Publications by authors named "Nusrat Irin"
Despite professional skills being part of the Day One Competences published by national as well as international accreditation bodies, veterinary schools in Bangladesh have limited associated teaching within their curricula. Therefore, our study aimed to identify the most important professional skills for veterinarians in Bangladesh through local consultation to inform future initiatives to change the curriculum. Eleven focus groups were conducted with 45 stakeholders who included veterinarians who supervise students on workplacements, faculty, recent graduates, final year students, and clients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA systematic review was conducted to summarize and synthesize the existing research on poultry farmers' knowledge, practices, and awareness regarding antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It was undertaken by systematically searching databases, screening and characterizing relevant studies, extracting data, and evaluating the risk of bias. The outcomes were stratified into several subgroups, and pooled prevalence of each subgroup was calculated using a random-effect meta-analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWork-based learning (WBL) provides relevant contemporary experience of working environments. Potential benefits for students include developing invaluable skills (clinical, personal, cultural, and professional) and gaining greater awareness of the profession and future career opportunities. However, there are also challenges related to running and sustaining a successful WBL program.
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- - The COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, spreading rapidly from China and resulting in millions of deaths, prompting governments worldwide to implement various response measures to curb the virus.
- - The paper analyzes the measures adopted in Bangladesh up to June 2020, such as screening at borders, flight suspensions, and implementing a national public holiday, while also identifying significant gaps in their effectiveness.
- - Key issues included shortages of medical supplies, limited public awareness, and poor coordination among agencies, suggesting that improved risk management and better communication could have enhanced the country’s response to the pandemic.
Objective: In developing countries, such as Bangladesh, the live bird market (LBM) is a vital location for the trading of live poultry. The study was carried out in nine LBMs located around Bangladesh to ascertain the present regulations and procedures governing their operation. Additionally, the responsibilities and levels of engagement of the stakeholders were determined.
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