A study observing midwives undertaking psychosocial screening found that while many midwives demonstrated skills in undertaking psychosocial assessment and responded appropriately, there were also many instances where this could have been improved [ 13].
This paper indicates that a small grant funding scheme can have clear and tangible outcomes in the form of publications, increased skills in undertaking research and developing collaborations and increased confidence.
This view sits well with a model of future working proposed by Gallagher and Wilson [ 8], whereby dentists are leaders of larger dental teams, use their high level skills in undertaking complex techniques/procedures, and harness the support of auxiliary staff in providing routine and preventative care.
Within the study countries, academic institutions and/or Ministries of Health were approached to select country interviewers who had public health knowledge, understanding of both disease surveillance and dengue, and skills in undertaking interviews.
People with mental and physical health comorbidities often have poorer self-care skills arising from difficulties in undertaking the ongoing regulatory activities required for successful diabetes self-management.
The participants did not report that the challenge in diagnosing and treating patients in an LTCF was due to a lack of skills or need for further training in undertaking physical tasks.
To improve carrying out these responsibilities, the author collaborated with researchers in other Federal and State agencies to improve his skills in effectively undertaking these duties.
I also learned specific skills that I use now, as well as gaining experience in undertaking field surveys and using different sampling techniques.
The DAOs meet irrigation information needs through staff with general qualifications, who are limited in undertaking irrigation activities due to lack of skills and expertise.
In undertaking this research, we wanted to assess the critical appraisal and probability revision skills of our medical students shortly before graduation within the domain of diagnostic testing.
