We will develop and evaluate a set of CD-ROM based forensic science mystery fantasy games for lateand early adults. These games will be used as educational and behavior change tools to convey the exforensic science, use of the scientific method, and the importance of cancer risk reduction. The… More

Support is requested to develop and field test a culturally sensitive telephone helpline staffed bynurses to assist Hispanic patients and families make informed health care decisions. This helpline wservices: 1) providing advice for routine medical concerns: 2) assisting patients to understand… More

Not Available Facilities such as CAVE and GROTTO utilize rear projection displays to immerse the subject into the virtual scene Their success for scientific visualization and training has created the need for body tracking technology that does not exist. Current tracking systems based on magnetic… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): We will develop, evaluate, and disseminate educational multimedia training software on food safety practices for food service workers. We will meet the needs of food service workers, by: 1) structuring a CD-ROM and internet-linked… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): We will develop, evaluate, and disseminate educational multimedia training software on food safety practices for food service workers. We will meet the needs of food service workers, by: 1) structuring a CD-ROM and internet-linked… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Phase I goals are to: 1) develop educational multimedia body exploration software targeted toward 8 to 11 year old subjects using introduction to heart health as a prototype example; 2) pilot test and address subjects' concerns about educational concepts and ease… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this project is to complete development and evaluation - through focus group discussions, observed pulse-taking skills, and randomized trial survey data - of an upper elementary level interactive anatomy and physiology education product. This product… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The long-term goal of this project is to develop and evaluate through focus group discussions and user questionnaire survey data, multimedia software designed to help parents understand and raise their child from 18 months to 5 years. This user-friendly product… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by investigator): The long-term goal of this project is to develop and evaluate through focus group discussions and questionnaire survey data, a multimedia resource designed to help individuals and caregivers of individuals navigate through the maze of intricacies associated… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The long-term aim of this research is to develop, evaluate, and distribute an educational software and curriculum unit for use in elementary schools. This unit will teach the health consequences of tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse, the influence of advertising… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This Web-based course will provide training to nurses, nursing assistants, and health aides on care of dementia patients in long-term care settings, including those in nursing facilities, assisted living, residential care, home care, and day care. It will be… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this project is to develop, evaluate, and disseminate Web-based, low-literacy, low-cost, accredited training on dementia care to supervised nursing personnel. Targeted personnel include nursing assistants, health aides, home health workers, and adult… More