Meeting (3 September 2003) - Course modules - Learning objectives

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Cours de formation en recherche dans le domaine de la santé de la reproduction

Postgraduate Training Network for Research in Reproductive Health

Course files

organised by

the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research ,
the UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank Special Programme for Research in Human Reproduction,
Department of Reproductive Health and Research, Family and Community Health Cluster (WHO/RHR),
and
the International Association of Maternal and Neonatal Health (IAMANEH)

in collaboration with
the Department of Health of the Canton of Geneva
the Faculty of Medicine, Geneva University
and
the Geneva Medical Association

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH - COURSE FILES AND REFERENCES

Lectures (Authors) References
Module: Research methodology - Coordinator: J. Villar
Learning objectives
The gap between evidence and practice in NCDs (C. Tukuitonga)  
The Gap Between Evidence and Practice in Maternal Health Care (J. Villar) The Gap Between Evidence and Practice in Maternal Health Care : References (J. Villar)
Cohort studies (H. Wolff)  
Case-control studies (H. Wolff)  
Randomized controlled trials (M. Merialdi)  
Community interventions (cluster randomised) and equivalence trials (G. Piaggio)  
Methodological issues in the measurement of maternal mortality and morbidity (A. Betran) Maternal mortality in 2000: Estimates developed by WHO, UNICEF and UNFPA (WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA)
Methodological issues in the measurement of chronic disease (N. Unwin)  
Methodological issues in the use of anthropometry for evaluation of nutritional status (M. Blössner) WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition (WHO Department of Nutrition for Health and Development)
Strategies for data analysis : Cohort studies (L. Say) Cohort Study - Epidemiology P6400 Disease Outbreak Simulation (Mailman School of Public Health of Columbia University)
Analysis of data from case-control studies (I.M. Malonza)  
Strategies for data analysis : RCT & community interventions (G. Piaggio)  
Screening (M. Merialdi)  
Screening for Chronic Disease (A. Miller)  
Research synthesis (M. Gülmezoglu)  
Critical appraisal of research reports (L. Say)  
Systematic reviews of observational data (A. Betran) Systematic reviews of observational data : References (A. Betran)
The Cochrane Collaboration (R. Kulier) Cochrane Library 'Little Gems' (Cochrane Collaboration, National electronic Library for Health)
The WHO Reproductive Health Library (M. Gülmezoglu) The WHO Reproductive Health Library
Introduction to health economics (J. Chen)  
Internet and Medline (A. Campana) Internet and Medline : References (A. Campana)
Introduction to Excel, Word and Powerpoint (S. Koppenhoefer)  
Module: Ethics and gender issues - Coordinator: J. Villar
Ethical issues in research - informed consent (E. Vayena) Ethical issues in research – informed consent : References (E. Vayena)
Ethical aspects of reproductive and sexual health (A. Mauron) Ethics, jurisprudence : Guidelines, reviews
Gender, Women's Health, Human Rights (E. Kismodi) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations)
Beijing+5 (United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women)
Module: Basic pathophysiological principles - Coordinator: F. Pralong
Gametogenesis / Gametogenesis (PDF) (C. de Vantéry Arrighi, H. Lucas)  
Fertilization (F. Urner)  
Puberty (V.M. Schwitzgebel) Puberty : Guidelines, reviews
Hypothalamo - pituitary - gonadal axis (R. Gaillard)  
The menstrual cycle (P. Bischof)  
Polycystic ovary syndrome (F. Pralong) Polycystic ovary syndrome : Guidelines, reviews
Estrogen (ER) receptor biology: Implications for HRT? (C. Meier)  
Module: Genetics - Coordinator: S. Antonarakis
Genetic counseling : Principles and practice (M. Gersbach-Forrer)  
The Genetic Consultation in Ob-Gyn : Reproductive Pathologies and Prenatal Diagnosis (M. Gersbach-Forrer) Prenatal screening and diagnosis : Guidelines, reviews
Monogenic Affections of the Gonadotrope Axis in Humans (F. Pralong) Monogenic Affections of the Gonadotrope Axis in Humans: References (F. Pralong)
Heredity and cancer : Breast cancer as a model (P.O. Chappuis) Heredity and cancer - References (P.O. Chappuis)
The human genome project ; its implication for the practice of medicine in the 21st century (S. Antonarakis) Human Genome Project Information (DOEgenomes.org - genome programs of the U.S. Department of Energy)

