scholarly journals A review of methods to assess the economic impact of distributed medical education (DME) in Canada

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e87-99
Author(s):  
Kim Lemky ◽  
Pierre Gagne ◽  
Jill Konkin ◽  
Karl Stobbe ◽  
Gervan Fearon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
American Council On Education ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Time Frames

Background: Canadian distributed medical education (DME) increased substantially in the last decade, resulting in positive economic impacts to local communities. A reliable and simple method to estimate economic contributions is essential to provide managers with information on the extent of these impacts. This review paper fills a gap in the literature by answering the question: What are the most applicable quantitative methods to assess the economic impact of Canadian DME programs?Methods: The literature is reviewed to identify economic assessment methods. These are evaluated and compared based on the benefits, challenges, data needs, outputs and potential for use in the DME context.Results: We identified five economic impact methods used in similar contexts. Two of these methods have the potential for Canadian DME programs: the Canadian Input-Output (I-O) model and the Simplified American Council on Education (ACE) method.Conclusion: Choice of a method is contingent on the ability to measure the salient economic impacts, and provide an output that facilitates sustainable decision making. This paper thus fills a gap by identifying methods applicable to DME. These methods will assist stakeholders to calculate economic impacts, resulting in both the advancement and sustainability of these programs over short- and long-term time frames.

scholarly journals Examining the COVID-19 Response of Canadian Grantmaking Foundations: Possibilities, Tensions, and Long-Term Implications

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Saifer ◽  
Isidora G. Sidorovska ◽  
Manuel Litalien ◽  
Fontan Jean-Marc
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Philanthropic Foundations ◽  
Justice Sociale ◽  
The Social ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Pandemic Response ◽  
Grantmaking Foundations

This article explores how Canadian philanthropic foundations with social justice mandates responded to the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by loosening restrictions for grantees; collaborating on new initiatives; elevating grassroots knowledge; and balancing short- and long-term priorities. This response, however, revealed a series of tensions in the dominant pre-COVID-19 philanthropic model—specifically, as a mechanism to address the social, econ- omic, and ecological crises that predate COVID-19. The early pandemic response of grantmaking foundations can there- fore serve as a model for what a more democratic, agile, collaborative, and justice-oriented philanthropic sector can look like. RÉSUMÉ Cet article examine la réponse de fondations philanthropiques canadiennes aux enjeux de justice sociale pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Elles l’ont fait en assouplissant les exigences exigées aux donataires; en collaborant autour de nouvelles initiatives; en priorisant l’expertise des communautés; et en équilibrant les priorités à long et à court terme. Cette réponse révèle les tensions inhérentes au modèle classique de l’action philanthropique, particulièrement dans les façons de répondre aux crises sociales, économiques et écologiques. La réponse actuelle fournit des bases solides pour repenser le modèle d’action du secteur philanthropique subventionnaire afin qu’il soit plus démocratique, plus collaboratif et plus axé sur la justice.

Nitrogen mineralization in forest soil profiles from central Alberta

1987 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 242-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Fyles ◽  
W. B. McGill
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Mineralization ◽  
Soil Profiles ◽  
Forest Site ◽  
N Availability ◽  
Total N ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Potentially Mineralizable N ◽  
N Fertility ◽  
Time Frames

The nitrogen mineralization characteristics of soils from stands dominated by jack pine (Pinusbanksiana Lamb.) and white spruce (Piceaglauca (Moench) Voss) were examined using a 37-week incubation with periodic leaching to allow measurement of mineralized N. Soils were compared on the basis of total N, N mineralized during the incubation, potentially mineralizable N, mineralization rate constant, and nitrification potential. Nitrogen characteristics of LFH horizons primarily reflected the age and species composition of the existing vegetation while those of A horizons appeared to relate to conditions in previous as well as present stands. Characteristics of B horizons were independent of vegetation implying control by long-term accumulation and transformation of N within the soil. The N fertility of a forest site therefore represents the integration of processes acting within different time frames and an understanding of the relative contributions of short- and long-term processes in the control of N availability is required for efficient fertility management.

A simple method of monitoring antiarrhythmic drugs during short- and long-term therapy

1989 ◽  
Vol 63 (17) ◽  
pp. 1273-1275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick L. McCollam ◽  
Jerry L. Bauman ◽  
Karen J. Beckman ◽  
Robert J. Hariman
Keyword(s):  
Antiarrhythmic Drugs ◽  
Term Therapy ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Long Term Therapy

scholarly journals ROLE OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM METHOD IN SHORT AND LONG TERM RETENTION IN ANATOMY

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Payal Kasat ◽  
Vishwajit Deshmukh ◽  
Gayatri Muthiyan ◽  
Gugapriya T.S. ◽  
Aaditya Tarnekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Assessment Scores ◽  
Term Retention ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Long Term Retention ◽  
Teaching Learning

