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Evaluation Of A Pilot Study For A Capstone Course: Integrative Interprofessional Practicum Experience, Rita Wunderlich, Cheryl Cavallo, Peggy Gettemeier, Katie Eliot, Irma Ruebling
Evaluation Of A Pilot Study For A Capstone Course: Integrative Interprofessional Practicum Experience, Rita Wunderlich, Cheryl Cavallo, Peggy Gettemeier, Katie Eliot, Irma Ruebling
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
The purpose of this paper is to describe a pilot study that will further develop and refine the capstone course for an 11-credit hour Interprofessional Curriculum. The course is being designed to allow students an opportunity to apply interprofessional concepts within the context of a practicum experience. Students were recruited from a variety of Health Science programs. Eleven volunteered to participate representing nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. A low-income, urban residence was chosen for the project site. In collaboration with the community site director, students created a resource manual, “Your Guide to Health,” and developed a health promotion/illness prevention …
Technical Challenges And Solutions: Creating Virtual Environments For A Health Science Interprofessional Course, Erika Dejong, Dave Chodos, Pawel Kuras, Patricia Boechler, Eleni Stroulia, Michael Carbonaro, Sharla King
Technical Challenges And Solutions: Creating Virtual Environments For A Health Science Interprofessional Course, Erika Dejong, Dave Chodos, Pawel Kuras, Patricia Boechler, Eleni Stroulia, Michael Carbonaro, Sharla King
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Virtual interactive environments such as Second Life are emerging as innovative tools that can support and enhance learning in various educational domains. However, for the educational practitioner new to these environments, developing educational settings and activities in a virtual environment can appear to be technically complex and beyond their area of expertise. This case study describes some of the technical challenges encountered and the solutions derived during the development of a virtual world for the delivery of a health science interprofessional communications course.
Developmental Pattern Of Tibio-Femoral Angle In A Cohort Of Nigerian Children: A Preliminary Report, Olufemi O. Oyewole, Aderonke O. Akinpelu
Developmental Pattern Of Tibio-Femoral Angle In A Cohort Of Nigerian Children: A Preliminary Report, Olufemi O. Oyewole, Aderonke O. Akinpelu
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A cohort measurement of tibio-femoral angle (TFA) is more meaningful and reliable than a cross-sectional survey in investigating TFA pattern of development. This study reports the pattern of knee angle development in a cohort of 152 normal Nigerian children during the first 12 months of life. The infants’ tibio-femoral angle, inter-condylar, and inter-malleoli distances were measured at monthly intervals using clinical methods. Age-reference values were generated. Results showed that the developmental pattern of tibio-femoral angle is extreme varus at birth with values ranging from 5°to 25°. The mean varus at birth (13.2±3.7°) decreased to reach the lowest value (5.6±0.7°) at …
Implementation Of Supplemental Instruction For Physical Therapist Students In An Exercise Physiology Course, Kim Levenhagen, Cheryl Cavallo, Ethel Frese, Ginge Kettenbach, Elaine Wilder
Implementation Of Supplemental Instruction For Physical Therapist Students In An Exercise Physiology Course, Kim Levenhagen, Cheryl Cavallo, Ethel Frese, Ginge Kettenbach, Elaine Wilder
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
An ongoing challenge for faculty is to determine effective and efficient mechanisms for assisting students to achieve academic success. Supplemental Instruction (SI), a form of peer tutoring, has been defined as a peer-led academic assistance program that targets difficult courses and is offered to students enrolled in those courses. Based on student feedback that exercise physiology is difficult, the authors chose this course in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum for this post-only pilot study. SI was offered over a three-year period to physical therapist students enrolled in an exercise physiology course. The purposes of this study were to …
Identifying Risk Factors For Osteoporosis In Young Women, Elizabeth S. Stetzer
Identifying Risk Factors For Osteoporosis In Young Women, Elizabeth S. Stetzer
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: Osteoporosis is a major public health concern that affects millions of women around the world. Although the diagnosis of osteoporosis greatly impacts the life of the patient, the health care cost associated with the sequelae of the disease process is exponentially greater. Commonly recognized as a disease of the old, osteoporosis is generally discovered in older age, but it is the result of many factors—both modifiable and non-modifiable—that impact bone strength beginning in childhood. This article discusses how the choices that a woman makes in her younger years can greatly impact her risk of developing osteoporosis. Methods: To collect …
