Dads as breastfeeding advocates: Results from a randomized controlled trial of an educational intervention

Article Abstract:

The aim of this study was to eliminate misconceptions through education to teach fathers how to advocate on behalf of breastfeeding and to teach the fathers how to work with their partner to make breastfeeding successful. The data serve as an invitation to breastfeeding to advocates to include fathers in programs that promote breastfeeding and to test innovative educational programs that are designed to increase the incidence and duration of breastfeeding.

Economic aspects, Risk factors, Fathers, Conception, Conception (Human reproduction)

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To the point: Reviews in medical education teaching techniques

Article Abstract:

The available medical education teaching techniques are reviewed and their roles in medical educational paradigm are evaluated. It was found that forces external to medicine have decreased the amount of time available for teaching by increasing demands for clinical time thus increasing the use of large class formats, such as lecture, indicating that it is the least effective method for the learner.

Methods, Teaching, Study and teaching, Medical education

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Implementing evidence-based practice: evaluation of an opinion leader strategy to improve breast-feeding rates

Article Abstract:

The effectiveness of opinion leaders in raising breast-feeding rates is evaluated in 18 hospitals in Central New York State. The opinion leader strategy does not improve breast-feeding rates and hence it is suggested that such strategies may make assumptions about clinician control that are not justified in situations such as breast-feeding.

Analysis, Surveys, Clinical trials, Obstetrical research

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