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Virtual simulated international placements as an innovation for internationalisation in undergraduate programs: a mixed methods study

BMC Medical Education, 2023
Background Inherent features in virtual simulation could be utilised to deliver collaborative global education that is inclusive, accessible, and valued by students and facilitators.
Amanda K. Edgar, James A. Armitage, Nadeeka Arambewela-Colley, Luke X. Chong, Anuradha Narayanan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ethics in optometry: an educational intervention

Clinical and Experimental Optometry
As registered health professionals, optometrists have a responsibility to apply ethical reasoning skills to ensure the best outcomes for their patients.The ability to apply ethical knowledge in practical situations has emerged as a crucial skillset for health professionals.
Kerryn M Hart, Heather RM Connor
openaire   +2 more sources

Optometry students’ views on preparing for private practice via standardised patient simulation

African Vision and Eye Health
Background: Standardised patient (SP) simulation can significantly enrich the learning environment in health professions education. Simulation in optometry has yet to be widely adopted, especially in Africa, prompting this study to investigate whether ...
Elzana Kempen, Mathys J. Labuschagne, Mpho P. Jama   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Towards a culture of quality assurance in optometric education in sub-Saharan Africa

African Vision and Eye Health, 2019
Background: New optometry education programmes in sub-Saharan Africa share a responsibility for blindness prevention by virtue of producing the countries first practitioners.
Vanessa R. Moodley
doaj   +1 more source

Optometry students’ experience of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Transformation in Higher Education, 2023
Optometry education, like other health professions, has historically been conducted via contact teaching and learning in classrooms, clinics and laboratories.
Davina Govender, Tarryn Pillay, Nandipha Maci, Nokukhanya Vilakazi, Snenkosi Mthethwa, Umar Mansoor, Zweli Manquzi, Diane van Staden   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Design Considerations for Polymer–Deep Eutectic Solvent Hybrid Systems for Transdermal Drug Delivery

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) act as tunable, green excipients that modulate polymer structure–property relationships to enhance drug solubility, skin permeation, stability, and controlled release. Through hydrogen‐bond interactions, DES–polymer hybrid systems enable improved transdermal performance, offering a rational, design‐driven platform for ...
Madhavi Kailas Kapale, Madhur Kulkarni, Pranav J. Shah, Furqan A. Maulvi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Profession‐Related Accreditation Requirements in Australia Regarding Anatomy Teaching: A Web‐Based Desktop Audit

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For effective and safe practice, health professionals need an understanding of functional anatomy. Registration boards, councils or self‐regulating professional associations determine the standards, codes, graduate competencies and education program accreditation requirements which inform health curricula development and content.
Anita Zacharias, Daniel J. English, Jennifer Selkirk‐Bell, Kelly Fielden, Bradley Halliday, Carol McKinstry   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optometry Students’ Attitudes Towards Learning Communication Skills: A CSAS-Optom Study

Education Sciences
Effective communication is central to patient-centred care; however, optometry curricula often prioritise technical skills over formal communication training.
Serap Azizoğlu, Heather Connor, Moneisha Gokhale   +2 more
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Causal Association Between Lifestyle Behavior and Potential Risk Factors With Blepharoptosis

Eye &ENT Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Blepharoptosis is among the most common disorders of eyelid malposition that may influence appearance and damage visual function, and both of these can have negative effects on the quality of life. Various types of blepharoptosis have been reported, including neurogenic, traumatic, congenital, mechanical, psychogenic, and myogenic ...
Shiqi Hui, Zhijia Hou, Dong‐mei Li
wiley   +1 more source

Low‐Dose Atropine for Myopia Control in Children: A Comprehensive Review With Indian Evidence

Eye &ENT Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Myopia is an increasingly prevalent public health concern in India, particularly among school‐aged children in urban and academically demanding environments. Early‐onset myopia is associated with rapid progression and an increased lifetime risk of vision‐threatening complications such as retinal detachment, myopic maculopathy, glaucoma, and ...
Ragni Kumari
wiley   +1 more source