A Quantitative Correlational Study On The Impact Of Patient Satisfaction On A Rural Hospital, Kerry Ellis-Jacobs
A Quantitative Correlational Study On The Impact Of Patient Satisfaction On A Rural Hospital, Kerry Ellis-Jacobs
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
The purpose of the quantitative, ex post facto, correlational research study was to describe a relationship between rural allied health care mean customer satisfaction scores and allied health care departments’ generation of revenue for a hospital. The research method for the study was appropriate because it identified a relationship between two variables: the customer service skills of allied health care practitioners and a hospital’s gross revenue. The study involved analyzing historical patient satisfaction surveys and corresponding hospital revenue statements from a rural hospital in northeastern Oklahoma for a 25-month period. The study revealed a correlation and impact of the allied …
The National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination's First Time Pass Rates And Their Relationship To Education Program Faculty Attributes, Malorie Kosht Novak, Dawn Brown-Cross, John Echternach
The National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination's First Time Pass Rates And Their Relationship To Education Program Faculty Attributes, Malorie Kosht Novak, Dawn Brown-Cross, John Echternach
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Background and Purpose. There is a paucity of published literature regarding the correlation between faculty attributes and education program pass rates on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) particularly regarding the physical therapist assistant (PTA). The purpose of this study was to 1) determine if there is a relationship between faculty attributes in PTA educational programs and program outcomes on the NPTE for Physical Therapist Assistants (NPTE-PTA) and 2) construct a prediction model for PTA program outcomes based on faculty attributes. Subjects. The 233United States’ PTA programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in 2006 …
Entry-Level Evidenced-Based Practice Training In Physiotherapy Students: Does It Change Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviours? A Longitudinal Study, Katherine Long, Maureen Mcevoy, Lucy Lewis, Louise Wiles, Marie Williams, Tim Olds
Entry-Level Evidenced-Based Practice Training In Physiotherapy Students: Does It Change Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviours? A Longitudinal Study, Katherine Long, Maureen Mcevoy, Lucy Lewis, Louise Wiles, Marie Williams, Tim Olds
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an integral part of health professionals’ training. However, there is little research concerning learning outcomes in the allied health student population. This study explored changes in self-reported EBP knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours, and actual EBP knowledge of entry-level physiotherapy students following exposure to formal EBP training. Methods: Entry-level Bachelors and Masters physiotherapy students were surveyed before and after completing EBP training courses. Two validated and reliable surveys, the Evidence-Based Practice Profile Questionnaire (EBP2) and the Knowledge of Research Evidence Competencies (K-REC) survey were used. The EBP2 included self-reported domains: relevance, sympathy, terminology (knowledge), practice, and confidence. …
Debate: Innovative Teaching To Enhance Critical Thinking And Communication Skills In Healthcare Professionals, Dawn Hall
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Preparing students to be critical thinkers and effective communicators is essential in today’s complex health care environment. In addition to sound psychomotor skills, future healthcare providers must possess the ability to communicate confidently and effectively, not only to their patients, but to a wide range of constituents such policymakers and payers, as well as other healthcare professionals. The teaching method of debate will prepare students with such skills. Debates have the ability to reinforce and enhance knowledge in a topic area, to engage students in the learning process, to verify that students have the ability to analyze, incorporate, and apply …
Review Of: Rehabilitation Research Principles And Applications, 4th Edition, Antonia Christian
Review Of: Rehabilitation Research Principles And Applications, 4th Edition, Antonia Christian
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
No abstract provided.
Review Of: Life Care Planning & Case Management Handbook, 3rd Edition, Dothel W. Edwards
Review Of: Life Care Planning & Case Management Handbook, 3rd Edition, Dothel W. Edwards
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
No abstract provided.
