Instructional technologies used to be optional and supplemental pedagogical tools until the global health crisis of 2020 compelled education systems to rely on digital devices and services to guarantee academic continuity. Suddenly, the contemporary principles and practices utilized in delivering health education curricula were insufficient and ineffective. Acknowledging the vital role of technology in shaping the future of education, there is now a greater demand to foster innovative interventions and continuous improvement in strategies, methodologies, and systems to empower learners, educators, and leaders in the digital age. This paradigm shift requires a fundamental transformation in the way we approach teaching and learning, and a willingness to embrace new approaches and tools that can enhance the quality of education and support student success.

The 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. The book 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. Each chapter provides an in-depth examination of instructional technologies contextualized in various medical and health domains, including nursing, physiotherapy, radiology, neurophysiology, physical health, dentistry, clinical medicine, and more. This reference work is a must-read for all stakeholders in health education and related fields, including educators, students, researchers, administrators, and healthcare professionals.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Artificial Intelligence
Augmented Reality
Bioprinting
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Digital Games
Educational Technology
Gamification
Intelligent Tutoring System
Machine Learning
Personalized Learning
Robotics
Smart Learning Environment
Telehealth
Virtual Reality

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Manuel B. Garcia is a professor of information technology and the founding director of the Educational Innovation and Technology Hub (EdITH) at FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines. He is a graduate of Doctor of Information Technology from the University of the East and is presently a student of Doctor of Philosophy in Education at the University of the Philippines. His interdisciplinary research interest includes topics that, individually or collectively, cover the disciplines of education and information technology. He is a licensed professional teacher and a proud member of the National Research Council of the Philippines – an attached agency to the country’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST-NRCP).(5b1fb4e1-42ac-45c1-a617-08d945b53010)

Mildred Lopez is a Professor and Director of Educational Innovation at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of the Tecnológico de Monterrey. Dr. López holds a Ph.D. in Educational Innovation, MSc in Quality and Productivity, and a Mechatronic Engineering degree. Dr. López is a Member of the National System of Researchers in Mexico, Medical Education Fellow of the Foundation for the Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) Institute and an Associate Fellow of the An International Association for Medical Education (AMEE). An active member of the Latin American Federation for Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety (FLASIC) and founding member of the Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT) network. Dr. López's academic interests include innovative educational models for the training of health professionals. She is on the Editorial Board of different medical education journals.(570da2ee-3234-4762-8a49-042901bef9ed)

Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida is a Professor in the Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Department at the University of Algarve, Portugal. In 2009, he completed a Degree in Radiology at the University of Algarve (Portugal). He holds a master’s degree in Quality Management of Health Services from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Murcia (2015) and a PhD in Health Science from the International Doctoral School of the University of Murcia (Spain, 2020). He is currently the Head of the Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Department at the University of Algarve. Also, he is an Integrated Researcher at the Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC) and CES-ESSUALG (Center for Studies and Development in Health); a Member of the Editorial Board of the University of Algarve Publisher, a Member of the Youth Club Committee of EuSoMII (European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics), and vice president of APIMR (Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Portuguese Association). Currently, his research interests are in Health Sciences, particularly in the fields of Allied Health Professions Education, Quality Management, Health Services and Policies, and Artificial intelligence applied to medicine.

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