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The Use Of Podcasts In Education, Susan M. Shea Ms, Robert Vogler Dsn, Cynthia L. Phelps Phd, Irmgard U. Willcockson Phd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Background: The use of podcasts has emerged as an important tool for use in education. This is especially relevant in nursing schools with the shortage of nursing faculty. The use of podcasts allows the instructor to provide lectures and other course content to students. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Integrating Web-Based Curricula Into Allied Health Programs, Donna Warren-Morris Rdh, Med, Jayne A. Mcwherter Rdh, Med, Darla K. Mckitrick Rdh, Med

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

This workshop will include \"Best Practices\" related to the integration of web-based instruction into allied health programs or courses. [See PDF for complete abstract]

A Student-Initiated Elective In Medical Ethics: Innovations In Design And Institutionalization, Gaia Muallem Ba, Chirag B. Patel Mse, Eugene V. Boisaubin Md

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction: This study addresses how to best approach the instruction and evaluation of clinical ethics with preclinical medical students. [See PDF for complete abstract]

The Role Of The Clinical Educator In Evaluating Nursing Competency, Linda A. Schoene Msn, Rn, Carole A. Kanusky Rn, Msn, Cns

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

INTRODUCTION: Evaluation of nursing competency is critical to assuring patient safety and maintaining high professional standards in the practice of nursing. All nurses must graduate from an approved nursing program and successfully pass the national board exam before receiving initial licensure. State boards of nursing fulfill the role of gatekeeper, seeking to assure the public that nurses provide safe, competent care. In turn, high public awareness and patient advocacy initiatives require close monitoring of nursing competency. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Translating Research Into Practice: Heads Up And K-12 Science Inspiring Health And Careers In Youth, Nancy G. Murray Drph, Nathalie Sessions Bba, Rojana Luecken, Melissa Cleaver

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction: HEADS UP {Health Education And Discovering Science while Unlocking Potential} aims to improve health literacy and increase student interest in health science careers by providing cutting-edge content from world-renowned researchers in the Texas Medical Center and beyond to the K-12 school community. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Formative Evaluation Of The "Time Twisters": A Comic Book Based Obesity Prevention Curriculum For Elementary School Students, Carolyn A. Agurcia Ma, Ross Shegog Phd, Steven H. Kelder Phd, Deanna M. Hoelscher Phd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction: Obesity is a public health problem, particularly in Hispanic children. Alternative media channels may offer the potential to motivate children to engage in health promoting behaviors. A comic book, “Time Twisters”, was developed to impact screen time use, physical activity, and dietary behavior for elementary school children and evaluated for acceptability and feasibility prior to implementation in a multi-component physical activity intervention. [See PDF for complete abstract]

The Prevalence And Focus Of Medical Education Fellowships Across North America, Nancy S. Searle Edd, Britta M. Thompson Phd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Medical institutions have established medical education fellowships to equip faculty to meet the challenge of constant educational change and to empower faculty to assume programmatic leadership roles in medical education. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and focus of these programs. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Bringing The Community Into The Classroom: Teaching Immunizations Skills Via A Community-Based Project, Karen S. Stephenson Ms, Teri Bigler Ms

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction or Statement of Problem Health care profession educators are challenged in their efforts to bring clinical experiences into the class room and to introduce students to community settings early in their didactic training. An immunization program directed at improving childhood immunization rates can introduce students to the community, to students of other disciplines and reinforce the knowledge and skills needed for immunization interventions. Successful interventions increase community demand for immunizations, improve access to services, and educate providers about immunization services and disease. Interventions serve to mold attitudes among health care professionals that foster commitment to universal immunization coverage and …

Master Of Education In Teaching Program With An Emphasis In The Health Sciences, Marney Gundlach Md, Mph, Nancy S. Searle Edd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction: Concerns about the quality of physician education have changed current medical education practices. Learners must demonstrate competency in core areas, rather than solely participating in educational activities. Academic medical institutions are challenged with identifying leaders to direct curricular and evaluation reforms. An innovative partnership between the University of Houston College of Education and Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston offers a Masters of Education in Teaching degree with an emphasis in Health Sciences. Courses encompass fundamental areas including curriculum, instruction, technology, measurement, research design …

Role Of Technology: Podcast In Influencing Respondents To Receive A Flu Shot, Devadatta V. Tata Ms, Mba, Deepak Sagaram Ms, Irmgard U. Willcockson Phd, Robert W. Vogler Phd, Rn, Cynthia L. Phelps Phd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Background and Problem: Studies have demonstrated that flu shots are an effective method to control flu infection. However, statistics reveal that only about 68% of people get vaccinated in the U.S. every year. We wanted to develop and evaluate an intervention to increase influenza vaccination rate. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Improving Chat In An Online Graduate Class, Irmgard U. Willcockson Phd, Pamela Bozzo Md, Jorge R. Herskovic Md, Elmer V. Bernstam Ms, Md, Mse

