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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Juan Jose Criado-Alvarez, Alicia Mohedano-Moriano, Javier Aceituno-Gomez, Carmen Romo-Barrientos, Diana Monforte Perez, Daniel Saiz-Sanchez, Alicia Flores-Cuadrado, Jose Luis Martin-Conty, Francisco Martin-Rodriguez, Jaime Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Antonio Vinuela, Begona Polonio-Lopez
Summary: Students in the Speech Therapy program positively evaluated the optional practical anatomy course, believing that it increased their motivation and interest in anatomy, and would be beneficial for their future career development.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Nicolette S. Richardson, Derek Zwambag, Kristen McFall, David M. Andrews, Diane E. Gregory
Summary: The study showed that combining plastic models and synthetic cadavers in anatomy learning can improve academic performance and enhance students' learning experience. Although less than half of the students attributed their improved grades to synthetic cadavers, students' perception of laboratory resources and learning experience significantly improved with the addition of synthetic cadavers.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Wei-Ting Chen, Yi-No Kang, Ting-Cheng Wang, Che-Wei Lin, Chung-Yi Cheng, Fat-Moon Suk, Chin-Wang Hsu, Sha-Ku Huang, Wen-Cheng Huang
Summary: The PUSH course, featuring ultrasound training, improves anatomy learning for medical students, particularly in written test scores. Students provided positive feedback on overall learning self-efficacy, especially in the cognitive domain.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Hana Anderson, Jennifer A. Weil, Richard P. Tucker, Douglas S. Gross
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of a prosection-based anatomy laboratory on students' comprehension and mastery of anatomical knowledge beyond the laboratory setting. The findings show that students enrolled in both lecture and laboratory courses outperformed those enrolled in lecture-only courses. Additionally, in-person laboratory instruction had a greater improvement on written examination scores compared to remote instruction, indicating that the anatomy laboratory enhances students' mastery of anatomical knowledge.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Dearbhla P. Cullinane, Denis S. Barry
Summary: Before the Covid-19 pandemic, anatomy practical sessions at Trinity College Dublin involved eight to 10 students per donor station. Due to distancing guidelines, a transition to dyad pedagogy with two students per donor station was implemented, which proved to be effective in providing sufficient hands-on time and fostering unique learning opportunities. Students preferred this mode of delivery and emphasized the importance of quality time with the donor body supported by online resources.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Hope Edwards, Huw Jones, Pip Garner, Matthew Hardy, Stacy-Paul Wilshaw, Keren Bielby-Clarke, Matthew Farrow
Summary: This study investigated the use of a portable ultrasound probe in anatomy education and found that students perceived it to be beneficial for their understanding and learning of anatomy. However, there were also barriers identified, such as religious beliefs and lack of background knowledge, for students participating in ultrasound sessions.
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Daniel Menezes Guimaraes, Bruna Valerio-Gomes, Rafael Lames de Araujo, Cecilia de Oliveira Cudischevitch, Daniela Uziel
Summary: Anatomy is the study of organisms' physical structures and parts. While technological advances have expanded the study of anatomy, prosection and dissection of human cadavers and animals remain the primary teaching methods. To address the lack of access to anatomical sciences education, the use of plastinated biological specimens was proposed for teaching practical biology in middle and high schools.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Marcelina Lopinska, Jerzy Stanislaw Gielecki, Anna Zurada
Summary: The study compared the performance of students in practical examinations between the group utilizing the flipped spotters learning model and the group with the traditional teaching model, finding that the experimental group students performed significantly better.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Samuel D. Chumbley, Vikram S. Devaraj, Karen Mattick
Summary: Medical education research is increasingly focusing on the value of different teaching approaches. This study aimed to report the costs of six popular anatomy teaching methods and demonstrate how these costs can be used in conjunction with effectiveness data for economic evaluation. The findings suggest that computer aided instruction/learning provides the most value in terms of education outcomes per dollar spent.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Stephanie J. Woodley, Rodney A. Green, Alexandra L. Webb
Summary: A modified Delphi approach was used to develop a core musculoskeletal anatomy syllabus specific to physical therapy students. The findings showed that approximately 80% of the anatomical items were considered core/recommended knowledge for physical therapy students, which is higher compared to the syllabi for medical students (approximately 50%).
