Teaching at a Distance with the Merging Technologies: An Instructional Systems Approach

A review of Teaching at a Distance with the Merging Technologies: An Instructional Systems Approach, by Thomas E. Cyrs with Eugenia D. Conway

Pacific Islands Cookbook

This cookbook has been compiled from recipes used in the Pacific islands, for the purpose of promoting the use of local foods. The importance and value of local foods can be addressed from many different perspectives. It is our hope that this cookbook can play a role in maintaining and developing cultural strengths, economic self-sufficiency, and healthy populations in the region.Funded through the US Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research Service

ADAP Faculty Needs Assessment for Improvement of Resident Instruction

The research reported in this publication provides an examination of the inservice training needs for Land Grant faculty in the U.S. affiliated Pacific region. It was conducted to prioritize the topics in a series of "Symposia for the Imporvement of Resident Instruction" under the Agricultural Development of the American Pacific (ADAP) initiative. These inservice training events were presented in 1991 based upon the results herein.Funded through the US Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service

ADAP Pesticide Applicator Training: Instructor's Manual

A survey course which covers the pests and diseases of crop plants with specific reference to Pacific Island conditions. The fields of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science are each presented within the context of an integrated pest management system. Each topic includes objectives, vocabulary, lecture outlines, and review questions. Regionally important pests and disease cycles are thoroughly illustratedFunded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. Grant 194-38826-0l79

Proceedings of the Symposia for the Improvement of Resident Instruction

The "Symposia for the Improvement of Resident Instruction" was conducted in early 1991. The materi als presented in these "Proceedings" are varied. They include; participant handouts, lecture notes, the results of brainstorming sessions and panel discussions. Together they represent the outcome of a learning event designed to provide an opportunity to share insights and exchange ideas amongst regional faculty of Land Grant institutions in the American Pacific.Funded through the US Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service

Swine Management Manual

This manual contains notes from workshops on swine health programs, vaccination and parasite control, swine nutrition, reproductive health, and baby pig management.Funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, Grant #94-38826-0179

Instructional Material Needs Assessment of Pacific Land Grant Institutions

The primary objective of the Agriculture Instructional Materials Service (AIMS) is to coordinate the production, packaging for multiple uses, and distribution of targeted instructional materials for Pacific Land Grant institutions. The first issue confronting AIMS at the start of its plan of work was how to determine the instructional materials topics and subtopics of greatest need in the ADAP region. Second was the identification of detailed characteristics for these materials including; goals, learning outcomes, types of media, and end users of the product. The research reported here examines the regional responses from a two part methodology implemented to clarify these points.Funded through US Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service

Plant Science for Pacific Islands

The following set of twenty two lecture notes are intended for use by Pacific Islands students wanting to learn the basic information about how plants grow. Understanding these basics is necessary to make the best use of practices which can increase plant production, give protection from pests, and make wise use of natural resources. A strong emphasis is placed on definitions and identification. This knowledge is critical to students who will soon learn that the fields of science have a language, and languages, all their own. Learning the new vocabulary as well as the structure and function of plant parts are the prerequisite steps toward understanding complex botanical processes, scientific theories and laws.Funded through the US Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service

Crop Protection for Pacific Islands: Instructor Manual

A survey course which covers the pests and diseases of crop plants with specific reference to Pacific Island conditions. The fields of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science are each presented within the context of an integrated pest management system. Each topic includes objectives, vocabulary, lecture outlines, and review questions. Regionally important pests and disease cycles are thoroughly illustrated.Land Grant Institutions of the Pacific: American Samoa Community College, College of Micronesia, Northern Marianas College, University of Guam, and University of Hawai'i, through the Agricultural Development in the American Pacific (ADAP) Project. Funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, Grant #94-38826-0179

Effects of Modification of Pain Protocol on Incidence of Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting.

BackgroundA Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) care model applies a standardized multidisciplinary approach to patient care using evidence-based medicine to modify and improve protocols. Analysis of patient outcome measures, such as postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), allows for refinement of existing protocols to improve patient care. We aim to compare the incidence of PONV in patients who underwent primary total joint arthroplasty before and after modification of our PSH pain protocol.MethodsAll total joint replacement PSH (TJR-PSH) patients who underwent primary THA (n=149) or TKA (n=212) in the study period were included. The modified protocol added a single dose of intravenous (IV) ketorolac given in the operating room and oxycodone immediate release orally instead of IV Hydromorphone in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The outcomes were (1) incidence of PONV and (2) average pain score in the PACU. We also examined the effect of primary anesthetic (spinal vs. GA) on these outcomes. The groups were compared using chi-square tests of proportions.ResultsThe incidence of post-operative nausea in the PACU decreased significantly with the modified protocol (27.4% vs. 38.1%, p=0.0442). There was no difference in PONV based on choice of anesthetic or procedure. Average PACU pain scores did not differ significantly between the two protocols.ConclusionSimple modifications to TJR-PSH multimodal pain management protocol, with decrease in IV narcotic use, resulted in a lower incidence of postoperative nausea, without compromising average PACU pain scores. This report demonstrates the need for continuous monitoring of PSH pathways and implementation of revisions as needed