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction: Foundations of Health Information Sciences I is the first class many students take to introduce them to the field of health informatics. It is completely online, and uses optional weekly text-only chats to provide real time interaction between faculty and students. Chat sessions were very disorganized and difficult to follow, both real time and on the transcript. Research suggests that the disorganization contributes to cognitive load. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Developing And Integrating The Management Of Elder Abuse In Primary Practice: A Case Study Using A Web-Based Cme Course Format, Jillian C. Webb Ms, Catherine Doughty, Adol Esquivel Md, Kim Dunn Phd, Carmel Dyer Md

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction: As the population in the United States continues to age, more attention in primary practice settings is now devoted toward managing the care of the elderly. The occurrence of elder abuse is a growing problem. It is a condition many professionals in primary care may be ill prepared with the knowledge or resources to identify and manage. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Evaluating Learner Perceptions Of Use Of Simulations For New Nurses – A Collaboration Between The Ut Son And The Methodist Hospital, Erica T. Yu Phd, Rn, Dennis W. Cook Ms, Rn, Jay Hooker Ms, Rn, James Pittman Ms, Rn

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

The purpose of this evaluation project was to describe the integration of simulation into a nursing internship program and to help prepare new graduate nurses for patient care. Additionally, learning styles and perceptions of active learning, collaboration among peers, ways of learning, expectation of simulation, satisfaction, self-confidence, and design of simulation were examined. [See PDF for complete abstract]

En Vivo: If We Call Them Will They Come? A Telephone-Based Brief Motivational Enhancement Intervention Targeting Tv Time, Kelli L. Drenner Ma, Norma J. Perez Phd, Ross Shegog Phd, Andrew E. Springer Drph, Steven H. Kelder Phd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction: The prevalence of overweight among children has doubled in the last twenty years, and Texas children rank near the top as the nation’s heaviest. Time spent television viewing may not only expose children to advertising for unhealthy foods, but may also take the place of physical activity.

Using 'Generic Abilities' To Foster Professionalism In A Post-Professional Program, Christine P. Baker Edd, Carolyn J. Utsey Phd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction To be successful in a profession, persons must have mastery of professional affective behaviors in addition to that profession’s core knowledge base. Health care delivery is more than just developing a good plan of care. The effective health care provider also will have good interpersonal and communication skills, have a commitment to learning, act professionally and responsibly, and have abilities in problem solving and critical thinking. But, these behaviors and characteristics are not taught directly in a professional program. This presentation will demonstrate how these ‘generic abilities’ have been incorporated in a post-professional program and how they can be …

An Innovative Approach To Impacting Student Academic Achievement And Attitudes: Pilot Study Of The Heads Up Virtual Molecular Biology Lab, Melanie M. Mowry Mph, Ross Shegog Phd, Nathalie Sessions Bba, Nancy G. Murray Drph

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction: The Virtual Molecular Biology Lab is an innovative, computer-based educational program designed to teach advanced high school biology students how to create a transgenic mouse model in a simulated laboratory setting. It was created in an effort to combat the current decrease in adolescent enthusiasm for and academic achievement in science and science careers, especially in Hispanic students. Because studies have found that hands-on learning, particularly computer-based instruction, is effective in enhancing science achievement, the Virtual Lab is a potential tool for increasing the number of Hispanic students that choose to enter science fields. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Operationalizing Professionalism: A Course In Ethical Decision Making, Amy L. Mcguire Jd, Phd, Laurence B. Mccullough Phd, Baruch A. Brody Phd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

All U.S. medical schools require some medical ethics education and must now ensure that their graduates, residents, and faculty exhibit competence in the area of professionalism and professional medical ethics. However, there remain many challenges to implementing formal ethics and professionalism education into medical school curricula. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Pilot Project: Use Of Wikis To Supplement Student Orientation, Ololade G. Coker, Robert Vogler Rn, Dsn, Irmgard U. Willcockson Phd, Cynthia L. Phelps Phd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Background: During the orientation process, new students are often inundated with manuals, maps, and other materials essential to their success as students. The experience can leave students feeling overwhelmed, unable to sift through the substantial amount of information that has been given to them. Wikis, in contrast, are well-suited for facilitating userinteraction with vast amounts of diverse information. [See PDF for complete abstract]

The Personal Background And Preparation Survey Early Identifies Nursing Students At Risk For Attrition, Craig W. Johnson Phd, Ronald Johnson Dds, John C. Mckee Phd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction Nursing student attrition continues to negatively impact the supply of nurses and nursing workforce diversity. Little research has addressed student attributes affecting nursing student attrition today. Research with college undergraduates has indicated that noncognitive attributes influence academic achievement and retention as much as academic attributes. Early identification of such attributes can help students to timely access appropriate services, providing improved opportunities for success. However, convenient, valid, quantitative, reliable assessment instruments appropriate for nursing students have been lacking. The Personal Background and Preparation Survey (PBPS) addresses the need for such a tool. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Communication Across Cultures - Use Of Video To Promote Culturally Competent Patient Management, Deborah R. Franklin Dds, Ma, Douglas M. Simmons Dds, Paula N. O'Oneill Edd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Diverse belief systems exist among dental and medical patients related to health, healing and wellness. Culturally competent health care may be defined as the ability to provide care to patients with diverse values, beliefs and behaviors, including modifying delivery of care to meet patients’ social and cultural needs. [See PDF for complete abstract]

