1.Evaluation of an online physical and mental wellbeing program for UST CRS students: a feasibility study protocol.
Catherine Joy Escuadra ; Barbra Nava ; Arlene Chiong Maya ; Katrina Jarobel ; Neil Aningalan ; Llana Duya ; Marco Francisco III ; Julia Villocillo ; Jan Ramos ; Darlene Lim ; Beatriz Borhillo ; John Wycoco
Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2023;6(2):45-52
BACKGROUND:
With the COVID-19 pandemic and sudden transition to online learning, students experience academic difficulties, which are
correlated to physical and mental health. The need for implementation of an online wellbeing intervention program for students may lead to better
health and improved academic performance.
OBJECTIVES:
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a six-week online
educational wellbeing program for University of Santo Tomas College of Rehabilitation Sciences (UST-CRS) students on their physical and mental
health.
METHOD:
This will utilize a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, with purposive sampling of at least 40 participants with
no physical and/or mental condition. Participants’ eligibility will be screened using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and Counseling
Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms. Wix platform will be used to assess participants’ well-being, which encompasses psychological and
physical activities including physical activity tracking, virtual group exercises, Positive Psychological Intervention, walking, motivational
interviewing, mindfulness exercises, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy. The International
Physical Activity Questionnaire and World Health Organization-Five WellBeing Index will be used as pre and post-tests. Descriptive statistics will
be used to summarize data and inferential statistics for Paired t-tests or Wilcoxon.
EXPECTED RESULTS
The findings will include the participants’
responses on the feasibility of the physical and mental wellbeing components of the proposed online program. Results are expected to be beneficial
to students and university personnel for promoting a conducive learning environment and may be recommended for college-wide online program
implementation.
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feasibility
2.Interobserver Variability of Ki-67 Measurement in Breast Cancer.
Yul Ri CHUNG ; Min Hye JANG ; So Yeon PARK ; Gyungyub GONG ; Woo Hee JUNG
Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine 2016;50(2):129-137
BACKGROUND: As measurement of Ki-67 proliferation index is an important part of breast cancer diagnostics, we conducted a multicenter study to examine the degree of concordance in Ki-67 counting and to find factors that lead to its variability. METHODS: Thirty observers from thirty different institutions reviewed Ki-67-stained slides of 20 different breast cancers on whole sections and tissue microarray (TMA) by online system. Ten of the 20 breast cancers had hot spots of Ki-67 expression. Each observer scored Ki-67 in two different ways: direct counting (average vs. hot spot method) and categorical estimation. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of Ki-67 index was calculated for comparative analysis. RESULTS: For direct counting, ICC of TMA was slightly higher than that of whole sections using average method (0.895 vs 0.858). The ICC of tumors with hot spots was lower than that of tumors without (0.736 vs 0.874). In tumors with hot spots, observers took an additional counting from the hot spot; the ICC of whole sections using hot spot method was still lower than that of TMA (0.737 vs 0.895). In categorical estimation, Ki-67 index showed a wide distribution in some cases. Nevertheless, in tumors with hot spots, the range of distribution in Ki-67 categories was decreased with hot spot method and in TMA platform. CONCLUSIONS: Interobserver variability of Ki-67 index for direct counting and categorical estimation was relatively high. Tumors with hot spots showed greater interobserver variability as opposed to those without, and restricting the measurement area yielded lower interobserver variability.
Breast Neoplasms*
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Breast*
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Observer Variation*
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Online Systems
3.A correlational study between the degree of digital eye strain and total screen time among medical students
Beatriz Renee I. Rivera ; Angelico M. Robles ; Trisha Joy Basille A. Rodriguez ; Emilio Joaquim B. Roxas ; Katrina Margarita H. Saavedra ; Rian Gabrielle A. Sablan ; Hanz Jefry A. Saliendra ; Angelo O. San Jose ; Agnes A. Alba ; Jose Ronilo G. Juangco
Health Sciences Journal 2024;13(2):97-101
INTRODUCTION:
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased reliance on digital devices for education, leading to heightened concerns about digital eye strain (DES) among students. This study aimed to investigate the association between screen time and the degree of DES among first to third-year medical students at a private medical school from August to September 2023.