Introduction: Medical education is changing towards more flexible, effective, active and student-centered teaching strategies that reduces the limitations of traditional methods of education. Recently, the flipped classroom method has been suggested to support this transition. However, research on the use of flipped classroom method in medical education is at its early stage and little is known about its effect on students learning in relation to short and long-term retention of the topics. Aims: The present paper aims to study the comparative effect of traditional and flipped classroom method on short-term and long-term memories of first MBBS students in Anatomy with the aid of technology to promote learning. Materials and methods: 50 first year MBBS students were subjected to traditional and flipped classroom module separately. Immediate assessments were done at the completion of the module. Followed by a gap of 2 months, the students were again assessed on the content taught in the module as a part of formative assessment. The data so obtained was compared and analyzed statistically. Result: The assessment scores showed differences between the two methods of teaching in short as well as long term. The flipped classroom method was observed to have significant long-term retention which was evident by assessment scores. Conclusion: The study concludes that flipped classroom method serves as an advantageous tool and motivating factor for effective learning, understanding and retention of conceptual and factual anatomical content. Keywords: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom, teaching learning method

scholarly journals Place Attractiveness and Events: From Economic Impacts to Place Marketing

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christophe Alaux ◽  
Léa Boutard
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Endogenous Development ◽  
Place Marketing ◽  
Short Term

The research aims at studying the interactions between the concepts of attractiveness, place marketing and events through the prism of image and identity in a medium-long term vision. In a holistic approach, we will study the transversality of the impacts such as social, economic, touristic, effects and the interactions between the image and identity of places. The understanding of what goes beyond short-term economic impact could contribute to foster a long-term attractiveness and an endogenous development.

scholarly journals Addressing Challenges in Humanistic Communication During COVID-19 Through Medical Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shefali Amin ◽  
Justin Chin ◽  
Mark A. Terrell ◽  
Christine M. Lomiguen
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Patient Interaction ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Life Saving ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Insight Into

The current global pandemic due to COVID-19 has resulted in widespread lockdowns, social distancing, and other protective guidelines; these infectious control and mitigation measures challenge the medical system and create anxiety among all populations. In hospitals and healthcare facilities, patient interaction and shared decision making are sacrificed for fear of COVID-19 nosocomial spread. The intangible effects of human interaction with COVID-19 patients, whether of a physician or a patient’s family, are replaced with isolation amid ventilators. Medical professionals must find a way to practice life-saving medical care while maintaining humanistic and professional interactions. This article provides insight into the necessity and challenges of humanistic communication during COVID-19 across various institutions and offers both short- and long-term solutions and reforms through medical education.

Repeatability of methane emission measurements in Australian beef cattle

2016 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 213 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. A. Donoghue ◽  
T. Bird-Gardiner ◽  
P. F. Arthur ◽  
R. M. Herd ◽  
R. S. Hegarty
Keyword(s):  
Methane Production ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Phenotypic Correlations ◽  
Methane Production Rate ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Time Periods ◽  
Time Frames ◽  
Methane Measurement

Records on 175 young Angus heifer and bull progeny from 46 sires, measured for methane production in respiration chambers, were used to evaluate the repeatability of methane measurement over short- and long-term periods. The traits assessed were dry matter intake (DMI), methane production rate (MPR), methane yield (MPR per unit DMI), and four residual methane (RMP) traits. The RMP traits were computed as actual MPR minus expected MPR, where the expected MPR for the first three RMP traits were calculated from three different published and widely used equations. The expected MPR for the fourth was computed by regressing MPR on DMI, using the data from the study. Animals underwent an initial (first) methane measurement test for 48 h, and one repeat methane measurement test up to 450 days after the first test. Repeat tests were classified into four different time periods: tested across consecutive days; re-tested within 60 days of first test; re-tested 61–120 days after first test; and re-tested 121–450 days after first test. Repeatabilities were calculated for all traits across all time periods, and phenotypic correlations for the same trait measured over time were obtained from bivariate analyses. Methane traits from tests conducted over consecutive days were highly repeatable (0.75–0.94) and highly phenotypically correlated (0.85–0.95). Repeatabilities from tests conducted within 60 days of the first test were moderate to high (0.59–0.91), whereas phenotypic correlations were, in general, moderate (0.30–0.44), with the exception of MPR (0.78). Results for both longer-term time periods (61–120 days and 121–450 days after the first test) were very similar, with low estimates of repeatabilities (0.16–0.27) and phenotypic correlations (0.12–0.27). Correlations between sire progeny means from the first and repeat methane test were moderate (0.46–0.77) for all traits except RMPR (0.19). Results from this study indicate that methane traits from tests conducted either on consecutive days or within a short-term time frame afterward (~60 days) are highly repeatable and highly phenotypically correlated. However, methane tests conducted over longer-term time frames are substantially, but consistently, less repeatable and are lowly phenotypically correlated, which indicates that multiple measures may be required to accurately record methane traits over the life time of an animal.

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