From Caregiver To Computer Geek: The Design Of A Web Resource For Novice Clinical Informaticians, Stephanie K. Wheeler Rn, Bsn, Cynthia L. Phelps Phd, Irmgard U. Willcockson Phd, Robert W. Vogler Rn, Dsn

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction: Throughout the United States, there are massive initiatives in place to reform healthcare through the implementation of electronic health records. The goals are to improve patient care through improved access to records, the improvement of business and reimbursement processes, streamlining of clinician workflows for increased efficiency, and reducing the variability in the delivery of patient care. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Food Fury: Online Casual Game Development For Nutrition Education, Cynthia L. Phelps Phd, Ross Shegog Phd, Jerald Reichstein, Mckee Frazior, Jon Wilsdon, Yeon Jung Kim, Irmgard Willcockson Phd, Alexandria Evans Phd, Mph, Adriana Perez Phd, Mph, Deanna Hoelscher Phd, Rd, Ld, Cns

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction: The United States is currently experiencing increased prevalence of obesity. This is a particular problem amongst children who require dietary and activity behavioral change to mitigate this problem. The use of computer games as channels to motivate health behavior in children is increasing. Casual games are a subset of computer games that are simple in design, easy to access and play, popular with children, and have the potential to be effective for drill and practice learning. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Teaching Tuberculosis Content: Web-Based Resources For Nurse Educators, Betty S. Fair Phd

Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a global health concern with one-third of the world’s population infected. With the goal of eliminating TB, a component of appropriate management of the disease is ensuring baccalaureate nursing students receive current and consistent TB education. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Single-Stranded Dna-Binding Proteins Regulate The Abundance Of Lim Domain And Lim Domain-Binding Proteins, Zhixiong Xu, Xianzhang Meng, Ying Cai, Hong Liang, Lalitha Nagarajan, Stephen J Brandt

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The LIM domain-binding protein Ldb1 is an essential cofactor of LIM-homeodomain (LIM-HD) and LIM-only (LMO) proteins in development. The stoichiometry of Ldb1, LIM-HD, and LMO proteins is tightly controlled in the cell and is likely a critical determinant of their biological actions. Single-stranded DNA-binding proteins (SSBPs) were recently shown to interact with Ldb1 and are also important in developmental programs. We establish here that two mammalian SSBPs, SSBP2 and SSBP3, contribute to an erythroid DNA-binding complex that contains the transcription factors Tal1 and GATA-1, the LIM domain protein Lmo2, and Ldb1 and binds a bipartite E-box-GATA DNA sequence motif. In …

Gsbs News, Spring 2007, Graduate School Of Biomedical Sciences, University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston/M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

GSBS News

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Online Catalog System Upgrade, Vol.5 (2) March - April 2007, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

The Insider (2003-2008)

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Insider Express, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

Insider Express (2003-2013)

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Interaction Between Cell Division Proteins Ftse And Ftsz, Brian D Corbin, Yipeng Wang, Tushar K Beuria, William Margolin

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

FtsE and FtsX, which are widely conserved homologs of ABC transporters and interact with each other, have important but unknown functions in bacterial cell division. Coimmunoprecipitation of Escherichia coli cell extracts revealed that a functional FLAG-tagged version of FtsE, the putative ATP-binding component, interacts with FtsZ, the bacterial tubulin homolog required to assemble the cytokinetic Z ring and recruit the components of the divisome. This interaction is independent of FtsX, the predicted membrane component of the ABC transporter, which has been shown previously to interact with FtsE. The interaction also occurred independently of FtsA or ZipA, two other E. coli …

Direct Visualization Of The Putative Portal In The Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Capsid By Cryoelectron Tomography, Binbin Deng, Christine M O'Connor, Dean H Kedes, Z Hong Zhou

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Genetic and biochemical studies have suggested the existence of a bacteriophage-like, DNA-packaging/ejecting portal complex in herpesviruses capsids, but its arrangement remained unknown. Here, we report the first visualization of a unique vertex in the Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) capsid by cryoelectron tomography, thus providing direct structural evidence for the existence of a portal complex in a gammaherpesvirus. This putative KSHV portal is an internally localized, umbilicated structure and lacks all of the external machineries characteristic of portals in DNA bacteriophages.

Ambulatory Care Adverse Events And Preventable Adverse Events Leading To A Hospital Admission, Donna M Woods, Eric J Thomas, Jane L Holl, Kevin B Weiss, Troyen A Brennan

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Most healthcare in the US is delivered in the ambulatory care setting, but the epidemiology of errors and adverse events in ambulatory care is understudied.

METHODS: Using the population-based data from the Colorado and Utah Medical Practices Study, we identified adverse events that occurred in an ambulatory care setting and led to hospital admission. Proportions with 95% CIs are reported.

RESULTS: We reviewed 14,700-hospital discharge records and found 587 adverse events of which 70 were ambulatory care adverse events (AAEs) and 31 were ambulatory care preventable adverse events (APAEs). When weighted to the general population, there were 2608 AAEs …