In light of our findings, we recommend that the Avahan program, and other programs following this model, focus upon providing high-quality contacts with MSM, which wherever possible should include demonstrations of correct condom use and distribution of condoms, as well as communication about risk reduction.
The majority felt that the role of instructors should include demonstration of technique (92%), observe learner techniques (92%), teach evidence behind procedural steps (84%) and provide feedback (89%).
The evaluation of this complex topic should include demonstration projects to explore all aspects of privacy protection and legitimate access to data, particularly at the front line of patient care in office, clinic, and hospital settings.
Assays employed as a prognostic or predictive biomarker require a credible level of analytical validation [ 19, 20] and in the case of CTC that should include a demonstration that the technique is accurate and reproducible at the cut-off level [ 18, 21].
In a blended course, initial sessions of the course should include face-to-face demonstrations of the different media to be used, so students understand and value the purpose of the blended activities (Garrison and Vaughan 2008).
In a recent report, Peter Shergold makes a strong case for government becoming more adaptive, mentioning that "new policy proposals should include a trial or demonstration stage, allowing new approaches to be developed fast and evaluated early".
8 It has been suggested that the programme should include videotapes, mini-lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, role play and simulated teaching experiences in order to promote a change in the attitudes, values, beliefs and assumptions about teaching of clinical instructors.
Demonstration of reproducibility for markers that move towards clinical experimentation is vital; hence, evaluation should include repeatability checks by experienced statisticians/bioinformaticians using the raw data.
Further developments should include the support for LTE and satellite communications in various bands apart from L-band used in the demonstration system.
