scholarly journals Japanese Initiative for Education in Pharmaceutical Medicine and Clinical Research Training

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akiko Kishi ◽  
Ichiro Uchida ◽  
Daisuke Koide ◽  
Kyoko Imamura
Keyword(s):  
Social Trust ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Pharmaceutical Medicine ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Core Curricula ◽  
Operational Costs ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Human Research Protection ◽  
And Training

Development of new medicines has become increasingly difficult with less possibility of success in seeds-finding and ever rising operational costs. Failure to comply with ethical standards for human research protection also erodes social trust in clinical development. In order to develop competence of professionals in medicines development such as clinical investigators and drug development scientists, a variety of educational courses and training programs have been developed and executed worldwide. As Japan is no exception and shares the same concerns, significant governmental and non-governmental efforts have been made to invest in the development of academic educational courses and adherence to international standards. This article introduces examples of the adoption of technologies to realize a user-friendly and sustainable learning management as well as an adaptation of syllabuses and core curricula to meet international standards in the era of global medicines development.

scholarly journals Implementation of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Five Colombian Hospitals in 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s273-s273
Author(s):  
Christian Pallares ◽  
María Virginia Villegas Botero
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
International Standards ◽  
International Consensus ◽  
Stewardship Program ◽  
And Training

Background: More than 50% of antibiotics used in hospitals are unnecessary or inappropriate. The antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are coordinated efforts to promote the rational and effective use of antibiotics including appropriate selection, dosage, administration, and duration of therapy. When an ASP integrates infection control strategies, it is possible to decrease the transmission of multidrug-resistant pathogens. Methods: In 2018, 5 Colombian hospitals were selected to implement an ASP. Private and public hospitals from different cities were included in the study, ranging from 200 to 700 beds. Our team, consisting of an infectious disease and hospital epidemiologist, visited each hospital to establish the baseline of their ASP program, to define the ASP outcomes according to each hospital’s needs, and to set goals for ASP outcomes in the following 6–12 months. Follow-up was scheduled every 2 months through Skype video conference. The baseline diagnosis or preintervention evaluation was done using a tool adapted from previous reports (ie, international consensus and The Joint Commission international standards). Documentation related to ASPs, such as microbiological profiles, antimicrobial guidelines (AMG) and indicators for the adherence to them as well as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) prevention through protocols, were written and/or updated. Prevention and infection control requirements and protocols were also updated, and cleaning and antiseptic policies were created. Training in rational use of antibiotic, infection control and prevention, and cleaning and disinfection were carried out with the healthcare workers in each institution. Results: Before the intervention, the development of the ASP according to the tool was 27% (range, 5%–47%). The lowest institutional scores were the item related to ASP feedback and reports (11% on average), followed by education and training (14%), defined ASP responsibilities (23%), ASP function according to priorities (26%), and AMR surveillance (27%). After the intervention, the ASP development increased to 57% (range, 39%–81%) in the hospitals. The highest scores achieved were for education and training (90%), surveillance (75%), and the activities of the infection control committee (70%). The items that made the greatest contribution to ASP development were the individual antibiogram, including the bacteria resistance profile, and the development of the AMG based on the local epidemiology in each hospital. Conclusions: The implementation of an ASP should include training and education as well as defining outcomes according to the hospital’s needs. Once the strategy is implemented, follow-up is key to achieving the goals.Funding: NoneDisclosures: None

scholarly journals Audio Description from a discourse perspective: a socially relevant framework for research and training

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Braun
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Audio Description ◽  
Global Coherence ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Socially Relevant ◽  
Partially Sighted ◽  
And Training

The topic of this paper is Audio Description (AD) for blind and partially sighted people. I will outline a discourse-based approach to AD focussing on the role of mental modelling, local and global coherence, and different types of inferences (explicatures and implicatures). Applying these concepts to AD, I will discuss initial insights and outline questions for empirical research. My main aim is to show that a discourse-based approach to AD can provide an informed framework for research, training and practice.

scholarly journals The Effect of Procedural Justice on Achieving Job Satisfaction

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-70
Author(s):  
Antazar Ahmed Jassem ◽  
Adnan Odeh Jakhyour
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Procedural Justice ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Simple Correlation ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
And Training ◽  
Satisfaction Relationship

The research aims to define the concept of procedural Justice and analysis of their relationship and their impact in job satisfaction for workers in the practice in the General Company for Trade cars and machinery. To achieve the aim of the research was to identify the design included (13) items, either formed research sample of (200) workers from the employees of the company, The researcher used a set of statistical methods such as (simple correlation coefficient, specifically% R2 coefficient, F test, V23 program-AMOS, and the statistical program SPSS-V23, and the relative importance), The researcher found that there is a correlation statistically significant between procedural Justice and job satisfaction, as no significant effect statistically variable procedural Justice in job satisfaction relationship, Search is over a set of the most important recommendations that emphasize that it is necessary to be based on the procedures applied by the company's management on ethical standards, and the establishment of educational seminars for employees on a regular basis, and their inclusion in the rehabilitation and training courses.

scholarly journals Implementation Research Training Framework 2.0: Making the whole greater than the parts

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Implementation Research ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Tropical Diseases ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
And Training ◽  
New Framework

Clinical innovations alone do not generate public health impact. Implementation research (IR) is a powerful tool for identifying the bottlenecks impeding scale up efforts and helping to turn scientifically tested solutions into routine practice. To enhance the ability of investigators in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to design, conduct and interpret IR, several actors, such as the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), have sought to strengthen researchers' capacity to design and undertake IR. This report outlines the development of a new framework for IR training in LMICs to inspire thinking and discussion on how training approaches can best serve learners' needs.