The Development Of A Computer-Assisted Learning Module In Physical Therapy Neurologic Education: A Mixed Methods Case, Diana Veneri
The Development Of A Computer-Assisted Learning Module In Physical Therapy Neurologic Education: A Mixed Methods Case, Diana Veneri
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Computer-assisted learning (CAL) interventions have been used in contemporary allied health and medical education to supplement classroom instruction. Emphasis has shifted from tutorial activities to creating interventions that address higher level critical thinking skills. Purpose: The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate student perceptions of their critical thinking skills and overall impression of a CAL intervention. Methods: Videotape of patient treatment activities were embedded into a Microsoft PowerPoint™ presentation to guide students through the processes of evaluation and treatment to create a CAL module. Physical therapy students from two neighboring universities volunteered to participate. Students were randomly …
Interviewing Older People; Relationships In Qualitative Research, Linda Robertson, Beatrica Hale
Interviewing Older People; Relationships In Qualitative Research, Linda Robertson, Beatrica Hale
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Health practitioners who have already undertaken a considerable amount of interviewing would consider themselves as experienced interviewers, but there are questions and issues arising from research interviews which are different from assessment and interventionist interviews. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of the health professional researcher in qualitative research with older people and to make recommendations for preparatory interviewing in methodology courses. Method: A descriptive approach was used and semi-structured interviews with a sample size of eleven New Zealand health professionals/researchers. Results: A significant theme emerging was relationships. This was further divided into three categories: establishing …
A Comparison Of Computer-Assisted Instruction And Traditional Classroom Lecture To Introduce The Occupational Adaptation Theory, Angie Tatiana Galvis, Jimmy H. Ishee, Sally Schultz
A Comparison Of Computer-Assisted Instruction And Traditional Classroom Lecture To Introduce The Occupational Adaptation Theory, Angie Tatiana Galvis, Jimmy H. Ishee, Sally Schultz
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and traditional classroom lecture (TCL). A randomized two-group pretest/posttest quasi-experimental design was used. Thirty first year students in a Master of Occupational Therapy program located in the southwestern United States were recruited. All participants were female, with a mean age of 25.8 years. Three percent of the participants rated themselves as novice concerning computer skills, 67% average computer skills, and 30% excellent computer skills. Two methods were compared for teaching the basic concepts of the Occupational Adaptation theory: lecture method in which the teacher follows a …
An Analysis Of The Readability Of Educational Materials On The Consumer Webpage Of A Health Professional Organization: Considerations For Practice, Naudia Falconer, E. Anne Reicherter, Barbara Billek-Sawhney, Steven Chesbro
An Analysis Of The Readability Of Educational Materials On The Consumer Webpage Of A Health Professional Organization: Considerations For Practice, Naudia Falconer, E. Anne Reicherter, Barbara Billek-Sawhney, Steven Chesbro
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
The readability level of many patient education materials is too high for patients to comprehend, placing the patient’s health at risk. Since health professionals often recommend Internet-based patient education resources, they must ensure that the readability of information provided to consumers is at an appropriate level. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the readability of educational brochures found on the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) consumer website. Methods: Fourteen educational brochures on the APTA website in March 2008 were analyzed using the following assessments: Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Flesch Reading Ease, Fry Readability Formula, Simple Measure of Gobbledygook …
The Relationship Between The Mallampati Scoring System, The Berlin Questionnaire, And Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Joshua F. Gonzales, S. Gregory Marshall, Chris J. Russian
The Relationship Between The Mallampati Scoring System, The Berlin Questionnaire, And Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Joshua F. Gonzales, S. Gregory Marshall, Chris J. Russian
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a relationship between a person’s Mallampati score and their scores on the Berlin Questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Scale. The Berlin Questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Scale are currently used as prescreening tools for persons who may suffer from sleep disorders. The Berlin Questionnaire is used to identify persons at risk for sleep apnea syndrome and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to determine the level of a person’s daytime sleepiness. The Mallampati Scoring System is an assessment of the anatomy of the oral cavity to predict the ease of intubation. …
Attitudes In Healthcare Students Towards Mental Illness - A Pre- And Post Multicenter University Program Survey, Amanda Lundvik Gyllensten, Bengt Sevensson, Tommy Bjorkman, Lars Hansson, Christel Leufstadius, Ulrika Bejerholm, Urban Markstrom, Margareta Ostman, Mona Eklund, David Brunt, Mikael Sandlund
Attitudes In Healthcare Students Towards Mental Illness - A Pre- And Post Multicenter University Program Survey, Amanda Lundvik Gyllensten, Bengt Sevensson, Tommy Bjorkman, Lars Hansson, Christel Leufstadius, Ulrika Bejerholm, Urban Markstrom, Margareta Ostman, Mona Eklund, David Brunt, Mikael Sandlund
