It was hypothesised that, based on previous DA studies, this DA would (1) increase relevant knowledge and decrease decisional conflict (primary outcomes), and (2) not effect motherhood decision, symptoms of depression and anxiety, or arthritis self-efficacy (secondary outcomes).
Relevant sun-related knowledge increased in both groups; and there was a greater short-term increase in relevant knowledge in the intervention group, which was not maintained.
Our short course results demonstrate an increase in relevant knowledge and clinical skills of the participants.
Evidence of a greater short-term increase in relevant knowledge in the intervention group was not maintained in the longer term.
Women who received the DA had a 13%% increase in relevant knowledge (PiRAQ) scores and a 15%% decrease in scores on the decisional conflict (DCS), compared to the control group (1 %, 2%% respectively).
Rather than measure a thinking style or styles per se, our results also suggest that it is more likely that the ICBM in fact taps a relevant knowledge base that increases with professional experience.
Numerous studies point to the fact that the relevant knowledge about sexual abuse and the necessity for increased prevention has been on the increase, e.g., [ 43].
In spite of the rapid increase of research findings, a corresponding translation of available relevant knowledge into practice does not occur [ 1].
MAKING ROOM ON LINE -- According to a report issued jointly earlier this week by two research outfits, International Data Corporation and Relevant Knowledge, the number of home Web users in the United States will increase to nearly 102 million by 2002 from roughly 30 million.
An increase in mental health literacy means an increased confidence in how to help people suffering from mental health problems by providing relevant knowledge, reducing stigma associated with mental illness, and providing guidance regarding supportive actions [ 9].