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Katarzyna Polak, Jerzy Stanislaw Gielecki, Anna Zurada
Summary: Technology-based assessments, such as the tablet-assisted objective structured spotter practical examination, have become an integral part of anatomy courses. This method, implemented through a tablet application, provides instant feedback and a rich learning environment for students, leading to improved exam scores and positive student feedback.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Alexandra L. Webb, Lillian Smyth, Mustafa Hafiz, Krisztina Valter
Summary: This study explores the perspectives of medical students and recent graduates on the timing preferences for dissection opportunities. The majority of students prefer dissection during the preclinical years because they view it as important for developing foundation knowledge and providing consolidation opportunities.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Carolina Rodrigues Mendonca, Karla Tais de Oliveira Souza, Jalsi Tacon Arruda, Matias Noll, Nilza Nascimento Guimaraes
Summary: The study described the experience of a Support Teacher in developing inclusive pedagogical practices for a student with low vision and blindness in the human anatomy course, highlighting the emotional challenges faced by the student and the positive impact of collaborative work with the Support Teacher on improving learning outcomes.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Spencer Mattingly, Elizabeth Hardesty, Kevin Chovanec, Marlon E. Cobos, Jacqueline Garcia, Meghan Grizzle, Amanda Huerta, Jesse Ohtake, Daniel Romero-Alvarez, Victor H. Gonzalez
Summary: This study investigated the differences between in situ and ex situ prosections in terms of students' ability to identify anatomical structures. Most students were able to recognize the same structure on both types of prosections, with a small percentage only recognizing it on one type. This suggests that the difficulty of identifying anatomical structures may be influenced by the type of prosection used.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Chun Chung Cheung, Susan M. Bridges, George L. Tipoe
Summary: This study investigated the impact of medical curricular reform on anatomy education and the challenges faced in learning anatomy. Main themes included visualization of structures, information overload, and issues with curriculum design. Lack of laboratory opportunities and insufficient surface knowledge hindered deep and transfer of learning.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nicholas Tripodi, Amber Garrett, Danielle Savic, Krita Sadrani, Lauren Robertson, Samantha Volarich, Tiana Sirgiovanni
Summary: The majority of patients expect their osteopathic consultation to consist mostly of manual therapy. Additionally, some patients are willing to attend a consultation consisting solely of non-manual therapy. The study results enhance osteopaths' understanding of patient expectations, which can help improve education and management plans.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nicholas Tripodi, Daniel Corcoran, Peta Antonello, Nicholas Balic, Darcy Caddy, Aidan Knight, Casey Meehan, Fotios Sidiroglou, Sarah Fraser, Dimitrios Kiatos, Maja Husaric, Vasso Apostolopoulos, Jack Feehan
Summary: This review reveals that irradiating fibroblasts in vitro within a specific range of intensities can lead to a variety of positive effects related to the wound healing process, highlighting the importance of developing an optimal in vitro framework to improve research reliability and validity in this field.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Michael Fleischmann, Brett Vaughan, Adam Bird, Sandra Grace, Kylie Fitzgerald, Gopi McLeod
Summary: Interprofessional care is important in contemporary healthcare practice, but characteristics of practitioners who practice in an interprofessional way are rarely described in the literature. This study focused on Australian osteopaths and their referral relationship with podiatrists, with results showing that those who refer to podiatrists are more likely to receive referrals from them. Further exploration of these referrals, including complaints resulting in referral and outcomes of care, could provide valuable information for health policy development and professional advocacy in the healthcare system.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jack Feehan, Nicholas Tripodi, Michael Fleischmann, Jesse Zanker, Gustavo Duque
Summary: Osteoporosis is a growing concern in healthcare, and allied health clinicians play a crucial role in its prevention, detection, and intervention. This masterclass provides a clinical guide to the management of osteoporosis, specifically focusing on the role of allied health clinicians in diagnosis and ongoing treatment. It covers key clinical risk factors, referral guidelines, and management recommendations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nicholas Tripodi, Breanna Wright, Amy Lawton, Jesse Zanker, Jack Feehan
Summary: Sarcopenia, the decrease of muscle mass and performance, is a growing health concern in the face of an ageing population. This masterclass aims to provide clinical confidence for musculoskeletal allied health professionals in managing sarcopenia through teaching diagnosis, therapeutic exercise prescription, and appropriate referral.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Michael Fleischmann, Gary Fryer
