scholarly journals Flying solo in Myanmar: case study on challenges and important lessons learned by an early career psychiatrist in a district setting

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Su Myat Yadanar ◽  
Nay Chi Htoo ◽  
Thant Zaw ◽  
Nicholas Tze Ping Pang ◽  
Sze Hung Chua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Distant Supervision ◽  
Creative Solutions ◽  
Academic Settings ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Independent Practitioner ◽  
Scarcity Of Resources ◽  
Difficult Times

The transition from trainee early career psychiatrist (ECP) to independent practitioner can be challenging. Upon completion of training in well-equipped academic settings, an ECP from Myanmar is required to serve in a divisional hospital for at least 3 years. Significant challenges are faced by ECPs practising solo in divisional hospitals, including inexperience in administrative aspects, lack of future-proof training, scarcity of resources and facilities, struggles in the provision of holistic biopsychosocial treatment, work–life imbalance, and limited career advancement and access to continuous training. The solutions tried thus far include the incorporation of information and communication technology in training, gathering support and distant supervision from both local and international settings, and task shifting. Bigger challenges are often rewarded by faster growth, and difficult times stimulate creative solutions. The sacrifice of these solo ECPs has significantly improved the mental health service of Myanmar district regions.

scholarly journals Research on Innovative Business Plan. Smart Cattle Farming Using Artificial Intelligent Robotic Process Automation

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 430
Author(s):  
Diana Elena Micle ◽  
Florina Deiac ◽  
Alexandru Olar ◽  
Raul Florentin Drența ◽  
Cristian Florean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Process Automation ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Robotic Process Automation ◽  
Focus Group Meeting ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Cattle Farming ◽  
Agricultural Business

Integrating livestock management with the required devices and sensors is now seen as a critical factor in the agricultural sector’s long-term success. The findings revealed that the agricultural business sector is open to implementing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions, so the aim of this paper is to determine how advantageous it is for Romanian farmers to invest in a project that employs smart cattle farming methods that incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and the Internet of Things (IOT). An unstructured interview was used to gather empirical evidence during a focus group meeting. Analyzing the selected primary performance metrics, it was projected that the farm’s profitability would increase by 19 percent, productivity would increase by 21 percent, and the farm’s environmental impact would decrease by 22 percent. Automation and remote work would help minimize the farm’s worker burden while also making control panels, decision-making files, and data analysis more available. In order for the domain to be as prosperous as possible, farmers must be made aware of the benefits of using these emerging technologies for closing the gap between farmers and Information Technology (IT) solution providers, and this can be accomplished through continuous training for both farmers and their technology vendors.

scholarly journals Information and communication technologies in primary healthcare facilities in Egypt

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 88-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taghreed M. Farahat ◽  
Nagwa N. Hegazy ◽  
Maha Mowafy
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
World Health ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Based Research ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Information And Communication

BackgroundThe health sector has always relied on technologies. According to World Health Organization, they form the backbone of the services to prevent, diagnose, and treat illness and disease. It is increasingly viewed as the most promising tool for improving the overall quality, safety and efficiency of the health delivery system.Aim of the studyThis was to assess the current situation of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in primary healthcare in the terms of describing and classifying the existing work, identify gaps and exploring the personal experiences and the challenges of ICTs application in the primary healthcare.Subjects and methodsA mixed research method in the form of sequential explanatory design was applied. In the quantitative phase a cross-sectional study was conducted among 172 family physicians using a predesigned questionnaire. Followed by qualitative data collection among 35 participants through focused group discussions.ResultsNearly half of the physicians have ICTs in their work and they were trained on it. None of them developed a community-based research using ICTs technology. Training on ICTs showed a statistically significant difference regarding the availability and the type of ICTs present in the workplace (P<0.05). Focused group discussion revealed that the majority of the participants believe that there is poor commitment of policymaker toward ICTs utilization in the primary care. Nearly 97% thinks that there is insufficient budget allocated for ICTs utilization in the workplace. Almost 88% of the participants demanded more incentives for ICTs users than non-user at the workplace.ConclusionsICTs resources are underutilized by health information professionals. Lack of funds, risk of instability of the electric supply and lack of incentives for ICTs users were the most common barriers to ICTs implementation thus a steady steps toward budget allocation and continuous training is needed.

scholarly journals Developing an Effective Mentoring Program for Early-career STEM Faculty: Lessons Learned from the First Three Years of an ADVANCE PAID Program

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laila Guessous ◽  
Kathleen Moore ◽  
Julie Walters ◽  
Bradley Roth ◽  
Leanne DeVreugd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Stem Faculty

scholarly journals ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN THE ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN IN NURSERY

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Norazly Nordin ◽  
Muhammad Safar Abdurahman ◽  
Afina Nazira Afnizul
Keyword(s):  
Standardized Tests ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Record Management ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Balanced Development ◽  
Professional Educators ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Information And Communication

Assessment is a systematic and on-going process of attaining information about a child’s development and learning progress. Assessment is often conducted by professional educators in collaboration with parents through regular observation and several standardized tests. Assessment is very significant to identify the strengths and weaknesses to support and provided interventions needed by the child to elevate their development. Every nursery institution must implement the assessment process to ensure a well-balanced development of the children. Accordingly, a qualitative study using the interview method was conducted in a private nursery in the state of Selangor involving a nursery owner, a supervisor, and four educators to identify issues and challenges faced in implementing the assessment. The results found that many aspects including the educator’s competence, cooperation from parents, time constraint and record management are the main issues and challenges encountered in executing the assessment. The informants also suggested that continuous training and effort for educators and advocacy should be intesified to educate the community. It is also underlined that there is a need for the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to ensure the efficiency of the assessment process.