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of naturalistic educational interventions on attitudes towards persons with mental illness. Methods: In a pre-post test design, 456 students in vocational University programmes to become nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and public health workers were studied after a course in mental illness, using questionnaires focusing on familiarity with mental illness and attitudes towards the mentally ill in general and towards schizophrenia in particular. Results: The results revealed a significant improvement for the total group in their being afraid of people with mental illness in general and being more …
The Medical Essay As An Invitation For Interdisciplinary Exploration, Edwin Stieve
The Medical Essay As An Invitation For Interdisciplinary Exploration, Edwin Stieve
Quadrivium: A Journal of Multidisciplinary Scholarship
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Longitudinal Assessment Of Emotional Intelligence In Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students, Erika Lewis
Longitudinal Assessment Of Emotional Intelligence In Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students, Erika Lewis
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Emotional intelligence has been shown to predict clinical performance in other medical fields and may be a predictor for clinical performance in physical therapy students. Longitudinal assessment of emotional intelligence of Doctor of Physical Therapy students was obtained yearly (three times) beginning in the first year. In addition, the relationship between emotional intelligence and performance on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and clinical performance (using the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI)) was examined. Participants. Graduate physical therapy students (n = 260; 218 women and 42 men) between the ages of 20 and 35 from four schools participated. Methods. Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional …
Men In Nursing, Jonathan Wolfenden
Men In Nursing, Jonathan Wolfenden
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
The purpose of the paper is to examine the view of men in nursing. It is a discussion on whether a systemic trend to marginalize men in nursing exists and the impact this systemic trend has on the nursing profession as a whole. The trend to marginalize men in nursing is examined through the use of a general literature search. The literature search performed looks for examples and statistics on the number of men in nursing and the view of men in nursing, held within the profession and by the population at large. The smaller trends within nursing, from the …
Meeting The Clinical Education Needs Of Community-Based Preceptors: An Environmental Scan To Identify Format And Content For A New Web-Based Resource, Rosemin Kassam, Elizabeth Macleod, John Collins, Glymnis Tidball, Donna Dryan, Lois Neufeld, Mona Kwong
Meeting The Clinical Education Needs Of Community-Based Preceptors: An Environmental Scan To Identify Format And Content For A New Web-Based Resource, Rosemin Kassam, Elizabeth Macleod, John Collins, Glymnis Tidball, Donna Dryan, Lois Neufeld, Mona Kwong
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
This study gathered world-wide information about web-based clinical teaching resources, identified gaps in these resources, and analyzed preceptor clinical education needs as first steps in creating a series of web-based clinical education modules. In addition to an environmental scan of web-based resources, a needs assessment survey was created, distributed, and analyzed. Participants in the survey, representing ten healthcare professions throughout British Columbia, Canada, identified the content that would be most relevant to them and the optimal length of web-based modules. The study identified 15 web-based clinical education topics common across four English-speaking countries and linked them to 31 province-wide learning …
Essentials Of The U.S. Health Care System, 2nd Edition, Sabine Simmons
Essentials Of The U.S. Health Care System, 2nd Edition, Sabine Simmons
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
No abstract provided.
The Use Of Foot Orthoses In The Management Of The Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient, Atsushi Oishi, Mathew Prior, Anthea Worley
The Use Of Foot Orthoses In The Management Of The Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient, Atsushi Oishi, Mathew Prior, Anthea Worley
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory autoimmune condition of unclear aetiology. Foot problems, including pain, deformity and functional limitation, are common amongst patients. Despite orthotic intervention being common in rheumatoid arthritis, there is reportedly limited and conflicting evidence for its effectiveness. The aim of this review is to identify and evaluate the evidence for the effectiveness of foot orthoses in the management of adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A systematic literature review was conducted to identify relevant literature pertaining to the use of orthoses in the management of the rheumatic foot. Fifteen articles, comprising both primary and secondary evidence, were …
Impact Of Health Information Systems On Organizational Health Communication And Behavior, Vibha Kumar
Impact Of Health Information Systems On Organizational Health Communication And Behavior, Vibha Kumar
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Information is critical in making health-related decisions. New communication technologies show great promise in providing ways to develop and deliver changes in health behaviors. The behavioral and communication changes in consumers, patients, providers, and organizations are being noticed at individual, community, and organizational levels due to innovations in electronic health information systems, such as personal health records (PHRs), electronic medical records (EMRs), and electronic health records (EHRs). The noted behavioral/communication changes include improved quality patient care; easy, accurate, and quick information retrieval; rapid information sharing; quick decision making; reduced medical errors due to electronic alerts; increased storage of data and …
Coaching For Publication In Higher Education: Views Of The Coach, Jose Frantz, Julie Phillips, Anthea Rhoda
Coaching For Publication In Higher Education: Views Of The Coach, Jose Frantz, Julie Phillips, Anthea Rhoda
