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The Educational Interaction Between Physical Therapy And Occupational Therapy Students, Kimberly K. Cleary, Dana M. Howell Jan 2003

The Educational Interaction Between Physical Therapy And Occupational Therapy Students, Kimberly K. Cleary, Dana M. Howell

Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Faculty and Staff Research

The objectives of this study were to identify the prevalence of shared learning in U.S. physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) education programs; determine what terminology is used for these courses; and identify perceived barriers, benefits, and challenges of the educational interactions. A survey, designed to collect information about the educational interaction between PT and OT students, was mailed to all program directors (n = 206) at each of the academic institutions (N = 103) in the United States with accredited or developing entry-level programs in PT and OT. A census study was conducted, and the entire study population …


Environmental Planning, R. Steven Konkel Jan 2003

Environmental Planning, R. Steven Konkel

Environmental Health Science Faculty and Staff Research

Our understanding of the importance of healthy ecosystems and the impact of people on the natural and the built environment continues to grow. The need for stewardship to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural environment and promote healthy populations is increasingly seen as a universal responsibility of environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals.