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Factors That Contribute To Failed Retention In Former Athletic Trainers, Leamor Kathanov, Lindsey E. Eberman, Laura Juzeszyn
Factors That Contribute To Failed Retention In Former Athletic Trainers, Leamor Kathanov, Lindsey E. Eberman, Laura Juzeszyn
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BACKGROUND: Athletic trainer retention has been topic of concern for 20 years, with one study indicating a drastic decline within ten years of becoming certified. Burnout, life-work balance, role strain, socialization, salary, in addition to other constructs are potential reasons for a lack of retention. An assessment of individuals who have left the athletic training profession is lacking; therefore, the purpose of this study was to discover the reasons why athletic trainers leave the profession of athletic training. DESIGN: Web-based survey. Qualtrics® was used to survey of 1000 individuals who let their athletic training certification lapse within 5 years of …
Clinical Academic Faculty Perceptions Of Academic Mentorship In The Health Professions, Leamor Kathanov, Lindsey E. Eberman, Tiffany Idlewine, Lynda Melton
Clinical Academic Faculty Perceptions Of Academic Mentorship In The Health Professions, Leamor Kathanov, Lindsey E. Eberman, Tiffany Idlewine, Lynda Melton
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No abstract provided.
Promoting Health And Wellbeing For People With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Occupational Perspective, Danielle Hitch, Negar Lavasani, Genevieve Pepin, Karen Stagnitti
Promoting Health And Wellbeing For People With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Occupational Perspective, Danielle Hitch, Negar Lavasani, Genevieve Pepin, Karen Stagnitti
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Purpose: To provide an overview of current knowledge and practice that supports an occupational perspective to health promotion for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Method: Evidence was identified from a range of electronic databases using inclusion and exclusion criteria. Studies were subjected to a process of critical appraisal using scales for both quantitative and qualitative research, with only those ranked in the top four levels included. The scales used for this critique were the levels of evidence for quantitative research defined by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Rosalind Franklin Qualitative Research Appraisal Instrument …
Allied Health Students’ Perceptions Of Class Difficulty: The Case Of Undergraduate Human Anatomy And Physiology Classes, Diana Sturges, Trent Mauner
Allied Health Students’ Perceptions Of Class Difficulty: The Case Of Undergraduate Human Anatomy And Physiology Classes, Diana Sturges, Trent Mauner
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Purpose: The Human Anatomy and Physiology (HAP) course is required of all allied health majors. Students need to earn a grade of “C” or better, and many students find this class academically challenging. This study investigated allied health students’ perceptions of what makes the undergraduate class difficult. Methods: A 28-question survey targeted 403 students enrolled in three HAP sections taught by the same instructor. Results: Students returned 279 surveys (68% return rate). Qualitative and quantitative data supported a three factor model in making this class difficult: discipline, student, and teaching related factors. Students consider that discipline factors are more important …
Immediate Effect Of Posture Correction Of Trapezius Activity In Computer Users Having Neck Pain – An Electromyographic Analysis, Kanwalpreet Kaur, Pooja Ghosh Das, P. K. Lenka, Shahhawaz Anwer
Immediate Effect Of Posture Correction Of Trapezius Activity In Computer Users Having Neck Pain – An Electromyographic Analysis, Kanwalpreet Kaur, Pooja Ghosh Das, P. K. Lenka, Shahhawaz Anwer
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Objectives: Aberrant activity of the trapezius muscle and associated postural abnormalities have been identified as potential factors for neck pain in computer users, thus postural correction is often advocated. The purpose of this trial was to examine the effect of specific scapular postural correction exercises on middle and lower trapezius activity. Methods: Sixty participants matched for the duration of daily computer use were included in the study. Twenty had no neck pain and exhibited “good” scapular posture (constituting Control group C), while forty reported pain (Neck Disability Index ≥ 15/100) for ≥ 3 months over 12 month period. The latter …
Exercise-Induced Dyspnea In College-Aged Athletes, Katherine R. Newsham, Ethel M. Frese, Richard A. Mcguire, Dennis P. Fuller, Blakeslee E. Noyes
Exercise-Induced Dyspnea In College-Aged Athletes, Katherine R. Newsham, Ethel M. Frese, Richard A. Mcguire, Dennis P. Fuller, Blakeslee E. Noyes
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Purpose: Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing during exercise is referred to as exercise-induced dyspnea (EID), and is a common complaint from athletes. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of EID among college aged athletes and to explore the medical encounters, including diagnostic testing, arising from this complaint. Method: We surveyed intercollegiate (n=122) and club sport (n=103) athletes regarding their experience with EID, including medical diagnoses, diagnostic procedures, environmental factors, and treatment effectiveness. Results: Fifty-two percent of respondents (n=112) reported episodes of EID. Intercollegiate and club sport athletes did not differ in regard to the prevalence …
Is There Agreement Between Self-Reported And Scale Measurements Of Height And Weight?, Christopher T. Wagner, Brittney M. Lamb, Jared L. Graham, Paul A. Salamh, Cheryl Hill, Morey J. Kolber
Is There Agreement Between Self-Reported And Scale Measurements Of Height And Weight?, Christopher T. Wagner, Brittney M. Lamb, Jared L. Graham, Paul A. Salamh, Cheryl Hill, Morey J. Kolber
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Background: The assessment of height and weight (body mass) are common components of the medical examination, often requisite subject characteristics collected for research, and frequently used in the writing of life and medical insurance policies. These measurements may be gathered by actual measurement procedures or through patient self-report. Purpose: The purposes of this study were to 1) determine if significant differences exist between self-reported and measured height and body mass, 2) determine the influence of gender on differences between self-reported and actual measurements, and 3) determine the range of differences (levels of agreement) that may exist between self-reported and actual …
The Effect Of Platelet-Rich Plasma On Elbow Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review, Sarah Schwetlik, Luke Strempel
The Effect Of Platelet-Rich Plasma On Elbow Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review, Sarah Schwetlik, Luke Strempel
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Purpose: Elbow tendinopathies are common conditions that typically last 6 to 24 months. There is no clear consensus in the literature regarding the most effective management. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous blood product used for elbow tendinopathies with the aim of enhancing tissue regeneration. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the available evidence on the effectiveness and safety of PRP for reducing pain and physical function in elbow tendinopathies. Methods: Electronic databases were searched for relevant studies and data were extracted regarding the design, sample characteristics, interventions, and outcome measures. Each study was critically appraised for …
The Effect Of A Single Session Of Whole Body Vibration On Mobility, Lower Limb Joint Position Sense And Balance Of Community Dwelling Older Adults, Anne Jones, Susan Gordon, Rebecca Sealey
The Effect Of A Single Session Of Whole Body Vibration On Mobility, Lower Limb Joint Position Sense And Balance Of Community Dwelling Older Adults, Anne Jones, Susan Gordon, Rebecca Sealey
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Objectives: To determine the effects of a single episode of whole body vibration among community dwelling older adults on balance, mobility, and joint position sense. Methods: Thirty six adults over the age of 50 were recruited and underwent measurement of single limb stance for right and left legs, Timed Up and Go test, and joint position sense of the knee before and after a single episode of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) using a frequency of 6Hz, amplitude of 5mm, applied for ten minutes. Results: There was a statistically significant change in single limb balance for both the right and left …
The Impact Of Body-Scaled Information On Grasping Action In Toddlers With And Without Down Syndrome, Yu-Ping Chen, Allison Mitch, Kristen Chafin, Rachel Sargent
The Impact Of Body-Scaled Information On Grasping Action In Toddlers With And Without Down Syndrome, Yu-Ping Chen, Allison Mitch, Kristen Chafin, Rachel Sargent
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Background and purpose: Studies of adults and typically developing (TD) children find the number of hands and fingers used to grasp an object is influenced by the relationship between object size and hand size. Children with Down syndrome (DS) between 3 and 11 years have shown no differences in number of hands (1 or 2 hands) used to grasp different sized objects compared to TD children when the object size was body-scaled. The purpose of this study was to examine whether body-scaled information affected the number of hands and fingers used to grasp different sized objects in toddlers with and …
Screening Services: An Underused Link In The Continuum Of Care? A Commentary And Cases., Nathalie I. Garbani
Screening Services: An Underused Link In The Continuum Of Care? A Commentary And Cases., Nathalie I. Garbani
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No abstract provided.
Online Occupational Therapy Program Assessment: Application Of The Sloan Consortium, Jan Stube, Sonia Zimmerman, Debra Hanson, Janet Jedlicka, Lavonne Fox, Charles Hosford
Online Occupational Therapy Program Assessment: Application Of The Sloan Consortium, Jan Stube, Sonia Zimmerman, Debra Hanson, Janet Jedlicka, Lavonne Fox, Charles Hosford
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Purpose: In order to assess outcomes of an online Transitional Masters of Occupational Therapy (TMOT) degree program, the Sloan Consortium’s Five Pillars Model of Quality was applied to: 1) student assessment of learning and programmatic satisfaction; and 2) faculty satisfaction with the online teaching context. Method: Two surveys were used for post-programmatic data collection; one survey was specifically developed to measure TMOT graduates’ learning and satisfaction with programmatic parameters. The Online Faculty Satisfaction Survey (OFSS) was used to measure teaching faculty’s perspectives. Results: Graduates' responses indicated a moderate to strong support for learning effectiveness, satisfaction with online learning, institutional commitment, …
Development And Validation Of A Questionnaire To Assess The Effect Of Online Learning On Behaviors, Attitudes, And Clinical Practices Of Physical Therapists In The United States Regarding Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice, Olaide Sangoseni, Madeleine Hellman, Cheryl Hill
Development And Validation Of A Questionnaire To Assess The Effect Of Online Learning On Behaviors, Attitudes, And Clinical Practices Of Physical Therapists In The United States Regarding Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice, Olaide Sangoseni, Madeleine Hellman, Cheryl Hill
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the face and content validity of a modified self-report questionnaire adapted from previous studies’ questionnaires. The modified questionnaire will be used in a later study to assess the effect of online learning on behaviors, attitudes, and clinical practices of physical therapists in the United States regarding evidence-based clinical practice. Methods: An expert panel of nine physical therapists in the field of evidence-based practice reviewed and rated the modified instrument for the relevance and representativeness of each item based on a dichotomous rating of favorable or unfavorable. Their ratings were used to …
Health Risk Of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (Ets), Dewan S. Raja, Bahar Sultana
Health Risk Of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (Ets), Dewan S. Raja, Bahar Sultana
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Environmental tobacco smoke is a preventable cause of significant morbidity and mortality among non-smokers. Reducing exposure to tobacco smoke is an essential community and public health objective. This report documents the substantial evidence characterizing the health risks caused by exposure to passive smoking. Multiple major reviews of evidence have concluded that environmental tobacco smoke is a known human carcinogen and that exposure to passive smoke causes adverse effects like SIDS, congenital birth defects, lead poisoning, and lung cancer. Regrettably, reductions in exposure have been slower among small children than among adults, as growing workplace restriction protects the majority of adults …
Isometric Endurance Of Neck Muscles And Muscles For Scapular Positioning In Individuals With And Without Postural Neck Pain, Karthikeyan Guru, Nazhath Praveen, K. Selvamani
Isometric Endurance Of Neck Muscles And Muscles For Scapular Positioning In Individuals With And Without Postural Neck Pain, Karthikeyan Guru, Nazhath Praveen, K. Selvamani
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Postural neck pain results from poor posture, arising through the sustained, long term, abnormal physiological loads imposed on the neck with a consequent reduction in neck and scapular muscle strength. The purpose of this study was to compare isometric muscle endurance in the neck and scapulothoracic region in individuals with and without postural neck pain. Methodology: Twenty-five patients between 20 to 50 years old with postural neck pain were chosen from the out-patient departments of Srinivas College of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre and Government Wenlock Hospital, Mangalore, and 25 healthy age matched individuals from society. The Neck Disability Index (NDI) …