Summary: The survey revealed that nearly half of osteopaths use pain scales frequently, but there is less utilization of other PROMs. The main barrier identified by osteopaths is the burden on consultation time.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nicholas Tripodi, Jessica Cordina, Daphne Jaffre, Kali Mason, Georgia McMahon, Bridget Xeureb-Graham, Rachel Yanovsky, Rebecca Wospil
Summary: This study explores the osteopathic practitioners' experiences of diagnosing and managing primary headache disorders. The findings reveal that history taking and osteopathic assessment are crucial in developing a diagnosis and management plan. However, the multifactorial nature of headache disorders makes accurate diagnosis challenging. Participants also mentioned the involvement of other healthcare professionals and various treatment interventions to optimize patient outcomes. Challenges such as patient compliance and lack of resources were commonly described, highlighting the need for further research and resources to overcome these obstacles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nicholas Tripodi, Fotios Sidiroglou, Sarah Fraser, Maja Husaric, Dimitrios Kiatos, Vasso Apostolopoulos, Jack Feehan
Summary: Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a widely used therapeutic intervention, but its underlying mechanisms are still unclear. This research investigated the effects of polarized PBM compared to non-polarized PBM on cellular viability, proliferation, apoptosis, and mitochondrial membrane potential. The results showed that polarized PBM had better effects in promoting cellular proliferation and maintaining mitochondrial membrane potential while reducing cellular apoptosis. This suggests that polarization may have potential in the clinical application of PBM.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nicholas Tripodi, Thomas Dagiandis, Ali Hameed, Liam Heilberg, Erick Olbinski, Cameron Reid, Alexander White, Patrick McLaughlin
Summary: This pilot study aims to investigate the inter-rater reliability of sagittal plane visual gait observation among osteopathic practitioners. The study found very low inter-rater reliability among the participants, suggesting a need for more objective gait analysis measures in future research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Puspha Sinnayah, Trudy Ambler, Kate Kelly, Loretta Konjarski, Kathy Tangalakis, Andrew Smallridge
Summary: This paper presents an evidence-based approach to develop an authentic, structured, collegial approach to professional learning for academics. The approach involves self-initiated communities, collaborative interaction, safe conversations, critical reflection, sustained inquiry, exploration of perspectives, and bespoke resources. The Collaborative Peer-Observation Learning Circles (CPO/LC) were developed based on these findings, with a four-stage process and adaptable template resources to facilitate academics' collegial learning and meet accreditation requirements.
INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION AND TEACHING INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Kathy Tangalakis, Brianna L. Julien, Louise Lexis, Deanne H. Hryciw, Colleen J. Thomas, Maja Husaric, Michelle Towstoless, Philip J. MacKinnon, Yuan Miao, Alan Hayes
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the extent to which a set of 15 core concepts of physiology are reflected in the learning outcomes of physiology curricula in Australian universities. The findings suggest a lack of alignment of learning outcomes with the core concepts and highlight the need for agreement on a set of core concepts in physiology in Australia.
ADVANCES IN PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jack Feehan, Cassandra Smith, Nicholas Tripodi, Elizabeth Degabriele, Gustavo Duque, Itamar Levinger, Ahmed Al Saedi
JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Loretta Konjarski, Julie Fletcher, Maja Husaric, Kate Kelly, Natalie KonYu, Kathy Tangalakis
Summary: This article discusses the WiFY initiative introduced at Victoria University to enhance career opportunities for women academics in the First Year College. The initiative aims to help women in the college achieve senior positions and leadership roles through workshops. The article argues that the WiFY initiative has had a positive impact on the career trajectory of women in the First Year College.
JOURNAL OF UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Kathy Tangalakis, Kate Kelly, Natalie KonYu, Dianne Hall
Summary: Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) results are crucial for academic staff performance evaluation and promotion. However, the traditional SET used in many universities may penalize female academics. As remote teaching becomes more prevalent, it is important to consider the validity of student evaluation data. This study analyzed SET data from Victoria University's First Year College and found that teacher gender did not affect the score ratings, but male students had more negative comments on teaching style towards female teachers during remote teaching.
JOURNAL OF UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICE
(2022)