METHODS:
An analytical cross-sectional design was employed, involving 194 participants who completed a self administered questionnaire, including the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and relative risk calculations.
RESULTS:
The mean daily screen time was 6.94 hours, with 79.38% of participants reporting symptoms of digital eye strain. A significant association was found between screen time and DES, with a positive risk ratio of 1.304 for those spending 4-8 hours on screens compared to those with less than 4 hours.
CONCLUSION
This study highlights the growing prevalence of DES among medical students during the pandemic, emphasizing the need for educational institutions to implement strategies that mitigate screenrelated health risks. Recommendations include awareness programs, ergonomic guidelines and regular eye check-ups to promote ocular health.
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online learning
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education, distance
4.Development of an Educational Web Site and e-Learning System for Elementary School Students to Reduce Sugar, Natrium and Fat Intakes.
Hyung Woo KIM ; Kyoung Ae LEE ; Eun Jin CHO ; Jong Chan CHAE ; Yoo Kyeong KIM ; Sungsug LEE ; Kyung Hea LEE
Korean Journal of Community Nutrition 2010;15(1):36-49
This study was carried out to reduce children's sugar, natrium and fat intakes and establish their healthy lifestyle. To achieve these goals, we developed an educational web site and an e-learning system. The targets of this web site are children, parents and educators. This site has various information about sugar, natrium and fat, and has special menus for each target: such as the 'Let's study' for children, 'Guides for child's eating' for parents, and 'Educational softwares, Lesson plans/materials, and Textbooks/Teaching guides' for educators. We developed three nutrient characters and applied them to the web site. We provided information in the form of texts, images, flash and sounds. This site has special boards in 'Nutrition cafe' menu to interchange information or their successful stories between the connecters. We developed an e-learning system with two courses. One is for junior elementary students and the other is for senior students. Children can study each nutrient step by step in a course according to their academic ability and concern. Also, they can evaluate their academic achievement in this system, which was uploaded into 'Let's study' in children menu in the web site. Conclusively this web site and e-learning system could contribute to reducing children's sugar, natrium and fat intakes by helping children study them systematically and effectively by on-line system. We expect this e-learning system would be a new nutrition education system to make nutrition education more active.
Achievement
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Child
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Humans
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Life Style
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Online Systems
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Parents
5.The on-line detection system of disposable syringe needle point burrs.
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2012;36(1):52-55
The domestic syringe production enterprises detect syringe needle point burrs by visual check and hand touch which causes problems such as visual fatigue, scratching hand, and missing detection. To solve these problems, an on-line detection system of disposable syringe needle point burrs has been designed and developed through machine visual technology, PLC and touch screen. It has been proved that this system has extremely high application value for its high speed and accurateness.
Disposable Equipment
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Needles
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Online Systems
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Quality Control
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Syringes
6.Innovative Distribution Priorities for the Medical Devices Industry in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Munjae LEE ; Yeup YOON ; Gyu Ha RYU ; Hae Sook BOK ; Kichan YOON ; Sewon PARK ; Kyu Sung LEE
International Neurourology Journal 2018;22(Suppl 2):S83-S90
PURPOSE: This study aimed to set priorities for improving the medical device distribution structure and to suggest an innovative improvement plan for the distribution structure using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method, focusing on stakeholders in the medical device industry. METHODS: This study conducted a survey with 35 specialists using the AHP method, which is a multiple-criteria decisionmaking methodology, in order to set priorities for improvement plans to address the problems faced by the medical device distribution structure. RESULTS: The AHP analysis showed that supply stability was the most important factor, followed by greater transparency, efficiency, smart supply, and cost reduction. CONCLUSIONS: It is necessary to establish a stable supply system and manage crises through supply stability, as well as to provide opportunities for fair trade through greater transparency. As steps towards those goals, we propose establishing a unique device identification system, an information disclosure system, online distribution, and a group purchasing organization system in Korea.
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Group Purchasing
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Korea
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Online Systems
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Specialization
7.To Be a “Bridge Over Troubled Water+.
Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2018;29(3):87-87
No abstract available.
