Availability of sessions is limited and advance booking, usually at least a term in advance, is essential.
With respect to the availability of session-monitoring checklists, we found the CDs had better results than IDs.
Only 57.7% of the IDUs and NIDUs were aware of the availability of group sessions that covered HCV information, and only half (50.4%) was aware of the availability of individual sessions with staff to discuss HCV.
On the other hand, the availability of individual sessions might lead to some patients avoiding full participation in the group, thus reducing its potential curative power.
This model is facing contemporary challenges such as curricular reform projects that have reduced or altered the timing and availability of microscope laboratory sessions [ 1], a lack of available space and equipment [ 2], and a move towards new teaching methods that include team-based learning and working in small groups[ 3, 4].
However, this difference may be due to the availability of make-up sessions in the cognitive training condition.
Through direct observation of immunization session sites, we assessed the regularity in holding sessions, availability of logistics, and practices of supervisees.
They preferred educational interventions, such as specific teaching sessions, availability of guidelines or readily accessible advice from an infectious diseases specialist, to improve antibiotic prescribing, rather than restricted prescription of antibiotics.
Many noted that the availability of on-site childcare facilitated session attendance (79%).
We anticipate that our pedometer training sessions and availability of study staff to respond to questions will help in this regard.
Elements of this campaign included education sessions, ensuring availability of alcohol-based hand cleaners and personal protective equipment at all patient care areas, written materials, academic detailing, displaying posters that emphasize the importance of hand hygiene and standard precautions, and recognition and rewards programs.
