Structured Abstract Purpose The goal of this research is to demonstrate how Web-based applications improve the effectiveness of a very important HR function. It proposes a framework of a Web-based training needs assessment system for human resource (HR) professionals to effectively assess employee needs for competency-based training. A conceptual framework of a survey-based training needs asses...

The Records of In-training Assessment (RITAs) of all registrars in the medical specialties in the UK were analysed in three successive years, specialty by specialty, and compared with the average outcome for registrars in all disciplines over the same three-year period. Over 97% of medical registrars were assessed as satisfactory, 1.5% needed targeted training and 1.0% were graded unsatisfactor...

BACKGROUND Simulation training is a revolutionary addition to health care education. However, developing simulation-based training programs is often dictated by those simulators that are commercially available. Curriculum development requires deliberate planning and a standardized approach, including a 'general needs assessment'. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to perform a national gene...

The broad goal our research is to explore how Activity Theory can be utilised to develop adaptive mobile learning environments to support reflective on-the-job training at Fire and Rescue services. Specifically, we examine how to facilitate crew commanders to develop risk assessment skills. This paper presents the architecture of a personalised mobile learning agent which engages crew commander...

One of the most crucial palliative care challenges is in determining how patients’ needs are defined and assessed. Although physical and psychological needs are commonly documented in patient’s charts, spiritual needs are less frequently reported. The aim of this review was to determine which explicit, longitudinal documentation of spiritual concerns would sufficiently affect clinical care to a...

abstract one of the technologies that deal with efficient use of water is sprinkler irrigation systems. if farmers are to continue the use of sprinkler systems which may be crucial in agricultural development, educational programs should be tailored to their needs. therefore, the main purpose of this study was to analyze educational needs of farmers equipped with sprinkler irrigation. furthermo...