A Reconstruction of Rural Teachers' Technology Integration Experiences

2016 ◽  
pp. 834-860
Author(s):  
Laura Helena Porras-Hernández ◽  
Bertha Salinas-Amescua
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Phenomenological Research ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Rural Teachers ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Rural Teacher

Teachers who integrate information and communication technologies (ICT) to their practice in rural areas face important challenges that differ from those where contextual conditions are most favorable. The purpose of this chapter is to describe how and why a phenomenological research approach applied to the reconstruction of rural teachers' experiences in incorporating ICT's to their practice can be helpful for both, for research purposes as well as for inspiring the avenues that rural teacher education in the digital age should follow. Based on the narratives of eight teachers working in poor rural schools of Mexico, this chapter describes how, as part of a construction of their own rural pedagogies, these teachers integrate ICT to their practice in response to three levels of contextual demands. Lessons learned and recommendations for research of this kind are provided.

Strengthening Noncommunicable Disease Research Capacity and Chronic Disease Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in South Asia: Implementation and Evaluation of the ASCEND Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 536-547
Author(s):  
Allison Byrnes ◽  
Tilahun Nigatu Haregu ◽  
Naanki Pasricha ◽  
Kavita Singh ◽  
Sathish Thirunavukkarasu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Noncommunicable Disease ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

This article describes the design, outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned from the ASian Collaboration for Excellence in Non-Communicable Disease (ASCEND) program, implemented between 2011 and 2015 in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The program involved a blended-delivery model, incorporating online and face-to-face training, mentoring, and supervision of trainees’ research projects. Evaluation data were collected at baseline, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Intended outcomes, lessons, and challenges were summarized using a logic model. During the program period, 48 participants were trained over 2 cohorts in June 2011 and 2012. The trainees published 83 peer-reviewed articles between 2011 and 2015. Additionally, 154 presentations were given by trainees at national and international conferences. Underutilization of the online learning management system was an important challenge. Utilizing a combination of intensive face-to-face and online learning and mentoring of early career researchers in low- and middle-income countries has great potential to enhance the research capacity, performance, and outputs.

A Comparison of How Canada, England, and Denmark are Managing their Electronic Health Record Journeys

2010 ◽  
pp. 203-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denis Protti
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Healthcare Quality ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
The Public ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Electronic Health Information

Healthcare is one of the world’s most information-intensive industries. Every day, volumes of data are produced which, properly used, can improve clinical practice and outcomes, guide planning and resource allocation, and enhance accountability. Electronic health information is fundamental to better healthcare. There will be no significant increase in healthcare quality and efficiency without high quality, user-friendly health information compiled and delivered electronically. The growing use of information and communication technology (ICT) in the healthcare sector has introduced numerous opportunities and benefits to patients, providers and governments alike. Patients are being provided with tools to help them manage and monitor their healthcare, providers are able to seamlessly access up-to-date patient information, and governments are showing transparency to the public by reporting health data and information on their websites. There is mounting evidence that national, regional, and organizational e-health strategies are being developed and implemented worldwide. This chapter provides an overview of three different national e-health strategies, and identifies the lessons learned from the e-health strategies of Canada, England and Denmark.

scholarly journals Integrated people-centred primary health care in Greece: unravelling Ariadne’s thread

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christos Lionis ◽  
Emmanouil K. Symvoulakis ◽  
Adelais Markaki ◽  
Elena Petelos ◽  
Sophia Papadakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Reform ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
World Health ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract The 40th anniversary of the World Health Organization Alma-Ata Declaration in Astana offered the impetus to discuss the extent to which integrated primary health care (PHC) has been successfully implemented and its impact on research and practice. This paper focuses on the experiences from Greece in implementing primary health care reform and lessons learned from the conduct of evidence-based research. It critically examines what appears to be impeding the effective implementation of integrated PHC in a country affected by the financial and refugee crisis. The key challenges for establishing integrated people-centred primary care include availability of family physicians, information and communication technology, the prevention and management of chronic disease and migrant and refugees’ health. Policy recommendations are formulated to guide the primary health care reform in Greece, while attempting to inform efforts in other countries with similar conditions.

scholarly journals ICT Uptake and Technology Linkages in Rural Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Juseuk Kim
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Electronic Communication ◽  
High Tech ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Creative Solutions ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Impact

This report focuses on how quickly and creatively electronic communication is spreading and transforming rural areas in Africa and, particularly, two selected communities in Zambia as case studies. The report also shows ways in which communities are adapting information and communication technologies (ICTs). And this research is interested in studying how quickly electronic communication is spreading and transforming rural areas in Africa and, in particular, the Republic of Zambia. The impact of social networks is being used in dynamic, creative ways to not only spread business opportunities but to energize economies and society. They want to gather community and household information to understand the many ways communities are adapting these technologies. Their methods of adoption and adaptation of technologies do not resemble high-tech societies where governments support massive infrastructure projects.  For example, highly creative uses of low-tech cell phones are energizing commerce and spawning new ways of building creative solutions, making African countries some of the fastest growing economies in the world today.

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