Adolescent Psychiatry
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Mental Health
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Periodicals as Topic
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Publishing
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Online systems
9.The use of social media for student-led initiatives in undergraduate medical education: A cross-sectional study.
Nina Therese B. CHAN ; Leonard Thomas S. LIM ; Hannah Joyce Y. ABELLA ; Arlyn Jave B. ADLAWON ; Teod Carlo C. CABILI ; Iyanla Gabrielle C. CAPULE ; Gabrielle Rose M. PIMENTEL ; Raul Vicente O. RECTO JR. ; Blesile Suzette S. MANTARING ; Ronnie E. BATICULON
Acta Medica Philippina 2025;59(6):58-70
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
One of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical education is an increased awareness and use of social media (SocMed) to facilitate learning. However, literature on the use of SocMed in medical education has focused primarily on educator-led teaching activities. Our study aimed to describe SocMed initiatives that were student-led, particularly for information dissemination and peer collaborative learning, and to elicit perceptions of medical students towards such activities.
METHODSAn online survey on SocMed usage in medical education was sent to all first- and second-year medical students at the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine from October to December 2021. The questionnaire collected data on demographics, SocMed habits and preferences, and perceived advantages and disadvantages of SocMed. Descriptive statistics were calculated while the free-text responses were grouped into prominent themes and summarized.
RESULTSWe received a total of 258 responses (71%) out of 361 eligible participants. Overall, 74% found SocMed platforms to be very and extremely helpful; 88% recommended its continued use. The most popular SocMed platforms for different tasks were as follows: Discord for independent study groups and for conducting peer tutoring sessions; Facebook Messenger for reading reminders; Telegram for reading announcements related to academics and administrative requirements, and for accessing material provided by classmates and professors.
CONCLUSIONThe high uptake of SocMed among medical students may be attributed to its accessibility and costefficiency. The use of a particular SocMed platform was dependent on the students’ needs and the platform's features. Students tended to use multiple SocMed platforms that complemented one another. SocMed also had disadvantages, such as the potential to distract from academic work and to become a source of fatigue. Educators must engage with students to understand how SocMed platforms can be integrated into medical education, whether in the physical or virtual learning environment.
Human ; Education, Medical, Undergraduate ; Social Media ; Online Learning ; Education, Distance
10.An online evaluation of problem-based learning (PBL) in Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan - a pilot study.
Jia-Yuh CHEN ; Meng-Chih LEE ; Hong-Shan LEE ; Yeou-Chih WANG ; Long-Yau LIN ; Jen-Hung YANG
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore 2006;35(9):624-633
INTRODUCTIONProblem-based learning (PBL) embraces principles of good learning and teaching. It is student-directed, fosters intrinsic motivation, promotes active learning, encourages peer teaching, involves timely feedback, and can support student self and peer assessment. The most important function of the assessment process is to enhance student learning, to improve the curriculum and to improve teaching.
MATERIALS AND METHODSTo improve the PBL tutorial in Chung Shan Medical University, we developed an online evaluation system containing the evaluation forms for students, tutor, self and peer. The Cronbach alpha reliability coefficients were 0.9480, 0.9103, and 0.9198 for the Student, Tutor and Self and Peer Evaluation Form, respectively. The online evaluations were mandatory to both students and tutors, and the information was completely anonymous.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONSThe survey response rates of the online evaluations ranged from 95.6% to 100%. The online evaluations provided a documented feedback to the students on their knowledge, skills and attitudes. Correspondingly, tutors too received feedback from students in evaluating their performance on the appropriateness and effectiveness of tutoring the group. Although there was an initial lack of coordination regarding responsibilities and how to use the online system for both students and the Faculty, the system enabled us to look into how effective our PBL course had been, and it provided both process and outcome evaluations. Our strategy for evaluating the success of PBL is only at its initial stage; we are in an ongoing process of collecting outcome data for further analysis which will hopefully provide more constructive information to the PBL curricula.
Education, Medical ; standards ; Educational Measurement ; Humans ; Online Systems ; Pilot Projects ; Problem-Based Learning ; methods ; Taiwan ; Universities