Preface

Handbook of Research on Instructional Technologies in Health Education and Allied Disciplines
(2023), pp. xxii-xxix
Manuel B. Garcia
a
,
Mildred Vanessa López Cabrera
b
,
Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida
c
a Educational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
b School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
c Department of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy, University of Algarve, Portugal
Abstract: The book Handbook of Research on Instructional Technologies in Health Education and Allied Disciplines provides comprehensive coverage of innovative methods and strategies to produce the next generation of health professionals. It lays the groundwork for implementable teaching and learning models that facilitate knowledge acquisition, enhance perceptual variation, improve skill coordination, and develop a scientific and technological mindset. It is designed to provide an in-depth look at the latest advancements and best practices in the field, with a specific emphasis on improving student learning outcomes and professional development. Each chapter provides an in-depth examination of instructional technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, gamification, telemedicine, chatbots, virtual and augmented realities, bioprinting, computer-assisted instruction (CAI), mobile health, smart learning environments, intelligent tutoring systems (ITS), and more. In addition, these chapters illustrate how these educational technologies can be effectively developed and implemented in real-world settings that are contextualized in various medical and health domains, including nursing, physiotherapy, radiology, neurophysiology, physical health, dentistry, clinical medicine, and more.