Module: Family planning - Coordinator: R. Kulier
Learning objectives

Reproductive health research at WHO (P. van Look) Progress in Reproductive Health Research (HRP)
Programme reports (HRP)
From Contraception to Reproductive Health (G. Benagiano)  
Fertility in ageing societies : Quo vadimus ? (E. Diczfalusy)  
Levels and Trends in Contraceptive Use (I. Shah) World Contraceptive Use 2003 (United Nations Population Division)
Combined oral contraceptives (E.J. Ezcurra) Combined Oral Contraceptives (ReproLine)
Hormonal contraception : Guidelines, reviews
Long-acting contraceptive methods for women (J.E. Schmidt) Hormonal contraception : Guidelines, reviews
Intrauterine device (IUD) Intrauterine device (IUD) : Guidelines, reviews
Natural contraceptive methods / Natural contraceptive methods (PDF) (K.M. Vogelsong) Natural family planning : Guidelines, reviews
Emergency contraception (H. von Hertzen) Postcoital contraceptives : Guidelines, reviews
Sterilisation (H.B. Peterson) Sterilization : Guidelines, reviews
WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptives (H.B. Peterson) Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use - Third edition (WHO/RHR)
Immunocontraception (K.M. Vogelsong)  
Male contraception / Male contraception (PDF) (K.M. Vogelsong)  
Preventing unsafe abortion (R. Kulier) Global and regional estimates of incidence of a mortality due to unsafe abortion with a listing of available country data. Third edition (WHO Department of Reproductive Health and Research)
Induced abortion : Guidelines, reviews
Future methods of fertility regulation (C. d'Arcangues)  

Module: Infertility, gynaecological endocrinology and menopause - Coordinator: A. Campana
Learning objectives

Infertility and spontaneous abortion (A. Campana) Infertility : Guidelines, reviews
Miscarriage : Guidelines, reviews
Surgical treatment of male infertility / Surgical treatment of male infertility (PDF) (G.A. de Boccard) Infertility : Guidelines, reviews
Assisted reproductive technologies (H. Lucas, T. Elbarbary) Assisted reproductive techniques : Guidelines, reviews
Ethical issues in assisted reproduction / Ethical issues in assisted reproductive technologies (PDF) (E. Vayena) Current practices and controversies in assisted reproduction - WHO
Ethics, jurisprudence: reproductive techniques : Guidelines, reviews
Menstrual cycle disorders (D. Chardonnens) Menstruation disturbances, female gonadal disorders : Guidelines, reviews
Menopause (G.P. Bianchi Movarekhi) Menopause, hormone replacement therapy : Guidelines, reviews
Osteoporosis, genetics and hormones (R. Rizzoli, J.-P. Bonjour, S.L. Ferrari) / The measurement of bone mass (R. Rizzoli) / Osteoporosis in the frail elderly: A special case? (R. Rizzoli, J.-P. Bonjour) / A comprehensive review of treatments for postmenopausal osteoporosis (H.J. Häuselmann, R. Rizzoli) Osteoporosis : Guidelines, reviews
Programme for Training and Research in Laparoscopic Surgery - Laparoscopy in developing countries (PDF) - (P. Meyer)  

Module: Genital infections/sexually transmitted infections and cancers - Coordinator: F. Ndowa
Learning objectives

Designing and evaluating clinical algorithms for STI case management (F. Ndowa)  
Prophylactic and Therapeutic Vaccines for Cervical Cancer (P.-Y. Dietrich) Cervical cancer : Guidelines, reviews
Cytopathology (R. Genta) Cervical Cytology Practice Guidelines (American Society of Cytopathology)
Colposcopy (E. Mégevand) Cervical cancer : Guidelines, reviews
Radiation Therapy in Cervical Cancer (Y. Popowski) Cervical cancer : Guidelines, reviews
Breast cancer: Diagnosis and treatment (G. Vlastos) Breast cancer : Guidelines, reviews
Palliative care (N. Steiner)  
HIV infection in pregnancy (P. Brocklehurst) HIV/AIDS in pregnancy and newborn : Guidelines, reviews
Dual protection: Prevention of unwanted pregnancy and STIs/HIV (K. O’Reilly)  

Module: Obstetrics - Coordinator: J Villar
Learning objectives

Evidence Based Antenatal Care (J. Villar) Prenatal care : Guidelines, reviews
Prenatal diagnosis (Ph. Extermann) Prenatal screening and diagnosis : Guidelines, reviews
Prenatal diagnosis : Imaging (Ph. Extermann) Prenatal screening and diagnosis : Guidelines, reviews
Impaired fetal growth (M. Merialdi) Fetal growth retardation : Guidelines, reviews
Treatment of hypertension in pregnancy (L. Say) Preeclampsia, eclampsia, hypertension in pregnancy : Guidelines, reviews
Nutritional interventions during pregnancy for the prevention or treatment of maternal morbidity, mortality or preterm delivery (M. Merialdi) Prenatal nutrition, dietary supplements in pregnancy : Guidelines, reviews
Cesarean section in the world - A critical appraisal (J.G. Cecatti) Cesarean section : Guidelines, reviews
Obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia (M. Cherian) Obstetrical analgesia and anesthesia : Guidelines, reviews
Prevention and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage (M. Gülmezoglu) Postpartum (puerperium) : Guidelines, reviews
Postpartum infection (N. Nik)  
Obstetrical vaginal fistula: surgical approach (PDF) / Les fistules obstétricales en Afrique : Reconstruction cervico-urétrale avec lambeau de Martius (Video) (C.-H. Rochat) Urogynecology, urinary and fecal incontinence : Guidelines, reviews
Making pregnancy safer (R. Kabra) Making Pregnancy Safer initiative (WHO)

Neonatal resuscitation / Neonatal resuscitation (PDF) - (D. Woods)

Perinatal Education Programme - Care of infants at birth (D. Woods)

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