The University of Minnesota School of Public Health (UMN-SPH) proposes the program University of Minnesota: Simulations and Exercises for Educational Effectiveness (U-SEEE) that focuses on the priority theme """"""""to enhance the usefulness of training."""""""" The specific aims of this program are to identify best practices (e.g. design, usability, modalities) for the conduct of training and to identify metrics for measuring the dimensions of effectiveness and efficiency in improving and sustaining high-level performance of the public health preparedness system. Special consideration is given to training that incorporates experiential exercises, computer-based simulations, and virtual environments that are role-based and capability-linked to demonstrate self-efficacy expectations, knowledge, skills and response performance. Conceptually, a model is needed that builds system capacity while individuals apply knowledge to public health practice and demonstrate functional competency in planning for and responding to public health threats. To accomplish this, U-SEEE supports a multi-disciplinary administrative and scientific program core, opportunities for the development of new research investigators, pilot projects in support of innovative research initiatives, and five interdependent and inter-related research projects.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
5P01TP000301-02
Application #
7689891
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZTP1-COR (52))
Program Officer
Leinhos, Mary
Project Start
2008-09-30
Project End
2013-09-29
Budget Start
2009-09-30
Budget End
2010-09-29
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$1,483,995
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
55455