Planetary Science in Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Belay Tessema
Keyword(s):  
Research Training ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Planetary Science ◽  
Space Policy ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Space Technology ◽  
Optical Telescope ◽  
National Space ◽  
Astronomy And Astrophysics ◽  
And Training

<p>Planetary Science in Ethiopia research has been emerged in Ethiopia based on the establishment of Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC) as well as special commencement of special graduate in three specialized fields such as (astronomy and astrophysics, space science, remote sensing and Geodesy). The installation of the twining optical telescope and ratification of national space policy has opened many opportunities to focus of planetary science research and training in Ethiopia.  Ethiopia has progressed in research, training, and technology and infrastructure development in planetary science, space technology and astronomy. This paper will focus on planetary science and related activities, current development and future prospects.</p>

Safety and Ergonomics Risk Assessment (SERA): A Customized Ergonomics Assessment Tool for Automobile Manufacturing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Snell ◽  
Arman Dehghani ◽  
Fabian Guenkzkofer ◽  
Stefan Kaltenbrunner
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Automobile Manufacturing ◽  
International Reporting ◽  
Database Implementation ◽  
And Training

Musculoskeletal disorders continue to be a leading source of lost workdays across all industries. Common ergonomics assessment tools may include criteria extraneous to the stresses at specific companies or industries. Therefore, the creation of assessment tools, based on scientifically validated methods, with industry- or company-specific stresses may be of benefit. The BMW Group has developed the Safety and Ergonomics Risk Assessment (SERA) tool. This ergonomics assessment method incorporates the most up-to-date scientific methods and international standards, and is used worldwide in all production facilities of the BMW Group. As noted above, a major advantage of SERA over conventional ergonomics tools is the focus on ergonomics stresses common to automobile manufacturing and the consequent exclusion of irrelevant parameters, thereby reducing the time, effort, and training required for workplace assessments. Other advantages include the international uniformity of assessments and a web- and database-implementation allowing for easily comparable international reporting. The implementation of this method at the BMW Group has enabled a greater transparency for ergonomics across all international plants, and more effective and targeted ergonomics interventions. This publication will outline the basic motivation for SERA, highlight the relevant scientific sources and international standards, and general steps of an evaluation.

Advisory Committees in Biomedical Research and Training

2017 ◽  
pp. 68-88
Author(s):  
Argentina Ornelas
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Education ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Advisory Committees ◽  
Research Education ◽  
Research Workforce ◽  
And Training

Biomedical Research Training falls under the umbrella of Graduate Education at higher education institutions. The extent that advisory committees play in such training is not well documented, as these change from institution to institution. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the guiding federal agency that provides the bulk of financial support to biomedical research institutions, provides input in training and workforce development based on the research of their internal advisory committees. Discussed is the background of advisory committees in guiding graduate education and the roles of advisory committees in biomedical research education and training. Discussed are the roles of advisory committees at various levels of biomedical research education and training, from funding agencies (NIH), to advisory committees guiding training programs and delivering trainee advice at individual institutions. Discussion of the challenges in establishing advisory committees to develop a productive biomedical research workforce will ensue, as we shift from educational training to workforce development.

Developing a training package

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 458-466
Author(s):  
Virginia Minogue ◽  
Anne-Laure Donskoy
Keyword(s):  
Service User ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Production Model ◽  
Working Relationships ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Training Package ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
And Training

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the development of a training package for service users and carers with an interest in NHS health and social care research. It demonstrates how the developers used their unique experience and expertise as service users and carers to inform their work. Design/methodology/approach Service users and carers, NHS Research and Development Forum working group members, supported by health professionals, identified a need for research training that was tailored to other service user and carer needs. After reviewing existing provision and drawing on their training and support experience, they developed a training package. Sessions from the training package were piloted, which evaluated positively. In trying to achieve programme accreditation and training roll-out beyond the pilots, the group encountered several challenges. Findings The training package development group formed good working relationships and a co-production model that proved sustainable. However, challenges were difficult to overcome owing to external factors and financial constraints. Practical implications Lessons learnt by the team are useful for other service users and carer groups working with health service professionals. Training for service users and carers should be designed to meet their needs; quality and consistency are also important. The relationships between service user and carer groups, and professionals are important to understanding joint working. Recognising and addressing challenges at the outset can help develop strategies to overcome challenges and ensure project success. Originality/value The training package was developed by service users and carers for other service users and carers. Their unique health research experience underpinned the group’s values and training development.

The Hispanic Health Council

1981 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-12
Author(s):  
Peter Guarnaccia ◽  
Maria Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rican ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Hispanic Health ◽  
Health Committee ◽  
Hispanic Community ◽  
Community Activists ◽  
Health Council ◽  
The City ◽  
And Training ◽  
Training Organization

The Hispanic Health Council is a research, advocacy and training organization focusing on issues of health, mental health, and education in the Puerto Rican community of Hartford, Connecticut. A key feature of the Council is the teaming relationship which has developed between anthropologists and Puerto Rican/Hispanic community activists. The Hispanic Health Council began in 1976 as the Puerto Rican Health Committee of La Casa de Puerto Rico, then the major Hispanic agency in the city. The Council has grown to become an independent agency with research, training, and advocacy grants from local and national sources.

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