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\"[This book] teaches emergent readers about the role of some important community helpers while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience\"--Amazon.com.
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Applying the multiphase optimization strategy to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an online road safety education intervention for children and parents: a pilot study
Background
Reports of children’s engagement in active transportation outline low participation rates in many countries despite many associated mental, physical, and social health benefits. One of the main contributors to this phenomenon is a cited lack of education and knowledge among children regarding active travel (AT), specifically road safety. To address this issue, the aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an online road safety education intervention to promote AT among children and their parents.
Methods
Applying the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) for intervention development, implementation, and evaluation, we designed and assessed a four-module online road safety education intervention with a sample of 57 parent-child dyads using a 2
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factorial design featuring both qualitative and quantitative analyses.
Results
Main intervention feasibility findings include positive and critical feedback on the program’s content and design, and moderate participant engagement as reflected by program retention and completion rates. With respect to the preliminary intervention effectiveness on children, a significant improvement in road safety knowledge scores was observed for groups that feature the “wheeling safety and skills” module. Slight improvements in AT knowledge scores across all the intervention groups were observed, but were not of significance. Preliminary intervention effectiveness on select parental AT practices and perceptions saw significant improvements in some groups. Groups that featured the ‘wheeling safety and skills’ module exhibited significantly higher guided choice scores upon completion of the program than those who did not receive this component.
Conclusion
The MOST framework allowed us to design and evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an online road safety education intervention. The developed intervention has demonstrated that it has the potential to improve children’s road safety knowledge and some areas of parental AT practices and perceptions, to which improvements may be attributed to the inclusion of the “wheeling safety and skills” module, suggesting that the targeted focus on cycling skills is a prioritized area. AT programming and practice implications are discussed. Future research is encouraged to refine modules to better reflect the priorities of children and parents and to test these refined components among larger samples.
Word count
9,391 (excludes abstract, tables, figures, abbreviations, and references).
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Patient safety education in undergraduate medical education through a global lens: a scoping review
Background
Patient safety, an organizing framework to minimize risks and harm to patients in healthcare delivery, is broadly accepted as a crucial component of global undergraduate curricula. The incorporation of Patient Safety Education (PSE) into medical curricula, as suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO) can be challenging and has been partially and inconsistently applied. Factors such as densely packed curricula, gaps in the evidence-base, under-prepared faculty, and low levels of organizational support have influenced implementation. This review highlights teaching and learning evidence relevant for such integration of PSE into undergraduate medical education and considers variations in educational advancement across different regions referred to as WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic) and Non-WEIRD countries.
Methods
We followed the JBI protocol for undertaking scoping reviews to identify evidence-based gaps and recommend further research supporting integration of PSE into undergraduate curricula. Using PubMed, Scopus, ERIC, CINAHL and Cochrane library, 720 papers, from 2013 to 2023, were identified. Screening of titles and abstracts of 61 studies of PSE in undergraduate medical programs, 28 articles met the inclusion criteria. Descriptive statistical and thematic analysis for data extraction about curriculum design, learning and teaching interventions was conducted.
Results
Findings showed 39% of 28 papers reviewed originated in European region, and 36% from the Americas. Over half (57%) of the selected studies used quantitative methods of analysis, 37.4% were mixed methods, and only 3.5% used qualitative approaches. A variety of methods were used including interactive (21.4%), experiential (14.3%) and technology-enhanced (17.8%) pedagogic strategies. The WHO curriculum guides, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) were the common sources shaping the content of the interventions. Four themes were identified, cultural and contextual considerations; curriculum structure/session design; student engagement/ application; leadership support and faculty training.
Conclusions
Most publications and discourses emerged from WEIRD countries. Whilst outlining a range of pedagogical methods and curricular design, few explicitly referenced educational theories or addressed faculty development needs. Greater attention to cultural perspectives, local adaptation, efficacy of implementation strategies is needed globally. Research into longitudinal studies and impact on educational institutions will aid our understanding of how to promote, create and evaluate PSE across diverse countries.
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Not applicable.
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The positive impact of introducing public engagement as a self-directed learning strategy in undergraduate nervous system education
Undergraduate medical education in China has shifted from educator-centered learning to self-directed learning (SDL) over the past few decades. Careful design of public engagement activities can enable SDL and empower medical students to pioneer public health and patient safety education. In this study, we aimed to innovate nervous system education by implementing a public engagement model that empowers students to learn about the nervous system by teaching the public. Our goal was to generate greater interest in the nervous system at the undergraduate stage, inspire students' enthusiasm to pursue a career in neurology, and ultimately, contribute to health promotion. During the nervous system module of the second year of the undergraduate curriculum, students were given the option to participate in the public engagement model. Participants were tasked with the creation of educational videos focusing on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors associated with the prevention and management of neurological diseases and their complications. The videos were made accessible to the general public through the university's official channel at the end of the semester. A total of 117 students (67.24% of all students) chose to participate in the public engagement model. Female students and those with higher Grade Point Averages in the present semester were more likely to participate. The model received strong positive feedback from participants, as students found the public engagement task helpful in learning about the nervous system module as well as in enhancing their public engagement skills. Despite the time and effort consumption, participating in the public engagement task did not affect students' exam scores. The public engagement task is an innovative model in the nervous system curriculum and has the potential to be integrated into a broader range of undergraduate courses. It empowers medical students to pioneer public health and patient safety education.
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Lessons in science safety with Max Axiom, super scientist : an augmented reading science experience
\"Follow along carefully as Max Axiom teaches the most important lesson in science: Safety! From hot tips for using hot plates to cool answers to burning questions, young readers will hone their super safety skills. Download the free Capstone 4D app for an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page. Videos, writing prompts, discussion questions, and hands-on activities make this updated edition come alive and keep your collection current.\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Acceptability of Children Road Safety Education in Pakistan: A Mixed-Method Approach to Exploring Parents’ and Teachers’ Perspectives
In Pakistan, implementing road safety education (RSE) initiatives is vital in tackling the concerning rates of road accidents. Since parents and teachers are crucial in moulding children’s road safety behaviours, this study investigated the perspectives of parents and teachers regarding the acceptability of RSE programs in Pakistan. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative data from questionnaires (n = 63 teachers, n = 97 parents) with qualitative insights from interviews (five teachers, four parents). The study reveals significant gaps in RSE implementation across educational levels (i.e., primary, secondary, and high school), with not even half of the teachers reporting dedicated RSE programs in their curriculum, majorly in secondary and high schools. Both parents and teachers express dissatisfaction with current RSE effectiveness, highlighting a critical need for improvement. Key barriers to RSE implementation include cultural norms, inadequate infrastructure, and limited teacher training. However, the study also identifies a strong interest from parents and teachers in participating in effective RSE programs. Parents favour a mixed approach to RSE delivery, combining online and physical formats, and prefer short, frequent sessions for their children. The research underscores the need for a multidimensional RSE approach, addressing educational content, societal perceptions, and infrastructure improvements. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and educators to enhance RSE and improve children’s road safety knowledge in Pakistan.
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