. Both case studies involve future use of recycled water in new commercial buildings. An on-line survey was used to measure attitudes to recycled water of the future occupants of both buildings. The study found perceived risk associated with 11 uses of recycled water increased as the use became increasingly personal. Interestingly, no difference in perceived risk associated with 11 uses of recycled water was found between locations. Prior experience (use) of recycled water was found to be a significant and positive factor in reducing risk perception. Various attitudinal variables were found to be significant influences on perceived risk. Results indicate that reducing perceived risk of recycled water use may increase satisfaction with its use.

Management Methodology

2017 ◽  
pp. 169-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janine M. Pierce ◽  
Donna M. Velliaris
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Study Author ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Related Case ◽  
Diagnostic Skills ◽  
Student Cohorts

This chapter overviews the rationale and methodology underpinning the implementation of two ‘purpose written' case studies delivered within two separate undergraduate Management courses. Finding suitable pre-existing Management-related case studies for different student cohorts can be difficult and time consuming, and may only partially align with the learning objectives. Writing one's own case studies to meet the learning objectives of courses is viewed by the writers as a proactive strategy to redress this gap. It is advantageous that the case study author enables students to apply diagnostic skills in diverse situations that may range from simple to complex, and to ensure that students are drawing on theoretical underpinnings from their Management coursework. This chapter further presents on how to develop in students the ability to shift from being a reactive learner to examining a case proactively through a strategic managerial lens for diagnosing and solving problems.

scholarly journals Tecnologias aplicadas a produção editorial de periódicos científicos: estudo de caso da revista Acta Amazonica | Technologies applied to the editorial production of scientific journals and a case study of the journal Acta Amazonica

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-110
Author(s):  
Tito Lívio do Nascimento Fernandes ◽  
Franciane Da Silva Falcão
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Journal ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Scientific Journals ◽  
Journal Citation Reports ◽  
Publication Data ◽  
On Line ◽  
Academic Communication ◽  
Scientific Periodicals ◽  
Journal Citation

Periódicos científicos constituem a principal forma de comunicação acadêmica e são balizados por instituições indexadoras, provedoras e bibliotecas científicas. O cenário tecnológico no qual se encontram e a análise dos periódicos científicos brasileiros em melhor posição no ranking do Journal Citation Reports (JCR) são apresentados como parâmetro para a análise da revista Acta Amazonica, sob a ótica do processo de produção editorial e dando ênfase à mudança de suporte, de impresso para on-line e suas implicações. Esta avaliação apoia-se em dados a respeito da publicação online de 2004 a 2017 e nas implicações tecnológicas que interferiram na gestão editorial utilizada neste período de tempo. Estas informações podem colaborar para gerar diretrizes para o gerenciamento da produção dos periódicos científicos.*****Scientific periodicals are the main form of academic communication and are marked by indexing institutions, providers and scientific libraries. The correspondent technological scenario of theses journals and the analysis of the Brazilian scientific journals in the best position in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) ranking are presented as parameters for the analysis of the scientific journal Acta Amazonica, under the optics of the editorial production process, with emphasis on moving from print to online support and its implications. This evaluation is based in online publication data from 2004 to 2017 and on the technological implications that interfered in the editorial management used in this period of time. This information can collaborate to generate guidelines for the management of the production of scientific journals.

Further Evidence for Using Online Discussion Boards in the Classroom

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-163
Author(s):  
Mercedes Sheen ◽  
Hajar Aman Key Yekani ◽  
Timothy R. Jordan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Discussion Boards ◽  
Pedagogical Tool ◽  
Exam Scores

Recent research compared the use of case studies to online discussion boards to teach about anxiety disorders. The current study extends this research to mood disorders, reports pretest and posttest scores on four learning outcomes, and compares midterm exam scores from Fall 2016 and Fall 2017 when case studies and online discussion boards were used as supplementary learning material, respectively. The results indicate students in the discussion board condition (DBC) rated their learning outcomes significantly higher than students in the case study condition, and midterm exam scores were significantly higher for students who took part in the DBC as a learning exercise. These findings provide evidence that the usefulness of online discussion boards extends to other types of disorders and may even surpass the use of traditional case studies as a pedagogical tool when teaching about psychological disorders.

scholarly journals Case Article—Forward-Reserve Storage Design: A Case of Carriage Repair Workshop, Indian Railways

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Vishwesh Singbal ◽  
Gajendra K. Adil ◽  
Rakesh Venkitasubramony
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Optimization Models ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
Critical Part ◽  
Teaching Objectives

Case studies are useful in imparting decision-making skills to students. Warehousing is a critical part of most supply chains, but case studies based on warehousing methods and operations therein are rare. Recognizing the need to bridge this gap, a case study is designed to present a real-life scenario at the carriage repair workshop of Indian Railways. The case study facilitates the learning of students regarding operations in automated warehousing and relevant storage strategies. Additionally, the case encourages the students to explore the use of heuristics and optimization models. This case article highlights the major learning objectives of the case study and discusses the classroom teaching experience. This case can be used in various courses and the case questions can be selected based on the teaching objectives and/or the educational background of the students.

