Podcasting in medical-related fields Examples from the IMPALA project Beyond Distance Research Alliance, University o

1. Podcasting in medical-related fieldsExamples from the IMPALA projectBeyond Distance Research Alliance, University of Leicester

2. Potcasting - Video Podcast on Anatomical Specimens (Royal Veterinary College) Rationale • Students have a lot to learn in 1st year within a very short period of time. e.g., the anatomy of the head needs to be covered in 4 weeks! • Problem getting students to think in 3D from a 2D diagram. • To develop students independent learning skills (key skill) • Students can visit these pots later on in their courses or after. • Free up staff time: less 1-to-1 interaction: students study independently. • A resource pool of leaning objects to help explain difficult concepts. Application Description • Select one specific body system (the Head system) • Work with student focus group to identify relevant anatomical topics • Video pots and edit to identify key structures • Upload to the VLE and link to the relevant section of the curriculum Future • Catalogue a full range of specimens • Get students to record their own potcasts

3. Student-generated podcasts on current issues in Genetics (Genetics, University of Leicester) Rationale For medical students who do not gain laboratory experience Application Description Students were divided into groups of 4-6 students: each group researched and selected a topic and developed a podcast on that topic: e.g.,. • Ethical issues surrounding Genetics Screening • Diabetes • DNA fingerprinting • Ethnical issues surrounding Designer Babies • HAEMOPHILIA A+B • Screening babies Students decide the format of their podcast, e.g. interview, discussion, speaker. Podcasts to be made available to other students via VLE Future Content from interviews with experts in Genetics (exposure to the experts of world-class researchers)

4. E-tivities fromInter-Professional Education Carpe Diem course design workshopby the Adelie project Beyond Distance Research Alliance, University of Leicester

5. John and Monica’s story: A Carer’s Perspective John was 57 years old when he had his stroke. Prior to the stroke in 1995 he was fit and well.  However, on reflection, Monica realises that something was not quite right with her husband, John, as he had been having moments when he was visually disorientated and losing his focus. Monica now thinks this could have been due to transient ischaemic attacks.  He did not see his GP about these episodes but he did go to the optician and was given a new prescription for glasses. Monica was John's full time carer. Remember, this is just one carer's perspective. Introduction (weblink) Sky News report (Blackboard content)

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7. John’s Care Pathway Refresh and remind yourself of the resources available to carers and healthcare professionals regarding stroke Stroke guidelines (Royal College of Physicians concise format: pdf) The Stroke Association (website) The National Service Framework for older people (this is a large PDF file.  Refer to standard 5 which is related to stroke) Stroke audit abstract (Blackboard content: Abstract of Stroke Audit in 1994) UHL Stroke guidelines: first 48 hours  (Blackboard content) UHL guidelines: stroke management John's care pathway Click here to read John's care pathway (Breeze presentation)

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9. Chocolate or Clinifeed? A complication of John's stroke was the loss of his swallowing reflex. Therefore, John cannot eat in the usual way. To address this problem, John has a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy). Resources: About PEGS (weblink) Video: Nobody told me (Monica’s story: weblink)

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