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Mentoring is a professional development approach that can be effectively used in improving publication outputs among academics. The challenge to develop academics in the area of publication is essential. This study highlights the role of the mentor in the process of encouraging academics to improve their skill in publishing. Method: Participatory action research was used in this study. Nine academics, with the authors as mentors, participated in a support group over a 10-week period and monthly follow ups for 12-months. Results: Key aspects identified by the mentors were information sharing, providing and receiving feedback, and continuous support and motivation. Support …
The Rockcastle Project: A Case Study Of Interprofessional Clinical Education And Practice In A Rural Medical Center, Dana M. Howell, Lynn English, Judith L. Page
The Rockcastle Project: A Case Study Of Interprofessional Clinical Education And Practice In A Rural Medical Center, Dana M. Howell, Lynn English, Judith L. Page
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
The purpose of this pilot project was to provide an interprofessional, evidence-based learning experience for students in three disciplines during a four-week period in a rural hospital. Methods: This project is described as a case study and included students and faculty from two universities, personnel from an Area Health Education Center, and hospital practitioners in three health care disciplines. Project planners designed and carried out an interprofessional clinical course, which included one student in each of three disciplines: occupational therapy, physical therapy and communication sciences and disorders. Planning included establishing a course description, objectives, course requirements, and outcome measures. Results: …
Perceived Behavioral Control And Self-Efficacy Of Overweight And Normal Weight Adults Regarding Exercise At A Health Club, Wayne C. Miller, Todd A. Miller
Perceived Behavioral Control And Self-Efficacy Of Overweight And Normal Weight Adults Regarding Exercise At A Health Club, Wayne C. Miller, Todd A. Miller
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Only a small fraction of overweight people get enough exercise to improve health. Intimidating factors in the health club environment may cause the overweight person to have low perceived control and low self-efficacy for exercise. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the perceived behavioral control and self-efficacy overweight (OW) and normal weight (NW) adults have toward health club exercise and what individual factors affect their perceived control and self-efficacy. Method: A 17-item survey measured perceived behavioral control, self-efficacy, and behavioral intent toward exercising at a health club 30 min, twice a week, for the next month, in …
Could Self-Efficacy Relate To Workforce Issues For Rural Physiotherapists With A Specialist Paediatric Caseload? A Literature Review, Monica Minisini, Lorraine Sheppard, Anne Jones
Could Self-Efficacy Relate To Workforce Issues For Rural Physiotherapists With A Specialist Paediatric Caseload? A Literature Review, Monica Minisini, Lorraine Sheppard, Anne Jones
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Rural physiotherapists may need to extend their skills to address the lack of allied health service provision in rural areas but will do so based on their perceived self-efficacy. This narrative review aims to understand self-efficacy amongst rural physiotherapists and contributing factors to self-efficacy, especially in the specialised area of paediatrics.Method: A search of the literature was undertaken to understand the self-efficacy of rural physiotherapists who are expected to undertake specialist paediatric cases. Databases searched included CINAHL, PEDro, Informit, Proquest, PubMed, and Ovid. Articles were assessed for quality in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) evidence …
Smokeless Tobacco Use And Knowledge Among University Students, Angela Lou Monson, Jessica A. Beaulieu
Smokeless Tobacco Use And Knowledge Among University Students, Angela Lou Monson, Jessica A. Beaulieu
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The authors explored the use, demographics, knowledge, and the impact of a statewide smoking ban on smokeless tobacco use among college students. Participants and Methods: During spring of 2008, 417 students enrolled at a Midwestern state university completed a 12-item survey. Results: Twenty-two percent of males in this sample have recently used smokeless tobacco. Participants had a mean knowledge score of 7.8, constructed from nine items on the survey. Non-users scored higher (p<.001) than users and females scored higher (p<.001) than males. Users (N=34) did not demonstrate a significant difference (p=.71) in use after the implementation of a statewide smoking ban. Conclusions:Knowledge does not appear to be the only factor influencing the use of smokeless tobacco. Additional research is needed to investigate other factors including the impact of a statewide smoking ban on smokeless tobacco use.
The Effect Of A Hybrid Continuing Education Course On Outpatient Physical Therapy For Individuals With Low Back Pain, Gilbert M. Willett, Grace C. Johnson, Katherine Jones
The Effect Of A Hybrid Continuing Education Course On Outpatient Physical Therapy For Individuals With Low Back Pain, Gilbert M. Willett, Grace C. Johnson, Katherine Jones
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
This study used an augmented version of Kirkpatrick’s four-level model of training criteria as a theoretical framework to evaluate a hybrid teaching approach to continuing education (CE) for physical therapists who treat patients with low back pain. This model provides a framework for relating changes in practitioner knowledge to changes in practice. Forty-three orthopedic physical therapists who attended a CE course on evidence-based practice participated in the study. The hybrid CE course consisted of online (reading assignments and quizzes) and onsite components (traditional lecture and skill review laboratory). It addressed evidence for application of a clinical prediction rule to identify …