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Attitudes Of Psychiatric Nurses And Aides At An Oregon State Hospital Toward Homosexuality, Don Andersen

Dissertations and Theses

Homosexuality is something which has been a part of almost every society throughout history. In western society this has been a subject of secrecy and taboo. Throughout our history homosexuals have been persecuted and forced to hide their sexual identity. The effects of this on an individual should be something of concern to professionals in the mental health field.

While in the past there has been little knowledge of homosexuality, and no self-expression on the part of homosexuals, there has, in recent years, been growing information and expression. The effect of this change on mental health workers is what this …

The Development Of A Patient Satisfaction Evaluation System In A Family Practice Setting, Lynda Ater

Dissertations and Theses

This work explores the development and use of patient satisfaction evaluation system in a family practice setting. The goal was to develop a system that would minimally interfere with the delivery of care while simultaneously disclosing sources of patient satisfaction and dissatisfaction. The information would then be used to improve aspects of patient care and service delivery.