Management Methodology

2018 ◽  
pp. 451-470
Author(s):  
Janine M. Pierce ◽  
Donna M. Velliaris
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Study Author ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Related Case ◽  
Diagnostic Skills ◽  
Student Cohorts

This chapter overviews the rationale and methodology underpinning the implementation of two ‘purpose written' case studies delivered within two separate undergraduate Management courses. Finding suitable pre-existing Management-related case studies for different student cohorts can be difficult and time consuming, and may only partially align with the learning objectives. Writing one's own case studies to meet the learning objectives of courses is viewed by the writers as a proactive strategy to redress this gap. It is advantageous that the case study author enables students to apply diagnostic skills in diverse situations that may range from simple to complex, and to ensure that students are drawing on theoretical underpinnings from their Management coursework. This chapter further presents on how to develop in students the ability to shift from being a reactive learner to examining a case proactively through a strategic managerial lens for diagnosing and solving problems.

Patientenbezogene Komplexität in der Pflege – Kollektive Case Studies im Akutspital

Pflege ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 237-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Gurtner ◽  
Rebecca Spirig ◽  
Diana Staudacher ◽  
Evelyn Huber
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Study Designs

Zusammenfassung. Hintergrund: Die patientenbezogene Komplexität der Pflege ist durch die Merkmale „Instabilität“, „Unsicherheit“ und „Variabilität“ definiert. Aufgrund der reduzierten Aufenthaltsdauer und der steigenden Zahl chronisch und mehrfach erkrankter Personen erhöht sich die Komplexität der Pflege. Ziel: In dieser Studie untersuchten wir das Phänomen patientenbezogener Komplexität aus Sicht von Pflegefachpersonen und Pflegeexpertinnen im Akutspital. Methode: Im Rahmen eines kollektiven Case-Study-Designs schätzten Pflegefachpersonen und Pflegeexpertinnen die Komplexität von Pflegesituationen mit einem Fragebogen ein. Danach befragten wir sie in Einzelinterviews zu ihrer Einschätzung. Mittels Within-Case-Analyse verdichteten wir die Daten induktiv zu Fallgeschichten. In der Cross-Case-Analyse verglichen wir die Fallgeschichten hinsichtlich deduktiv abgeleiteter Merkmale. Ergebnisse: Die Ausprägung der Komplexität hing in den vier Cases im Wesentlichen davon ab, ob klinische Probleme kontrollierbar und prognostizierbar waren. Je nach individuellen Ressourcen der Patientinnen und Patienten stieg bzw. sank die Komplexität. Schlussfolgerungen: Komplexe Patientensituationen fordern von Pflegefachpersonen Fachwissen, Erfahrung, kommunikative Kompetenzen sowie die Fähigkeit zur Reflexion. Berufsanfänger und Berufsanfängerinnen werden zur Entwicklung dieser Fähigkeiten idealerweise durch erfahrene Berufskolleginnen oder -kollegen unterstützt und beraten.

On-line Tropical Epidemiology -A Case-Study from The Gambia

1987 ◽  
Vol 26 (02) ◽  
pp. 73-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Rowan ◽  
P. Byass ◽  
R. W. Snow
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Field Trial ◽  
Error Rates ◽  
Database Management System ◽  
Bed Nets ◽  
Completion Rates ◽  
On Line ◽  
Access To Data ◽  
Rapid Processing

SummaryThis paper reports on a computerised approach to the management of an epidemiological field trial, which aimed at determining the effects of insecticide-impregnated bed nets on the incidence of malaria in children. The development of a data system satisfying the requirements of the project and its implementation using a database management system are discussed. The advantages of this method of management in terms of rapid processing of and access to data from the study are described, together with the completion rates and error rates observed in data collection.

SenCity – Evaluating Users’ Experiences of Intelligent Lighting for Well-Being in Smart Cities

2018 ◽  
pp. 60-67
Author(s):  
Henrika Pihlajaniemi ◽  
Anna Luusua ◽  
Eveliina Juntunen
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
System Data

This paper presents the evaluation of usersХ experiences in three intelligent lighting pilots in Finland. Two of the case studies are related to the use of intelligent lighting in different kinds of traffic areas, having emphasis on aspects of visibility, traffic and movement safety, and sense of security. The last case study presents a more complex view to the experience of intelligent lighting in smart city contexts. The evaluation methods, tailored to each pilot context, include questionnaires, an urban dashboard, in-situ interviews and observations, evaluation probes, and system data analyses. The applicability of the selected and tested methods is discussed reflecting the process and achieved results.

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