New Jersey Coaches’ Knowledge In Recognizing And Managing Concussion, Phil Hossler, Kerry-Ann Phang, Marian Passannante
New Jersey Coaches’ Knowledge In Recognizing And Managing Concussion, Phil Hossler, Kerry-Ann Phang, Marian Passannante
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High school coaches’ knowledge regarding the recognition and management of concussive injuries in adolescent athletes has not been assessed in New Jersey. The purpose of this study was to assess high school coaches’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding recognition and management of concussive injuries in athletes. A cross-sectional anonymous 15-item web-based survey of high school coaches in New Jersey was performed between May 2010 and June 2010. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were used to compare proportions, and t-tests and analysis of variance were used to analyze group differences for normally distributed continuous data. When data were missing, these responses …
Evaluating Patients’ Attitudes Towards Being Assessed And Treated By Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students In A Rehabilitation Centre, Kathy Stiller, Marissa Sorich, Kate Roberts
Evaluating Patients’ Attitudes Towards Being Assessed And Treated By Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students In A Rehabilitation Centre, Kathy Stiller, Marissa Sorich, Kate Roberts
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Purpose: Clinical placements are an important component in the education of students who are training in the healthcare professions. The degree of patient satisfaction with being assessed and treated by healthcare students is also important as part of the overall evaluation of healthcare and student outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate inpatients’ attitudes towards being assessed and treated by undergraduate physiotherapy students at one rehabilitation centre in Australia. Method: Sixty-one of 69 eligible inpatients completed a purpose-designed survey. Analyses were descriptive in nature. Results: Overall, high levels of satisfaction were demonstrated, including the process of consent, the …
Multiple Intelligence Profiles Of Athletic Training Students, Matthew Kutz, Stephanie Dyer, Brain Campbell
Multiple Intelligence Profiles Of Athletic Training Students, Matthew Kutz, Stephanie Dyer, Brain Campbell
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Context: Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory identifies nine “intelligences” (i.e., ways of learning) that help individuals acquire and apply knowledge in relevant contexts. Objective: To explore athletic training students’ (ATS) dominant intelligences and to observe if “intelligences” differ according to selected demographic variables. Design: The Multiple Intelligence Inventory (MII) was used to identify the dominant intelligences of ATS’s. Setting: Athletic training students actively engaged in a CAATE-accredited educational program. Participants: Eighty-five (85) ATSs participated in the study; mean age 21±1.9; 58% were female and 42% male. Thirty-four (40%) were in their second semester, 15 (18%) were in their third semester, …
Attitudes And Barriers Towards Engaging In Continuing Professional Development Among Clinical Physiotherapists In Ghana, Ajediran I. Bello, Ivy G. Lawson
Attitudes And Barriers Towards Engaging In Continuing Professional Development Among Clinical Physiotherapists In Ghana, Ajediran I. Bello, Ivy G. Lawson
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Purpose: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes are important components of professional training to maintain competence. There is insufficient information regarding physiotherapists’ participation in CPD activities in Ghana. This study aimed to provide insight into the engagement, attitude, and barriers towards CPD activities among Ghanaian physiotherapists. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study involved 50 clinical physiotherapists who were registered with the Ghana Association of Physiotherapists. A validated questionnaire that contained 34 open and closed-ended items was adapted from an existing tool to gather information from the participants. The questionnaire sought information on biodata, clinical practice issues, engagement, attitudes, and barriers regarding CPD. …